Yes, you can bring your own caterer to your stand at Fira Barcelona.<\/strong> GastroFira, Fira's in-house caterer, states it plainly in its official FAQ: external caterings are allowed, there is no exclusivity, except in hall 5 of Montju\u00efc and hall 8 of Gran Via<\/strong> \u201d. A third exception exists, and it is the one that catches exhibitors out: your show's organiser can impose exclusivity in its own regulations<\/strong>, regardless of Fira's general rule.<\/p>\n Request a stand quote<\/a> Message us on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n Fira Barcelona does not enforce catering exclusivity across its venues. GastroFira \u2014 Fira's in-house catering department, running since 2001 and coordinating every food outlet at Gran Via and Montju\u00efc \u2014 is one supplier among others: you can hire them, or bring in the caterer of your choice.<\/p>\n This rule is published by GastroFira itself, in its official FAQ<\/a>, which also states that it is up to the exhibitor to check with the organiser of their event.<\/p>\n Check your hall number too. If your stand is in hall 8 at Gran Via or hall 5 at Montju\u00efc, the question is already settled.<\/p>\n Going through the in-house caterer or an external one does not carry the same constraints. The conditions published by GastroFira require an order at least seven business days in advance<\/strong>, a payment seven days before the service<\/strong>, a minimum of \u20ac50 for stand catering and 30 people for the catering service \u2014 below which a surcharge applies \u2014 and a cancellation charged at 100% within six business days<\/strong> before the event.<\/p>\n At Poc a Pots we work Fira shows with an ideal lead time of one to two weeks, packages starting at 6 people, and free cancellation up to 7 days before the event. These are two different models: one is calibrated for large standardised volumes, the other for a stand presence that has to look like your brand.<\/p>\n Whichever caterer you choose, three things are settled upstream with Fira, not with the caterer:<\/p>\n We handle the coordination with your stand builder and with the show's logistics. You do not have to arbitrate between the two.<\/p>\n We are a French caterer based in Barcelona. We deliver regularly to Fira Gran Via and Montju\u00efc, with refrigerated vehicles, a French- and Spanish-speaking service team, and a plan B on every critical element.<\/p>\n We work regularly with Atout France, Business France, French Tech and a network of French and international companies based in Barcelona. If you exhibit under a French pavilion, we already speak your language \u2014 literally and figuratively.<\/p>\n Official Fira Barcelona calendar for late 2026:<\/p>\n Yes, in the vast majority of cases. GastroFira states in its official FAQ that external caterings are allowed and that there is no exclusivity, except in hall 5 of Montju\u00efc and hall 8 of Gran Via. You should still check your show's own regulations, which may impose a single supplier.<\/p>\n In hall 5 of the Montju\u00efc venue and hall 8 of the Gran Via venue. Everywhere else, the general rule is open competition between caterers.<\/p>\n In your event's exhibitor manual, also called Show Open Regulations or Normativa del expositor, available from the exhibitor area. Look for the terms catering, food and beverage, exclusive supplier or proveedor exclusivo. If there is no mention, Fira's general rule applies.<\/p>\n Yes. Hall-based exclusivity is set by Fira, but show-based exclusivity is set by its organiser. A show can impose GastroFira in a hall where, for another event, an external caterer would be perfectly allowed.<\/p>\n Deliveries must be announced in advance to Fira's logistics team, and vehicle access arrangements vary by show. These details are in the exhibitor manual. We take care of that coordination for you.<\/p>\n Yes, from Fira and not from your caterer. Electricity is ordered through the exhibitor services portal, and water must be booked in advance: it is required as soon as your stand serves food or drinks.<\/p>\n Allow one to two weeks to get the access logistics right at Gran Via or Montju\u00efc. In a rush, contact us: we often find a solution, even at 48 hours' notice.<\/p>\n It is possible at most trade shows, but it depends on your event's regulations and sometimes on a specific authorisation. Check the exhibitor manual before building your drinks list.<\/p>\n Yes. The service is delivered in Spain, but we invoice under the reverse charge to European companies holding a valid intra-EU VAT number, checked via VIES. We issue invoices in French, Spanish or English.<\/p>\n From \u20ac12 excl. VAT per person for a coffee break, \u20ac25 excl. VAT for a cocktail buffet and \u20ac55 excl. VAT for a premium buffet. Service, equipment and delivery are quoted according to the length of the show and the number of people expected on your stand.<\/p>\n Tell us your show, your hall, your dates and the visitor flow you expect: we come back to you within 24 working hours with a proposal, a budget and a logistics plan.<\/p>\n Request a stand quote<\/a><\/p>\n WhatsApp +34 693 58 64 56<\/a> \u00b7 virginie@pocapots.es<\/a><\/p>\n Sources: official GastroFira FAQ<\/a> \u00b7 Official Fira Barcelona calendar for late 2026:<\/a>. Page checked on 22 July 2026. Regulations change: always check your show's exhibitor manual.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Traiteur externe sur un stand \u00e0 Fira Barcelona : ce que dit le r\u00e8glement Oui, vous pouvez faire venir votre propre traiteur sur votre stand \u00e0 Fira Barcelona. GastroFira, le traiteur interne de Fira, l’\u00e9crit noir sur blanc dans sa FAQ officielle : \u00ab les caterings externes sont autoris\u00e9s, il n’y a pas d’exclusivit\u00e9, sauf […]\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"rank_math_title":"Traiteur externe sur un stand \u00e0 Fira Barcelona : la r\u00e8gle","rank_math_description":"Oui, le traiteur externe est autoris\u00e9 \u00e0 Fira Barcelona \u2014 sauf hall 5 Montju\u00efc, hall 8 Gran Via, et si le r\u00e8glement de votre salon l'interdit. 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The three exceptions<\/h2>\n
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How to check for your show, in three minutes<\/h2>\n
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What choosing your caterer actually changes<\/h2>\n
Logistics on the stand side<\/h2>\n
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Poc a Pots at Barcelona trade shows<\/h2>\n
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Upcoming trade shows at Fira Barcelona<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
Can I bring my own caterer to my stand at Fira Barcelona?<\/h3>\n
Which halls does GastroFira exclusivity apply to?<\/h3>\n
Where can I find the rule that applies to my show?<\/h3>\n
Can two shows in the same hall have different rules?<\/h3>\n
Do I need authorisation to deliver to my stand?<\/h3>\n
Do water and electricity need to be ordered separately?<\/h3>\n
How far in advance should I book a caterer for a trade show?<\/h3>\n
Can alcohol be served on a stand?<\/h3>\n
Do you invoice French companies under intra-EU VAT?<\/h3>\n
How much does stand catering cost in Barcelona?<\/h3>\n
Let's talk about your stand<\/h2>\n