The city of Melbourne will be launching Foodservice & Hospitality Week, 18-20 May 2025. Australia’s A$70bn (US$47.4bn) foodservice and hospitality industry will be brought together to meet under one roof at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Mike Hill, Food & Beverage portfolio director at event organiser National Media commented: “Whether you're a single-unit restaurant or cafe owner, a national QSR brand or part of a big hospitality group or a contract catering firm, FHW will serve up something for everyone in the industry. We are bringing together many different events to provide a focused environment for professionals to connect and exchange ideas within their specific domain.
“Let’s say you are remodelling your restaurant kitchen or perhaps you are wanting to optimise your menu ordering process, finding the right person or vendor to talk to at large trade shows can be a little frustrating. By creating specialised events tailored to the needs of particular audiences, we can curate content, connections, and the right suppliers to help them achieve their goals efficiently,” Hill concluded.
For the first time, Foodservice Australia will take place alongside:
- Commercial Kitchen Show - All the gear + equipment to prep, cook, store and serve
- Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Show - For pizzeria and Italian-themed restaurants
- Restaurant Technology Show - Solutions shaping the future of foodservice
- QSR Ignite Conference - A pivotal new event for Australia’s $24.9 billion QSR market
- Australian Pizza Championships - In search for the ultimate pizzas and pizzaiolos
- Australia’s Gelato Awards - Recognising our finest flavours and artisans
- Professional Chef of the Year - Celebrating Australia’s next top chefs
- Bocuse d'Or - Regional selections for the world’s most prestigious culinary contest
- Aged Care Catering Summit - Ideas and solutions for better food and dining experiences in care facilities
The overarching event will serve an audience of more than 15,000 owners and operators of restaurants, bars, hotels, pubs, clubs, cafes, bakeries, fast food outlets, food trucks, and more. Also in attendance will be representatives of foodservice facilities: hospitals, aged care homes, schools canteens, universities, corporate kitchens, mining camps, military messes and correctional facilities.
The launch of this new industry initiative has come off the back of National Media’s recent acquisition of Foodservice Australia, an event that dates back to 1967. “Launched 58 years ago, Foodservice Australia is the nation’s longest running foodservice and catering industry trade event,” said Brad Langton, CEO of National Media.
