What is ISS GUT!?
The ISS GUT! Leipzig is the trade fair for hospitality and food trades in Central Germany – meaning: Here, professionals from kitchen, service, bakery, butchery, institutional catering, and food service meet equipment, software, concepts, and extensive networking opportunities. It is considered the leading platform for the out-of-home market in the eastern federal states: focused, with strong purchasing power, and a high proportion of decision-makers. In 2023, the proportion of trade visitors was 93%, 57% of whom were top decision-makers – ideal conditions for testing products, initiating deals, and picking up on trends.
When and where Does the Fair Take Place?
The next event will run from Sunday, November 2 to Tuesday, November 4, 2025, daily 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, at the Leipzig Trade Fair (Hall 2, Entrance CCL). The date is perfectly timed: shortly before the year-end business and budget planning – ideal for finalizing investments and training staff.
Who should visit?
For professionals from gastronomy, hotel industry, catering, bakery & butchery trades, as well as for those responsible for daycare, school, and corporate catering. ISS GUT is deliberately designed for B2B: Those who come want to experience firsthand, compare, and decide – that’s palpable in the aisles and at the booths. According to the organizer, the fair is the central meeting point for the growing out-of-home market in East Germany; the visitor structure is regionally rooted and at the same time attracts visitors from well over 100 km away.
What’s there to Discover?
In short: everything that advances the business. From kitchen technology, dishwashing and refrigeration technology, to food & beverage innovations, snacks-to-go, and plant-based options, to software for POS, inventory management & staff scheduling, HACCP tools, and energy & waste management. All this is complemented by live demonstrations, show cooking, product knowledge, and practical talks – the typical “hands-on” mix for which Leipzig is popular. In the past, FOODSpecial topics with a quick sampling opportunity were also in focus; the format contributes to impulse purchases and assortment expansions.
How Big is the Fair – and What Was the Recent Response?
The last edition (2023) – in combination with FOODSpecial – attracted 9,200 trade visitors and 251 exhibitors from nine countries. The setting is deliberately compact and efficient: short distances, high content density, good conversations. For 2025, the course is clear: again three days, clear B2B focus, strong testing and ordering atmosphere.
Is there a Supporting Program & Specials?
Yes – and with real added value. A fixed point in 2025 is the specialist conference for daycare and school catering on November 4: a meeting of decision-makers from kitchen management, sponsorship, and administration, with best practices on nutritional value, acceptance, costing, and logistics. Those responsible for institutional catering should therefore firmly plan for Tuesday. In parallel, it’s worth looking at the daily program with demos, tastings, and expert insights directly in Hall 2.
How Do I get Tickets – and What Do They Cost?
Tickets can be conveniently purchased online. A day ticket costs €22.00, and a season ticket costs €35.00. Separate prices apply for the Kita- & Schulverpflegung trade conference: €40.00 for managers/teachers/public institutions and €90.00 for industry & services (each with proof). Tip: Booking online in advance saves waiting time at the entrance.
How Do I Plan My Fair Day?
Start with a clear objective: What investments are pending? What problem do you want to solve – energy, staff, process, or assortment? Then determine your route through Hall 2 and block out time slots for live demos. Those who work in institutional catering combine the tour with the conference on Tuesday. And because tasting is part of the concept: plan breaks, because tastings and product checks make for a pleasant day. Getting there is easy – tram, S-Bahn, and parking spaces are designed for trade fair operations.
Accommodation for ISS GUT!: central & relaxed – our Leipzig hotels
For short distances and a relaxed trade fair base camp, we recommend our two hotels: the Hotel am Bayrischen Platz in the south of the center and the Hotel Alt-Connewitz in lively Connewitz. Both are close to the city center with direct public transport connections to the Leipzig Trade Fair (including tram 16 towards Messegelände or S-Bahn). At the Hotel am Bayrischen Platz, you are within walking distance of KarLi and quickly in the city center – ideal if you have a dinner or drink planned after the trade fair day. The Hotel Alt-Connewitz offers charming neighborhood flair near the green spaces in the south – perfect for relaxing. Reliable Wi-Fi, strong coffee in the morning, and flexible check-in times ensure that your ISS GUT visit runs smoothly.
By the way, we have a trade fair deal for both hotels: With the code lBh_IssGut25, you save 5% on all overnight stays from 2025-11-01 to 2025-11-05.
Why Leipzig?
Leipzig is a true trade fair city: modern halls, good routing, short distances – and a gastro ecosystem in the city that perfectly suits the industry meeting. For exhibitors, the reach in Central Germany also matters; for visitors, the mix of depth (specialist program) and pace (ordering atmosphere). ISS GUT! scores precisely with this: efficient, approachable, with strong purchasing power.
Summary
The ISS GUT! Leipzig 2025 is the shortcut from “we should” to “we’re doing it”: three compact days, strong target group, clear solutions for kitchen, service, and catering. Those who want to invest in 2026/27, streamline processes, or simply stay up-to-date, mark November 2–4, 2025 and treat themselves to a focused day in Hall 2. Afterwards, you return to your business with new contacts, tested products, and a clear to-do plan.
