Tabletop Trends: “Fantastic – a great event”: the last word on the LET Forum 2026
“Fantastic – a great event”: the last word on the LET Forum 2026
Feedback from attendees at the 2026 LET Forum has been overwhelmingly positive. Andy Flack of Waltons and Company said it was “Another fantastic, well organised event.” Meanwhile his colleague, Steve Truswell, who describes himself as a ‘newbie to this sector,’ said “I found the two days incredibly useful, insightful and informative.”
Henry Stephenson of Stephenson’s thanked FEA for “organising a great light equipment event.” He added, “Whilst taking a slice of the sales team off the road for two days is a significant investment in time. Brad, Phil and I are convinced that the benefits in terms of offering our customers a better, more rounded service far outweigh that cost. We look forward to seeing you again next year.”
Their comments are typical. In fact, the Forum has been growing in popularity with both suppliers and distributors, which is no surprise to the delegates and companies that come back year after year. Brian Honeyford of Brakes Catering Equipment echoed many delegates thoughts when he said, “Keep doing what you’re doing. We'll be there next year – already looking forward to it.”
The suppliers were equally enthusiastic. Perhaps the mood was best summed up by Paul Christodoulou of Bolsius, a first time exhibiter, who said, “What a great event. My biggest negative is that I should have done this sooner.”
Paula Sherlock is chair of FEA’s LET Group. Here’s her take on the 2026 Forum as she prepares to lead the team into action for the 2027 edition!
“With the highest ever number of suppliers exhibiting in 2026 – and given the quality of interaction receiving unanimously positive feedback – it's safe to say that this year’s Forum was one of the best we’ve ever had. Having a convenient venue and plenty of space for networking around the site truly adds value for everyone who attends.
“One distributor sent fifteen members of their sales team. They said that with so many suppliers in one space, it's effectively a time saving exercise for them to learn about new products. Feedback like this is a real testament to the value of the Forum overall and, with everyone in the room so genuinely engaged, it was clear this is fast becoming a ‘must attend’ event, with an amazing community to match.
“As ever, thanks to the brilliant FEA team who work so hard to set up and run the Forum each year.
“The one thing I would say to suppliers is, get your space booked early, we’re planning for 2027 already!"
