About
TickEat unlocks the world of travel, leisure and hospitality for the food and drink industry, connecting innovative suppliers with the buyers shaping exceptional guest experiences across the sector. Going beyond traditional sourcing, we combine industry expertise, masterclasses, curated events and strategic partnerships to create lasting connections, helping brands unlock new opportunities while enabling buyers to source smarter and discover products that truly stand out.
TickEat Ltd is a pioneering procurement and solutions partner dedicated to the travel and leisure sectors. For over a decade, we have connected buyers with innovative suppliers, helping airlines, trains, cruise lines, lounges, and hospitality providers discover products and services that elevate their customer experience.
As the only service provider focused primarily on travel, TickEat goes beyond traditional sourcing, we deliver tailored strategies, masterclasses, curated events, and powerful partnerships that save time, drive innovation, and create lasting industry relationships.
Our Events
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Testimonials
Heerum and the TickEat team are a pleasure to work with. Passionate about food, procurement and airlines, they know so much about the industry.
Adam Sopher, Co Founder & Director, Joe & Sephs Popcorn
I just wanted to say a huge thanks the conference was brilliant. When trying an event for the first time there is always an element of caution, but I thought the buyers that you had lined up were brilliant and more importantly genuinely engaging with the suppliers and products. It…
Nurture Brands
Meet The Buyer is a great event. The ability to meet with suppliers on a one to one basis under one roof is invaluable. *It saves so much time and gives both buyers and suppliers the chance to explore new opportunities in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.* The whole…
Cavendish Ships Stores
I've known Heerum for a few years now and find her to be resourceful, friendly and positive. She is the go-to person to learn about new products emerging, especially in the travel sector. She has helped me with bespoke requests for specific snack boxes e.g. gluten free or suitable for…
Melissa McMinn, Product Development Manager LNER
This was my first TickEat event, and unsure how it would go. I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of the buyers that were there. It was great that they were looking at new suppliers and different products. We have several leads to follow up on that could transform…
Beattie Brands
A fantastic event organised by TickEat - a wonderful opportunity to share insights and provide coaching so that we can continue to attract and support vendors in entering the aviation space. The focus on Virgin Atlantic was outstanding as it allowed all of us to hone in on Virgin's brand…
gategroup
"Heerum, as expected, hosted an outstanding panel discussion bringing together some of the most influential voices in the travel industry. The conversation was packed with unfiltered insights into the current state of the sector, and it was refreshing to hear directly from buyers about what they truly expect from brands today.…
DASH Water
As a product made in Africa, TickEat provided me with the opportunity to test trial an external market and get first hand feedback on the mix offering from top buyers in key customers. The team is very decisive in its approach, has a feel for what will and will not…
RRRAW Chocolate
The recent TickEat Meet The Buyer event was fantastic. *We love attending these events to meet both current and new suppliers who are well set up for industry.* The TickEat team take great care of everything meaning we can focus on our meetings with suppliers.
TransPennine Express
My first time attending TickEat and I was really surprised how many suppliers were at the event. *Such an eye opener of a vast array of new products which are readily available and suitable for the travel sector!*
RG - SSP
Our Partners
Meet the Team
Behind TickEat is a specialist team with deep roots in food and beverage, bringing together 25+ years of industry experience. We've spent our careers immersed in the categories that matter most, which means we understand not just the products, but the people, processes, and pressures that shape them.
Our team also includes two former buyers with specialist backgrounds in rail, airline, and foodservice catering. They've built long-standing relationships across the travel and leisure sector, and we draw on that network every day, both to educate and showcase brands looking to grow their presence and to support buyers navigating their sourcing decisions.
It's this blend of operational expertise and trusted relationships that lets us connect the right brands with the right buyers, time and again.
