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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.

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

I loved the networking evening! It was fantastic to bring everyone together and create a relaxed space for brands and buyers to connect. I always like hearing the stories and journeys behind each brand. We're already seeing the benefits of sitting down and having real conversations with buyers. They get…

Oatopia

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

The team at TickEat have worked tirelessly over the years to build this event into what it’s become today — and this year’s was the best yet. It was fantastic to have so many suppliers and buyers together in one room. For me, TickEat isn’t just about meeting suppliers; it’s also…

Foodcase International

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

Thank you Heerum, it was a great day. Thank you for organising it. Lots of food for thought!

Virgin Atlantic

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

The organization was excellent in facilitating the venue and the meetings, showcasing strong experience and a robust network within the airline industry.

Bel UK

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

"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

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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.

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