Key Takeaways
- Khadhya Khurak 2026, the 23rd edition, runs from 16 to 19 December 2026 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar.
- The show focuses on finished food products: sweets, snacks, dairy, bakery, beverages and HoReCa supplies.
- Visitors include manufacturers, retailers, distributors, exporters and hotel and restaurant buyers.
- Visitors judge a food stall like a shop counter, so give sampling its own clean counter and plan chillers and power.
- Use backlit shelves to show the full range, and keep a quiet corner for trade discussions.
Gujarat’s food and hospitality trade has one big date to close the year. Khadhya Khurak 2026 takes place from December 16 to December 19, 2026 in Gandhinagar, bringing sweet and namkeen makers, dairy and ice-cream brands, bakeries, caterers, hotels and restaurant suppliers under one roof. If you sell food, drink or hospitality products to the trade, here is what to expect and how to prepare.
About Khadhya Khurak 2026
Khadhya Khurak is a long-running food and beverage exhibition, and the 2026 show is billed on its official website as the 23rd edition. It is organised by Khimashia Associates and supported by the Khadhya Khurak Federation. The organisers report more than 800 exhibitors, 1,700+ stalls and over 1,00,000 visitors, along with 20+ sessions. Trade-fair portals also mention an Ice Cream Conference and a Glam Food Show with live chef demonstrations as part of the programme.
Unlike shows built around heavy plant and machinery, Khadhya Khurak is mostly about finished products and the people who buy and serve them: retailers, distributors, hoteliers, restaurant owners, caterers and franchise seekers.
Official website: https://khadhyakhurak.com/
Expo at a Glance
- Event: Khadhya Khurak 2026 (23rd edition)
- Dates: December 16 to December 19, 2026 (4 days)
- Venue: Helipad Ground (Helipad Exhibition Centre), Sector 17, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Timings: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (as listed on the official site)
- Entry: Free, as listed on trade-fair portals; online visitor registration on the official site
- Organiser: Khimashia Associates, supported by the Khadhya Khurak Federation
What Will Be on Display?
The official exhibitor profile spans the whole food and hospitality chain, including:
- Sweets, namkeen and snacks
- Dairy products and ice-cream
- Bakery and chocolates
- Beverages and health food
- Ayurveda-based food products
- Hotel, restaurant and catering (HoReCa) supplies
- Food ingredients and packaging
- Refrigeration and food processing support
- Franchise opportunities and consultancy
Visitors include food manufacturers, retailers, distributors, exporters and hotel and restaurant buyers, so a stall here is as much about tastings and trade enquiries as brand building.
Why Exhibit at Khadhya Khurak?
- Direct access to trade buyers: Distributors, retailers and HoReCa owners attend specifically to find new products and suppliers.
- Sampling at scale: Four days of heavy footfall give you thousands of chances to let people taste what you make.
- Franchise and dealer leads: The show draws entrepreneurs looking for food franchises and new distribution lines.
- Launch window: Mid-December is a good moment to introduce new flavours and packs ahead of the wedding and festive season.
- Gujarat’s appetite: The state’s large sweets, snacks and dairy market makes it a natural place to grow a food brand.
Why Your Stall Design Matters
At a food show, visitors judge your stall the way they judge a shop counter: is it clean, inviting and easy to buy from? Packaging, colour and the smell of fresh samples all play a part, and a cramped or untidy booth can put people off before they reach your product.
Practical tips for Khadhya Khurak:
- Build a proper sampling counter. Give tastings their own counter with wipeable surfaces, bins and space for staff to work without blocking the aisle.
- Plan for chillers and power. Ice-cream, dairy and beverage brands need freezers and display fridges, so fix load and socket positions at the design stage.
- Let the packs do the talking. Backlit shelves showing your full range at eye level help retailers picture your products on their own shelves.
- Keep a quiet corner for trade talks. Separate casual tasters from distributors and franchise enquiries with a small meeting area.
- Book early for a December show. Halls fill up in the festive season, so lock in your design and fabrication slot by early November.
How Connectbase Communications Can Help
At Connectbase Communications, we design and build stalls that make food brands look fresh, hygienic and easy to approach. Our services for Khadhya Khurak 2026 include:
- 3D Exhibition Stall Design: Preview your counters, shelving and branding in realistic 3D, so you can check sampling flow and product visibility before anything is built.
- Exhibition Stall Design: Stall concepts shaped around your packaging colours, menu or product range, sized to your space and budget.
- Exhibition Stall Fabrication: Clean, durable stalls with laminated counters, display units and lighting, built and installed on time in Gandhinagar.
We take care of design, fabrication and setup so your team can concentrate on tastings and trade orders.
Get Ready for December 16-19
Khadhya Khurak 2026 puts your food or hospitality brand in front of thousands of trade buyers over four days. A well-planned stall makes those tastings turn into orders, so start your design early and leave room for approvals.
Ready to plan your stall? Visit www.connectbasecommunications.com or email us at bhavesh.connectbase@gmail.com to get started.
Planning a stall for an upcoming show? Contact Connectbase Communications or call +91 7600576410 to talk through your requirements.
