Jinan to host Asia Catering Expo 2023

The Asia Catering Expo 2023 will be held for the first time in Jinan, Shandong province from Nov 16 to 18, officials announced at a news conference held on Nov 2.

The Asian Catering Expo is a brand exhibition created by France-based Comexposium Group. The exhibition will feature a wide range of products including hot pot, ready-made meals, barbecues, restaurant chain franchises, Western restaurant supplies, hotel supplies, and kitchen equipment, said Wang Zhigang, deputy director of the municipal bureau of commerce.

The 50,000-square-meter expo will host than 1,000 domestic and international catering brands. More than 80,000 professional visitors are expected to attend the event.

The expo will have four main exhibition halls for international brands, ready-made meals, hot pot and barbecue, and restaurant chain franchises.

Presently, countries including Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, and Sri Lanka, as well as Chinese provinces and cities such as Anhui, Jiangsu, Chengdu, Nanjing, Xi'an, and Yinchua have confirmed their participation in the expo.

Many industry associations such as Shandong Cuisine Association will also be present at the expo.

The expo will serve as a platform for industry exchanges and economic cooperation, and host a series of supporting activities, including one main forum, and several industry events to bring together industry experts, master chefs, and industry elites from both China and abroad.