Why Attend Canada's Leading Hospitality & Foodservice Trade Event

3 Days of Inspiration, Education, and Solutions to help FUEL Your Potential, People, prosperity & passion

Restaurants are more than just venues and menus—they're the architects of culture, shaping the tastes and experiences that unite people and communities. The 80th edition of RC Show is a three-day celebration, crafted exclusively for us, by us, offering an unparalleled opportunity to connect and grow. Engage with industry leaders, witness live culinary, bar, and coffee competitions, and explore disruptive innovations firsthand. Discover the latest sustainable solutions and actionable growth opportunities. Join us at the table to elevate and celebrate our industry as we honour the past, embrace the present, and FUEL the future.

Dynamic Trade Show Floor

Easily discover the latest innovative products & services across category-specific pavilions.

World-Class Speakers & Panels

Hear from industry innovators, leaders & influencers.

Networking Events

Meet and connect with likeminded professionals at our industry events.

Industry Competitions

Compete for prizes and bragging rights to build your resume.

Culinary & Beverage Experiences

Enjoy curated bites and sips across the show floor, features and events.

Connect & Access

Canada’s foodservice and hospitality industry all under one roof.

FREE ADMISSION FOR RESTAURANTS CANADA MEMBERS

Restaurants Canada Members receive FREE tickets to the RC Show. Login to our registration site using your company information to claim your complimentary show pass(es)! Not a member? Join today to receive free RC Show tickets, as well as access to cost-saving programs, research reports, resources and more!

ACCESS TO TRUSTED SUPPLIERS all UNDER ONE ROOF

Shop innovative solutions

Find the products and services you need for your business in one place. Our exhibit hall features trusted suppliers across all categories. Our curated pavilions make it easy to find your suppliers:

  • Bar & Beverage
  • Canada
  • Coffee, Tea & Sweets
  • Indigenous
  • Eco
  • Ontario
  • Quebec
  • Tech
  • The Black Experience
  • World
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Gain Insights & Be Inspired

Educate, inspire and empower your team with insights on current trends and challenges from top industry leaders, experts and innovators.

Featured past sessions include:

  • Segmented Leadership Panels
  • Diversify Your Revenue Stream
  • Mental Health: Increasing Awareness & Supporting Tools
  • Solutions to the Current Labour Shortages
  • Insights on Canadian Consumers & How to Reach Them

Make Game-Changing Connections

RC Show is the place to connect with colleagues and peers from all walks of the foodservice business.

Ideate and meet thousands of professionals from across the country at our signature industry events, including:

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International buyers program

The RC Show's International Buyers Program attracts global buyers and is supported by a contribution from Global Affairs Canada’s CanExport Associations program.

100+ international companies & brands

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Who should attend?

If you're in the foodservice and hospitality business, this is a must-attend event! Our past attendees include:

  • Owners & Operators
  • Presidents & Executives
  • Buyers & Purchasing Agents
  • Chefs & Managers
  • Bar Managers & Mixologists
  • Caterers
  • Hoteliers
  • Industry Consultants
  • Brokers, Distributors, Procurement Managers
  • Hospitality Students & Educators

What Attendees Say About RC Show

Trevor Lui

Kanpai Snack Bar & La Brea Food (Toronto)

"Without having a show like this, we can't generate ideas, culture and inspiration to drive this industry through to the next generation."

Jeremy Bonia

Founder, Raymonds Restaurant & The Merchant Tavern (St. John's)

"RC definitely is helping us with making those connections between suppliers and other tools that can help us manage our business"

Justin Leboe

Chef/Owner, Model Milk & Pigeonhole (Calgary)

"Being from out West, we come because it’s easier to see everything all at once... you can only see so much on a webpage. It’s easier to make informed decisions for your business when everything’s right there."

Bill Allen

President, Fresh Casual Restaurants

“I really enjoy attending RC Show because there are a lot of great innovative ideas. I attend a number of shows throughout North America, and you always come away with some value after attending the show, you come up with new ideas from the food perspective, or technology, or equipment that can improve your business for sure.”

Massimo Bottura

Italian Restaurateur, Chef Patron of Osteria Francescana

"Shows like this are the window to the world."

Get Your RC Show 2025 tickets

For all available ticket options, visit rcshow.com/tickets

Multi-Day Pass

$149 $169
  • Your ticket to all three days of RC Show 2025
  • ✓ 3-Day Attendee Pass
  • ✓ Access Trade Show Floor, Stages, Pop-up Experience & Feature Areas
  • ✓ Opening Night Reception
  • ✓ Access to Educational Programming on 5 Stages, Learning Lounge & Presentation Theatre

Single Day Pass

$99 $119
  • Join us for just a day of your choice
  • ✓ 1-Day Attendee Pass
  • ✓ Access Trade Show Floor, Stages, Pop-up Experience & Feature Areas
  • ✓ Opening Night Reception
  • ✓ Access to Educational Programming on 5 Stages, Learning Lounge & Presentation Theatre

Industry Night Out

$69
  • Your night out and your night to shine
  • ✓ The Industry Event of the Year
  • ✓ Food & Drink Experiences
  • ✓ Live Entertainment
  • Limited Tickets at the Door

Your ticket supports the industry

Restaurants Canada is a not-for-profit association that represents the foodservice and hospitality industry. All proceeds generated from RC Show go back into making the industry stronger through government advocacy, creating resources and programs, education and events.

Be part of the action and help revive our vibrant industry.

UFI Approved International Event

As a UFI Approved International Event, RC Show is globally recognized as a gold standard for quality in exhibitions and trade shows.
Visit ufi.org for more information