Retail, food and agriculture

IFE 2027

A UK trade event for food and drink product discovery, for buyers in retail, wholesale, import and export, foodservice and hospitality.

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April 5 to 7, 2027, ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom. Dates confirmed on the organizer's page: 2026-11-06. Recheck before you book, since organizers change details.

Independent planning reference. Delta Arc is not the organizer and does not sell tickets. Delta Arc has not announced attendance at this event, and listing it is not an endorsement.

What to see

  • The organizer cites more than 25,000 verified trade visitors and more than 1,500 exhibitors. Source
  • IFE is part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, a group of 7 co-located events. Source

What to plan

  • The organizer has not published these pages yet. Check its site closer to the date.
  • Official site

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Parking and the venue

Parking

The venue says pre-booking is the only way to be sure of a space. The car park is reached only from the A13, with no access from Western Gateway or Seagull Lane. Source

Transit

An Elizabeth line station, three DLR stations, bus stops and a cable car station serve the venue. Use Custom House for the west entrance, or Prince Regent for the east entrance and ICC. Source

Accessibility

Coming soon. Delta Arc will add this from an official source.

Where to stay

Excel's hotels page covers recommended hotels from on-site accommodation to five-star, and its site lists Aloft London Excel and DoubleTree by Hilton London Excel. Source

Dining near the venue

Eateries listed at the venue include Waterfront Street Kitchen & Bar, Baba Dhaba, Bagel Factory, BUN., HEJ Coffee and Costa Coffee. Opening hours vary by event, and the venue does not accept cash. Source

From the airport

Travel details for the London area.

Airports

Airport to the venue

Excel says London City Airport is the closest airport, a 15-minute walk or a short trip by DLR, bus or taxi. It also lists Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Southend. Source

Rideshare

Coming soon. Delta Arc will add this from an official source.

Taxis

Licensed black taxis wait at ranks outside each Heathrow terminal, and all have wheelchair access. Source

Black car and SUV pickup

WeKnow is Heathrow's licensed, on-site, fully electric car transfer service, with desks in each terminal's Arrivals hall. Source

  • WeKnow

From an official list, in the order shown there. It may not be complete, and listing a company is not an endorsement. Check current fares with the operator.

Public transit

Heathrow Express, the Elizabeth line and the Tube all serve Heathrow. Source

London travel guide →

Questions worth asking there

A claim at a show is a starting point. These questions help you test it.

  • Which retailers or distributors list the product today, and in which markets?
  • Were the shelf-life, yield or quality claims tested by an independent lab, and under what conditions?
  • What volume can the supplier deliver each month, and what is the lead time on a repeat order?

Common questions

When is IFE 2027?

April 5 to 7, 2027.

Where is IFE 2027 held?

ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom.

Where do I park for IFE 2027?

The venue says pre-booking is the only way to be sure of a space. The car park is reached only from the A13, with no access from Western Gateway or Seagull Lane.

How do I get to IFE 2027 from the airport?

Excel says London City Airport is the closest airport, a 15-minute walk or a short trip by DLR, bus or taxi. It also lists Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Southend.

Where should I stay for IFE 2027?

Excel's hotels page covers recommended hotels from on-site accommodation to five-star, and its site lists Aloft London Excel and DoubleTree by Hilton London Excel.

Where can I eat near IFE 2027?

Eateries listed at the venue include Waterfront Street Kitchen & Bar, Baba Dhaba, Bagel Factory, BUN., HEJ Coffee and Costa Coffee. Opening hours vary by event, and the venue does not accept cash.

How to cite this page. Delta Arc, LLC. “IFE 2027 planning reference.” DA-EV-ife-2027, version 1, as of 2026-11-06. https://thedeltaarc.com/events/ife-2027/

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