Welcome to Africa Hotels & Restaurants Expo (Africa HORECA Expo) Eastern Africa Edition – the largest international trade show for Eastern Africa’s food service, hotels, restaurants and catering industry.

The regional event provides the best platform for investors, managers and professionals in the industry, plus the general public, to discover the latest technologies, learn the emerging investment opportunities and market trends and meet and meet and network with other stakeholders from Africa and globally.

The trade show features more than 60 multinationals, regional giants and local companies and start-ups showcasing the latest new technologies, equipment and services PLUS fresh and packaged food and beverage and other consumer goods products to the food service, hotels, restaurants and catering industry.

Africa HORECA Expo Eastern Africa is attended by visitors from across Africa, including countries in the East African Community (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania), as well as South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar, Mozambique, plus many more, from across Middle East, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

The trade show is co-located with AFMASS Food Manufacturing Expo Eastern Africa. – the No.1 Trade Show on Food & Beverage Manufacturing & Milling Industry.

Save the date for July 2-4, 2025, at the premium, and easy-to-access Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, Kenya and seize your opportunity now for an extraordinary voyage filled with discovery and networking!

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Target Industry Sectors at the Expos

Africa HORECA Expo events are primarily targeted at investors, CEOs, C-Suite managers and professionals in the following sectors of the hospitality, food service and travel industries in Africa and globally:

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HOTELS, RESORTS & MOTELS

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RESTAURANTS, CAFES, BARS, DELIS, ROTISSERIES, PIZZERIAS, CONFECTIONERS & SNACK BARS

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FOOD SERVICE, FAST FOOD & QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS

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EDUCATION, HOSPITALS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS

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SUPERMARKETS, E-COMMERCE SHOPS & OTHER RETAIL OUTLETS

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COMMERCIAL & DARK KITCHENS & CATERING BUSINESSES

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AIRLINES, SHIPPING & CRUISE COMPANIES & TRAVEL AGENCIES AND TOUR OPERATORS

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FOOD & BEVERAGE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURERS & DISTRIBUTORS

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GYMS, SPAS & WELLNESS CENTRES

Exhibitor Profiles at the Expos

Africa HORECA Expo events showcase the widest array of new technologies, products and services; as well as fresh and packaged foods, wines and spirits and coffee and tea to local, regional and international clients, including:

HORECA Technologies, Systems & Services

Financial & Payment Processing solutions
Accounting, POS, Billing & Revenue Management Solutions
Travel Agencies & Tour Operators; Cruise companies
Airlines, Shipping & Logistics companies
Security, Compliance & Safety Technology
Properties Booking & Management Services & Solutions
Car Rental & Car Hire Services
HR, Training & Consultancy Services
AI, IoT, Virtual Reality & other related solutions
Internet, Entertainment & Audio-Visual systems
In-Room Management Technologies
Vehicle Leasing & Sales
Hardware, Computer & Communication solutions
E-Commerce & Delivery Solutions

HORECA Catering Equipment, Accessories & Solutions

Coffee & Tea Equipment
Kitchen / Bar / Service / Vending Equipment
Glassware / Crystalware/ Chinaware & Cutlery
Food Preparation, Cooking & Processing Equipment & Accessories
Catering Equipment & Supplies
Mobility & Supply Chain Solutions
Packaging Equipment & Materials
Weighing, Calibration & Material Handling Equipment

HORECA Furniture, Decor, Style & Supplies

Indoor & Outdoor Furniture, Beds and more
Floorings & Furnishings supplies
Art & Decor Supplies
Lighting Switches, Controls & Decorative Lighting Accessories
Intelligent Lighting Systems
Uniforms, Linen, Curtains & Carpets
Bathroom and Room Supplies
Spa, Gym & Fitness Equipment & Supplies

HORECA Design, Engineering, Construction & Facilities

Commercial Kitchen, Restaurant & Hotel Construction & Consultancy Services
Architectural Design & Engineering & Services
Outdoor & Interior Design
Property Development & Real Estate Management
Utilities, Power & Renewable energy, Cold Chain Installation and management
Refrigeration and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
Hotels, Motels, Resorts & Camps; Restaurants & Cafes
HORECA Management & Investment groups
Franchise Developers and Managers
Travel Agencies and Tour Operators

