WHERE THE RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY MEETS, AND BUSINESS GETS DONE!

Whether you’re an independent owner, quick-serve restaurant operator, chef, caterer, baker, bar or nightclub operator, hospital, hotel, or commercial foodservice personnel — join us August 23-25, 2026, at the California Restaurant Show at the Anaheim Convention Center. Join thousands of your peers at the show, where you'll have access to the hottest menu trends, state-of-the-art design and decor, the best in business education, and hundreds of the leading vendors and purveyors dedicated to serving the restaurant & foodservice community — all under one roof.

Watch live culinary demonstrations, competitions, and awards ceremonies and listen in on education sessions in our Education Alley Theaters.  Shop from hundreds of exhibitors, explore the latest in foodservice trends, and join our exciting events - all on the show floor!

We're excited to partner with Chefs Feeding Kids! Thank you so much to all our partners and supporters!

Please note that this is an industry only event, and not open to the public.  Please be sure to review the full Event Admission Policy and Student Admission Policies below.

OUR TOP REASONS TO ATTEND:

Expanded Product Categories

Get ready to explore the most comprehensive showcase of restaurant and foodservice products on the West Coast! The California Restaurant Show returns to the Anaheim Convention Center with an expanded exhibitor lineup featuring hundreds of leading brands and innovative suppliers. From the latest in food and beverage trends to cutting-edge equipment, technology solutions, services, distributors, and specialty products, you’ll find everything you need to elevate your operation and inspire new ideas. Whether you’re refreshing your menu, upgrading your kitchen, or looking to streamline your business, the show floor offers a one-stop shop destination to discover what’s next in the industry.

World-Class Education

The California Restaurant Show is more than an exhibit—it's a learning experience designed to inspire and empower every foodservice professional. Our world-class Education Program brings together industry trailblazers, successful operators, and trendsetters who share real-world insights, proven strategies, and practical takeaways you can put into action immediately. Across three full days of sessions and live demonstrations, you’ll gain access to cutting-edge discussions on operations, marketing, technology, culinary innovation, workforce development, and more. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, grow your business, or stay ahead of the latest industry shifts, this is where knowledge meets opportunity.

Competitions and Culinary Demonstrations

Experience the excitement of live cooking and creativity in action at the Culinary Innovation Theater. Throughout the show, you’ll enjoy a dynamic lineup of celebrity chefs, culinary experts, exciting competitions, and industry innovators showcasing the latest techniques, trends, and flavors shaping today’s restaurant scene. These entertaining demonstrations and exciting competitions bring the art of food to life—offering inspiration, edge, flair, fresh ideas, and insider tips you can take back to your own kitchen. Don’t miss this must-see feature of the California Restaurant Show, where innovation meets flavor on stage.

Step into the heart of California’s vibrant food scene! 🍽️✨

Your passion for food, your creativity, and your talent for bringing people together—it all comes to life at the California Restaurant Show. Spend three dynamic days in Anaheim immersing yourself in the flavors, innovations, and connections that make this industry thrive. From cutting-edge product launches and expert-led education sessions to thrilling culinary competitions and live demonstrations, this is where inspiration meets opportunity.

Join us and turn your passion into a thriving business!

Location:
 

Anaheim Convention Center

800 W, Katella Avenue 

Anaheim, CA  92802

Show Dates & Hours: 
 

Sunday, August 23: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday, August 24: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, August 25: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Registration/Badge Pick Up:
 

Sunday, August 23: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday, August 24: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, August 25: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

IMPORTANT EVENT ADMISSION POLICIES: 

EVENT ADMISSION POLICY:  Please note this is an industry-only event and is not open to the public.  To accommodate family-run businesses, we will allow children onto the show floor during official show hours, provided they are accompanied at all times by a parent, guardian or chaperone (21+).  Any child under the age of 18 found unaccompanied on the show floor will be escorted back to the lobby and will have their badge voided with no refund.  This policy applies to all visitors including attendees, competitors, exhibitors, media, etc. 

 

STUDENT ADMISSION POLICY:  We will be happy to welcome culinary arts instructors onto the show floor as our guests. If you wish to expose your students to the industry through this business-to-business event, students may register at the rate of $30 per person.  Each group of 5 students must be accompanied by a faculty member or chaperone (21+), and the group must remain with their chaperone at all times.  As with the Event Admission Policy, any students found unaccompanied on the show floor will be escorted back to the lobby and will have their badge voided with no refund.  No more than 10 students will be permitted per educational institution.  Please note that if our maximum student allotment is reached, student registration will be closed.  Please note: discount codes are not valid on Student Admission registrations.