7 Impressive Experiences At This Year’s HORECA

HORECA is back at Seaside Arena from November 10 to 13, bringing together businesses across the food, beverage, hospitality, and foodservice industries. Alongside established names, this year’s exhibition is a chance to get familiar with local brands, creative concepts, and businesses doing things a little differently.

Here are 7 exhibitors worth checking out!

1. Sultan Bakery

For more than 50 years, Sultan Bakery has been part of Lebanon’s bakery scene, bringing familiar baked goods to generations of customers. This year marks its first participation at HORECA, where the brand is introducing a refreshed identity and new packaging while holding on to the flavors people have grown up with.

There’s plenty happening at their booth, starting with a look at their latest products and upcoming projects. One of these is a collaboration with Chef Nadine Haddad, who is working with Sultan Bakery on a collection of easy, creative recipes using everyday ingredients.

They’re also introducing Ayloul, a new brand inspired by Lebanon’s mouneh traditions and the art of preserving seasonal produce. Visitors can get a closer look at another project for home bakers, their dehydrated sourdough starter.

2. Gäli Ceramics

A good dining experience is about more than what’s on the plate. Gäli Ceramics brings the focus to the table itself, with ceramic pieces that add character to the way food is presented and served. Its participation at HORECA puts locally creative tableware in the spotlight, particularly for restaurants, cafés, and hospitality businesses looking to give their tables a more distinctive look.

3. Plant A Universe

Plant a Universe is showing that local innovation extends beyond the kitchen. The Lebanese brand focuses on natural personal-care essentials, with a range that includes oral care and body-care products. Its approach also puts emphasis on more considered ingredients and packaging, making it an interesting stop for anyone looking at the growing space between everyday wellness and sustainability.

4. QOOT

Rather than representing just one brand, QOOT Cluster brings together Lebanese producers and food businesses under one roof. Its HORECA pavilion features 15 members, giving visitors the opportunity to explore a variety of locally made products and meet the people behind them. Just take a look at their stunning pavilion this year!

5. Papa’s Mia Tacos

Remember Papa’s Taco Mia, the computer game that had us dreaming about making tacos? Papa’s Mia Tacos took that childhood obsession and turned it into a real-life food concept. This family-owned Beirut business serves tacos alongside burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and other Mexican-inspired favorites. With options ranging from beef and shrimp to vegan tacos, there’s plenty to get excited about at its HORECA appearance for the second year in a row.

6. Pick a Poke

Pick a Poke has been bringing Hawaiian-inspired bowls to Lebanon since 2016, with a menu built around fresh ingredients and customizable combinations. Did you know that they’re bringing the first locally made kimchi to HORECA this year? Their Tiger Kimchi is a house-made fermented cabbage with a spicy kick, and it’s running for People’s Choice!

7. Garasuki

Every chef and home cook knows that having the right knife can make all the difference. Garasuki is Lebanon’s first and only knife shop, specializing in kitchen knives and professional cutting tools, bringing a more specialized side of the culinary world to HORECA. You can also pass by with something from your own collection to get a free laser engraving!

Did we miss any cool booths worth highlighting? Let us know!

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