31 AUG - 3 SEP 2026 | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Across four action-packed days at Fine Food Australia, chefs, trainees, and apprentices went head-to-head in live competitions that celebrated both emerging talent and professional mastery.
Proudly presented by the Australian Culinary Federation and ACF NSW ACT & Regions, this event is dedicated to promoting culinary excellence and providing a world-class competitive environment for chefs at every stage of their journey.
Australia’s brightest culinary talent in the spotlight, competing against the clock and judged by accredited ACF professionals,
including:
ACF National Apprentice Competition
ACF Most Outstanding Chef
ACF Team Challenges
Nestlé Golden Chefs Hat Award Final Series
2026 Timetable Coming Soon
Fine Food Australia is exclusively for the trade, which means every person on the floor is here for the same reason you are: to source, connect and do business. Registration is free and takes just a few minutes.
