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A key date for thefood-to-go & coffeeshop sector. It’s great to see so much innovationfrom such passionate people.” HANNAH MCKAY, HEAD OF FOOD & BEVERAGE, CAFFÈ NERO

The only showdedicated to

the best sector infood. Moving to

ExCeL has made it even better. Don’t miss it!

GUY MEAKIN, HEAD OF BUYING,

PRET A MANGER

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The only trade show forthe food-to-go sector

3 TIMESAWARD-WINNER

Welcome to lunch!The only trade show

dedicated to food-to-goFollowing our biggest and best show yet, and afterphenomenal feedback from senior buyers andexhibitors alike, excitement is growing for our

much-anticipated show on 20-21 September 2018at ExCeL London. lunch! is still the only trade

show completely dedicated, targeted and focusedon the UK’s lucrative food-to-go sector and the two

days each year the sector gets together forinnovative product launches, FREE world classseminars, networking and to do business.

lunch! prides itself on attracting senior food-to-go buyers fromacross the country’s largest food-to-go operators, as well as themost aspirational independent coffee shops and sandwichbars. These decision makers are looking to do business with

brands just like yours. With over 350 suppliers and in excess of6300 of the biggest buyers, lunch! is the trade show to findinnovative, new and exciting products. Food-to-go buyersknow that every exhibitor is relevant to them, which makes

lunch! the show where they do real business. This also makeslunch! the essential trade show for anyone wishing to do

business in this vibrant and lucrative sector.We look forward to working with you, welcoming you, and

showing you why more than ever before, everyone loves lunch!

lunch! wasbrilliant. Iwould highlyrecommendanyone withinthe food-to-gosector to visitlunch!”JOE LANGFIELD, CATEGORYBUYING MANAGER, EAT.

‘‘KEY FACTS from lunch! 2017:

Attendees increased by 7% from 2016Record 6304 attendeesThe quality of visitor was exceptional!17% increase in buyers with a spendover £5millionRecord number of exhibitors rebookedtheir stands for 20182018 floorplan extended due toexhibitor and visitor demand

Our tenth anniversary show saw lunch!move to the world-class venue of ExCeL,London. With its fast transport links and excellent facilities, ExCeL is one of the mostprestigious venues in Europe. In our first year at our new home we saw a 7% rise inbuyers and the best quality of decision maker we’ve ever had – a 17% rise in buyerswith a spend of over £5million. Our new home means lunch! will continue to growresponsibly in line with the thriving sector it serves. Exhibitors and visitors commentedon the enhanced, special lunch! atmosphere and an improved exhibitor and visitorexperience. With the re-opened Custom House DLR and the imminent arrival of theElizabeth Line, the future looks even better for lunch! at ExCeL.

The message from the buyers is clear…

ExCeL...home ofthe best lunch! yet.

The tenth anniversary lunch! at ExCeL was a greatevent and even better than previous years.”RORY MCENTEE, HEAD OF MARKETING, BENUGO

The new home of ExCeL is the perfect space for this ontrend, innovative and brilliant event. lunch! isdeservedly successful and definitely not one to miss.” SANDY ANDERSON, SENIOR BUYER, ELIOR

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QUALITY MARKETINGlunch! is frequently complimented byexhibitors and visitors for its incrediblehigh-quality, highly focused visitormarketing campaign. With exclusiverelationships with the country’s mostinfluential associations and strongpartnerships with leading tradepublications, every relevant buyerknows why they need to be at theirindustry event.

WORLD-CLASS KEYNOTESAlongside our leading food-to-gotrade exhibition are two FREE Keynoteseminar theatres that feature a host ofworld-class speakers. In the last fewyears alone we have had keynotesdelivered by senior directors from Pret,Starbucks, Caffè Nero, Greggs,Costa, EAT., Subway, LEON, Tossedand M&S, amongst many otherthought leaders and industry expertswho give their time to connect withtheir peers at the only trade showdedicated to their sector.

of visitors are responsible for an annualspend in excess of £500,000

88%

89% of exhibitors said they achieved their objectiveof meeting new customers

17% increase in buyers with a spend of over£5million

89% of visitors were looking to discover new products

35%

of visitors will recommend visitinglunch! to their colleagues92%

of visitors authorise or influence purchases

The facts thatlead to business

6304visitors

335Exhibitors

What are buyers looking to source at lunch!?FOOD & DRINK PRODUCTS %Bakery 52%Food Ingredients 45%Crisps & Snacks 43%Juices & Soft Drinks 41%Chocolate & Confectionery 40%Tea, Coffee & Hot Beverages 36%Dairy 31%Soups, Sauces & Dressings 31%Pre-Packed Food 30%Smoothies 30%Fresh Fruit & Vegetables 28%Ice-Cream 25%Meat, Poultry & Seafood 25%Alcoholic Beverages 21%NON-FOOD PRODUCTS % Packaging 36%Coffee Machines & Equipment 27%Kitchen Equipment 23%Refrigeration, Display Cabinets etc 19%Private Label 19%Juice Machines 16%EPOS, Cash Registers & Technology 15%Shop Design & Interior Design 14%Tableware 14%Furniture 12%Signage 13%Workwear 11%Vending Machines 10%

lunch! was great to visit again,with the ExCeL location giving anew vitality to the show!”SIMON WOPLIN, RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGER,PICTUREHOUSE CINEMAS‘‘

The Start Up Zone is aimed at enterprising,newly formed companies looking to access thelucrative food-to-go industry. If you are a new

company that has been in business for lessthan 12 months we could help you getyour products to market. There are just 28 standsavailable in the Start Up Zone so do not miss thisopportunity to put your company in front of more than

£2.5bn worth of spending power at lunch!

Contact Chrissie Smedley on 01273 645137or [email protected] to discuss current

stand availability before we sell out

*Terms and conditions apply.

Costs are all-inclusive and include: Shell scheme Space onlyBooth/stand build with walls Lighting Name board with stand number Show guide entry Cleaning of stand Registration & administration costs Marketing support Stands over 9m2 receive a free enhanced entry in the show guide and online

Stand Package Cost per square metre:Shell scheme £438Space only £422 Start Up Zone* stands £999 for 2mx1m shell scheme

2018 STAND RATES All prices +VAT

Be part of the success!

START UP ZONE

Access the entire market all in one place. In just two days you can:Take orders and close long term deals there and thenMeet and sell to new customersCatch up with existing clients and re-establish relationshipsShowcase your products to thousands of senior buyersIntroduce your products to new and profitable sectorsLaunch new products to a captive, relevant and responsive audienceIncrease brand awareness while showing commitment to the sectorResearch your marketplaceGenerate trade and consumer press coverageGet extra value as buyers use the catalogue long after the show

It’s great to see so much innovation under one roof!lunch! is definitely the essential trade show ifyou’re in food-to-go.”PATRICK CREASE, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – FOOD TO GO, SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKETS‘‘

First Floor, Nile House, Nile Street, Brighton BN1 1HWTel: +44 (0) 1273 645137 Fax: +44 (0) 1273 645169

Email: [email protected] www.lunchshow.co.uk We connect, educate and strengthen business communitiesthrough market-leading events, publications and eMedia.

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