What's On
Queensland is booming – and so is this year’s show. With 14 dynamic features packed into two days, there’s something for everyone across the food, drink and hospitality scene. From live competitions and demos to hands-on workshops, networking events and must-see showcases – you won’t want to miss a minute.
Check out the highlights below and start planning your visit!
Pizza Competition
The Food & Hospitality Queensland Pizza Competition is a qualifying event for Australia’s Best Pizza Awards. It’s open to chefs from across the restaurant, quick-service, pub, club and hotel sectors
Queensland Chef of the Year
The ultimate culinary showdown where chefs compete against the clock and each other in a test of creativity and culinary knowledge
Cafe & Coffee Experience
2000sq/m of space dedicated to the world of coffee and food-to-go. If cafes, coffee shops and retail convenience is your target, this zone is for you.
Coffee Future Lab
The Coffee Future Lab presented by Coffee Commune at Food & Hospitality Queensland is a bold dive into what’s next for coffee, from how it’s brewed to how it’s bought, sold, and served.
From cutting-edge automation and the booming flavoured coffee market to controversial supply chain debates and wild new brews, each session dives deep into the trends reshaping the café world. Whether you’re a café owner, roaster, or just coffee-curious, this is your chance to experience the future of coffee – up close, unfiltered, and full of flavour.
Roasters Village
A curated space for small and micro-roasters to showcase their brand, sample products, and share their unique beans and flavour profiles
Chef's Table
Culinary innovation with top chefs and producers, showcasing trends, techniques, and sustainability shaping Queensland’s foodservice landscape.
Cafe Success Stage
The Café Success Stage features seminars and live demos every hour. It’s the place for operators seeking the latest trends and practical ideas to expand their menu and boost profits.
The Business Stage
The Business Stage, presented by Restaurant Business, is the go-to destination for restaurant owners, operators, and hospitality leaders looking for practical insights to drive growth. Hosted by Clare Riley, Managing Editor of Restaurant Business, this premium content hub delivers two action-packed days of expert discussions focused on the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the restaurant industry today.
Expect targeted insights specifically designed for QSR operators, casual dining establishments, and premium restaurant venues. From leveraging technology and data to sharpen operations, to proven sales and marketing tactics that help attract and retain loyal customers, each session is crafted to equip restaurant businesses of all sizes with actionable strategies to stay competitive in a fast-changing market.
Key themes will include smart operational strategies for QSR venues, menu innovation driving casual dining success, and how premium restaurants are elevating the customer experience. We’ll explore how sustainability is reshaping menus and customer expectations across all dining segments, while spotlighting emerging food trends to help you stay ahead of evolving consumer tastes.
The stage will also feature practical approaches to building stronger, healthier restaurant teams — including vital conversations around mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Whether you’re operating a fast-casual concept, managing a family dining establishment, or running a fine dining venue, the Business Stage offers fresh ideas and real-world advice tailored specifically to the unique challenges and opportunities within the restaurant sector.
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