essenz Flagship Hannover 2026

#essenz Flagship Hannover 2026 will take place on May 4, 2026, at the Hannover Exhibition Center and is a trade fair for gastronomy, food service, and culinary innovations, organized by food wholesaler Transgourmet. It is primarily aimed at trade visitors from the catering, hotel, catering, and communal catering sectors and offers a platform for new products, trends, and networking within the industry.

The focus is on the following main topics:

• Food trends and innovative food products
• Kitchen know-how and modern catering concepts
• Hygiene and food safety in kitchen operations
• Sustainable food production and responsible purchasing
• Digitalization and high-convenience solutions for professional kitchens

The trade fair presents a wide range of food and non-food products as well as services for professional kitchens. Previous events have featured over 200 exhibitors presenting new products and solutions for restaurants and catering businesses.

In addition to the exhibition, live cooking shows, product tastings, and expert insights are at the heart of the event. Visitors can try out new products firsthand, exchange ideas with industry experts, and gather inspiration for everyday catering. A special highlight is the networking program with culinary presentations and an after-show event that promotes exchange within the industry.