The stars of the Catering Innovation Show

The free event, taking place on Monday 5 October 2026 at London’s Business Design Centre in Islington, will bring together major manufacturers, suppliers, chefs and industry experts for a day dedicated to innovation.

Stands span the full breadth of light and heavy equipment as well as the latest tableware designs. See the exhibitor highlights below.

Arctica

The Arctica refrigeration range from Lockhart Catering Equipment includes light-, medium- and heavy-duty refrigerators and freezers, refrigerated preparation counters, blast chillers, chest freezers, and single-, double- and triple-door bottle coolers, providing solutions for a variety of commercial kitchen and hospitality environments.

Practical features, such as auto-defrost and digital temperature control, help support efficient day-to-day operation, while the range of refrigerated counters provides options for kitchens where space is at a premium.

Stand 22M

Ariane

The ranges are made from high-alumina material, designed to minimise the risk of chips, while Ariane’s shatter-proof design means any breakages should result in clean, manageable pieces. All collections are microwave and dishwasher safe.

Ariane will also showcase its Ariane x Whyte Tales collection, said to be the world’s first premium ceramic barware range, created in collaboration with bartender Kat Stanley-Whyte. The hiball, rocks, coupe and martini glasses are made from porcelain, which can help drinks hold their temperature longer, and come in three designs: white Solar, black Midnight and monochromatic speckled Lunar.

Visitors can discover the collection alongside Ariane’s wider portfolio.

Stand 36M

Crème

Lockhart’s Crème ceramic collection provides a blank canvas for presentation. The white range is available in a selection of innovative profiles, making it particularly suited to high-end restaurants and hospitality settings where tableware needs to complement rather than compete with the food.

Crème also offers a lifetime edge chip warranty across plates, bowls, oval dishes, saucers, cups and mugs.

Stand 36M

G Benedikt

Porcelain manufacturer G Benedikt is new to Lockhart’s UK portfolio and will be showing its coloured double-wall cups and the new Stars collection. The Czech manufacturer’s porcelain is designed for the demands of professional hospitality, combining a refined appearance with durability for everyday use.

Stand 40M

Glacial

Glacial is a commercial drinkware collection spanning stemware, tumblers, cocktail and spirits glasses, shots, table service and barware.

Lockhart will showcase its Glacial Tritan drinkware, constructed from BPA-free and BPS-free Tritan. The durable material is shatter-resistant, offering clarity and heat resistance and being able to withstand a longer dishwasher lifecycle.

The wider Glacial collection is suitable for outdoor events, pubs, contract catering, fine dining and luxury hotels.

Stand 36M

Instarinse

Instarinse is an on-site system that can clean reusable cups. The system, developed by Bristol-based Lava Labs and brought to market with Lockhart and its partner Aggora, uses steam technology to hygienically clean a reusable cup in 25 seconds, using only 50ml of water and 0.009kWh of energy per cycle.

Instarinse eliminates the need for harsh chemicals and significantly reduces the need for resources compared with traditional handwashing and dishwashing. The system can also be positioned front of house, allowing customers to clean their own cups, reducing the catering teams’ workload.

Visitors to the stand can discover the system in action alongside the impactOS dashboard, which provides operators with real-time data to track usage and quantify the impact of their units. Guests will also have the opportunity to use the units themselves.

Stand 57M

Arena

Lockhart’s Arena concept brings together a selection of table service and presentation brands to create attractive, cohesive buffet displays.

Arena incorporates Lockhart’s Podium, Midas, Mirage and Rafters brands, which offer buffet trolleys and display products in oak, metal, wood and melamine. At its centre, Podium’s modular system features interchangeable and stackable components, including tea chests, bread bins, box risers and trays, allowing operators to create a display that can adapt to suit different service requirements.

Visitors can further explore Arena at Lockhart’s Buffet Innovation Centre in Theale, Berkshire, where the full range is displayed in a dedicated showroom. The centre provides operators with the opportunity to see the products together, to mix and match styles and develop a buffet solution suited to their own venue and service style.

Skyra

Lockhart Catering Equipment’s UK partnership with Skyra adds a premium, flexible buffet solution to its portfolio, with a modular system designed to allow operators to create a bespoke setup for their venue.

Skyra’s tables fold down easily for transportation and storage, while top modules attach to the frame using locking studs, eliminating the need for screws during set-up. Operators can customise their configuration with a choice of frame, front panel, storage and finish, in white marble, dark oak and black.

The system can carry loads of up to 300kg and offers thrre chafing dish collections: stainless-steel Presidential, matte black Spectra and hammered Burnt Copper. All are induction-friendly and available with either traditional lift-top lids or hydraulic glass lids with soft-opening technology.

Visitors can see the collection at the Catering Innovation Show, while operators looking to explore the full proposition can also visit the dedicated Buffet Innovation Centre in Theale, Berkshire.

How to visit

Registration for the free event is now open. You can find out more about the show and register to attend.