Restaurant and bar owners
Décor and shopfitting
Shopfitting companies, furniture suppliers, lighting suppliers, interior design
New in 2025: Spotlight on Restaurants & Bars
Introducing HORECA Connect, a dedicated space at the Hotel and Hospitality Expo Africa, taking place from 11-12 June 2025 at the CTICC in Cape Town. This new zone is designed to spotlight the vibrant restaurant, bar, café, and pub industry in South Africa and beyond. From sourcing the latest kitchen equipment to discovering the latest trends in interior design and digital solutions, this is the go-to hub for everything the modern foodservice business needs to thrive.
Co-located with the Africa Food Show, powered by Gulfood, HORECA Connect provides access to a dual showcase of hospitality and food and beverage suppliers. Buyers will explore a diverse range of products, solutions, and innovations, ensuring that this zone becomes the must-visit destination for the industry’s key players.
Tap into South Africa’s thriving market
The restaurant and bar industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in South Africa’s hospitality market. With industry revenue exceeding $6 billion USD in 2023, and over 22.6 million diners served nationwide, the opportunities are vast.
By exhibiting in this zone, suppliers will gain access to over 2,000+ hospitality professionals and decision-makers, including:
Café and pub managers
Fast food operators
Coffee shop owners
These buyers are actively seeking products, equipment, and solutions to optimise and grow their operations. Showcase your offerings to a targeted audience eager to connect with brands that can help them stand out in a competitive market.
Products key buyers are looking for:
Products key buyers are looking for:
Display and buffet services
Beverage services, bread baskets, cake displays, cereal displays, condiments equipment, display lamps, display wears, display dishes, cutlery and plates for all dishes
Heating
Bain-maries, baling trays, biltong cabinets, carvery stations, chicken rotisseries, coffee machines, cooker cabinets, cup warmers, food warming equipment and lights, fryers, ovens
Processing equipment
Bandsaws, blenders, slicers, food blenders, ice crushers, juice extractors
Beverage preparation and bar equipment
Cocktail shakers and strainers, jiggers and measures, ice machines and wells, glassware, shelving, back bar coolers, kegerators or draft beer systems, wine coolers
Cooking equipment
Commercial ranges and ovens, griddles and fryers, microwaves, steamers
PPE
Face masks, goggles , thermometers , gloves , coveralls, face shields, shoe covers, head gear, mop caps, sanitizers
Chef wear
Aprons, Chef jackets and uniforms, disposable wear, pants, shoes, tops
Cleaning and hygiene
Industrial dishwashing, industrial cleaning solutions and materials, hygiene and sanitation, pest control, cleaning accessories
Storage
Shelving units, ingredient bins, dry storage racks
Technology
POS systems
Commercial refrigeration
Beverage coolers, blast chillers, chest freezers, cold rooms, fridges, sushi display fridges, wall chillers, beer dispensers, undercounter equipment
Security
Why exhibit?
- Connect with 2000+ industry professionals in a growing market fueled by strong consumer spending and tourism.
- Benefit from the co-location with the Africa Food Show, providing additional exposure to local and international buyers.
- Position your brand as a leader in the restaurant and bar industry by being part of this focused and dynamic space.
Be part of HORECA Connect and connect with the key players driving the future of South Africa’s hospitality scene.
