Dinner With The Buyers: Airline Buyers & Airline Caterers

Dinner With The Buyers brings together up to 20 carefully selected food and drink brands with senior airline buyers and caterers in an intimate and highly focused environment. After the success of previous editions, the 2026 event marks the first time this format is dedicated exclusively to the airline sector.

Hosted at a striking aviation venue in Cambridge, surrounded by static aircraft, the setting is designed to spark conversation and create a memorable backdrop for relationship building. The evening centres around informal dining, allowing brands and buyers to connect naturally and explore opportunities without sales pressure.

This is a space for thoughtful discussion, real insight and meaningful introductions that continue well beyond the evening itself.

Attending Buyers Include:

IAG (International Airlines Group): one of the world’s largest airline groups, overseeing multi-brand, multi-market inflight food & beverage programmes across British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, Aer Lingus and more

DFMi: global airline catering and inflight services specialist, delivering tailored food & drink solutions to international carriers with a strong focus on premium and scalable onboard offers

MileOne Group: airline catering and retail partner supporting inflight food & beverage development, sourcing and supply for airlines seeking innovative, commercially driven onboard propositions

1-2 more buyers to confirm their attendance. Visit our website or get in touch with our team to see the updated buyer list.

This event is designed for brands looking to gain genuine traction within airline and airline catering channels.

✔ In-Depth Buyer Insight
Understand how airline buyers and caterers think, source and make decisions within complex inflight environments.

✔ Product Sampling and Feedback
Share samples with buyers and receive direct, practical feedback on suitability, scalability and onboard potential.

✔ High-Quality Visibility
Your brand and contact details are featured in the event brochure shared with all attendees.

✔ Relaxed, High-Value Networking
Build authentic relationships in an informal setting that encourages conversation rather than sales pitches.

✔ Long-Term Relationship Building
Connect with decision makers and like-minded brands, laying the foundations for future trials, listings and partnerships.

“The Dinner with the Buyer event was amazing. TickEat went above and beyond to put together not only an exciting event but also one that was hugely useful as a supplier. We were able to gain invaluable insight into the travel industry, whilst also creating direct connections with the buyers that made decisions. We cannot wait until the next one!”
— Wavey Ice