# Fastfood & Cafe & Restaurant Expo (FFCR)

- Dates: 16 September 2026 to 17 September 2026
- Location: Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, Helsinki, Finland
- Organiser: Fastfood & Ravintola Helsinki
- Industry: Travel & Hospitality
- Expected attendance: 77

## About

The Fastfood & Café & Restaurant Helsinki (FFCR) is a professional event for restaurant industry professionals that brings together industry suppliers, experts, and local newcomers. The page says it features live content, competitions, networking, and opportunities to meet new partners.

## Who attends

In 2027, FFCR celebrates its 20th anniversary as one of the leading meeting places for restaurant industry professionals.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.ffcr-helsinki.com/en/)
- [Registration](https://www.ffcr-helsinki.com/en/2026/04/30/win-tickets-to-the-pro-gala-at-the-aromi-trade-fair-booth/)

## Topics

- Food & Beverages
- Hospitality

## Speakers

- Pekka Terävä, chef and restaurateur
- Kalle Tanner, judge of the Chef of the Year and Waiter of the Year competitions
- Markku Ojala, judge of the PRO competition
- Noora Luojus
- Saara Alander, chair of the Finnish Waiters’ Association
- Simo Harrivaara
- Lauri Kaivoluoto, entrepreneur and recent PRO award winner

## Sponsors and partners

- Aromi

## Where to stay

- **Klaus K**: 80 m from the venue, 2-4 Bulevardi, Helsinki, 00120
  - [Hotel website](https://www.klauskhotel.com/)
- **Hotel St. George**: 160 m from the venue, 13 Yrjönkatu, Helsinki, 00120
  - [Hotel website](https://www.stgeorgehelsinki.com/)
- **Bob W Kaarti**: 220 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://bobw.co/apartments/helsinki-kaarti-comfy)
- **Hotel Kämp**: 240 m from the venue, 5 stars, 29 Pohjoisesplanadi, Helsinki, 00100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelkamp.com/)
- **EasyHomes Erottaja**: 250 m from the venue, 1 Erottajankatu
  - [Hotel website](https://www.easyhomes.fi/asunnot/erottajankatu-1-3-a-4/)
  - Phone: +358 50 447 31 84
- **Hotel Finn**: 270 m from the venue, 3 B Kalevankatu, Helsinki, 00100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotellifinn.fi/)
  - Phone: +358 9 684 4360
- **Hotel Bastian**: 300 m from the venue
- **Hotelli Torni**: 300 m from the venue, 26 Yrjönkatu, Helsinki, 00100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/helsinki/sokos-hotel-torni)

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