2017 Highlights

Fine Food Australia is so much more than just a trade exhibition. It’s a four day celebration of new ideas, innovations and techniques, and the perfect opportunity to see first-hand what’s next for the food industry. Check out the highlights of the 2017 show and stay tuned for our 2018 program release.

Australian Culinary Challenge

Chefs, trainees and apprentices will have the opportunity to pit their skills against each other, competing for a share of up to $10,000 in cash and prizes.

Bake Skills Australia

Apprentice bakers from each state will compete in a live bakery challenge across a variety of product categories. Competing teams will be challenged with a range of products to produce each day.

Café Stage presented by Freedom Foods

Leaders in the Café industry will be running interactive masterclasses and discussions to provide you with new ideas and inspiration to take back to your café.

Commercial Drinks: Speakeasy Stage presented by Winterhalter

Come and listen to Australia's most influential and successful players in the on-premise liquor industry as they share their experience and knowledge, providing you with tips and ideas to take back to your own business.

Food and Beverage Exporters Forum

The Food & Beverage Export Forum is a rare opportunity to engage with experienced export managers in one room. Come ready to ask questions and to network with your food and beverage peers. Seats are limited so book your tickets now to secure your spot.

FSAA Foodservice Today & Tomorrow Conference

Fine Food Australia are proud to be sponsoring the FSAA Foodservice Today & Tomorrow Conference again in 2017. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to hear some key industry insiders as they deliver their perspective on what the trends are in the Australian foodservice market.

FSAA National Awards of Excellence

The FSAA National Awards of Excellence are a wonderful opportunity to recognise and acknowledge those who have achieved professional excellence over the prior twelve months, it is an evening of celebration and fun.

Future in Foodservice

An exciting look into the future of the Foodservice Industry covering innovation, technology and digital disruption that will, no doubt, have an influence on how we work, what products we provide and our financial success.

Innovations in Patisserie Stage presented by Callebaut

Gain expert advice, learn new techniques and be inspired by leading pastry chefs as they demonstrate a series of masterclasses on desserts, cakes and more. Full timetable has just been announced!

Lions' Den

For the first time, Fine Food Australia is opening up the floor to hear from aspiring businesses and start-ups. The award up for grabs is entry into the incredibly valuable FSAA Understanding Foodservice program, and all it takes to win it is to pitch your idea to Fine Food Australia’s line up of industry-leading, expert Lions.

Live Bakery

The experienced EOI bakery team will be showcasing new recipes, holding baking demonstrations, sharing their tips and offering expert advice to bakers.

Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award National Final

The National Final of Australia’s longest running culinary competition will see finalist teams cook-off live in front of an industry audience in entrée, main and dessert course categories.

New & Export Ready Product Showcase

Find the most exciting product launches and innovative ideas to hit the foodservice, catering, retail and bakery industries in the last 12 months, or source products that are export-ready. A list of the products featured in the 2017 Showcase will be released closer to the event.

Start-Up Zone

Fine Food Australia is welcoming a brand new addition to the show – the Start-Up Zone. This new zone is dedicated to start-ups breaking into the foodservice and hospitality industry.

Talking Food Stage presented by hospitalitycash.com.au

Come and listen to a line-up of industry insiders as they share their experience and knowledge and provide great new ideas for you to take back to your own business.

The Official Great Aussie Pie & Sausage Roll Competition

The annual competition will once again pay homage to Aussie’s much-loved icon, the perfect pie. The competition is open to all pie making professionals across Australia.

Women in Foodservice Charity Event

This intimate brunch celebrates women in the food industry with key successful speakers sharing their journey on how they got to where they are today. All profits from the event will be donated to selected charities.

Woolworths-FoodCo Meet The Buyer Event

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to connect with Woolworths and FoodCo executives and secure a one-to-one meeting.

WorldSkills Cookery and Butchery Competitions

WorldSkills will be holding two competitions for apprentices and students studying cooking and butchery.

World Tea Brewing Championship

The World Tea Brewing Championship will return to Fine Food Australia 2017. The champion will fly all expenses paid to Shanghai to compete at the 2018 SIAL China WTBC Championship in early May 2018.