Canton Fair 2026 Kitchen Equipment Guide for African Buyers
GRACE · 140TH CANTON FAIR
Bring your plans.
Meet your kitchen project team.
Planning a hotel, restaurant or commercial kitchen project in Africa? Meet GRACE in Guangzhou to discuss your kitchen layout, equipment requirements and installation needs.
Project team · +86 189 2722 2265
SAVE THE DETAILS
15–19 October 2026
- Hall
- 19.1
- Booth
- J29–J30
Guangzhou, China
According to GRACE’s current exhibition invitation. Contact the team to arrange your meeting.
A productive sourcing trip should bring your equipment list, kitchen layout and delivery plan closer together. This guide helps African hotel owners, restaurant operators, importers and kitchen contractors prepare for a focused discussion with GRACE.
01 / SEE THE PROJECT WORK
Start with a kitchen you can actually explore.
Review the drawings, site photographs and equipment details behind two GRACE projects. Use the relevant case as a starting point for discussing your own layout and service requirements.
NIGERIA · HOTEL KITCHEN
Akwa Ibom International Hotel
The project record covers layout and 3D design, equipment installation, cooking areas and cold storage.
CHINA · STAFF CANTEEN
George Group Staff Canteen
See how cooking, dishwashing and the serving line connect in a completed employee dining project.
02 / BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Bring a brief that makes the meeting useful.
A country name and a list of appliances are a starting point. Add the details below so the discussion can focus on equipment that fits your kitchen and operating plan.
- 1Location & opening plan
Country, city, project type, target opening date and budget range.
- 2Layout & service points
A measured floor plan, access dimensions and available utility information.
- 3Menu & output
Your main dishes, peak meals per service and preparation requirements.
- 4Equipment & quantities
Your current schedule, preferred models and any custom fabrication needs.
For distributors, add your target product categories, trial-order quantities, branding requirements and local service arrangements.
03 / AT THE BOOTH
Match the equipment to your site.
For projects in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana or another African market, confirm the actual installation conditions. Record the agreed configuration against each model in the quotation.
| Review | Information to confirm |
|---|---|
| Electrical supply | Voltage, frequency, phase and connected load, checked with your site contractor. |
| Gas equipment | Fuel type and required inlet pressure for the exact appliance. |
| Refrigeration | Storage duty, operating conditions, ventilation space and electrical rating. |
| Water & drainage | Water quality, supply requirements and drain connections. |
| Production needs | Capacity, usable working space and any relevant equipment demonstration. |
| Maintenance | Service access, recommended spare parts and the agreed support contact. |
Bring your contractor into the conversation.
Share confirmed site-service information with GRACE before finalising configurations, especially where backup power or existing gas installations are involved.
04 / FROM MEETING TO PROPOSAL
Arrange a factory visit around your project.
Send your preferred dates and equipment interests when requesting a GRACE factory visit. Agree the location, visit agenda and demonstration arrangements with the team before setting out.
- Review the layout. Check equipment positions, access and service connections against your floor plan.
- Confirm the supply scope. Identify each model, fabrication requirement, included accessory and responsible party.
- Discuss delivery and support. Agree packing, inspection, installation responsibilities, spare parts and warranty terms.
Leave with a clear written proposal.
Request an itemised quotation with the delivery basis and named location. Confirm which transport, destination, installation and support costs are included, and have your importer review local charges. Record outstanding questions and agreed changes alongside the equipment schedule.
05 / LOOK AT THE DETAILS
CE documentation for your kitchen project.
GRACE supports project procurement with CE conformity documentation for relevant equipment. Send your equipment list and destination so our team can provide the corresponding files for review.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
A few questions before you fly.
When can I meet GRACE at the Canton Fair?
GRACE’s current invitation is for 15–19 October 2026, Hall 19.1, Booth J29–J30. Send your preferred date to arrange a meeting. If you are visiting other exhibitors, check their own product categories and fair phases through the official Canton Fair website.
Can I discuss a complete kitchen project?
Yes. Bring your floor plan, menu, equipment list and target opening date. Use the meeting to discuss layout, equipment selection and the installation support required for your particular project.
Can I arrange a factory visit during my China trip?
Send your available dates and the equipment you would like to discuss. The GRACE team can review the visit arrangements with you and confirm the agenda and location.
YOUR NEXT KITCHEN PROJECT
Let’s make your China visit count.
Send your country, project type, floor plan or equipment list, and preferred meeting date. Tell us if you would also like to arrange a factory visit.
15–19 October 2026 · Hall 19.1 · Booth J29–J30