Step outside into loving outdoor living
The Loving Outdoor Living area is the beating heart of SOLEX 26, where the show floor spills outside into a relaxed, open‑air space filled with great food and glowing firepits. Here, our BBQ and outdoor cooking brands step out of the exhibition hall to show what their products can really do, turning live flame, shared plates and easy conversation into a true garden‑party atmosphere. Open 11am–5pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 11am–2pm on Thursday, it is the place where visitors naturally gather to unwind, connect and experience outdoor living in action.
Our BBQ manufacturers will be firing up grills, smokers, pizza ovens and firepits to demonstrate how their products perform in real conditions. Visitors can see how quickly different BBQs heat up, how easily they control temperature and how versatile modern outdoor cooking equipment can be. From quick seared bites to slow-cooked favourites, it is the ideal place to taste the difference and ask practical questions.
Food is at the centre of the experience. Exhibitors share tasters straight from the grill, encouraging visitors to stop, chat and discover new flavours. Whether it is a classic burger, a plant‑based hero, or something a bit more adventurous, the atmosphere is informal —much more like dropping into a friend’s garden party than visiting a trade show feature.
Chilled summer tunes set the tone throughout the day, creating an easy-going backdrop for meeting suppliers, networking with colleagues or simply taking a breather from the busy halls. With the scent of woodsmoke in the air and the sound of relaxed conversation all around, the Loving Outdoor Living area brings the spirit of outdoor entertaining to life.
It is also the perfect place to gather real ideas for retail theatre and customer events. By seeing how brands present their BBQs, outdoor kitchens and firepits in a live setting—complete with serving areas, accessories and lighting—visitors can picture how similar experiences could work in their own stores, showrooms or garden centres.
Whether you are specifying new ranges, planning live cook‑ups for your customers or just looking for inspiration on how to bring outdoor living to life, make sure you step outside and spend time in the Loving Outdoor Living area at SOLEX 26.
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