Saral Food

Saral Food, the taste and catering trade fair in Chieti

Saral Food is the leading professional trade fair for the agri-food, catering, and hospitality sectors in Central Italy. Held annually in Chieti Scalo, in the municipality of Chieti (province of Chieti, Abruzzo), it has been a benchmark for chefs, pizza makers, pastry chefs, bartenders, restaurateurs, and food & beverage companies for over thirty years. Over the years, the event has hosted hundreds of exhibitors from all over Italy and Europe, establishing itself as a showcase for enogastronomic excellence and industry trends.

A professional event blending taste and innovation

For four days, the exhibition space transforms into a grand laboratory of taste: show cooking, masterclasses, technical demonstrations, and competitions take place in areas dedicated to cooking, pizza, pastry, and mixology. Alongside the exhibitors, the program places great emphasis on professional training and networking among operators, with a special focus on typical products and the regional excellence of Abruzzo.

• Regional Cuisine — demonstrations dedicated to traditional Abruzzese dishes and Italian gastronomic identity;
• Pizza — contemporary techniques, pan and paddle pizza, masterclasses, and professional championships;
• Pastry — lessons and show cooking on traditional desserts and new trends;
• Mixology — competitions between professional bartenders and hospitality school students;
• Made in Italy Area — meetings on innovation, sustainability, and regional development.

A historic appointment for Abruzzo

Founded in the early nineties, Saral Food has grown to become one of the most anticipated industry events in Central-Southern Italy. Among the historic events accompanying the fair is "Dal Chicco all'Espresso" (From Bean to Espresso), organized by the historic Abruzzese company Caffè Mokambo, dedicated to the world of coffee, mixology, and professional training. The event thus combines the promotion of local products with technical updates for professionals in a context that enhances the entire hospitality supply chain.

Where it takes place

The fair is held at the Live Campus Dromedian in Chieti Scalo, a multi-functional space near the university campus, easily accessible and equipped with large exhibition areas. The city of Chieti, the provincial capital of Abruzzo, also offers the opportunity to discover the rich historical heritage and enogastronomic traditions of the area.