Fine Food Australia: reinforcing the power of face-to-face connections

Fine Food Australia returns to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 31 August to 3 September, bringing more than 25,000 industry professionals and over 900 exhibitors face-to-face for Australia's largest foodservice and hospitality trade event.

Over four days chefs, restaurateurs, cafe owners, retailers, distributors, experts, manufacturers and suppliers from across Australia and more than 30 countries will come together to discover new products, strengthen partnerships, exchange ideas and uncover the innovations shaping the future of the industry.

What's new in 2026

Taste of Australia Pavilions: Celebrating the best of Australian producers, the expanded Taste of Australia precinct will feature Flavours of NSW, Food South Australia, Trade Tasmania and Taste of Queensland. Unique to Fine Food Australia, these state pavilions champion regional producers and provide buyers with an easy way to discover outstanding local products from across the country.

USA Country Partnership: For the first time, Fine Food Australia welcomes the United States as its Official Country Partner. A dedicated USA showcase will introduce Australian buyers to American food, beverages and ingredients through daily tastings, educational sessions and networking events, creating new international trade opportunities and strengthening cross-border partnerships. 

Industry Celebration: The industry's biggest gathering extends beyond the exhibition floor, with networking events designed to celebrate the people behind Australia's food and hospitality sector while creating valuable opportunities to connect with peers, suppliers and future business partners.

Tech Stack Breakfast: Bringing together four of Australia's best hospo tech platforms — Lightspeed, Loaded, SevenRooms and HungryHungry – and hosted by food journalist and restauranteur Dani Valent, this event will clearly answer the question that many have:  what tech does a modern venue actually need, and how does it all fit together?

Curated show tours: Making their Melbourne debut, ten expert-led guided tours will take visitors through carefully selected exhibitors based on key themes, trends and product categories.  

Registration is free until midnight 30 August. From 31 August a $45 plus GST fee applies for all new registrations online and at the door. To secure your pass and start planning your visit, head to www.finefoodaustralia.com.au