English 
Русский HOFEX 2027
- Dates
- Venue
- Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
- City
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Official website
- www.hofex.com
HOFEX takes place at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong from 10 May to 12 May 2027. Food and hospitality trade show covering food and drink, foodservice equipment, hotel supplies and catering technology for Asia.
What the fair covers
Hotel, restaurant and catering supplies and equipment are the subject. Food and hospitality trade show covering food and drink, foodservice equipment, hotel supplies and catering technology for Asia. That shapes both the exhibitor mix and the questions worth preparing before you arrive.
Dates, venue and getting there
The fair runs from 10 May to 12 May 2027 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong. It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Hong Kong is straightforward for international visitors: visa requirements are lighter than for mainland China for many nationalities, English is widely used in business, and the airport connects directly to the exhibition district. Many buyers use it as a base for trips into Guangdong province.
Planning your visit
The fair is most useful for judging quality differences that photographs hide. Materials, stitching, finish and packaging all become obvious in person, and minimum order quantities and price breaks are usually easier to negotiate face to face. For HOFEX, that means preparing ahead of the May dates and arriving with a target list of stands.
Language and interpreting support
English is widely used in business in Hong Kong, and most exhibitors will be comfortable in it. Language support is still worth considering if your suppliers are mainland manufacturers exhibiting here, since the working language at their factories will be Mandarin and technical discussions may need it. An interpreter already working in Hong Kong saves further time simply by knowing the venue and how to move around it.
After the fair
The follow-up work is about protecting the first order. Packaging and container loading affect how much arrives saleable, and unit price means little if a proportion is damaged in transit. Buyers commonly arrange a pre-shipment inspection and check packing specification separately from product quality.
Frequently asked questions
When and where does HOFEX take place?
It runs from 10 May to 12 May 2027 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong. Confirm the dates against the organiser's official site before booking travel.
What is shown at the fair?
Hotel, restaurant and catering supplies and equipment are the subject. Food and hospitality trade show covering food and drink, foodservice equipment, hotel supplies and catering technology for Asia.
How much time should I allow?
It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Planning a route through the halls in advance makes a noticeable difference to how much you get done.
Will I need an interpreter?
English is widely used in business in Hong Kong, and most exhibitors will be comfortable in it. Language support is still worth considering if your suppliers are mainland manufacturers exhibiting here, since the working language at their factories will be Mandarin and technical discussions may need it.
What happens after the fair?
The follow-up work is about protecting the first order. Packaging and container loading affect how much arrives saleable, and unit price means little if a proportion is damaged in transit. Buyers commonly arrange a pre-shipment inspection and check packing specification separately from product quality.
Where do I find official information and registration?
The organiser's official site (www.hofex.com) is the primary source for dates, visitor registration and the exhibitor list. Registering before you travel is worth doing, as it saves queueing at the counters on the first day.