Meet the Maker - Food & Drink Showcase

 

Tourism NI is inviting businesses from the hospitality and tourism sector to our Meet the Maker event, where around 50 local food and drink producers will be showcasing their products. This is a fantastic opportunity to network, taste, and explore the range of high-quality local produce available across the region.

At this event, you'll have the chance to meet local bakers, cheesemakers, spirit producers, non-alcoholic drink innovators, local chocolate products, and many others. We’ll also feature unique products and ingredients that you won’t find anywhere else, perfect for businesses looking to enhance their offerings.

Appointments with producers will be tailored to the products you express interest in. When you submit your registration, please let us know what types of food and drink products you are keen to explore, and we will match you with a number of relevant producers for short one-on-one appointments.

In addition to the scheduled appointments, there will be plenty of time throughout the event to engage informally with other local producers. This will provide you with additional opportunities to network, discover new products, and build valuable relationships with businesses in the food and drink sector.

This event is specifically designed for businesses in the following sectors:
•    Visitor Attractions and Experiences 
•    Food and Drink Outlets
•    Chefs and Catering Professionals
•    Food and Travel Retail
•    Any businesses with the potential to enhance their local food and drink knowledge and offerings.

• Date: Monday 31st March 2025
• Time: 10:30 – 14:30*
• Location: Galgorm Hotel

*Timings are provisional and subject to change

 

The event will feature:

•    Networking Tea & Coffee to start the day and meet fellow attendees.
•    Scheduled Appointments matched to the products you're most interested in, allowing you to connect directly with the right producers.
•    Plenty of Opportunities throughout the day to meet with and engage informally  with other local businesses.
•    Networking Lunch to continue conversations and make valuable connections.

 

Whether you’re already sourcing and serving local food and drink, looking to expand your offerings, or simply eager to discover new products, we’d love to have you join us!