1st Edition · 18–20 Sep 2026 · Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh
1st Edition · A PHDCCI Initiative

North India’s largest Catering, Hospitality Essentials & Food Expo.

18–20 Sept2026
10 AM – 6 PMDaily
Parade Ground, Sector 17Chandigarh
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1st EditionChandigarh · 2026
About the Show

A strategic gateway to North India’s food economy.

Where Business, Innovation & Tradition collide on a culinary platform.

Chefex India 2026 is a premier B2B exhibition dedicated to the evolving ecosystem of catering, hospitality essentials, food processing and retail. Organised by PHDCCI, it brings together industry leaders, innovators, suppliers, institutional buyers, HoReCa professionals, food entrepreneurs, government bodies and emerging brands on one dynamic platform.

Catering Infrastructure Hospitality Essentials Food Processing Retail & Distribution
The Buyer-Seller Meet

Find something unique.
Get the total picture.

Chefex brings North India’s entire food & hospitality supply base together — so you meet the right suppliers, see what’s new, and compare it all in one place.

Meet verified suppliers

Connect with genuine, vetted suppliers across every food, catering & hospitality category — in one place.

Discover new products

See the latest equipment, technology and product launches shaping North India’s kitchens and HoReCa floors.

Compare solutions under one roof

Evaluate options side by side and make confident sourcing decisions across three focused days.

Choose Your Path

Four ways to be part of Chefex 2026.

Whoever you are, there’s a clear next step — pick the journey that fits you.

For verified buyers
Buyer

Buyer

Meet North India’s food, catering & hospitality supply base under one roof — with B2B meetings matched to what you source.

Register as Buyer
For trade professionals
Visit

Visit

See and source across the entire food & hospitality supply chain — free entry for trade professionals.

Register to Visit
For brands & suppliers
Exhibit

Exhibit

Put your products in front of qualified HoReCa buyers, distributors and institutional decision-makers.

Book Your Space
For sponsors
Partner

Partner

Own the room. Maximise brand visibility across the show floor and the conference programme.

Explore Partnership
What’s On The Floor

Every link in the food & hospitality chain.

From cold chain and commercial kitchens to packaged retail and outdoor catering — sourced, demonstrated and ready to order.

01

Food Technology & Equipment

The engine room of every commercial kitchen.
  • Control storage & cold chains
  • Refrigeration & cooling
  • Hotel kitchen / catering production equipment (incl. Kitchen FFE)
  • Food processing & packaging equipment
  • Occupational safety equipment
  • HoReCa hospitality technology, operating supplies & equipment
  • Packaging, processing, storage, logistics & support ecosystem for commercial kitchens
  • Fire safety products & equipment
  • CCTV camera
  • Weighing & information systems
  • Ceramic serveware & glassware
  • Chafing dishes
  • Storage handling systems
  • Food & beverage packaging labels
  • F&B service products & fancy accessories (incl. Tableware)
  • Industrial detergents
  • Disposables
  • Air conditioners
  • Outdoor catering equipment & decor
02

Retail & Distribution

From shelf to plate, the full grocery basket.
  • Bakery, pastry, biscuit & confectionery
  • Beverages
  • Dairy products
  • Frozen foods
  • Meat, poultry & seafood
  • Rice, grains, cereals & pulses
  • Spices & condiments
  • Organic food products
03

Chefex Offsite

Everything beyond the four walls.
  • ODC equipment
  • Tentage & decor
Why Chefex

Reasons the right people show up.

A focused, high-intent platform built around the business of food and hospitality.

01

Business & Investment

Seize investment prospects within North India’s food ecosystem, driving growth across food retail and hospitality.

02

Showcasing North India

Spotlight the region’s potential as an investment destination — its resource base, technologies and best practices.

03

Knowledge Exchange

Technical seminars, conferences and business dialogues that enrich expertise and shape progressive policy.

04

Industry Interaction

Engage top leaders from food processing, hospitality and retail, alongside government officials and experts.

05

Collaboration

Forge partnerships and explore investments with like-minded companies to strengthen the food & hospitality sector.

06

Buyer-Seller Meet

Curated buyer-seller meetings connect verified HoReCa, catering and retail buyers directly with the right suppliers — real sourcing, not just footfall.

Why North India, Why Now

Key growth factors driving the market.

Six forces making North India one of the country’s most dynamic food & hospitality markets right now.

Buyer-seller marketplace

North India’s HoReCa, catering and retail buyers are actively sourcing — a real, high-intent B2B demand base, not just footfall.

Wedding & festive economy

One of India’s densest wedding & banquet markets drives strong seasonal demand for catering equipment, F&B, tentage and décor.

Commodity Hub

Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh have opened lucrative policies to set up food-processing units.

Rising Consumption

India is the world’s fastest-growing food & beverage consumption market.

Quick Commerce

Fast becoming a preferred method for purchasing food and beverage products.

Quality-First Diets

Dietary trends are shifting toward product quality over cost.

Exclusive Segment

Specialist zones curated for 2026

Food & Beverage start-upsWeb service providersFood & food-processing technology consultantsUniform & linenHotel management & consultants
The food & hospitality chain
Sourcing & produce 01
Processing & packaging 02
Cold chain & storage 03
Kitchen equipment & tech 04
HoReCa & catering 05
Retail & delivery 06
The Ecosystem

Strengthening North India’s F&B supply-chain ecosystem.

At Chefex India, Chandigarh, the focus is North India’s fast-growing food & beverage supply chain — supporting hotels, caterers and institutions. From premium hospitality to large-scale catering, the region is a major consumption hub. The show brings the complete F&B ecosystem together — from sourcing and cold chain to packaging and last-mile delivery — connecting suppliers, distributors, HoReCa buyers and institutional decision-makers on one platform.

Why North India, Why Now

The momentum behind the show.

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Years of PHDCCI legacy
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Days · 18–20 Sep
27+
Product categories
20+
Buyer & visitor profiles
8
Core committee members
1st
North India edition
Partners 2026

In good company.

The institutions and brands backing North India’s food & hospitality platform.

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Media Partners

Media Partners
Media Partners
Media Partners

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Glimpses

A taste of the floor.

For Buyers

Source it. Meet suppliers.

Register for CHEFEX Buyer Connect and get B2B meetings matched to what you source across food, catering & hospitality.

Register as Buyer
For Visitors

See it. Source it. Free.

Register for complimentary trade access to the full exhibition floor and live demonstrations.

Register to Visit
For Exhibitors

Book your space.

Showcase your products to qualified buyers and decision-makers from across North India.

Book Your Space