31 AUG - 3 SEP 2026 | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Fine Food Australia is open to professionals who work in, supply to, or support the foodservice and hospitality industry in a commercial or professional capacity. This includes:
If your work connects you to the food industry in a commercial or professional capacity, whether you’re buying, sourcing, supplying or supporting it, you’re likely eligible.
We introduced pre-qualification to ensure Fine Food Australia remains a curated space for genuine trade professionals. It maintains the quality of the event for both visitors and exhibitors, and means your time on the floor is spent with the right people.
For Australian-based registrants, an ABN is our primary way of verifying your trade involvement. If you’re employed by or operate a business connected to the food industry, your company ABN is all you need.
Not sure what your ABN is? You can look it up at abr.business.gov.au.
Yes. If you’re a franchise owner or multi-site operator registered under a parent company ABN, that’s absolutely fine. Enter the ABN for the entity you operate under, and if our team needs any clarification, they’ll reach out. You can also include a note in your application explaining the structure.
Yes. If your ABN is newly registered, simply provide whatever supporting documentation you have alongside it: signed lease, supplier correspondence, or anything that shows you’re actively setting up or operating in the industry. Our team reviews new business applications on a case-by-case basis and will get back to you promptly.
International visitors are not required to provide an ABN. If you’re a trade professional working in foodservice, hospitality, or a related sector outside Australia, you’re welcome to attend. Simply indicate your industry involvement during the pre-qualification form.
Yes, the show is a strong platform for connecting with Australian producers and suppliers. Simply complete the pre-qualification form and indicate your role in import/export trade. No ABN is required for international attendees.
Yes. Suppliers to the industry, including technology providers, equipment companies, packaging businesses, fit-out and design professionals, marketing agencies and other service providers, are welcome to attend.
Please note: Fine Food Australia is a business-to-business trade show designed primarily for buyers. As a supplier attending as a visitor, actively promoting or selling your products and services to exhibiting companies on the floor is not permitted. Please review the Terms and Conditions before completing your registration.
Absolutely. We recognise that many retired professionals remain connected to the industry through consulting, mentoring or simply staying across what’s next.
If your registration is initially declined, you can request a manual review by sharing documentation of your prior industry involvement. This could be a former business registration, LinkedIn profile showing your career history, an old invoice or any other evidence of your time in the trade. Our team will review and be in touch.
Yes. Culinary and hospitality educators are welcome at Fine Food Australia. Please have documentation of your current teaching role ready in case it’s requested during the review process.
Trade media and industry publications are welcome at Fine Food Australia. If you write for or produce content for a food industry, hospitality or foodservice trade publication, you’re eligible. Please be ready to share a link to your publication or recent work as part of the pre-qualification process.
If you’re a lifestyle, mainstream or general food media professional, eligibility is assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on your focus and audience. Reach out to our team and we’ll be happy to discuss.
Fine Food Australia is strictly a trade event and is not open to the general public, including home cooks and food hobbyists. Attendance requires a current commercial or professional connection to the foodservice and hospitality industry.
Yes, students enrolled in a relevant course are welcome at Fine Food Australia. To verify your eligibility, please have your current student ID or proof of enrolment ready when requested.
Fine Food Australia is a trade-only event and attendance is reserved for those who are currently working in, studying in, or supplying to the foodservice and hospitality industry. If you don’t yet have a professional or educational connection to the industry, your registration is unlikely to be approved.
If you’re actively planning to open a food business or enter the industry, get in touch and our team can assess your situation on a case-by-case basis.
If your pre-qualification form is declined, you’ll receive an automatic email with further details. You can reply directly to request a review by providing additional details about your role or industry involvement.
Our team monitors this inbox daily and will respond as quickly as possible.
If you’ve been approved but haven’t finished registering, you’ll receive a follow-up reminder with your registration link. You can also complete registration at any time via the link provided in your approval email.
Yes, onsite registration is available. Please note an onsite registration fee applies ($45 + GST). We recommend pre-registering to save time and avoid queues.
Reach out to us via the contact details in your pre-qualification email and our team will be happy to help.
We look forward to welcoming you to Fine Food Australia, 31 August to 3 September 2026 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
