About
TickEat unlocks the world of travel, leisure and hospitality for the food and drink industry, connecting innovative suppliers with the buyers shaping exceptional guest experiences across the sector. Going beyond traditional sourcing, we combine industry expertise, masterclasses, curated events and strategic partnerships to create lasting connections, helping brands unlock new opportunities while enabling buyers to source smarter and discover products that truly stand out.
TickEat Ltd is a pioneering procurement and solutions partner dedicated to the travel and leisure sectors. For over a decade, we have connected buyers with innovative suppliers, helping airlines, trains, cruise lines, lounges, and hospitality providers discover products and services that elevate their customer experience.
As the only service provider focused primarily on travel, TickEat goes beyond traditional sourcing, we deliver tailored strategies, masterclasses, curated events, and powerful partnerships that save time, drive innovation, and create lasting industry relationships.
Our Events
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Testimonials
"The session was a fantastic opportunity not only for those looking to break into the travel catering market but also for those of us already working with travel operators. The discussion was packed with valuable insights and practical information that catered to a wide range of participants."
Novel Foods
The organization was excellent in facilitating the venue and the meetings, showcasing strong experience and a robust network within the airline industry.
Bel UK
A fantastic event organised by TickEat - a wonderful opportunity to share insights and provide coaching so that we can continue to attract and support vendors in entering the aviation space. The focus on Virgin Atlantic was outstanding as it allowed all of us to hone in on Virgin's brand…
gategroup
I’m I am physically tired but psychologically energised after a FANTASTIC two days at Tickeat's well-organised, very professional, high-quality “Meet the Buyer” event. Brands met with buyers in the travel and leisure sector. I am so thankful - I had eleven, 1:1, 20-minute meetings and NINE buyers asked for substantive…
The Garden of Eva
This is a great way to connect with buyers from the Travel industry, the buyers all seem to come with a really positive mind set and provided valuable feedback on the products we had brought to showcase.
Surya Foods
Thank you Heerum, it was a great day. Thank you for organising it. Lots of food for thought!
Virgin Atlantic
It was a great event, loved the format with a great range of suppliers.
Transpennine
Tickeat was a great show, well organised by Heerum Fleary and her team. The conference was very insightful on how to supply into global travel and all the speakers were interesting about their field. This was an event to learn about brands and products and as well as the travel…
CSS
We were delighted to feature our products in the Buyer Box. The process was very straightforward from start to finish and it gave us a chance to showcase our products to buyers in a way that we otherwise would have no way of achieving. The quality of buyers our products…
Stag Bakeries
This week we attended a 'dinner with the buyer' event by TICKEAT. An amazing welcome by a fantastic host, Heerum Fleary, provided a close-up opportunity to connect with industry contacts which is unheard of in any other setting. A genuinely unique way of bringing people and business together. Insightful, productive, enlightening…
Riva Foods
Our Partners
Meet the Team
Behind TickEat is a specialist team with deep roots in food and beverage, bringing together 25+ years of industry experience. We've spent our careers immersed in the categories that matter most, which means we understand not just the products, but the people, processes, and pressures that shape them.
Our team also includes two former buyers with specialist backgrounds in rail, airline, and foodservice catering. They've built long-standing relationships across the travel and leisure sector, and we draw on that network every day, both to educate and showcase brands looking to grow their presence and to support buyers navigating their sourcing decisions.
It's this blend of operational expertise and trusted relationships that lets us connect the right brands with the right buyers, time and again.
