The California Restaurant Show, a prestigious food service event, is again ready to welcome professionals and enthusiasts alike. This time, the culinary extravaganza will take place on August 3-5, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. It offers an unrivaled platform to experience world-class education, explore expanded product categories, and witness exciting culinary demonstrations and competitions.
World-Class Education at Your Fingertips
The show’s Education Program is renowned for providing industry-leading educational content that is both practical and relevant for today’s food service professionals. The program is a goldmine of information, including:
- Latest Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with updates on latest trends in the market.
- Best Practices: Discover the most efficient ways to run your business.
- Industry Insights: Learn from industry leaders who share their secrets to success.
The 3-day education program is designed to equip attendees with real, applicable business lessons.
Discover Expanded Product Categories
The California Restaurant Show is not just about learning; it’s also about discovering and exploring. With an exhibitor list that boasts hundreds of vendors from various sectors such as food & beverage products, equipment, services, distributors, and technology, the event provides a comprehensive view of the industry. The list is updated regularly, ensuring that new companies are included.
Visitors can:
- Explore Companies: Get to know the companies that will be attending this year’s show.
- View Floor Plan: Check out the layout of the event to plan your visit.
- Learn about Specialty Pavilions: Find out more about specific sections dedicated to different areas of the industry.
Culinary Demonstrations and Competitions
To add a dash of excitement, the California Restaurant Show also hosts various special events. These are designed to enhance your experience and include:
- Culinary Demonstrations: Witness culinary maestros at work and learn from their techniques.
- Competitions: Cheer for your favorite participants in thrilling culinary competitions.
The highlight of these events is the NEW Culinary Innovation Theater, a stage set for educational, interactive, and entertaining presentations.
Who Should Attend?
The California Restaurant Show is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the foodservice industry. Whether you’re an independent owner, quick-serve restaurant operator, chef, caterer, baker, bar or nightclub operator, hospital, hotel, or commercial food service personnel, the show has something for everyone.
Join thousands of your peers at the show, where you’ll have access to:
- Latest Menu Trends: Stay updated on what’s popular in the food world.
- State-of-the-art Design and Decor: Get inspiration for your establishment.
- Business Education: Learn from the best in the business.
- Leading Vendors and Purveyors: Discover new products and services.
Exciting New Addition: Pizza Tomorrow Summit Pavilion
This year, the California Restaurant Show will feature the addition of the Pizza Tomorrow Summit Pavilion. This brand-new sourcing option for show visitors provides attendees with exhibits and three full days of US Pizza Team Competitions.
Don’t miss the California Pizza Challenge, hosted by the US Pizza Team in the Pizza Tomorrow Summit Pavilion and sponsored by REAL California Milk. Celebrating California’s long history of producing some of the country’s finest cheese, the CPC will feature culinary events to showcase California cheese and Pizza Athletic categories demonstrating the dexterity and agility needed in the kitchen on a busy night.
Sign Up Today!
Given the incredible opportunities for learning, networking, and inspiration, the California Restaurant Show is an event that no food service professional should miss. Please note that this is an industry-only event, and not open to the public. Be sure to review the full Event Admission and Student Admission Policies.
Embrace your love for food, creativity, and people. Focus on the magic and mystery that attracted you to food in the first place. Give yourself the gift of learning and turn your passion for the industry into a sustainable business. Join us for product introductions, education sessions, culinary demonstrations, competitions and more!
Join the California Restaurant Show 2025
The California Restaurant Show 2025 is an unbeatable opportunity to gain unprecedented access to the full scope of hospitality-based education for restaurants, food service, specialty beverage, and café owners. As we adapt to new regulations, implement new technology, revamp our menu offerings, focus on customer loyalty, and more, this event provides the perfect platform to stay updated, inspired, and connected.
For the latest updates, exhibitor lists, and educational schedules, visit the official event website.
