Shanghai International Hotel and Catering Industry Expo

HOTELEX SHANGHAI, the Shanghai International Hotel & Catering Expo, is Asia’s premier annual event for the hotel and catering industries. With an expansive exhibition space of 400,000 square meters, over 3,000 leading exhibitors, more than 300,000 global professional visitors, and a robust program featuring over 50 international competitions and forums, it once again sets new benchmarks for industry expectations, ushering in a new cycle of innovation and business opportunities in the foodservice sector.

HOTELEX SHANGHAI will present the complete spectrum of the hotel and catering value chain across the entire exhibition venue. More than 3,000 exhibitors will showcase tens of thousands of cutting-edge products in their world premieres, spanning such key segments as catering equipment, tableware, premium ingredients, beverage supply chains, baking and ice cream ingredients, food processing machinery, and franchise and retail solutions, offering buyers a one-stop platform for efficient sourcing and networking.

This edition of the expo anticipates attracting professional buyers from across China and around the globe—representing sectors including hotels and catering, supermarket and retail, casual dining, food trade, tourism and leisure, as well as investment and operations—fostering unprecedented levels of on-site procurement discussions, trend exchanges, and product‑experience engagement.

As the global hotel and catering industries continue to deepen their integration, HOTELEX SHANGHAI has significantly enhanced its international profile. Renowned international brands from North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and East Asia will converge at the show, providing China’s foodservice sector with exemplary models of global innovation and state-of-the-art solutions.

Spring brings fresh business opportunities—only at HOTELEX! Leveraging its comprehensive, end-to-end industry-chain integration, HOTELEX SHANGHAI will connect global resources, invigorate industry momentum, and deliver actionable insights, procurement channels, and trend‑driving guidance to hotel and catering enterprises.

Shanghai International Hotel and Catering Industry Expo tickets are e-tickets. Mainland China visitors must complete online pre-registration with real-name ID verification; overseas visitors must use passport verification; Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan visitors must use their travel permit. On site, verify entry with your ID card or by scanning the e-ticket QR code.

Partial exhibitor directory and exhibitor list for Shanghai International Hotel and Catering Industry Expo: 温州海航机械有限公司, 浙江旭瑞电子有限公司, 广东韶能集团绿洲科技发展有限公司, 杭州有赞科技有限公司, 安徽布袋王环保科技有限公司, and others. The 2027 edition is expected to feature 500+ exhibiting companies. To obtain the full exhibitor directory (including booth numbers and contact details), please visit the official exhibition website or contact Jufair.

Key Highlights of the Shanghai International Hotel & Catering Expo (HOTELEX)

• A Flagship Global Event for the Hospitality and Foodservice Industries: As Asia’s largest and most influential hospitality and catering expo, HOTELEX brings together thousands of world‑class brands spanning the entire value chain—coffee and tea, foodservice equipment, food packaging, premium ingredients, and more—making it a premier platform for companies to showcase their innovation and set industry trends.
• End-to-End Industry Coverage, One‑Stop Resource Matching: The show encompasses six core sectors—coffee and tea, food and beverage, foodservice equipment, bakery and ice cream, tableware, and food packaging—enabling seamless connections across the supply chain. From raw material sourcing and equipment manufacturing to product development and brand franchising, exhibitors can efficiently engage with national distributors, hotel buyers, and key decision‑makers in the restaurant and catering sectors.
• A New Frontier for Coffee and Tea: As a global benchmark for the coffee and tea industry, HOTELEX hosts leading brands such as Gmilai, Wangli Coffee, OATLY, and MONIN, with new product launches and high‑profile industry competitions taking place throughout the event. Exhibitors can seize opportunities in this multi‑billion‑dollar market and tap into worldwide supply‑chain networks.
• International Buyer Sessions, Connecting to Global Markets: The expo attracts international buyer delegations from Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, helping companies expand into overseas markets. Concurrent international procurement matchmaking events provide an efficient bridge for businesses looking to go global.
• New Opportunities in Franchising and Chain Expansion: Major chains such as DQ, Papa John’s, and Laoxiang Chicken participate extensively, with a dedicated franchising zone that facilitates direct connections between brands and investors. Exhibitors can leverage this platform to scale their franchise networks and capture end‑consumer markets.
• Strategic Location in Shanghai, Deepening Presence in the Chinese Market: As China’s—and indeed the world’s—preeminent consumption hub, Shanghai offers unparalleled market reach and strong brand clustering effects. Exhibitors can capitalize on Shanghai’s strategic position to efficiently connect with the East China market and nationwide resources, tapping into the vast potential of China’s trillion‑yuan hospitality and catering sector.

