Horeca Expo has been the largest comprehensive trade fair for the Belgian hospitality sector and large kitchens for 36 years. Professionals from various parts of the sector come together to discover new products and innovations, gain inspiration, and make business contacts.

The fair brings together more than 600 exhibitors and welcomes approximately 47,000 professional visitors. In addition to the extensive offerings from exhibitors, there is a side program including culinary competitions, inspiring talks, and masterclasses.

At the fair, you can discover various segments of the hospitality industry. Think of food and drinks, coffee, tea, bakery and patisserie, equipment, interior design, hygiene, cash register systems, and other products and services for hospitality entrepreneurs.

Horeca Expo Gent 2026 takes place from Sunday, November 15 to Wednesday, November 18, 2026. The fair is open all four days from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

• Date: November 15 to 18, 2026

• Opening hours: daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

• Location: Flanders Expo

• Address: Maaltekouter 1, 9051 Ghent

Horeca Expo is a professional trade fair and is exclusively accessible to professional visitors. Registration is required for a visit. If you have received a registration code, you can pre-register with it for free access.

Are you going to the fair for several days or do you want to start your fair day well-rested? Combine your visit to Horeca Expo Gent with an overnight stay at Van der Valk Hotel Gent.

After a day of networking, gaining inspiration, and discovering new products, you can relax at the hotel. Stay in a comfortable room or suite and start the next morning with a hearty breakfast before heading back to Flanders Expo.

Also for a dinner or drink you don't need to leave the hotel. This makes Van der Valk Hotel Gent a pleasant base for both visitors and exhibitors who want to stay overnight during Horeca Expo in Ghent.

Van der Valk Hotel Gent is about 10 minutes' drive from Flanders Expo. The hotel itself is located at Akkerhage 10 in Ghent and is near the R4, E17, and E40. This makes the hotel also easily accessible when coming from another Belgian city or from the Netherlands to Horeca Expo Gent.

Are you traveling by car? Consider possible traffic congestion around the start and end times of the fair and check the current traffic and parking information before departure.

Are you coming to Ghent by car? Van der Valk Hotel Gent has both underground and above-ground parking, and extra parking within walking distance. In total, the hotel has capacity for about 150 vehicles.

Hotel guests currently pay €10 per 24 hours for parking. There are eight 11 kW charging points for electric cars available in the above-ground parking lot. Tesla Superchargers are also located in the immediate vicinity.

In addition, the hotel is located outside the low-emission zone (LEZ) of Ghent. As a result, the hotel is easily accessible by car.

Do you have time left after your visit to the hospitality fair in Ghent? Then take the opportunity to explore Ghent further.

The city is known for its historic center, cozy restaurants and cafes, and impressive sights. This allows you to easily combine a business fair day with a relaxing evening in the city.

Are you staying several nights at Van der Valk Hotel Gent? Then you also have the opportunity to combine your visit to Horeca Expo with an extended visit to Ghent.

Do you want to stay comfortably during Horeca Expo Gent 2026? Book your stay at Van der Valk Hotel Gent and stay about 10 minutes' drive from Flanders Expo.

Start your fair day with a hearty breakfast, visit Horeca Expo, and return to the hotel afterward to relax. This way, you combine your fair visit with a comfortable stay in Ghent.