Eat the Island Portsmouth - a food industry networking event 2026

Fri Feb 27 2026 at 09:00 am to 11:30 am UTC+00:00

Staggeringly Good Brewery | Portsmouth

Portsmouth City Council economic development
Publisher/HostPortsmouth City Council economic development
Eat the Island Portsmouth - a food industry networking event 2026
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Eat the Island: supporting local food and drink businesses to grow. A PCC event as part of Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week
About this Event

Eat the Island – Food Industry Network

Part of Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week

Event Overview

Join us for Eat the Island, an exclusive networking event for the food and drink industry in Portsmouth and the South Coast. This is your chance to connect, collaborate, and grow within our vibrant local food and drink community. 

Date & Time 

Friday 27 February 2026 
9am - 12 noon  

Location 

Staggeringly Good Brewery, Rodney Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO4 8SS 
Portsmouth, UK 

Why Attend? 

  • Showcase your products to local hospitality venues, retailers, and buyers. 
  • Network with industry peers and build valuable partnerships. 
  • Learn from experts with short, practical talks:  

• Creative Clique –  making your brand stand out  

• HIT Training – recruitment and retention in hospitality 

• Portsmouth City Council – Business support and growth opportunities 

Who Should Attend? 

  • Local food and drink producers 
  • Independent retailers 
  • Hospitality venues in Portsmouth and the South Coast region 

Cost 

💷 FREE to attend 
If you’re a Portsmouth-based food or drink producer, register for a FREE stand today and showcase your products! 

Part of Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week 

This event is proudly hosted by Portsmouth City Council in partnership with Hampshire Fare as part of a week-long programme of FREE business events across the region. 

Don’t Miss Out! 

Celebrate Portsmouth’s thriving food and drink culture. 
👉 Register now and be part of something deliciously exciting! 


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Staggeringly Good Brewery, Rodney Road, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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