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Food & Hospitality Queensland 2026
Foodservice, Hospitality, Retail and Convenience Trade Show in Brisbane
Oct 12 – 13, 2026
Thousands of industry professionals
BCEC, Brisbane, Australia
Food, beverage, equipment and hospitality suppliers
Who Should Attend
Restaurants, Cafés & Caterers
Operators can source food, beverages, equipment and technology directly for professional kitchens and service operations.
Chefs & Kitchen Managers
Chefs can evaluate ingredients and equipment in demonstrations and competitions rather than only on static stands.
Hotel & Venue Buyers
Hospitality procurement teams can compare foodservice products, kitchen systems and operating supplies.
Queensland Food Suppliers
Local producers can meet hospitality and foodservice buyers looking for products suited to the regional market.
Top Reasons to Attend
1
Foodservice Focus
Food & Hospitality Queensland is built for foodservice, hospitality, retail and convenience operators, bringing chefs, restaurant and café owners, caterers, buyers, distributors and suppliers into one trade-focused event.
2
Local Buyer Access
For suppliers, the value is concentrated access to Queensland operators who actually buy food, drinks, equipment, technology and hospitality essentials for day-to-day businesses.
3
Kitchen-Level Evaluation
The show is practical for kitchen-level purchasing because operators can taste products, compare equipment, watch demonstrations and discuss service, capacity and operating requirements directly with suppliers.
4
Operational Sourcing
Beyond ingredients, the event covers commercial kitchen equipment, café and coffee products, hospitality technology and operational solutions that affect labor, workflow, consistency and cost.
5
Menu and Margin Decisions
Chef's Table, the Café Success Stage, Business & Tech Stage, Queensland Professional Chef of the Year and Pizza Championships add useful education and benchmarking around menu, skills and business performance.
What You'll See & Do
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Food & Beverage Suppliers
Taste and compare products intended for restaurants, cafés, catering, retail and convenience, paying attention to foodservice pack size, consistency, preparation time, margin and supplier reliability.
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Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Evaluate commercial kitchen equipment by capacity, footprint, cleaning, energy use, maintenance and local service, not only purchase price.
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Coffee & Beverage
The co-located Café & Coffee Experience and Roasters Village are useful for coffee, tea, beverages, café equipment and operators looking to improve or expand their drinks offer.
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Chef Competitions & Demonstrations
Chef competitions and Chef's Table provide a live view of technique, product application and kitchen trends, useful for chefs and suppliers who want to see products used rather than simply displayed.
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Restaurant Technology
Use the Business & Tech Stage to examine systems that affect reservations, ordering, payments, staffing, customer experience and other operating problems in hospitality businesses.
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Related Services
The Aged Care Catering Summit and other specialist features broaden the show beyond restaurants, giving institutional and specialist catering buyers dedicated content.
🏢 Are you Exhibiting at This Event?
Register your company on AgriLinkage to connect with qualified buyers before, during, and after the event. Over 50,000 buyers search AgriLinkage monthly to find suppliers.
✓ Pre-Event Visibility: Buyers can find your booth before they arrive
✓ Direct Inquiries: Receive qualified leads through our platform
✓ Post-Event Connections: Continue conversations after the show ends
✓ No Commission: We only charge exhibitors, buyers contact you for free
💼 Attending as a Business Professional?
Register as a business visitor to get exhibitor alerts, networking opportunities, and priority notifications when companies in your sector register. Free for all business attendees.
✓ Exhibitor Alerts: Get notified when suppliers you're interested in register
✓ Pre-Event Connections: Schedule meetings before you arrive at the show
✓ Booth Locations: We'll tell you exactly where your targets are located
✓ Networking Matches: Connect with other buyers in your industry
Plan airport or rail arrival, venue transport, and hotel location before travel. Check the organizer's official travel information and allow extra time during major trade-show periods.
Plan airport or rail arrival, venue transport, and hotel location before travel. Check the organizer's official travel information and allow extra time during major trade-show periods.
Where to Stay
South Bank is the best area for walking access to BCEC.
Tools & Services for Attendees
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
Post-Event CRM & Lead Management
📦 DHL — International Shipping
Use international express or freight services for brochures, samples, components and exhibition materials. Regulated food, plant, animal or biological products may require additional customs documentation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. When is Food & Hospitality Queensland 2026?
October 12 and 13, 2026 at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
2. Who is it for?
Chefs, restaurant and café operators, hospitality owners, caterers, foodservice buyers, retailers, distributors and suppliers.
3. What is on the show floor?
Food, beverages, coffee, bakery, equipment, restaurant technology, retail solutions, chef competitions and business education.
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