FAQs
Find out useful information about visiting Food & Hospitality Queensland. Start to plan your schedule and make the most of your visit.
About Food & Hospitality Queensland
Food & Hospitality Queensland 2025 runs 12-13 October at BCEC. The show aims to be the state’s most influential platform for the food and hospitality industry to connect, showcase, and grow.
There’s never been a better time to do business in Queensland. This state isn’t just growing – it’s booming. Queensland is now the epicentre of opportunity for Australia’s hospitality, foodservice and food-to-go sector.
Who can attend?
Food & Hospitality Queensland is designed for professionals from all sectors of the foodservice industry. Whether you’re involved in restaurants, cafes, institutional foodservice, catering, distribution, or wholesale, Foodservice Australia. It also welcomes those involved in contract catering and institutional foodservice, such as aged care, schools, the military, and corporate catering. Additionally, food manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers will find immense value in attending.
No attendance for anyone under 16 years of age. Children under 2 years old are permitted to attend the event provided they are secured in a harness/carrier at all times.
2025 Dates, Times and Venue
Venue Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets South Bank, Brisbane Queensland Australia
Dates & Hours Sunday 12 October – 9am – 5pm Monday 13 October – 9am – 5pm
How do I register?
Registrations will open soon. Subscribe for the latest event news, line up announcements and ticket deals here.
How can I book a stand?
To find out more about exhibiting, contact our sales team today!
What time does registration open?
The registration counter opens from 9:30am
Will I need to bring identification with me?
Yes. Proof of industry involvement may be requested at the registration counters or the entrance.
You may be required to present necessary trade credentials (listed below):
• Business Registration Certificate • ABN registration form/certificate • ABN printed on a company letterhead or business card • Letter on company letterhead confirming your employment by the owner/director • Business Card
Do I need to pre-register for seminars?
No. Although while we will endeavour to provide ample seating, popular sessions will fill early and seating is allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
What is the dress code?
Dress attire to the event is Business or Smart Casual with appropriate footwear. No thongs allowed
Do I need a visa for Australia?
Most international visitors will require a Visa to enter Australia. Applications need to be made well in advance at the Australian Consulate in your own country or in some cases can be made online. It is not our company’s policy to provide invitation letters to visitors wishing to attend our shows. For more information on applying for a Visa visit the Department of Immigration website.
Get ready for October 2025
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