Trade Exhibition
Fine Food New Zealand
New Zealand’s premier trade event for foodservice, hospitality, and food retail professionals.
About the exhibition
Fine Food New Zealand is the country’s leading biennial trade exhibition for the foodservice, hospitality, and food retail industries. Held at Auckland Showgrounds, it brings together chefs, restaurateurs, café owners, hotel managers, distributors, and retail buyers under one roof to discover new products, network, and place orders.
The show is strictly trade-only, attracting key decision-makers from across New Zealand and international markets. Visitors attend to source new suppliers, taste products, attend seminars, and stay ahead of industry trends.
Event details
- Next edition: 20-22 June 2027
- Venue: Auckland Showgrounds, Green Lane West, Epsom, Auckland
- Frequency: Biennial (every two years)
- Opening hours: Typically 10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily
- Admission: Free for registered trade visitors
- Organiser: XPO Exhibitions
- Official site: finefoodnz.co.nz
What to expect
Product sourcing
Hundreds of exhibitors showcasing ingredients, beverages, equipment, and packaged foods for hospitality and retail.
Seminar series
Expert-led sessions covering culinary trends, business growth, and industry innovation.
NZ Chef Championships
Watch top New Zealand chefs compete in live culinary competitions.
The Best Cellar
Dedicated wine, beer, spirits, and craft drinks zone for trade buyers.
Who attends
Restaurant and café owners, chefs, bar managers, hotel operators, food and beverage manufacturers, distributors, aged-care facility managers, and retail buyers. Over 80% of visitors attend specifically to source new products and suppliers.