31 Aug - 3 Sep 2026 | MCEC Melbourne
Demo Stage
As a new demonstration stage in 2025, The Culinary Kitchen was where chefs, producers, and food innovators showcased the techniques, trends, and tastes shaping cuisine.
This dynamic, live kitchen experience shone a spotlight on the people, passion, and produce transforming kitchens in Australia and beyond. Across four flavour-packed days, renowned chefs, top talent, and rising culinary stars shared their expertise through live cooking demos, ingredient deep-dives, and creative presentations.
Across four days of free-to-attend education sessions, visitors can expect:
Straight-talking sustainability conversations that cut through the noise – what actually works in a hospitality setting and how to build systems that support your team and your margins.
A deep dive into sourcing decisions, comparing hyperlocal ingredients with options chosen for stronger labour practices and environmental impact.
Hands-on demonstrations in butchery, charcuterie, showing how to minimise waste, pass on essential knowledge to young cooks, and turn every cut into profit
The Culinary Kitchen returns 31 August to 3 September 2026 at MCEC Melbourne, bringing a new lineup of focused, free-to-attend sessions built to give you a clear edge on tomorrow’s biggest opportunities.
