The 11th China Chongqing Hotpot Expo
foodmachtech | 2026-10-22 | 736
The 11th China (Chongqing) International Hotpot Industry Expo will take place from October 23 to 25, 2026, at the Chongqing International Expo Center in Chongqing, China.
The exhibition will feature hotpot ingredients, seasonings, beverages, food processing and packaging machinery, commercial kitchen equipment, and catering services. Concurrent events will include industry conferences, procurement matchmaking, ingredient selection, and cooking competitions, offering opportunities for businesses to showcase products and connect with potential buyers.
Exhibition Name: The 11th China (Chongqing) International Hotpot Industry Expo
Date: October 23–25, 2026
Venue: Chongqing International Expo Center, Chongqing, China
Product Scope
| Exhibition Zone | Main Products and Exhibits |
|---|---|
| Hotpot Ingredients Pavilion | Wild and mountain-sourced ingredients, halal ingredients, meat and poultry, meatballs and fish paste products, seafood, specialty hotpot ingredients, mushrooms, prepared ingredients, snacks, staple foods and noodles |
| Catering Ingredients Pavilion | Meat and poultry, frozen and prepared foods, vegetarian and light foods, seafood, vegetables, imported and exported food ingredients, barbecue ingredients, snacks, rice and noodle products |
| Intangible Cultural Heritage and Geographical Indication Products Pavilion | Regional specialties, local specialty foods, food products associated with traditional Chinese dietary practices, geographical indication products and processed foods |
| Hotpot Soup Bases and Seasonings Pavilion | Hotpot soup bases, natural spices, soup stocks, braising ingredients, sauces, dipping sauces, barbecue seasonings, doubanjiang, compound seasonings, chicken fat, beef tallow, sesame oil, sesame paste, Sichuan peppercorns, chili peppers, food ingredients and additives |
| Trendy Beverages and Desserts Pavilion | Freshly prepared tea drinks, flavored dairy products, alcoholic beverages, desserts, instant beverages and equipment for sweet beverage production |
| Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Pavilion | Smart cooking and food preparation robots, food processing machinery, food sorting and weighing equipment, food sterilization equipment, freezing and refrigeration equipment, freshness-preservation equipment, food production auxiliary equipment and food testing equipment |
| Commercial Kitchen Equipment Pavilion | Food delivery robots, energy-saving and environmental protection products, catering furniture, hotpot tables and chairs, cookware and kitchen utensils, point-of-sale terminals, takeaway packaging, catering digitalization solutions and chain catering support services |
| Hotpot Catering and Emerging Consumer Trends Showcase | Hotpot brands, chuan-chuan skewer brands, noodle brands, barbecue brands, tea beverage brands, hotpot camping concepts, intangible cultural heritage and cultural creative brands, tourism and cultural collaborations, and new retail brands |
Concurrent Events
China Hotpot Industry Innovation Conference
Industry experts, business representatives and supply chain participants will discuss hotpot industry trends, brand innovation and business models.
For hotpot ingredient suppliers, food processing companies and equipment manufacturers, the conference offers insights into changing catering market demands and industry development, helping inform product development and business expansion strategies.
International Hotpot Procurement Conference and Featured Ingredient Selection Event
Through ingredient selection, procurement requirement announcements, buyer-supplier discussions and business matching, the event aims to connect ingredient suppliers with hotpot brands, distributors and other buyers.
Participating businesses can explore sourcing opportunities and expand sales channels. Food processing companies can also gain a better understanding of catering customers' needs for ingredient processing, frozen storage and supporting supply chain solutions.
National Hotpot Chef Skills Competition and Smart Cooking Demonstrations
The exhibition will feature the National Hotpot Chef Skills Competition alongside demonstrations of robotic cooking technologies. Activities will cover hotpot preparation, dish presentation and smart cooking applications.
In addition to showcasing professional culinary skills, these demonstrations will help catering businesses explore how smart cooking equipment can support standardized kitchen operations, improve serving efficiency and optimize staffing.
Disclaimer: This article has been compiled from publicly available exhibition information and is intended for industry reference only. Please refer to the organizer's official announcements for the latest exhibition schedule and exhibitor information.
