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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.

About TickEat

After a career in airline catering, the visionary Heerum Fleary founded TickEat in 2015: a strategic business partner for food and beverage brands seeking to place their products in the travel, leisure and hospitality industries.

Experts in delivering superb snacks, meals and drinks to the cabins and rooms of airlines, trains, cruise ships, ferries and hotels, TickEat cultivates rewarding, long-term alliances with both buyers and sellers.

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.



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The best buyers’ event I have been to. Beautifully organised, was so fun and a lovely relaxed atmosphere to discover new brands and connect with buyers.

Cheeky Nibble

Attending Tickeat has enabled us to meet key industry buyers in a relaxed, collaborative environment, with just the right amount of time to explore potential opportunities. The event was very well organised and ran smoothly, thanks to the hard work of Heerum, Vassy and the team.

Taylor's of Harrogate

"Thank you so much for this incredible opportunity and for selecting us from so many remarkable companies. We're truly excited about the possibility of working together in the future."

Gralgo From Ceylon

The organization was excellent in facilitating the venue and the meetings, showcasing strong experience and a robust network within the airline industry.

Bel UK

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

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

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

Thank you for organising. I had some great in the moment feedback from many of the brands and founders!

Virgin Atlantic

It was great to connect with new suppliers, most of which I wouldn't have if not for the event. Similarly great to catch up with industry colleagues. This year, I enjoyed having additional suppliers at the Taster Session during dinner. *It was a nice relaxed environment in which to meet the…

DFMi

We found the TickEAT 'Meet The Buyer' event a worthwhile trade show to attend. It was well organised with plenty of opportunities not only to connect with buyers at the formal meetings, but also during the 2 days during breaks, and at the evening dinner.

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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.

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