FAQs
General inquiries
Check the details and requirements of the organization’s Buyers Programs:
- Key Buyers Programme (National Buyers)
You can register for the programme that best fits your profile within the designated period.
Only visitors (excluding exhibitors) of Gastronomic Forum Barcelona will have access to exclusive parking rates by presenting their badge at the Parking of Las Arenas (see location).
Exhibitors will have exclusive parking for their use during the build-up, fair, and dismantling periods. The location and conditions will be communicated by the organization through official channels and platforms (exhibitor area).
You can check the opening hours for visitors here.
The organization will provide cloakroom services inside pavilion 8. Price per item: €3 (VAT included).
*Certain profiles will have access to this service free of charge.
Gastronomic Forum Barcelona will offer free WiFi to visitors (5GH technology). The access information will be displayed in the venue during the event days.
Network: GFB_VISIT
Password: visitante
Minors under 18 years old are not allowed entry. Exceptionally, the organization will permit entry to women with infants up to one (1) year old to support work-life balance for female professionals in the sector.
You can check the fair’s regulations here.
The exhibitor catalog is available on the official Gastronomic Forum Barcelona website (at the top of the page). You can use the filters to find exhibitors and/or products of interest.
The exhibitor catalog is not available in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets format.
Check here to explore all confirmed activities taking place during the fair.
*The information on this page will be updated in the coming months, so at the time of your query, activities from the previous edition may still be displayed.
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Registrations (incl. Codes and Invitations)
You can purchase your badge to the fair through the official website: https://www.gastronomicforumbarcelona.com/en/ .
We recommend purchasing your badge in advance and online to take advantage of discounts.
Check our Guide for Using Links/Codes. Once the invitation is redeemed, you can access it in digital format through the fair’s APP.
After completing the registration, you will automatically receive your badge in PDF format for printing.
No, it is not possible to register a group of visitors under the same badge type (1 day / 3 days). Each attendee must register independently using their own email—never using the same email as another attendee.
If you are experiencing difficulties completing the registration process, please contact our support team at visitargastronomic@alimentaria.com.
Download the fair’s APP for quick and efficient access to your digital badge. You can also log into your registered user area to access your badge in PDF format.
Gastronomic Forum Barcelona offers specialized programs for Press and Content Creator profiles. Find all related information here.
No, printing the badge is not mandatory for entry. However, you must always have it available in digital format for access.
The badge/pass is personal and non-transferable. It must always be available, either printed or in digital format.
You may have started the accreditation process but not completed it. To resolve this, log in to your user area and complete the registration by following the system instructions.
Some profiles require prior validation, so you must wait for the organization’s response.
If you still have not received your badge, please contact visitargastronomic@alimentaria.com.
If you have a 1-day badge and wish to attend more days, you must visit the official Gastronomic Forum Barcelona website and purchase an additional 1-day Visitor badge (for an alternate day) or a 3-day Visitor badge.
Once the process is completed, you will receive your new badge via email, and it will also be available in your Registered User Area.
Yes, it is important to print/download the badge again. The only valid badge will be the latest one you receive.
You can also download it anytime from the Registered Users Area of Gastronomic Forum Barcelona.
Register user area
On https://www.gastronomicforumbarcelona.com/en/ , you will find a direct link to the Registered Users Area (upper right corner). Enter your username and password. Your username is the email used during registration. If you forget your password, the system allows you to reset it.
You can download your badge by logging in with your username and password to the fair’s Registered Users Area, where it will always be available.
Payments, refunds and modicifations
You can purchase your pass using a credit or debit card.
Our payment gateway currently supports most payment processors (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc.).
Once the registration process is completed, it is not possible to modify the badge type or date. Check the fair’s regulations here.
Following the organization’s policy, refunds are not accepted for any purchased badges and/or activities.
Check the fair’s regulations here.
App
The app will be available starting October 2025.
If you cannot find the APP in the App Store/Play Store, you can directly download it through the following link.
*The app must be updated. If it is not up to date, you will need to perform this action by accessing the Play Store or App Store.
Make sure to enter your credentials correctly when logging in (the same credentials you used when obtaining your accreditation).
You also have the option to log in by requesting a one-time use code. You will receive a one-time use code via email. Enter the code received in the app to log in.
If you wish to recover your password, you can reset it by selecting the “Recover password” option.
Accomodation, transportation and Visa
Gastronomic Forum Barcelona offers exclusive discounts for visitors and exhibitors wishing to use train transportation service.
You can access these discounts once you are registered as an exhibitor, or as a visitor after completing the purchasing process (Registered Users Area, Visa and Travel Section).
Gastronomic Forum Barcelona offers the possibility of issuing an Invitation Letter to accredited attendees, which you can use to request a travel visa for Spain at your consulate during the fair’s dates.
Once the registration and badge purchase process is completed, you will find the application form for the Invitation Letter in the Registered Users Area, Visa and Travel Section.
You can find a list of countries that need to apply for a visa at the following link.
Check out the available transportation options in the Useful Information section on the official GFB website.
Other inquiries
Entry with animals is not allowed, except for legally permitted cases.
Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and similar items are not allowed inside the venue.
Gastronomic Forum Barcelona is a professional trade fair where direct product sales are not allowed. Street vending is also prohibited.
Access to the Gastronomic Forum Barcelona fair is exclusive to professionals from the hospitality, gastronomy and food service industry, including both production and commercialization of all types of products and related services.
To ensure the highest professional quality of the attendees, they must be able to prove that they are currently working for commercial entities that buy, sell, or provide services to the relevant industry.
For this reason, Gastronomic Forum Barcelona will implement an attendee qualification process (for both accredited professionals and invited guests), through which the organization may request accreditation of their commercial activity.
Gastronomic Forum Barcelona offers a dedicated school programme for students currently studying fields related to the hospitality, gastronomy and food service industry.
You can find all the information related to the program here.