Northamptonshire-based trade kitchen supplier Howdens is back with TradeFest: Better Than a Sale 2026 – its biggest kitchen event of the year.

TradeFest offers local deals, events and competitions to depots all over the UK.

There is also the chance for one lucky tradesperson to win a new van bundle worth more than £65,000, including DEWALT tools, insurance and road tax.

Trade customers can visit their local depot throughout TradeFest to experience the best deals, events and competitions throughout September and October, including the FIX Street team visiting 40 depots and special guest visits at selected depots from Charlie Manby and the Bald Builders.

Howdens has depots across the UK, including its Expo Showroom in Raunds

placeholder image — Howdens has depots across the UK, including its Expo Showroom in Raunds

Austin Cooke, managing director at Howdens which has 10 depots across Northamptonshire including the Expo Showroom in Raunds, said: “TradeFest: Better than a sale is something genuinely unique to Howdens.

"We created it specifically for our trade customers, and the response last year was fantastic.

"Customers really got behind it, and there was a brilliant atmosphere across our depots.

“This year we want to build on that success and make TradeFest even more rewarding, with great deals, events, competitions and the chance to win a brand-new van – it really is the best time to buy through our depots.

"It’s about celebrating the trade, giving our customers even more value for their customers and creating something they can only experience at Howdens.”

Trade customers will receive one entry to the win a van competition with each kitchen invoice, and three entries with each Lamona appliance purchased.

Customers in the ROI can win a holiday voucher with €2,500.

Howdens offers a wide range of kitchen and bedroom collections, from best on budget to premium Classic Timber Kitchens with 24 paint-to-order options, along with joinery, doors, and flooring. Kitchens feature rigid cabinets and are manufactured in Howdens’ factories and are backed by a 25-year cabinet guarantee.

Products are available from stock at more than 850 depots across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, ensuring availability when needed.

Howdens is also the exclusive supplier of Lamona appliances, Oake & Gray flooring, and Fuller & Forge ironmongery, providing a complete solution for any project.

Homeowners can get started by booking a free design appointment online, and local depots can help in finding a tradesperson if needed.