Mayors and Local Authorities Trade Show 2026: Let's meet to reduce food waste in your canteens
From November 24th to 26th, 2026, Kikleo will be participating in the Mayors and Local Authorities Trade Show in Paris! Find us in hall 7.1 – stand C09 with Innovorder, to discover concrete ways to reduce food waste in your institutional restaurants.
Are you an elected official, catering manager, establishment director or member of a kitchen team? The Mayors' Trade Show is an opportunity to take a step back from your practices, discover solutions and exchange ideas with people who understand the challenges of institutional catering.
📆Let's meet at the Mayors' Trade Show!
Choose a time slot to discuss your catering challenges with the Kikleo team.
Why attend the Mayors' Trade Show?
Every year, the Mayors and Local Authorities Trade Show brings together elected officials, local government staff, businesses, and partners to address the challenges facing local communities. Through meetings, conferences, and the discovery of solutions, you can explore new ideas for your projects and discuss your needs with professionals over three days.
The 2026 edition is held under the theme "Audacity is local". For communities wishing to develop their catering services, this is an opportunity to reflect on meal quality, cost control and waste reduction.
Attending the trade show means taking advantage of a single location to advance your projects. Network with other stakeholders from the public sector, discover solutions tailored to your needs, and leave with new ideas to explore in your organization. Whether your priority is cost control, service improvement, or waste reduction, this is your opportunity to ask questions directly to the professionals in attendance.
What will you be able to discover at the Kikleo and Innovorder booth?
At booth C09, shared with our co-exhibitor Innovorder, our team will offer a demonstration and a discussion about your challenges. You will be able to:
- Understanding how to measure waste in a restaurant or across multiple sites, depending on the equipment and organization in place;
- Discover how to use the results to identify the most relevant foods and steps;
- Identify potential courses of action regarding the quantities prepared, portions or recipes, in conjunction with the kitchen teams;
- Consider how to mobilize teams and guests, as well as how to monitor results over time;
- Streamline the journey of your guests and facilitate the management of your catering with Innovorder solutions.
To prepare for your visit, you can come prepared with some information: the number of meals served, the number of sites involved, and the issues you wish to resolve. No prior assessment is necessary to come and discuss your needs with us.
Why measure food waste?
In canteens and institutional restaurants, reducing waste doesn't simply mean preparing less. It's primarily about understanding what is being thrown away and why, in order to find adjustments that meet the needs of diners and the organization of staff.
The issue is also economic: a study by ADEME published in 2025 estimates the average total cost of food waste in institutional catering at €1.03 per meal served. This amount includes food, labor, energy, and waste management. It varies depending on the establishment. See the ADEME study.
Kikleo supports catering companies in this process through measurement tools and tailored support to meet their specific challenges. Data informs decisions; teams on the ground translate that data into action.
Practical information: where and when can we be found?
- Dates: Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 November 2026
- Location: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris
- Our stand: Hall 7.1, Stand C09
- Opening hours: 9am to 7pm on November 24th and 25th; 9am to 6pm on November 26th
- Access: Metro line 12 and tram lines T2 and T3a, Porte de Versailles station
- Entry: free with a personalized visitor badge – request my badge
Would you like to plan your visit or arrange a meeting with our team? Schedule an appointment. You can also consult the practical information and conference program for the event.
FAQ: Preparing your visit
We will be in hall 7.1, stand C09, on a stand shared with Innovorder, from November 24 to 26 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
This is for anyone involved in institutional catering: elected officials, catering managers, facility directors, and kitchen staff, in particular. You can come with a specific project or simply to learn about the process.
Our team can present the Kikleo solution to you, offer a demonstration and discuss with you the measurement of waste, areas for improvement and the monitoring of results in your establishment or community.
This is not essential. If you know them, the number of meals served, the number of sites, and your main difficulties will help us better understand your situation.
Entry is free with a personalised visitor badge. The trade fair takes place in parallel with the Congress of Mayors and Presidents of Intermunicipalities: the two events are separate and access to the congress requires specific accreditation.
Would you like to discover how Kikleo can help your restaurant reduce food waste?
