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
Services
Testimonials
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
It was great to connect with new suppliers, most of which I wouldn't have if not for the event. Similarly great to catch up with industry colleagues. This year, I enjoyed having additional suppliers at the Taster Session during dinner. *It was a nice relaxed environment in which to meet the…
DFMi
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
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
Superb to meet quickly a broad range of buyers from across the travel sector - people we may never get to properly speak to in a normal year! Meeting face to face is always better than calls and emails, you can find out so much more and present much easier,…
Peter's
It was excellently organised and very beneficial to meet relevant suppliers in one place.
IAG
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
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
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
Attending Tickeat has enabled us to meet key industry buyers in a relaxed, collaborative environment, with just the right amount of time to explore potential opportunities. The event was very well organised and ran smoothly, thanks to the hard work of Heerum, Vassy and the team.
Taylor's of Harrogate
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.
