Providence, RI Food Show - For Restaurant Owners & Food Service Professionals

Schedule

Wed Apr 22 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Rhode Island Convention Center | Providence, RI

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When attending a Gordon Food Service Show, expect to see, learn, and of course taste, the best that the foodservice industry has to share. Our Providence, RI Food show is happening on April 22nd - if you're a food service professional, come join us to see how we can help your business succeed.
Please note - RSVPing to this event does not register you for the show - learn more at the link below:
https://gfs.com/en-us/trends-inspiration/food-shows/providence/
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Location: Rhode Island Convention Center – Halls ABCD
Venue Address: 1 Sabin St., Providence, RI 02903
Nearly 200 National and Exclusive Brands represented at the Food Show, come meet your favorites and taste from all. Build a relationship with existing and new vendors! Also check out our Mixology Booth, Beverage World, Restaurant Tech Education, K-12 Education, & More.
Our Table Talk Theatre schedule includes the following restaurant & foodservice operation thought leadership: 2026 Flavor Trends, Chef Hacks & Kitchen Wisdom, Handling Dietary Needs & Allergies, Hospitality Amplified, AI and The Restaurant Business, and Engineering Your Menu for Success.
Our Shows are not open to the general public and only open to those in the foodservice industry. Any questions on attendance, please email [email protected].
CEU CREDITS
Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) and American Culinary Federation (ACF) members can earn up to 3 continuing education units (CEUs) by walking the exhibits. Watch for the post show email to request your certificate.
ADULTS ONLY
As part of our commitment to providing a professional environment for all guests, no children under the age of 18 are permitted in our shows. Culinary Students under 18 are welcome at the show after 1:00pm. One adult chaperone per 10 students is required.
WAGON POLICY
A no wagon nor wheeled carts policy will be implemented by Security at our entry doors to the exhibit halls. Due to local health code and the safety of all guests, wagons and wheeled carts are no longer permitted on the show floor and will be requested to be left in personal vehicles.
Learn more at the link below:
https://gfs.com/en-us/trends-inspiration/food-shows/providence/
Our Shows are not open to the general public and only open to those in the foodservice industry. Any questions on attendance, please email [email protected].
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Rhode Island Convention Center, 59 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903-1841, United States

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