Hampshire Fare launches Business Connect 2026 to bring Hampshire’s food, drink, hospitality and craft sectors together
Hampshire Fare’s new Business Connect event will take place on Monday 5 October 2026 at Solent Hotel & Spa, bringing together businesses, suppliers and industry experts from across the county.
Following two successful years of the Hampshire Fare Trade Expo, Hampshire Fare is introducing a new format for 2026 with Business Connect – an event designed to create new connections, showcase local expertise and open up opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Taking place from 9am to 12 noon on Monday 5 October, Business Connect will bring together the people and organisations that help Hampshire’s food, drink, hospitality and craft industries thrive.
For the first time, the event is being opened beyond Hampshire Fare membership, welcoming producers, hospitality businesses, venues, chefs, retailers, buyers, business owners and anyone with an interest in Hampshire’s thriving food, drink and craft sector.
Visitors will have the opportunity to:
- Meet local businesses and discover what they have to offer
- Discover local suppliers and services to support their business
- Connect with industry experts and access valuable knowledge
- Hear from industry speakers sharing insight and experience
- Find new opportunities to collaborate and grow
Hampshire Fare trade members will be exhibiting at the event, providing visitors with the chance to meet businesses within the Hampshire Fare network and discover the breadth of talent, products, services and expertise available across the region.
The event will take place at Solent Hotel & Spa, Rookery Avenue, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7AJ, from 9am until 12 noon.
Attendance is FREE.
Hampshire Fare is encouraging businesses and individuals from across the region to come along, make new connections and discover the opportunities available within Hampshire’s food, drink, hospitality and craft community.
