2026 7th China Catering Going Abroad Conference and Exhibition, Rural Banquet Industry Conference and Exhibition, Group Meal Innovation Industry Conference and Exhibition

The 7th China Catering Going Abroad Conference and Exhibition will be held from September 15 to 17, 2026, at the Xiamen International Convention and Exhibition Center, organized by the Xiamen Convention and Exhibition Group and the Convention & Exhibition Sirfu. This is the most prestigious and influential event in the field of China’s catering going abroad, leveraging the unique geographical and resource advantages of Fujian province to create a comprehensive service platform that integrates trend analysis, supply-demand connections, and capital support, helping the Chinese catering industry transition from product export to brand establishment.

With the support of Fujian’s overseas Chinese resources and the cross-border trade advantages in Xiamen and Fuzhou, this conference has developed into a pivotal hub for linking global catering resources. Since its inception, it has attracted hundreds of overseas catering association leaders, prominent company founders, and investment moguls, including international retail giants like REWE, Metro, and Carrefour, who participated in direct sourcing, resulting in thousands of cooperative intentions for brand exports and ingredient supply, significantly enhancing the global influence of Chinese cuisine.

This year's conference particularly draws over 20 foreign delegations participating, alongside collaboration from more than 100 overseas trade associations. Over 500 international catering buyers will come specifically to Xiamen for product selection, with more than 1,000 food import and export traders attending for procurement meetings, while approximately 300 leading food ingredient companies will gather to showcase over 5,000 exportable products that meet international certification standards such as FDA and EU CE. This creates an annual resource exchange hub for Chinese catering going abroad.

The conference features four major specialized exhibition areas, covering all aspects of the outbound industry chain, aimed at achieving one-stop procurement and comprehensive empowerment:

The catering ingredients exhibition area focuses on high-quality products suitable for international markets, showcasing geographical indication agricultural products and composite seasonings;
The cross-border supply chain exhibition area displays frozen cold chain technologies and comprehensive temperature and humidity monitoring systems, while also providing compliance solutions such as customs declarations, tax planning, and intellectual property protection;
The digital and technology exhibition area showcases AI marketing tools, smart cooking equipment, and overseas store management systems, utilizing technology to reduce costs and enhance efficiency for overseas stores;
The brand and operations exhibition area shares successful overseas chain case studies and localized marketing plans to help brands quickly integrate into local markets.

As a core engine driving the globalization of Chinese cuisine, the 7th China Catering Going Abroad Conference and Exhibition will continue to integrate global industry resources from September 15 to 17, providing a comprehensive service system for catering enterprises from policy interpretation to resource matching, from capital empowerment to talent allocation, promoting high-quality development in the Chinese catering industry.