Serving Up Ideas, Innovation and Industry Excellence for 60 Years
CATEX 2025, Ireland’s largest foodservice and hospitality event, returns to the RDS, Simmonscourt next week for its milestone 60th anniversary. Running from February 18-20, this highly anticipated event will showcase innovation, sustainable solutions, and emerging industry trends, making it a must-attend event for professionals across the sector.
Attracting thousands of visitors, CATEX is a one-stop shop for the hospitality and foodservice sector, bringing together National skills finals, live demonstrations, new product launches and unique networking opportunities.
Bringing together over 280 suppliers, attendees can expect to engage with new exhibitors offering cutting-edge products and services, particularly in areas such as energy efficiency, waste management, and sustainable food production.
Packed with new companies exhibiting for the first time, alongside industry stalwarts, CATEX remains a cornerstone for industry professionals looking to discover the latest products and innovations, taste cutting-edge food trends and connect with top brands shaping the future of foodservice and hospitality.
CATEX will continue the event's history of celebrating excellence within the industry. Home to world-class competitions, visitors to the show will have the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the very best in the country.
An industry show, developed for and by the industry - Features include:
-‘Hotly’ contended Chef Ireland Culinary Competitions - hundreds of young and professional chefs will get hot under the collar in live theatre competitions, honing their craft by putting their skills and knowledge to the test.
- Hosted by the Speciality Coffee Association of Ireland (SCA), the Irish Brewers Cup will see baristas go head-to-head, stirring up the coffee world to see who can come out on top. The winner will go on to represent Ireland at the World Championships in Jakarta.
- Shaking, stirring, and serving up perfection – watch Ireland’s top bartenders battle it out in the ultimate Irish Cocktail Championships, organised by The Bartenders Association of Ireland (BAI).
- Connecting chefs across the island of Ireland, the Chef Network Hub is hosting a three-day networking hub where industry experts will lead live demonstrations and discussions
- The Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance Awards (IFSA’s), sponsored by Gas Networks Ireland are returning and will highlight the very best in innovation, technology, and sustainability, showcasing cutting-edge solutions that address today’s industry challenges.
- Aramark Producers and New Supplier Showcase - a Dragons' Den style competition for food producers to be in with the chance to agree a supply partnership with one of Ireland’s biggest buyers in the Irish and UK foodservice sector.
Celebrating 60 years of industry excellence, CATEX 2025 is supported by long-term sponsors Bunzl McLaughlin and Calor. As Ireland’s premier foodservice and hospitality event, CATEX is THE show to attend this year.
FREE to attend, CATEX, runs from 18th – 20th February at the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin. Register now at www.catexexhibition.com
