FOOD & LIFE 2026

Description

FOOD & LIFE is Germany's premier meeting place for foodies, gourmets, and connoisseurs, held annually at the Messe München. As the country's largest venue for food, drink, and enjoyment, it showcases a diverse range of high-quality artisanal products, regional specialties, and international delicacies. Visitors can explore a vast marketplace featuring everything from exquisite oils and spices to premium meats, cheeses, and confectionery. The event is uniquely co-located with the Heim+Handwerk trade fair, creating a comprehensive lifestyle experience that combines culinary excellence with home design and craftsmanship.

Exhibits

Artisanal food producers, regional farmers, international specialty importers, breweries, wineries, and manufacturers of high-end kitchen accessories and appliances.

Activities

Live cooking shows on the Food & Life Stage, professional workshops, award ceremonies for artisanal excellence, and guided tasting tours across various culinary themes.

Speakers

Renowned celebrity chefs, master butchers, sommeliers, nutrition experts, and successful food startup founders sharing industry insights and culinary techniques.

Demos

Interactive cooking demonstrations, coffee roasting sessions, craft beer brewing insights, and traditional food preparation techniques shown by master craftsmen.

Accessibility

From Munich Airport (MUC), take the S-Bahn S8 to Ostbahnhof, then transfer to the U-Bahn U2 to Messestadt Ost. Driving via A94 motorway, follow signs for Messe/ICM, using exits 4 or 5.

Exhibitor Count

300

Expected Attendance

120000

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