East Africa’s most comprehensive food, hospitality and tourism industry event, backed by leading government and industry bodies
NAIROBI, KENYA – The Africa Food Show Kenya announces its upcoming edition as a landmark co-located event with the Hotel Expo, creating East Africa’s most powerful convergence of food service, hospitality, and tourism under one roof. The Baristas Association of Kenya joins as an official industry partner, cementing the show’s position as a full-spectrum platform for Kenya’s thriving food and hospitality ecosystem.
Event at a Glance
| 200+ Exhibitors | 300+ Products | 12 Countries | 1,000+ B2B Meetings | 5,000+ Visitors | 20 Conferences |
Product Sectors & Categories
The Africa Food Show Kenya spans the full spectrum of food agriculture, food packaging and hospitality value chain:
| Food Processing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics | Beverages & Functional Drinks |
| Sustainable Food Packaging & Labelling | Plant-Based & Alternative Proteins |
| Hotels, Restaurants & Catering (HoReCa) | Food Safety & Quality Assurance |
| Food Supply Chain & Logistics | Agriculture, Machinery, Tools and Equipment |
| Agriculture Inputs | Food Packaging Technologies |
A Powerful Co-Location: Africa Food Show + Hotel Expo
The co-location with the Hotel Expo creates a unified platform spanning the entire supply and service chain from farm to fork, and from kitchen to guest room. Attendees, exhibitors, and investors benefit from:
- A single destination for suppliers, buyers, hoteliers, restaurateurs, chefs, and tourism operators across East Africa.
- Cross-sector networking connecting food producers directly with hospitality procurement teams.
- Live demonstrations, culinary showcases, and workshops spanning food innovation, hotel operations, and beverage excellence.
- Exhibitor exposure to a diverse audience from across Africa and international markets.
Baristas Association of Kenya: Elevating Coffee Culture
Kenya is globally renowned for its Arabica coffee. The Baristas Association of Kenya (BAK) brings institutional credibility and grassroots industry networks to the event, with:
- Live barista competitions and championship qualifiers open to professionals across East Africa.
- Coffee cupping sessions, brewing masterclasses, and specialty showcases.
- A dedicated Coffee & Beverage Pavilion featuring Kenyan single-origin coffees, equipment suppliers, and roasters.
- Workshops on coffee entrepreneurship, cafe management, and global specialty trends.
Official Government and Industry Support
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB)
Amplifies the show’s international reach, linking food culture with Kenya’s broader culinary tourism strategy.
Kenya Coast Tourist Association (KCTA)
Brings the voice of Kenya’s coastal hospitality sector, connecting Swahili culinary heritage and the thriving seafood industry to the show.
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
Provides policy backing and access to Kenya’s full agricultural ecosystem from smallholder farmers to large-scale agri-processors.
“The Africa Food Show Kenya is not just a trade event it is a movement. By bringing together food, hospitality, tourism, and coffee under one roof, and with the backing of our government and industry partners, we are creating a platform that will shape the future of Kenya’s food economy and position East Africa as a global hospitality destination.”
— Show Director, Africa Food Show Kenya
About the Africa Food Show Kenya
Africa Food Show Kenya is East Africa’s premier international trade exhibition dedicated to the food service, food manufacturing, hospitality, and hotel industry. Co-located with the Hotel Expo, the show connects global brands, regional innovators, government agencies, chefs, hoteliers, baristas, food producers, and industry professionals in a dynamic B2B and B2C environment that drives commerce, knowledge, and growth across the region.
Supported by:
Arab Dates Federation – Egypt
International Trade Council
Media Partners
Afrique Media • Asian Aussie Business • Asia Food Journal • Food Business Gulf & Middle East • Food Drinks & Innovation • Foodtechbiz • Gazet International • Gulf Agriculture • International Business Africa • International Business Magazine • MidEast Info • NegoSentro • Poland Fruits • Red Bus Digital Ventures • Start Up News • The Business Year • The Executive Chronicles • The Technology News PH • Trade Travel Journal • World Business Outlook • World Executive Digest •
MEDIA CONTACT
Africa Food Show Kenya — Communications Office
Email: press@africafoodshowkenya.com
Website: www.africafoodshowkenya.com
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
