HTA Catering Roadshow - South West
The Regional Member Events are back for 2026, and the first round is focused on catering. These four free-to-attend events will bring together garden centre, café, and restaurant teams to explore the latest trends, expert insights, and opportunities in this fast-growing area of the sector. Members are welcome to attend all events.
Why you should attend
Catering remains one of the strongest growth areas for garden centres. It now accounts for around 17% of total turnover (average) and has grown year-on-year for the past three years. In January (23%) and October (22%), catering was the largest department by turnover share. Customer demand is also rising: UK adults make around 148 million café visits each year, with 56% having visited a garden centre café in the last 12 months. Café performance has never been more important — or more full of opportunity.
The event programmes, specific themes, and speakers will be announced early next year, but you can secure your place(s) now by completing the booking form below.
We invite you to join us at The National Catering Equipment Centre, hosted by Space Group. We will be hearing from industry experts along with demos and tour.
Key Details
Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: 10.30 am - 3.30 pm
Venue: National Catering Equipment Centre
Address: St. Brendan's Way, Bristol, BS11 9HA
Agenda: Arrival- 10.30am – Drinks & Registration
11.00am - Introductions
11.15am- Tour of the site
1pm- Lunch – Live interactive cooking session & lunch.
2pm- Speaker – Counter vs Table service and hybrids of, Costas Constantinou
2.30-Demos
3pm- Maximising process in your coffee shop (ratios etc), PleydellSmithyman
3.30pm- Loyalty Schemes, Mike Anderson of Redfish Group
4pm-Finish – Explore & Shop
Site is open until-5.30pm
Register to attend
Please complete the form with all the necessary details to book your place onto the HTA Catering Roadshow.
Should you have any questions or queries please contacts us below