Taking place at London’s Business Design Centre (BDC) on the 28th October, the show will feature a series of exciting live demonstrations from Michelin-star chefs, and panel-style discussions, whilst bringing together over 70 leading brands across light and heavy equipment.
Lockhart Catering Equipment has built the show’s net zero emission targets around six key objectives:
- Say No to Single Use: Lockhart will be providing exhibitors and attendees with reusable cups for hot drinks, and free stainless steel water bottles.
- Say No to Non-Recyclable Art: Exhibitors will be asked to use fabric artwork backdrops which can be dismantled and reused at other events or more eco-friendly materials.
- A Permanent Venue: As the BDC is a dedicated events venue, materials can be reused over and over.
- Keep It Separate: Lockhart Catering Equipment will be providing separate waste streams to optimise recycling efficiency and minimise general waste during the set up and breakdown phases.
- Unwanted Samples: Any unused samples after the event can be donated to prevent them going to waste.
- Be Proud: Lockhart Catering Equipment will be producing a thorough post-event report, detailing successes and highlighting areas for improvement at the next iteration of the show in 2026.
Mark Lombard, managing director at Lockhart Catering Equipment, said: “Sustainability is at the forefront of everybody’s minds right now, particularly in the foodservice industry where food waste and energy efficiency are key factors driving innovation - both from a food product and equipment perspective.
“Trade shows are an excellent opportunity to showcase these innovations, but environmental impact needs to be carefully managed and reported. Lockhart’s ‘Sustainable Future’ is integral to our long-term vision.
“By setting clear targets, we’re communicating our goal to set an industry example of how these events can promote the latest trends without compromising on our net-zero goals. I’m eager to see the report after the event and identify areas we can work on to make The Catering Innovation Show 2026 even better.”
Lockhart Catering Equipment has released an additional 500 tickets to its inaugural Catering Innovation Show, to meet demand. Having received over 2,500 registrations ahead of the event, the catering equipment specialist increased capacity to ensure nobody need miss out on this industry event. Register for free here.