Laundry & Pool Equipment & Supplies; Cleaning, Hygiene & Sanitation Products

Laundry Equipment & Supplies
Laundry, Cleaning & Sanitation Services
Cleaning, Hygiene & Sanitation Equipment & Products
Detergents, Sanitisers, Cleansers and Sanitation Agents
Pest Control & Management Services
Facilities Management Equipment & Services
Beauty & Personal Care products
Water & Waste Management & Solutions;
Pool Construction and Management
Environmental & Landscaping management

Bakery, Food & Beverage Ingredients & Commodities

Flours, Enzymes and Bread Improvers
Bread, Pastry, Cookie & Cake mixes and blends
Food Colours, Flavours and other Food Ingredients
Syrups & Flavorings
Salts, Sugars, Eggs, Fats & Oils and their replacers
Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and Oilseeds
Dairy ingredients and products - butter, cheese, cream and fresh milk
Meat, fish & poultry ingredients and products
Coffee, Tea and Cocoa ingredients and products

Fresh & Packaged Foods & Beverages

Dairy products and Ice Cream
Bakery & Pastry products
Fruits, Vegetable, Herbs, Spices and Nuts
Chocolate, Confectionery & Snacks
Soft beverages - water, juices etc.
Grains, Legumes, Pasta, Noodles & Flours
Meat, Poultry, Fish & Seafood
Sugars, Ketchups, Marinades, Jams & Marmalades
Organic, Halal, Functional & Free-from foods
Food Processing & Packaging Equipment

Specialty Wines & Spirits

Regular & Craft Wines
Regular & Craft Spirits
Regular & Craft Beer
Alcohol-free drinks
Cider and other alcoholic drinks
Bar Furniture & Fittings
Casks, bottles etc.

Specialty Coffee & Tea

Packaged coffee and coffee beans
Packaged Tea, Cocoa & Chocolate
Coffee Brewing & Serving Equipment
Ready-to-Drink Hot Beverages
Blenders and Grinders
Coffee Roasting Equipment
Syrups & Flavorings
Tea Making & Serving Accessories
Packaging Equipment & Materials

Why Attend the Expo?

Africa HORECA Expo events offer abundant benefits to your personal and business growth. There are many reasons to sign up to attend the Expos, including:

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Explore Culinary Wonders

Discover and source an exquisite array of food and beverage products - from fresh fruits and vegetables, to wines and spirits, dairy products, specialty oils and more - from Africa and across the World, showcased to a local, regional and international audience.

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Grow Connections for your Business

The trade show connects you to the most relevant companies while enabling you to engage with industry pioneers, discover cutting-edge products, and forge invaluable partnerships with key decision makers from the private, public, academic and other sectors from Africa and globally

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Discover New Opportunities & Trends

With a local, regional and global attendee profile, the trade show is the perfect opportunity to get into the know on the market trends sweeping across the food service, hotels, restaurants and catering industry in Africa and the World.

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Discover New Technologies

At the Expo Hall, you will meet and network with leading suppliers of new technologies, machinery, packaging, commodities, renewable energy, utilities, plus financial, accounting, design and construction services from the region and globally.

Key Attractions at the Event

Expo Hall

Discover new technologies, products and servcies to the food service, hospitality, travel and tourism industry, plus fresh and packaged food products for your business

High-Level Conference

Discover the latest investment and trade opportunities, market trends and technologies driving the future of food service, hotels, restaurants and catering industry in Africa and beyond, at the daily conference sessions

Business Networking

Join the region's key decision makers at the well-curated activities at event - including the Official Dinner - and tap into and create new networks that are vital for your personal and business growth

Masterclasses & Demos

Witness some of the upcoming professionals as well as industry veterans showcase their artistry and creativity at the must-attend Masterclasses and Cooking Demonstrations at the events