# Event Details - **Event Name**: Eat the Island Portsmouth - a food industry networking event 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 am - **Event Description**: Eat the Island: supporting local food and drink businesses to grow. A PCC event as part of Portsmouth and South Coast Business WeekAbout this EventEat the Island – Food Industry NetworkPart of Portsmouth & South Coast Business WeekEvent OverviewJoin us for Eat the Island, an exclusive networking event for the food and drink industry in Portsmouth and the South Coast. This is your chance to connect, collaborate, and grow within our vibrant local food and drink community. Date & Time Friday 27 February 2026 9am - 12 noon  Location Staggeringly Good Brewery, Rodney Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO4 8SS Portsmouth, UK Why Attend? Showcase your products to local hospitality venues, retailers, and buyers. Network with industry peers and build valuable partnerships. Learn from experts with short, practical talks:  • Creative Clique –  making your brand stand out  • HIT Training – recruitment and retention in hospitality • Portsmouth City Council – Business support and growth opportunities Who Should Attend? Local food and drink producers Independent retailers Hospitality venues in Portsmouth and the South Coast region Cost ? FREE to attend If you’re a Portsmouth-based food or drink producer, register for a FREE stand today and showcase your products! Part of Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week This event is proudly hosted by Portsmouth City Council in partnership with Hampshire Fare as part of a week-long programme of FREE business events across the region. Don’t Miss Out! Celebrate Portsmouth’s thriving food and drink culture. ? Register now and be part of something deliciously exciting!  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/42117150-e527-11f0-98de-115137f96074-rimg-w1200-h584-dc322d2c-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4250eb50-e527-11f0-98de-115137f96074-rimg-w1200-h333-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/eat-the-island-portsmouth-a-food-industry-networking-event-2026/100001977489906543 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Portsmouth - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Staggeringly Good Brewery - **lat**: 50.7977595 - **long**: -1.0630845 - **full address**: Staggeringly Good Brewery, Rodney Road, Portsmouth, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Eat the Island Portsmouth - a food industry networking event 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/689d49511137097f74ce476767f9459f7a9a87adadd3ff5a625c79175cda1300-rimg-w1200-h450-dc0d2937-gmir.jpg?v=1767061747 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Eat the Island Portsmouth - a food industry networking event 2026 being held? - **A:** Eat the Island Portsmouth - a food industry networking event 2026 takes place on Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 am at Staggeringly Good Brewery, Rodney Road, Portsmouth, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Eat the Island Portsmouth - a food industry networking event 2026? - **A:** Eat the Island Portsmouth - a food industry networking event 2026 is organized by Portsmouth City Council economic development. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Eat the Island Portsmouth - a food industry networking event 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portsmouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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