Exhibitor Info

Thank you for booking a stand at the Love Your Food Show

Below you will find all the information you need ahead of the build-up, as well as some guidelines to help you get the best out of the event. Please read carefully and get in touch if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there.

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SET UP AND BREAKDOWN INFORMATION

Below, you will find all of the information you need to know regarding the setting up of your stand before the event plus the break-down post event. If you need any additional information, please let us know.

Standard Set Up Times

Wednesday 4th March 8.30am – 8pm

Thursday 5th March 8.30am – 8pm

Breakdown Times

Sunday 8th March 6pm – 10pm

Monday 9th March 8am – 12noon

Five will be will be handed out to each company; however, more can be collected from the Info Centre if required. These badges will be delivered to your stand before the event begins and should be worn at all times to identify yourself as an exhibitor and grant you access to the Exhibitor Lounge. These will only be handed out once the final invoice payment has been received.

Space Only stands do not include any walls or electrics. It is the customer’s responsibility to order the required electrics with Total Expo and to build a freestanding wall or structure and not rely on other nearby or surrounding stands either for support or to provide a dividing wall. Total Expo, our full services expo contractor has a full range of free build options to include branded walls and arches, storage rooms, raised floors, TVs and furniture available for this event. 

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https://eventorders.com/product-category/love-your-home-love-your-food-2026-belfast/

Shell Scheme stands are provided by our stand contractors, Total Expo. They use the Octanorm system to provide you with panelled white walls. This will also include a company nameboard, 2 spotlights and a 13A double socket. Total Expo, our full services expo contractor has a full range of package upgrades to include branded walls and arches, storage rooms, raised floors, TVs and furniture available for this event.

View and order here -

https://eventorders.com/product-category/love-your-home-love-your-food-2026-belfast/

If you have a courier delivering items for your stand, please ensure that you have a member of staff on site to take delivery. With over 100 companies at the event, we cannot take responsibility for ensuring it reaches your stand location. For pick up, a member of staff should also be on-site to ensure that the courier collects the correct package.

Please follow directions from our staff who will try and get you into a good location to offload. Once completed, vehicles should be removed to the car park to free up space for others to offload.

A 2-tonne forklift will be available onsite for build-up and breakdown.

The main access door is 3 metres in height. If you think this might cause you any concern, please get in touch as soon as possible.

Creating a safe environment for both exhibitors, visitors and contractors is an important part of a successful event and is something we take very seriously. Please note that exhibitions fall under the Construction, Design & Management (CDM) Regulations. Exhibitors are responsible for appointing a competent contractor (which may well be your own company) and for ensuring that you have all you need to create a structurally sound stand. A detailed summary of Exhibitor responsibilities under CDM are available here

Please ensure that your food hygiene rating is clearly displayed at your stand at all times. In addition, all allergen information must be clearly visible and accessible to customers, in line with current food safety regulations. A dedicated washing-up station will be available within the hall for exhibitors to use throughout the event. 

VENUE INFORMATION

Below, you will find all of the information you need to know about Eikon Exhibition Centre. If you need any additional information, please let us know.

Eikon Exhibition Centre
Balmoral Park, Halftown Rd, Lisburn BT27 5RF
www.eikonexhibitioncentre.co.uk
Tel: 028 90 665225

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The organiser’s office is located at in the Eikon – someone will be there at all times throughout the build-up, show days and breakdown for any queries you may have. Here you can also pick up extra exhibitor badges if needed.

Car Parking will be available at no charge to exhibitors – please follow the directions of our car parking attendants.

Wi-Fi will be available throughout the venue for all exhibitors.

Café facilities will be provided for both exhibitors and visitors during show days.

A dedicated exhibitor area will be made available during show times with complimentary tea and coffee. There will also be water available for refilling your water bottle throughout the day. 

The floor will be a natural stone surface

If you require a water supply or waste outlet, please let us know at your earliest convenience. Charges may apply.

We regret that we are unable to take any responsibility for the security of valuables or other items on your stand or in transit. The venue will be locked at night and general stewarding will be provided. Small or high value items should be removed when your stand is unattended.

The risk of theft is particularly high before and after the show including breakdown. No valuable items should be left unattended. ‘Night screens’ are advised. They work on the “out of sight – out of mind” principle but are not a barrier to a determined thief.

You are responsible for effecting insurance cover for: Exhibits and Contents of your Stands including loss of or damage to same, Public Liability and Third Party Risks, Employers Liability for your staff, Expenses incurred due to abandonment or postponement of the exhibition or due to damage to exhibits or own materials. www.hiscox.co.uk/events