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June 24, 2026
Bellavita Expo returns to ExCeL London on 18 and 19 November 2026. It is the UK's leading trade event dedicated to Italian and Mediterranean food and beverage, bringing together over 10,000 trade professionals from across the hospitality, retail, and wholesale sectors. Chefs, buyers, importers, sommeliers, and restaurateurs from across Europe descend on east London for two days of tastings, masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs, and industry networking.
For delegates travelling to London for the event, where you stay makes a big difference to how the two days feel.
Blue Orchid Hotels Near ExCeL London for Bellavita Expo 2026
Tower Suites and Tower Residences by Blue Orchid Hospitality are both located in Tower Hill, which is connected to ExCeL London via the DLR, with Tower Gateway station just outside the front door of Tower Suites. Take the DLR direct to Custom House for ExCeL, with a total journey time of approximately 20 to 25 minutes. No changes required.
For a two-day trade event, the suite format at Tower Suites makes practical sense. Fully equipped kitchens and generous living areas separate from the bedroom give you somewhere to decompress, review notes, or prepare for the next day's meetings without everything happening in the same corner of the room. High-speed wired and wireless internet throughout every suite handles back-to-back calls and large file transfers without difficulty.
Dinner After the Show at Cento Alla Torre
Bellavita delegates have one added reason to base themselves at Tower Suites. Cento Alla Torre, the Italian restaurant on-site, serves authentic Italian food with views over the Tower of London and it is rated 4.6 stars from over 2,300 Google reviews and 4.7 on TripAdvisor. After two days of Italian food and beverage, it's a natural place to end the evening without having to navigate across the city for a reservation.
Getting from Tower Hill to ExCeL London
Take the DLR from Tower Gateway directly to Custom House for ExCeL. The journey takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes and runs frequently throughout the day. No changes, no complexity.
About Bellavita Expo London 2026
Bellavita Expo is the UK's premier trade event dedicated to Italian and Mediterranean food and beverage. The 2026 London edition takes place at ExCeL London on 18 and 19 November, co-located with the European Pizza Show. The event brings together over 300 food and beverage brands for professional tastings, chef-led masterclasses, seminars, and networking across two days. For more information visit bellavita.com.
Book direct with Blue Orchid Hospitality for the best available rate. November fills quickly in London and early booking is recommended.