What’s Cooking? Expo 2026 FREE trade show for Fish & Chip, Takeaway and Food Service professionals.
Imagine a day filled with inspiration, innovation, and invaluable connections – a day where you can taste, touch, and experience everything the fish & chip and fast-food industry has to offer. Sound good? Then clear your calendar for Sunday, 8th February 2026, because the “What’s Cooking?” Expo is back, bigger and better than ever at the The Great Yorkshire Events Centre, Harrogatefrom 10am to 4pm!
TRADE EXPO FEATURES
- Over 80 Leading Exhibitors
- Expert Insights & Demonstrations
- Sample New Delicious Food Products
- Cutting-Edge Equipment Demonstrations
- Fun for all the Family
ATTENDEE BENEFITS
- Exclusive Show Deals
- Free box of 42nd Street CLASSIC
Sausages with show orders - Inspiration & Innovation Opportunities
- Networking
WHEN & WHERE
- Sunday 8th February 2026
- The Great Yorkshire Events Centre, Harrogate
- 10am to 4pm
FRY I.T. 2026 is Coming to Westpoint Exeter! Mark your calendars: Sunday 22nd March 2026 Westpoint Centre, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ.
Get ready, Southwest – the UK’s most exciting trade show for the Fish & Chip, Takeaway, and Food Service industry is back, bigger and better than ever! Proudly hosted by Friars Pride, FRY I.T. 2026 is the ultimate day for food lovers, industry pros, and anyone passionate about great British takeaway fare.
Set in the stunning Westpoint Centre Exeter, the South West’s largest and most versatile arena, this event offers the perfect mix of business and fun. With 150 acres of beautiful countryside, free onsite parking, and a location just minutes from the M5 and the vibrant city of Exeter, it is easy to get to and impossible to forget.
What is FRY I.T.?
Think of it as the must-attend event for fish & chip shops, takeaways, pubs, cafés, restaurants, and caterers of all kinds. Each year, it gets bigger, bolder, and more delicious. FRY I.T. is your chance to:
- Meet top suppliers and manufacturers face-to face.
- Taste-test products before you buy.
- Discover brand-new innovations, equipment, and ideas for your business.
- Stock up on insider knowledge about the latest trends and developments in the industry.
What’s in Store for 2026?
We’re bringing together over 70 exhibitors, including some of the biggest and most trusted. From fish and frozen goods to sauces, packaging, drinks, frying ranges, and EPOS systems – if it is essential for your shop, you will find it here.
More Than Just an Exhibition
Our friendly and knowledgeable sales reps will be on hand to answer your questions and guide you to the best deals. And do not miss the Drywite Equipment Shop, where you can snap up must have items and equipment on the day to upgrade your business instantly.
Join the Industry Gathering of the Year
Whether you own, manage, or work in a takeaway, fish & chip shop, or catering business, this is the place to be. Enjoy exclusive one-day-only promotions, free samples, and unbeatable industry insights.
- Date: Sunday 22nd March 2026 – 10:00-16:00
- Venue: Westpoint Centre Exeter, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
- Tickets: FREE – register now at tinyurl.com/fryit-2026-tickets or scan the QR code.
Need help registering? Contact us:
- marketing@friarspride.com
- 01733 316 400
From our family to yours – we cannot wait to see you at FRY I.T. 2026!
