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.
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Testimonials
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
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
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
It was a fantastic evening and a genuinely valuable experience for us as a brand. Alongside some great conversations with the buyers, it was also brilliant to connect with other founders, hear their journeys, and be part of such a positive and collaborative environment. We really appreciated the opportunity to…
Nekta Drinks
The best buyers’ event I have been to. Beautifully organised, was so fun and a lovely relaxed atmosphere to discover new brands and connect with buyers.
Cheeky Nibble
Thank you for organising. I had some great in the moment feedback from many of the brands and founders!
Virgin Atlantic
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
I recently attended a dinner event organized by Tickeat. The experience was nothing short of exceptional. The event provided a perfect setting for meaningful interactions, making it enjoyable and highly productive. The dinner itself was delightful, but what truly stood out was the thoughtfully created environment, and the attention to…
Teffie
My first time attending TickEat and I was really surprised how many suppliers were at the event. *Such an eye opener of a vast array of new products which are readily available and suitable for the travel sector!*
RG - SSP
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
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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.
