EXHIBITING IN 2025
18 - 20 November 2025 | Sarit Expo Center | Nairobi, Kenya
Join us for the largest B2B exhibition in East Africa for food, hospitality & drink professionals. Place your products and services in front of more than 2,500 senior professionals working across one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies.
BRAND ENHANCEMENT
Position your company & promote your solutions at the benchmark exhibition for food, hospitality & drink. Some of the world’s biggest brands are already signed up.
WIDER REACH
Reach an audience of over 2,500 visitors, more than 100 brands from 35 countries in addition to key representatives from Government & Trade Associations.
LEAD GENERATION
Connect with decision-makers from both private & public sectors and establish business relationships that will enhance your lead conversions.
Sales Opportunities
Exhibitions provide a platform for direct sales interactions, allowing exhibitors to showcase products, negotiate deals, and close sales on the spot
Brand Differentiation
By participating in exhibitions, businesses can differentiate themselves from competitors, highlighting their unique selling propositions and value propositions to attendees
Product Launches
Exhibiting offers a prime opportunity to launch new products or services, attracting attention and generating buzz within the industry
What’s New
Webinar on route to market:
We will be hosting a webinar in April covering Market Entry into East Africa, Identifying Top Distributors and Wholesalers, Exploring the Benefits of Exhibiting at the Kenyan Food Event, Understanding the Size and Scope of the Food, Drink & Hospitality Industry in East Africa, Navigating Regulatory Frameworks in Kenya and Logistical Considerations for Exhibiting.
Floor Events:
- Cooking Competition- After a successful last edition, we will be hosting a cooking competition during the days of the exhibition, talented chefs will be showcasing their skills, creativity and expertise under pressure, aiming to impress judges and win coveted prices
- Barista competition- In the barista competition, skilled coffee artisans engage in a passionate display of craftsmanship and precision, meticulously crafting exquisite beverages to captivate judges and spectators alike. With each pour and presentation, competitors strive to showcase their expertise, creativity, and dedication to the art of coffee making.
- Mixologist Competition- The mixologists competition is a spirited showcase of flair, creativity, and mixology mastery, where bartenders craft innovative cocktails that tantalize the taste buds and push the boundaries of traditional recipes. With skilful manoeuvres and imaginative concoctions, competitors strive to impress judges and elevate the art of cocktail making to new heights.
Enhanced Hosted Buyers' Program:
Building on the success of previous editions and leveraging insights from our 2023 event, we will announce our hosted buyers early, providing you with more opportunities to engage with visitors from the region and conduct fruitful business interactions.
Continued High-Value Offerings:
Building on the success of initiatives introduced in previous years, such as the local buyer program, buyers lounge, increased media visibility, and the Eastern Africa Packaging Summit, we're committed to maintaining and enhancing these offerings for your benefit.
JOIN OUR EXHIBITOR LIST
The Kenyan Food Event (KFE) is East Africa’s primary exhibitions serving the food and drink industry, respectively.
Taking place in November 2025 at the Sarit Exhibition Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, the industry leading events will offer a pivotal platform for international companies looking to break into the market as well as an opportunity for local businesses to expand their existing footprint.
Co-located alongside the Kenyan Hospitality Event , the cumulative exhibition will make up three key industry segments to bring together over 2,500 qualified stakeholders and key members from the industry.
IT JUST MAKES GOOD BUSINESS SENSE..
Even with all the technology we have available to us, statistics still show you are more likely to secure a deal face-to-face. Simultaneously build brand awareness, network and close sales by taking part at the Kenyan Food Event 2025
- Increase your customer base by meeting pre-qualified industry stakeholders
- Showcase your new technologies and services face-to-face with prospective clients
- Capitalise on strategic marketing throughout the East Africa region
- Identify new opportunities within the marketplace
- Gain the advantage of relatively early entry into a growing market
- Meet the decision makers making the procurement choices in the region
- Have the opportunity to participate in conferences and workshops
