HOTELEX Shanghai (Hospitality & Food Expo)
| Next edition | HOTELEX Shanghai 2027: 30 March – 2 April 2027 (organizer also lists 2026 editions: Shenzhen 13–15 Oct, Guangzhou 11–13 May, Chengdu 2–4 Jul) |
| Venue | Shanghai — see the organizer's registration page for the current hall layout (typically SNIEC) |
| Phases / key sections | Ten product sections: coffee & tea, beverages, food & ingredients, catering equipment, tabletop, bakery & light meals, private label & OEM, wine & spirits, gifts & lifestyle, catering supply chain. |
| Source | official organizer page · last verified 2026-09-20 |
goChina Events is an independent service provider — not affiliated with this fair's organizer and not a registration reseller. Official registration: hotelex.cn/ (观众注册 / visitor registration….
Who should go
Covers kitchen equipment, coffee supplies, catering and hotel furniture/fittings — a strong anchor for people opening or equipping restaurants and hotels. Restaurant / café / bakery / hotel owners equipping projects, equipment distributors, F&B importers, coffee & tea channels.
Suggested arrival
Fair dates sit near CIFF Guangzhou — many buyers run both. Preshanghai hotels near the venue sell out; reserve ahead and register online early.
Supplier districts worth combining with the fair
Foshan & Jiangmen kitchen-stainless fabrication, Guangzhou hospitality-equipment market, Jiangmen/Shenzhen coffee-equipment suppliers.
What goChina Events does around this show
We plan equipment factory and showroom visits around the show, with technical interpreters for equipment discussions.
Questions buyers actually ask
- Is HOTELEX right for opening a restaurant, or only for big buyers?
Both: the fair covers equipment, tabletop and ingredients in one venue, which fits a project buyer outfitting one or several outlets. - Can we buy a small mixed equipment set after visiting?
Many exhibitors accept small mixed orders; we schedule follow-up quotes around your exact configuration.
Related: Hospitality & Restaurant Equipment