It’s on! The industry’s most anticipated show opens this Sunday at ICC Sydney

Foodservice Australia 2018 will host more exhibitors than ever before at ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre for three days from Sunday 27 May.  

This dynamic event will also feature world-class culinary competitions, two cutting edge conferences, and plenty of free demonstrations and workshops featuring some of the hottest chefs in Sydney.

“To stay profitable and grow your business it is crucial to keep ahead of food, equipment and management trends,” says Event Director Tim Collett. “Foodservice Australia is a live event that allows chefs, bakers, restaurateurs, café owners and caterers to literally taste the trends as they are being launched to market.”

Collett reveals that prominent suppliers exhibiting at the show this year include, Unox, Chobani, Monde Nissin, Nespresso, Comcater, Menulog, OpenTable, Stoddart, JL Lennard, FSM, FED, Robot Coupe, Mission Foods, Winterhalter, Bulla, Majors Group, Winterhalter, Parmalat, Fiat and Kounta, among many others. 

“With over 300 exhibitors, visitors will be able to meet suppliers large and small – as well as the big names there are many small producers exhibiting for the first time,” he says. “They’ll also find beverage suppliers, furniture, technology, packaging and everything in between.” 

Aimed at restaurateurs, caterers, hoteliers, café and quick service restaurant operators, Foodservice Australia is the only dedicated trade show for this vital sector.

“It is focused on the foodservice industry, which means everyone is talking the same language,” adds Collett.

Here is just a small taste of what’s on show:

•  Unox Australia will host Black Star Pastry’s Chris Thé preparing his signature Watermelon Cake with the latest Unox ovens.
• GT Homewares – Celeb chef Colin Fassnidge will join MKR’s Will & Steve to plate up using Glen Tebble’s stunning new designs.
• Freedom Foods is giving away $5000 for the best granola bowl featuring their new Bowl&Spoon granola at the Café School.
• Comcater will be demonstrating the latest RATIONAL ovens, and firing up the Mibrasa closed charcoal oven and Robatayaki open grill for the first time.
• Haines Group and Rocket Seeder have brought together a group of innovative food start-ups in the New Product Showcase.
• Mission Foods will be tasting their new Pita, Naan and Roti breads as well as their renowned Mexican products.
• Scots Ice is launching its partnership with high quality Italian ice machine manufacturer Icematic.
• Pauls Professional Milk will host a Beat the Barista Challenge for the best latte at the Café School.
• Boutique and artisanal providores from all over Australia will be at the Regional Producers Pavilion.

Alongside the show there are two conferences, the inaugural Aged Care Catering Summit and the National Restaurant Conference. Both feature speakers, panellists and presenters who are leaders in their fields.

Exciting national competitions to be held at Foodservice Australia include Chef of the Year, the ACF Restaurant Challenge, Savour Patissier of the Year and the Dairymont Australian Pizza Challenge. In addition there are free workshops and demonstrations at the Café School, and plenty to see at the Regional Producers Pavilion. 

Entry to the show is restricted to people who work in the food or hospitality industry, and is free by registering online before the event. Go to www.foodserviceaustralia.com.au to register and discover more about the show.