Notable exhibitors

• Coffee and Tea Equipment & Ingredients: Gemilai, Coffee Doctor, Futengbao, Xiangji, Wangli Coffee, Jino, Soma, Kalem Beauty, Wendouji, Dazheng Coffee, Bomber, Jiehui, HB, Haishi, Amalfi, Aiweika, Bai Sheng Tu, MHW-3BOMBER, White Dwarf, Melitta
• Dairy Products & Plant-Based Alternatives: Sanyuan Food, Fino, Yecai, Yitang Tianxia, Sentang Food, Anran Food, Baolai Food, Junlebao, Yili, Mengniu, Chenfei, Nestlé, Hairong Technology, Panda Dairy, Gana Food, Weiyi Food, Fonterra, FrieslandCampina, Wei Quan, Aishichenxi
• Tea and Beverage Ingredients: Jupin, Supin, Chalifang, Houtang, Simai, Guangxi, Bangli, Chunshuitang, Dahuang, Baofeng, Yinzhijian, Chaoding Plastics, Xiaomubiao, Yunchaxing, Gerui, Maili, Naishi, Shenbao, Tianzhi, Zishan, Youya, Luhai, Huijie, Yifang
• Ice Cream and Baking Equipment: Cabijanni, Huangshi Dongbei Refrigeration, Sibele Electrical Appliances, Kebao Refrigeration Equipment, Tangning Machinery, Hairong Technology, Zhongbei Food, Zaomiao Food, Xinwanlai Food, Xinzhiiwei Food, Baiqiang Dairy, Danuo Dairy, Wanxunda Electrical Appliances, Meiheng Food Machinery
• Chocolate and Candy Brands: Nibbo, BeanBANG, Shanmu Cocoa, Kekehu, Qiaokeman, Xin Zhi, Qingcui BecksCocoa, SELENE Tea & Chocolate, Cocoa Heart, Qiaobox, CHOCOLESS, Kekaduo, Yile, Deeper², Fuyu
• Foodservice Equipment & Refrigeration: Electrolux Commercial, Medepi, Xingqi, GaoDa/Inglisite, Xingxing Refrigeration, Yindu Foodservice Equipment, Hualing Western Kitchen, Huierte, Ruixian Trading, Shanghai Qiang’an, Shanghai Jiuzong, Chuangli Electrical Appliances, Jiujing Refrigeration, Langtuo Refrigeration, Jinbot Refrigeration, Bingshan Songyang
• Tableware & Dining Utensils: WMF, Luzerne Lusheng, Noritake, Okura Pottery Garden, Narumi, ZICCO Zhijia, MU16, Athena, Gaochun Ceramics, Baoli, Yongyi, Angsheng, Nansong Ceramics, Youligao, MVD, Outaili, Taibowei, Aipimu, Taoxichuan
• Premium Ingredients & Food Supply Chains: Tianpeng, Asian Fishing Port, Qianwei Central Kitchen, Sheng’en Food, Zhongjing Food, Fulinte, Huajie Xinsen, Zhengteng Food, Jiahe Food, Lianhe Sauce Making, Xianyou Food, Yuanchuan Food, Miratorg, Sichuan Cuihong, Yihai Jiali, Emeishan Muzhiyuan
• Food Packaging & Catering Design: Yucai Packaging, Chaoli Packaging, Lüli Plastics, Qiding Packaging, Leyi Packaging, Guosen, Yuanjian Packaging, Jiuzong Yikuaidé, Tingxin Packaging, Hongtao Packaging, Shanxi Jinkarlo, Sanxin Packaging, Yixin, Chengyu, Xintianli, Jialian Technology
• Chain Franchise Brands: DQ Ice Cream Queen, Papa John’s, Niuyueburg, Laoxiang Chicken, Feishu Potstickers, Tumen Zhao Duck, Yelang Ramen, Chen Duoduo, Coffee Hunter, Uncle Pu’s Bibimbap, Chicken Strips Master