31 AUG - 3 SEP 2026 | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

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Australian Culinary Federation 2015

The 2015 Australian Culinary Challenge will be the highlight of the year in culinary competition in Australia, held at the Sydney Showgrounds and Sydney Olympic Park as part of Fine Food Australia from September 20th – 23rd inclusive. Chefs, trainees and apprentices will have the opportunity to pit their skills against each other and against the clock, competing for a share of up

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Flavours of NSW

Minister for Regional Development, John Barilaro joined the Member for Albury Greg Aplin and the Member for Coffs Harbour Andrew Fraser to congratulate the 16 producers as they prepare for their participation in the Fine Food Australia. With over 1000 suppliers in one place, Fine Food Australia is the largest food industry trade event in Australia and in the Southern Hemisphere. It will

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Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award Finals held at Fine Food

Media Release The Nestlé GOLDEN CHEF’S HAT AWARD, Australia’s longest running culinary competition for young chefs, has announced that the 2015 National Final will be held at Fine Food Australia. The National Final will be held over two days (Sunday 20th and Monday 21st September) where the finalist teams will cook-off live in front of Fine Food Australia attendees in purpose built

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Putting on a show in 2015

Media Release After celebrating an incredible 30th birthday in Melbourne last year, the nation’s largest food service event returns to Sydney in 2015. Making its way to a city known for its love of fresh produce, great hospitality, and a love of fine food, Sydney is set to welcome Fine Food Australia with open arms – and kitchens. Given the

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Fine Food Australia turns 30 in Style

In what may well be the biggest 30th birthday celebration that Melbourne has ever seen, Fine Food Australia celebrated the milestone with over 27,600 people. Across the four-day event held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, record numbers of both visitors and exhibitors attended the country’s largest food trade exhibition, demonstrating its ongoing relevance to the industry. Event Director,

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Southern NSW Harvest Association Launches ‘Regional Food System’ at Fine Food Australia

The NSW Minister for Primary Industries and Small Business, Katrina Hodgkinson will officially launch the Southern Harvest Association and its ‘Regional Food System’ tomorrow at Fine Food Australia. Located in southern NSW, the Southern NSW Harvest’s footprint spans 14 local government areas stretching from Bowral in east to Temora in the west and south to Tumbarumba, incorporating the Southern Highlands,

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New Product Awards Winners Announced

Congratulations to Cookon Commercial Catering Equipment, Pac Food, Chenco Foods, Lotus & Ming and Stoddart on taking home the New Product Awards at this year's Fine Food Australia. The annual awards were announced this evening at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre and celebrated the best new products to hit the Australian market throughout the last twelve months. Over 100

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Mal Gill Crowned 2013 Australian Sandwich King

Mal Gill, former My Kitchen Rules contestant and owner of Lady Marmalade Café and Shady Palms Café in Brisbane has been selected as the best sandwich maker in the country, following his victory in the Great Australian Sandwich at Fine Food Australia. Mal's originality and flair stole the show as he dished up a Berbere spiced shredded beef brisket wrap

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Look Back at Fine Food Australia 2013

Fine Food Australia took place at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre this past September. We take a look back at some images captured at our show. For Fine Food Australia news and to see more photos from our 2013 event, head over to our dedicated Facebook page.

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Fine Food Australia 2013 Opens in Sydney

One thousand stands, big name chefs  and industry pioneers gathered at Fine Food Australia today for the hospitality industry's biggest event of the year. Occupying the entire capacity of the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, FFA provided visitors with an opportunity to see the latest products and equipment all under the one roof. Day one highlights included sugar mastermind Emmanuele

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