Welcome to the annual
City Food & Drink Lecture
Thought Leadership on the Food and Drink
sectors from the City of London
City Food & Drink Lecture
The 2026
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary
Where
Guildhall
71 Basinghall Street, London EC2V 7HH
When
23rd February 2026
Monday evening from 17:30-21:45
Our link will transport you to our dedicated tab to everything you need to know about the 2026 Lecture, including the keynote speakers and panellists, booking information and our much-valued sponsors.
About
Celebrating 25 Years
Thought Leadership on the Food and Drink Sectors from the City of London
The City Food & Drink Lecture is an annual, invitation-only high-profile fixture in the City of London and international food and drink industry calendars. The Lecture is delivered every year by a leading figure in the British food business who is invited to speak about the issues they regard as most important in shaping the way food is produced, distributed, marketed, sold and consumed.
Held in the Great Hall at the prestigious Guildhall the event is attended by an audience of c700. The City Food & Drink Lecture is supported by the eight City livery companies whose roots are in the food industry – namely the Worshipful Companies of Bakers, Butchers, Cooks, Distillers, Farmers, Fishmongers, Fruiterers and Poulters
Delve back into our archive of previous City Food & Drink Lectures spanning the past 25 years. For past lectures, including 2025, please click here
With thanks to our much-valued sponsors
Capturing the magic of past CF&D Lectures
