About
About TickEat
After a career in airline catering, the visionary Heerum Fleary founded TickEat in 2015: a strategic business partner for food and beverage brands seeking to place their products in the travel, leisure and hospitality industries.
Experts in delivering superb snacks, meals and drinks to the cabins and rooms of airlines, trains, cruise ships, ferries and hotels, TickEat cultivates rewarding, long-term alliances with both buyers and sellers.
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.
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Testimonials
This was my first time attending and it was a fantastic experience. *The range and quantity of new suppliers, products and brands seen was great.* Supplier networking was key over the 2 day event, and the supplier meetings were paired very well by TickEat. *Overall an amazing "Meet the Buyer"…
Rail Gourmet (RG)
Thank you Heerum, it was a great day. Thank you for organising it. Lots of food for thought!
Virgin Atlantic
We had a brilliant experience in Milton Keynes for the TickEat event a couple of weeks ago. TickEat does exactly what the industry needs: they bring brands and the right buyers together in a focused, meaningful way. No noise, no clutter, no massive trade shows - just real conversations over…
Treat Yo Self
"Heerum, as expected, hosted an outstanding panel discussion bringing together some of the most influential voices in the travel industry. The conversation was packed with unfiltered insights into the current state of the sector, and it was refreshing to hear directly from buyers about what they truly expect from brands today.…
DASH Water
I was extremely impressed by the matchmaking process; we were set up with buyers that had a genuine interest in buying products like ours.
WestFalia Fruits
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,…
Riva Foods
I've known Heerum for a few years now and find her to be resourceful, friendly and positive. She is the go-to person to learn about new products emerging, especially in the travel sector. She has helped me with bespoke requests for specific snack boxes e.g. gluten free or suitable for…
Melissa McMinn, Product Development Manager LNER
The Buyer's Box is such a brilliant idea! You simply send your product to TickEat, and they distribute it to 10 selected buyers who are committed to providing feedback. It’s a game-changer compared to sending samples and hearing nothing back. I wholeheartedly recommend the Buyer's Box—it's a smart, reliable way…
Gluten Free Goodies Ltd
"Thank you so much for this incredible opportunity and for selecting us from so many remarkable companies. We're truly excited about the possibility of working together in the future."
Gralgo From Ceylon
After this TickEat event, it was clear that buyers are craving soulful, purpose-led flavour. Our South Asian streetfood hit the spot, so after the Taster Session we took part in (giving us a taste of the event) we’re stepping up to the full TickEat Meet The Buyer showcase in 2026…
Urban Rajah
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