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Good Food & Wine Show
Status Active
Venue Sydney Olympic Park, Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre, Brisbane Convention Exhibition Centre & Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
Location(s) Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth
Country Australia
Inaugurated 2001
Attendance 120,600 combined (approx)
Organized by Talk2 Media & Events
Website http://www.goodfoodshow.com.au/

The Good Food & Wine Show is a super exciting event in Australia! It's the biggest show of its kind for people who love food and drinks. Imagine a huge place filled with delicious Australian food, amazing wines, and famous chefs cooking live.

This awesome show happens every year in big cities across Australia. You can find it in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane. It's a fantastic chance to try new foods and learn from the best.

Discovering the Show's History

How the Good Food & Wine Show Started

The very first Good Food & Wine Show took place in Melbourne in 2001. It was a big hit right away! About 130 different food and drink companies showed off their products. A super famous chef, Jamie Oliver, was the main star. Over 38,000 visitors came to enjoy the show in just three days.

Expanding to More Cities

Because the show was so popular, it quickly grew. In 2002, the event launched in Sydney at Sydney Olympic Park. So many people wanted to go that it moved to a bigger place in Darling Harbour. Later, it moved back to Sydney Olympic Park due to new construction.

The show kept expanding to reach more food lovers. In 2005, Brisbane hosted its first Good Food & Wine Show. Then, in 2008, Perth joined in with its own event at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. In 2010, the show even made its debut in Adelaide.

Meet the Celebrity Chefs

Many world-famous chefs have visited the Good Food & Wine Show. They come to share their cooking secrets and inspire visitors. Imagine seeing your favorite TV chef right in front of you!

Some of the amazing chefs who have appeared include:

In 2014, even more top chefs joined the fun. These included Adriano Zumbo, Antonio Carluccio, Miguel Maestre, and Maggie Beer. They all helped make the show a truly special event for food fans.