Pitch to Vegetarian Express at the Foodservice Summit 2026.
Use this form to apply to pitch your brand as part of the Foodservice Summit 2026. You must have a ticket to the Summit to apply. Applications close 6th March at 10am. All eligible applications will be viewed by the buyer. You will be emailed a copy of your application after submitting, please note we are unable to make any changes on your behalf once you submit. Vegetarian Express are the UK’s premier specialist distributor of plant-based ingredients to the foodservice industry. For over 30 years the business has supported and inspired some of the industry’s best chefs with plant-based, vegetarian and vegan products – the original plant based foodies! In addition to working with catering groups, restaurants, hotels, and colleges; Vegetarian Express also now boast a direct-to-consumer service offering the very best in plant based food for home delivery. Vegetarian Express are seeking great-tasting, innovative food that appeals to both flexitarians and vegans alike. To ensure strong pull-through and compliance with customer requirements, all suppliers must hold SALSA accreditation or an equivalent European certification. For the coming year, Vegetarian Express are particularly interested in vegan wines, specialised cuisine non-food items, kitchen packaging, Middle Eastern products, desserts, gluten-free ranges, salad dressings, and snacking.
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What is your first name?
What is your last name?
What's the email address you used to book your spot?
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What is your website?
What is your brand name?
What is your company name (if different from your brand name)?
Does your product match the description of what we are looking for?
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Please select one category below. If your product fits into more than one category, please fill out a separate application form for each category.
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BEERS AND CIDERS
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS - Spirits e.g. gin, rum, vodka, whisky
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS - Wine
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS - Ready mixed cocktails
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS - Any other alcoholic drink incl. mead, liqueurs & sloe gin
NON ALCOHOLIC SOFT DRINKS - Ambient
NON ALCOHOLIC SOFT DRINKS - Chilled
TEA, COFFEE & OTHER BREWED DRINKS - Ambient, ready to brew e.g. tea bags, coffee pods etc
TEA, COFFEE & OTHER BREWED DRINKS - Chilled, ready to drink
BISCUITS, COOKIES AND SNACKS - Biscuits and cookies
BISCUITS, COOKIES AND SNACKS - Crisps/chips incl. vegetable
BISCUITS, COOKIES AND SNACKS - Savoury snacks incl. nuts & popcorn
BISCUITS, COOKIES AND SNACKS - Cereal bars
BISCUITS, COOKIES AND SNACKS - Any other snacks incl. dried fruit
BREAD AND PASTRY - Wheat based
BREAD AND PASTRY - Keto
BREAD AND PASTRY - Gluten Free
EGGS incl. plant based
FLOUR
CAKES - Whole cakes
CAKES - Traybakes
CHOCOLATE
CONFECTIONERY
HONEY
JAMS,CONSERVES, PRESERVES & PEANUT BUTTER
CEREALS - e.g. muesli, granola, oats
MUSTARDS, CONDIMENTS AND JELLIES
OILS e.g. olive oil, rapeseed, hemp etc
OLIVES, ANTIPASTI, SALSA AND DIPS - Ambient
OLIVES, ANTIPASTI, SALSA AND DIPS - Chilled
PICKLES, CHUTNEYS AND RELISHES
SAUCES AND STORE CUPBOARD INGREDIENTS (e.g. cooking sauces, marinades, herbs/spices) - Ambient
SAUCES AND STORE CUPBOARD INGREDIENTS (e.g. cooking sauces, marinades, herbs/spices) - Chilled
VINEGARS AND DRESSINGS
MEAT, BACON & CHARCUTERIE
PLANT BASED MEAT ALTERNATIVES (incl. fish, tofu, tempeh etc) - Ambient
PLANT BASED MEAT ALTERNATIVES (incl. fish, tofu, tempeh etc) - Chilled
PLANT BASED MEAT ALTERNATIVES (incl. fish, tofu, tempeh etc) - Frozen
SAVOURY PIES
SEAFOOD AND FISH - Chilled
SEAFOOD AND FISH - Frozen
DAIRY e.g. yoghurt, cheese, milk cream, butter, drinks
NON DAIRY ALTERNATIVES e.g. yoghurt, milk cream, butter, drinks
PUDDINGS AND DESSERTS - Christmas
PUDDINGS AND DESSERTS - Ambient
PUDDINGS AND DESSERTS - Chilled
FROZEN DESSERTS e.g. ice cream
PASTA, RICE AND COUSCOUS - Ambient
PASTA, RICE AND COUSCOUS - Chilled
PASTA, RICE AND COUSCOUS - Frozen
READY MEALS AND PREPARED FOODS (e.g. meals, pizzas, pates, etc) - Ambient
READY MEALS AND PREPARED FOODS (e.g. meals, pizzas, pates, etc) - Chilled
READY MEALS AND PREPARED FOODS (e.g. meals, pizzas, pates, etc) - Frozen
SANDWICHES, WRAPS & OTHER CHILLED FOOD TO GO
BAKING MIXES e.g. biscuits, breads, cakes etc - Regular
BAKING MIXES e.g. biscuits, breads, cakes etc - Free from
BAKING MIXES e.g. biscuits, breads, cakes etc - Keto
SOUP - Ambient
SOUP - Chilled
SOUP - Frozen
BABY FOODS, SNACKS & DRINKS
FREE-FROM FOODS - Ambient
FREE-FROM FOODS - Chilled
FREE-FROM FOODS - Frozen
Please provide a description of your product(s) including your USPs? (max 100 words)
What is your landed price per unit?
Which, if any, foodservice distributors do you work with?
How would your product compliment what we already have on offer? (max 100 words)
Where is your product manufactured?
What accreditation do you or your manufacturers have (e.g. BRC, SALSA, IFS. HACCP Declaration of Conformity)?
Do you have any specific health or allergy claims on your products?
Do you have any additional comments?
Can you confirm that the email you've provided is the same email address that you used to buy your ticket?
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Are you happy to be contacted by our Pitching Sponsor?
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