Pizza Tomorrow Summit and Florida Restaurant Show set to open Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Orange County Convention Center
The Florida Restaurant Show and co-located Pizza Tomorrow Summit will once again take over the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, Nov. 11–13, 2025, bringing together thousands of restaurant, pizzeria and hospitality professionals for three days of exhibits, education, competitions and networking. Following a record-setting 2024 event, this year’s show is expanding to three days to accommodate even more exhibitors, demonstrations and workshops designed to inspire and empower foodservice operators.
“We are thrilled to return to Orlando with an expanded format and an even stronger lineup of activities,” said Glenn Celentano, Partner & CEO, Restaurant Events LLC, owners of the shows. “Attendees can expect incredible energy on the show floor, a robust education program and dynamic competitions that showcase the very best in culinary talent and innovation.”
Highlights of the three-day event, include:
The 2025 education program offers a comprehensive lineup of expert-led sessions covering topics such as restaurant marketing, AI and technology, leadership and team building, guest experience and operational excellence. Special workshops include Restaurant Management 201 and Restaurant Management 301 Workshops and hands-on sessions like Food & Wine Pairings.
Culinary Innovation Theater – Powered by Unox & Sysco. Enjoy live demos and competitions with:
Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark (Top Chef winner)
Disney World Chefs from Animal Kingdom, BoardWalk & Grand Floridian
ACF-sanctioned carving and cake decorating contests
Pizza Tomorrow Summit – The Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup returns with more than 50 competitors vying for $15,000 in prizes and coveted trips to Italy to compete in the World Pizza Championships. Acrobatic dough tossing, fastest pie making, largest dough stretch and freestyle pizza acrobatics competitions will again bring excitement to the show floor.
Vibrant Show Floor – Over 600 booths that will feature companies showcasing the latest food, beverage, equipment, technology and services for restaurants and pizzerias. The show floor will feature Gordon Food Service, Cheney Brothers, Performance Foodservice, The Restaurant Store, Fiero Group, Galbani Cheese, Smithfield, Pizzamaster and many more. Attendees can expect tastings, product launches, live equipment demos, and the return of the popular Operator’s Choice Award, where attendees vote on the best new product of the year.
ACF-Sanctioned Competitions – In partnership with the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Central Florida Chapter, chefs will compete in high-energy, live-action contests including the World Food Sports Competition, Mystery Basket Fruit & Vegetable Carving and Cake Decorating.
EVENT DETAILS
Dates: Nov. 11–13, 2025
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 10 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Orange County Convention Center, West Hall B, Orlando, FL
Registration: One badge provides access to both the Florida Restaurant Show and Pizza Tomorrow Summit.
ABOUT THE EVENTS
The Pizza Tomorrow Summit is the largest event of its kind on the East Coast, dedicated exclusively to the pizza industry and recently recognized by Tradeshow Executive Magazine as the fastest growing foodservice event in the country by blended growth (show floor, exhibitors and attendance). The Florida Restaurant Show, sponsored by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, is the Southeast’s leading trade event for restaurant and hospitality professionals. Restaurant Events produces both events.