Coventry and Warwickshire food and drink producers network
Coventry and Warwickshire is home to an abundance of high-quality produce, artisan makers and irresistible food and drink experiences.
Coventry and Warwickshire’s food and drink sector generates over £650m for the local visitor economy and the Coventry and Warwickshire Food and Drink Network aims to support this important sector, through the creation of strong local peer support networks, industry events and business support. The Coventry and Warwickshire Producers' Network (CWPN) is a local initiative, run by Warwickshire County Council and Coventry City Council supporting food and drink producers across the region. It provides a collaborative space to share challenges, explore solutions, and uncover new opportunities, with insights from a range of industry experts.
Joining the network meetings enables you to seek and offer industry specific support and collaborate with other producers. Sector specific news and opportunities are also emailed to those in the network. All networking meetings run from 9.30am for a 10am start and places are limited, so booking is essential.
Our first event of 2026 welcomed over 50 food, drink and hospitality businesses from across Coventry and Warwickshire to the newly opened Fat Bobs at The Blue Lias in Warwickshire and included a series of timely presentations and updates. Speakers covered, key changes to food standards legislation; new programmes available to support recruitment and training and a round robin of speed introductions where attendees gave shout outs for their business along with one opportunity or challenge.
Reflecting on the value of the network, one business owner commented:
“It’s great to find a space where producers, venues and suppliers can talk so openly. These meetings help us find opportunities, find out what’s coming down the line and identify where we can support each other.”
The dates and details of our programme of events for 2026 are below. All events run from 9.30am-11.30am, sign up now.:
- 22 April 2026 - Regional economic insight for the food, drink and hospitality sector. Speaker: Corin Crane, Group Chief Executive, Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber. Coventry, venue TBC.
- 8 July 2026 - Warwickshire, venue TBC
- 7 October 2026 - Coventry, venue TBC
If you would like more information or wish to sign up please email.
- For Coventry Businesses, email business@coventry.gov.uk
- For Warwickshire Businesses, email towns@warwickshire.gov.uk