First published: 16-Dec-2025 10:59:47

Riyadh, with strategic support from the Culinary Arts Commission, will host HORECA Riyadh and the Chocolate and Confectionery Exhibition from December 15-17, 2025 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Center. Featuring elite Saudi chefs and Host Arabia, these four major events will combine to form the capital's largest hospitality and food service week, attracting approximately 50,000 professionals and 500 exhibitors across an area exceeding 42,000 square meters .

Jad Taktak, CEO of the event organizer, Seamark Group, said : “ This year represents the broadest alliance of hospitality exhibitions in the Kingdom. We are delighted to bring together more than a century of experience under one roof, with a selection of leading international brands, experts and innovators. Expectations are high, and we are confident that this collaboration will enhance industry standards, broaden business opportunities and contribute to supporting the rapid growth of the hospitality sector in the Kingdom .”

In its fourteenth edition, HORECA Riyadh showcases the latest offerings from the hospitality industry, including cutting-edge products and technologies, and world-class culinary talent, covering all aspects of the sector; from hotel and restaurant management to catering services, design, and innovation in food and beverages. The event thus provides a leading platform for building partnerships and developing businesses .

The exhibition features a wide-ranging program of competitions and specialized activities celebrating creativity, professionalism, and expertise, with the participation of 40 experts, judges, and speakers from within the Kingdom and abroad. More than 100 contestants are participating in various events, including the "Hospitality Culinary Salon," the "Riyadh Barista Competition," and the "Mocktail Competition." Meanwhile, the " HORECA Talks" platform, organized by Hospitality News Middle East and Hodeema Consulting Services, offers expert-led panel discussions on current trends and the future of investment and innovation in the Saudi hospitality, food, and beverage sector .

The exhibition once again welcomes Guillaume Gomez, president of the Gastronomy Group and former French ambassador of culinary arts, as this year's guest of honor .

The events continue in parallel with the third edition of the "Chocolate and Confectionery Exhibition – Riyadh," the local branch of the world's most famous exhibition dedicated to chocolate and confectionery arts. This year, the exhibition offers an innovative experience, including more than 40 live demonstrations, workshops, and specialized competitions. Meanwhile, the " Pastry Show" brings together a select group of chefs and artisans from the region and around the world, showcasing the talents of more than 50 participants .

The salon announces that it will host world-renowned Belgian chef Pierre Marcolini as a guest of honor, where he will present an advanced training course on chocolate and participate in a panel discussion within the "Horeca Dialogues" on innovation and chocolate making.

In this context, Joumana Dammous Salameh, General Manager of Hospitality Services, the organizer of the HORECA exhibition network and a co-organizer of the salon, said :
" HORECA Riyadh is a pivotal platform that brings together industry leaders, investors, and innovators in hospitality and food services across the Middle East. In parallel, the Chocolate and Confectionery Exhibition – Riyadh continues to celebrate the art of chocolate and confectionery, inspire creativity, and highlight the trends taking place in the Saudi market ."

The second edition of the "Saudi Chefs Elite" event, organized by the Culinary Arts Commission, is also being held concurrently, where the most prominent Saudi chefs gather for the second year in a row in an event that celebrates the diversity of Saudi cuisine and the professional skills it offers, and gives chefs a competitive platform that contributes to the development of the national culinary scene and inspires the new generation, as well as enhancing the Kingdom's presence as a global destination for culinary arts .

This edition also witnesses the launch of " Host Arabia" for the first time in Riyadh, as the international extension of the world's leading hospitality exhibition "Host Milano," where the event connects the global hospitality ecosystem with decision-makers in the region, and provides a direct platform for communication between international suppliers and local professionals.

HORECA Riyadh, the Chocolate and Confectionery Exhibition, featuring elite Saudi chefs and Host Arabia, will take place from December 15th to 17th, 2025 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Center, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM on opening day, and from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM on subsequent days. For more information, please visit saudihoreca.com and salonduchocolat-ksa.com .

#Company Data

- I finish -

Disclaimer regarding the content of press releases
The content of this press release is provided by a third-party provider. We do not assume any responsibility for, nor do we have any control over, such content. This content is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis and is not edited in any way. Neither we, nor our affiliates, will be liable for the accuracy, endorsement, or completeness of any opinions, views, information, or materials contained in this content.
This press release is provided for informational purposes only; the content does not constitute legal, investment, or tax advice, nor does it offer any opinion on the suitability, value, or profitability of any particular portfolio or investment strategy. Neither we nor our affiliates will be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions you take based on that content. You expressly agree and acknowledge full responsibility for your use of the information contained in this press release.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Refinitiv, its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, relevant shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers, and licensors (collectively, the 'Refinitiv Parties') shall not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive, or exemplary damages; This includes, but is not limited to, losses of profits, savings, or revenues, whether due to negligence, tort, contract, or other theories of liability, even if the parties to Refinitiv were advised of the possibility of any such damages or losses occurring or actually anticipated them.