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
Thank you Heerum, it was a great day. Thank you for organising it. Lots of food for thought!
Virgin Atlantic
Meet the buyer event 2022 is a great concept, having a list of specific suppliers that are available to talk to in person at a specific time allowed me to be more efficient and effective on the day. I got to meet and talk to some new up and coming…
American Airlines
It was a fantastic evening and a genuinely valuable experience for us as a brand. Alongside some great conversations with the buyers, it was also brilliant to connect with other founders, hear their journeys, and be part of such a positive and collaborative environment. We really appreciated the opportunity to…
Nekta Drinks
Thank you for organising. I had some great in the moment feedback from many of the brands and founders!
Virgin Atlantic
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
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
Our experience with TickEat at the Travel Show has been overwhelmingly positive. The event is thoughtfully designed and executed, creating a prime opportunity for companies, particularly smaller ones, to build connections within this desirable sector. Working with the TickEat team is seamless, and they bring a high level of organisation,…
Tiffin Sandwiches
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
This is a great way to connect with buyers from the Travel industry, the buyers all seem to come with a really positive mind set and provided valuable feedback on the products we had brought to showcase.
Surya Foods
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
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.
