WHY EXHIBIT AT THE NEW YORK RESTAURANT SHOW?

The New York Restaurant Show is the premier event for connecting with the foodservice and hospitality industry.

 

Taking place March 8-10, 2026 at the iconic Javits Center, this event is your opportunity to showcase your products and services to thousands of decision-makers, including restaurateurs, chefs, and industry professionals from across the Northeast.

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By exhibiting, you’ll gain access to:

Unmatched Networking

Build relationships at the show - and with our established Assocaition Partners including The NYC Hospitality Alliance and The New York State Restaurant Association - you'll have the opportunity to connect with a highly-qualified, industry-centric audience.

A Highly Qualified Audience

Reach influential buyers and key decision-makers looking to discover innovative solutions.

Face-to-Face Business

Strengthen connections and close deals in an environment designed to drive results.

Exclusive Opportunities

Stand out during the show with special features and sponsorship opportunites! 

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ABOUT OUR ATTENDEES

This B2B event is HANDS-DOWN your best option if you're selling to clients who serve cooked food to their customers!

51%

NEW Attendees to the show in 2025

280+

Exhibiting companies

86%

Purchasing authority

$356,373 

Average annual purchasing budget

CORE AUDIENCE SEGMENTS

FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT & BAR: 48%

NON RESTAURANT FOODSERVICE: 20%

FAST SERVICE RESTAURANT OR RETAIL MARKET: 20%

DISTRIBUTORS AND CATERING HOUSES: 12%

TOP SOURCED ITEMS

FOOD & BEVERAGE

EQUIPMENT

TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS SERVICES

PACKAGING & TAKE OUT

TOP JOB TITLES

CHEF

OWNER

MANAGER

SUPERVISOR

PURCHASING

PARTNER

MARKETING/PR

BUSINESS | ORGANIZATION TYPES WHO ATTEND THE SHOW

  • Restaurant
  • Full Service
  • Fine Dining
  • Pizzeria
  • Deli/Bakery
  • Hotel/Motel/Resort/Casino/Cruise Ship
  • University/Campus
  • Hospital
  • Municipal Service
  • Corporate Dining
  • Coffee Bar
  • Ice Cream/Yogurt
  • Country Club/Membership Club
  • Lounge/Bar/Nightclub
  • Non-Hotel Banquet Facility
  • Caterer
  • Sports Arena
  • Amusement Park
  • Convention Center
  • Real Estate
  • Consultant
  • Retail Store
  • Supermarket
  • Distributor
  • Dealer/Broker
  • Importer/Exporter
  • Manufacturer/Manufacturing Agent
  • Association
  • Restaurant
  • QSR - Franchise

Want to see a sampling of who is signed up to attend the show this year?

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HEAR DIRECT FROM EXHIBITORS ON THE VALUE GAINED FROM PARTICIPATING!



 

The New York Restaurant Show is the FIRST major event on the East Coast in the calendar year, making it the best place for you to launch new products.

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