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
TickEats’ Meet the Buyer event has been a fantastic success for Barista Cup. We’ve gained clients, boosted our brand awareness, and forged valuable networking relationships. We would definitely take part again and would highly recommend it to others!
Barista Cup
A quality collection of key buyers and decision makers across the Travel, Leisure and Hospitality sectors.
Tayto
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
This was a positive and productive event, very happy with the connections made.
EasyJet
Such an insightful event. Thanks for organising this team, TickEat. Learnt so much from the buyers and loved speaking with other founders and tasting some really lovely products!
Noffee
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
I have known Heerum for several years in a professional capacity and have found her to be extremely competent at all times. She has worked with various airlines and our products have flown with those airlines due to Heerum's hard work. I look forward too many more years of working…
Judy Willis, Owner, Salty Dog
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)
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
The Tickeat Meet the Buyer is now an annual diarised, unmissable event for anyone serious about working in the travel food and drink supply chain. There is such an opportunity to meet a huge number of key decision makers in a short period of time in a relaxed environment.
Jampa's
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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.
