Scotland’s food, drink, hospitality, retail, and tourism showcase is set to return with a celebration of local suppliers at ScotHot25, at the SEC Glasgow from 26th – 27th February 2025.
This year’s ScotHot follows on from a record-breaking show in 2023 that attracted over 7,500 industry delegates, and it aims to build on its success as it celebrates 52 years of showcasing Scotland’s food and hospitality sectors.
There is a lot going on, and here we will provide an overview of some of the highlights as well as point you in the direction of some useful stands to visit – and there are quite a few – this year there are over 250 exhibitors.
Whatever you do, don’t forget to check out The Spotlight Stage hosted by the STA to find out what is happening in the tourism sector.
Marc Crothall MBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, said, “The Scottish Tourism Alliance has become a major supporter of the ScotHot event over the last decade, and our members are very much looking forward to its return to Glasgow in February 2025. We will be hosting The Spotlight Stage once again on the show floor with some insightful speakers addressing the big issues within the hospitality and tourism industry.”
A new feature for 2025 is a focus on technological advancements in the hospitality sector, with the Spotlight Stage also offering panel discussions led by industry experts. These sessions will cover innovations driving the future of hospitality with insights into emerging trends and technologies.
As ever, it’s always useful to find out what EPOS suppliers are offering too, and ACR Epos Systems can be found on Stand 339, Argyll Systems on Stand 604, while ICR Touch is on Stand 568.
But it’s not all technology and food – more of that shortly.
There are some great hotel suppliers to talk to. Lumea Liquid Wax Candles, with their long-burning liquid wax candles and the widest range of ambient tabletop candle lighting in the UK, have been supplying the hotel, restaurant, and leisure trade throughout the world since 2001. They can be found on Stand 500.
Also, check out Capital Power Clean on Stand 730. They provide innovative cleaning solutions with a wide variety of cleaning machines, complemented by hygiene and janitorial products, all designed to keep guest areas, kitchens, and outdoor spaces immaculate, which, of course, means that guests love to visit and return.
And laundry, one of the most important aspects for any hotel, is also featured with Fishers on Stand 66. Fishers was established in 1900 and is one of the oldest businesses in Scotland. It also happens to be the market-leading linen rental laundry company in Scotland and the North-East of England. They are owned by Canada’s largest laundry company, K-BRO Linen System Inc., which also owns Shortridge—a market-leading company in the North-West of England and Borders.
For the bedroom, Mattison Contract Beds can be found on Stand 371. It is one of the industry’s leading manufacturers of contract beds, with over 160 years of experience.
As mentioned, this year includes the everpopular Scottish Culinary Championships, featuring competitions such as Scottish Chef of the Year, Culinary Arts, the Skills Arena, and Live Theatre.
The event will also host the Liquid Academy Live sessions, ScotHot’s Innovation Awards, and the Great Taste Market, showcasing high-quality food and drink from across Scotland. Chefs should check Oil Chef on Stand 920. They are offering a free fryer survey.
The Great Taste Market, presented by the Guild of Fine Food, organisers of the Great Taste Awards, is giving you the chance to sample a range of award-winning products and meet their makers, with a host of suppliers from Scotland and further afield.
Featured brands include Great Glen Distillery, Mackays, North Uist Distillery, Scottish Honeyberry Growers, and Rora Dairy. Another must-visit this year is the Scottish Regional Foods Market, in association with Scotland Food & Drink.
These stands celebrate Scotland’s regions, from island creameries to Borders distilleries, coastal seafood, and Highland fudge, offering a journey through Scotland’s culinary landscape. Producers include East Lothian Pavilion featuring Belhaven Smokehouse, Buck and Birch, The Chocolate Tree, Company Bakery (among others), Food From Argyll featuring the Isle of Mull Coffee, Tiree Tea, Isle of Mull Seaweed, Dumfries and Galloway with Galloway Lodge Preserves, Ninefold Distillery, Appetite for Angus, the Gin Bothy, and from Orkney, Orkney Ice Cream.
Iain Baxter, Chief Executive of Scotland Food & Drink, explains, “By showcasing local producers through outlets like the regional foods market, ScotHot highlights the importance of supporting Scotland’s suppliers to drive growth and innovation in the hospitality sector.”
Toby Wand, Managing Director of 365 Events, the team behind ScotHot25, said, “ScotHot continues to be a must-attend event for the food, drink, and hospitality industries.”
For more information and for tickets please visit https://www.scothot.co.uk
