2025 National Restaurant Association Show: Foodservice Buyer Notes

The 2025 National Restaurant Association Show took place on 17–20 May 2025 at McCormick Place in Chicago. This is a foodservice buyer overview, not a statement that SHALL participated as an exhibitor.

What matters for tableware sourcing?

For restaurants, hotels and catering projects, compare tableware by service format rather than appearance alone. Relevant product questions include plate and bowl sizes, tray compatibility, weight, surface finish, stackability, cleaning procedure and replacement availability. Confirm whether the finished item is intended for food contact in the destination market.

How SHALL can support a project

SHALL develops HORECA melamine tableware, including plates, bowls and serving pieces. Buyers can ask about existing designs, decorative effects, color or logo options, samples and product-specific compliance documents. Send us your menu or service scenario and target market so we can recommend appropriate products.

Event reference: 2025 National Restaurant Association Show organizer materials.