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
Services
Testimonials
This is a well-organised and focused event with relevant meetings that are better than any other show that, as a supplier, we have attended in the past.
Enterprise Brands Ltd
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
Thank you for organising. I had some great in the moment feedback from many of the brands and founders!
Virgin Atlantic
The Buyer's Box is such a brilliant idea! You simply send your product to TickEat, and they distribute it to 10 selected buyers who are committed to providing feedback. It’s a game-changer compared to sending samples and hearing nothing back. I wholeheartedly recommend the Buyer's Box—it's a smart, reliable way…
Gluten Free Goodies Ltd
After this TickEat event, it was clear that buyers are craving soulful, purpose-led flavour. Our South Asian streetfood hit the spot, so after the Taster Session we took part in (giving us a taste of the event) we’re stepping up to the full TickEat Meet The Buyer showcase in 2026…
Urban Rajah
I was extremely impressed by the matchmaking process; we were set up with buyers that had a genuine interest in buying products like ours.
WestFalia Fruits
The team at TickEat have worked tirelessly over the years to build this event into what it’s become today — and this year’s was the best yet. It was fantastic to have so many suppliers and buyers together in one room. For me, TickEat isn’t just about meeting suppliers; it’s also…
Foodcase International
Both myself and my colleague commented on how well organised the whole event was. The information we were given prior and during the event has been fabulous. I love love love the brochure – it is great to have all the contact details, company overview and faces of…
Lakeland Diaries
The organization was excellent in facilitating the venue and the meetings, showcasing strong experience and a robust network within the airline industry.
Bel UK
Superb to meet quickly a broad range of buyers from across the travel sector - people we may never get to properly speak to in a normal year! Meeting face to face is always better than calls and emails, you can find out so much more and present much easier,…
Peter's
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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.
