Experience a journey of good food and wine at Melbourne’s internationally acclaimed Good Food & Wine Festival. Sommeliers, winemakers and chefs from Australia come here to showcase their best harvests and award-winning cuisines.
More than 300 top restaurants and wineries participate in this popular festival, which celebrates the country’s wonderful food and wine.
Good Food & Wine Festival Melbourne, 2025 Dates, Schedule & Tickets
Watch some of your favourite chefs and food heroes live on stage, sharing tips and tricks to elevate your home cooking skills in a series of fun and interactive demonstrations.
Take your experience at the show to the next level. Get hands-on in a masterclass designed to immerse you in a world of fun and flavour, from wine and food pairing to whisky tasting and so much more.
Wine Selectors Wine & Food Tasting Rooms
Join a small group of wine lovers for a fun and interactive guided tasting with a Wine Selectors wine expert. There are 4 different themed rooms, where you’ll enjoy 4 Australian wines served blind and four matched tastes.
This year you can step it up with two top-shelf wine and food tasting rooms to choose from. Come and learn the art of food and wine pairing and take your wine enjoyment up a notch!
The Harvey Norman Kitchen
Be entertained and inspired by your favourite chefs and food heroes live on stage in the Harvey Norman Kitchen Powered By Electrolux.
Join host Alastair McLeod and a stellar line-up of Australia’s top culinary experts for a jam-packed schedule of live cooking demonstrations. Our chefs will be dishing out mouth-watering recipe ideas, tips, tricks and techniques you’ll be eager to put to the test in your own kitchen.
Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or a kitchen newbie, there’s something for everyone.
Come along, join the fun and leave with new skills that will take your everyday entertaining game to the next level!
Chocolate Appreciation Masterclass with Kirsten Tibballs
Attention chocolate lovers! If you’re passionate about premium cocoa, this ticket is for you. Join us for an exclusive masterclass with the Chocolate Queen, Kirsten Tibballs, and explore a world of irresistible flavours and expert techniques!
Kirsten Tibballs, renowned chocolatier and award-winning pastry chef, will take you on a delicious journey through the world of chocolate. In her presentation, she will showcase eight distinct flavours and delve into the rich and interesting history of chocolate.
Kirsten will introduce eight unique chocolates sourced from around the globe. Highlighting the significance of origin, she will discuss how cocoa beans cultivated in specific regions impart distinct flavours and characteristics to chocolate.
Throughout the session, Kirsten will share invaluable insights on what distinguishes premium chocolate, guiding participants on discerning quality and appreciating the subtleties of taste. She will unravel the complexities of chocolate tasting, offering practical tips on savouring and identifying flavour profiles.
An Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Mini Fancy Gin Martini Masterclass
It’s no secret the martini is having a bit of a moment right now (and not for the first time) but what goes into making the perfect martini? And why is it so hard to capture the same magic at home as at your favourite bar?
When it comes to expertise in the world of martinis there isn’t a much stronger resume than that of Never Never Distilling Co. who have not only won World’s Best London Dry & Classic Gin but have collaborated with some of the best bars in Australia & the world to create some truly exceptional martini moments.
For this mini martini masterclass, you will sip through three uniquely delicious mini martini expressions paired with thoughtfully curated snacks, including fresh oysters, artisan cheese, and smallgoods, as you dive into the essence of what makes a truly exceptional martini.
Cheese Lover Ticket with Valerie Henbest
Are you a Cheese Lover? This is the ultimate ticket to a brie-lliant day out! This year we have reimagined our Cheese Lover ticket bringing you double the fromage-tastic taste sensations and cheeselicious entertainment.
This year we have two expertly crafted sessions for you to choose from, your options are below!
Cheese, Chocolate & Sparkling
An exclusive 45-minute tasting experience at the Melbourne Good Food & Wine Show 2025, where fine cheese, artisanal chocolate, and sparkling wine come together in perfect harmony.
Valérie from Smelly Cheese Co. and Josefin, co-founder of Mörk Chocolate, will take you on a decadent journey through four expertly paired cheeses and chocolates. They will showcase the art of pairing and the magic that happens when creamy, rich cheeses meet deep, complex chocolate flavours.
Flavours of the World: A Cheese Journey with Smelly Cheese Co
Take your taste buds on a 45-minute journey globally with an expertly curated selection of four cheeses from four different countries, each paired with exceptional Australian wines.
Discover the impact of terroir—how the land, climate, and tradition shape the flavours of both cheese and wine. Guided by Valérie from Smelly Cheese Co., you’ll explore the unique stories behind each pairing and gain a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind every bite and sip.
Good Food Village
The Good Food Village is our specialty food market, located at the heart of the show. It features artisan producers who pour their passion into every bite and sip.
Here you can explore unique flavours, gourmet treats and unearth those hard-to-find culinary gems you won’t typically see on the high street.
Cheese Corner
Explore, savour, and shop your favourite cheesy delights, from creamy brie to sharp cheddar and everything in between, all in one delicious spot.
Indulge your taste buds at Cheese Corner where you’ll find the finest Australian cheese producers. These gorgeous cheeses are sure to crumble, melt and ooze their way onto your shopping list.
Getting There
Planning your travel? We’ve got all the options covered. For events at the Exhibition Centre, head to our Clarendon Street entrance. If you’re heading to the Convention Centre, make your way to Convention Centre Place, between Pan Pacific Melbourne and DFO South Wharf.
By Car
Wilson Parking offers flexible rates and secure underground parking at the Exhibition Centre. It also has accessible parking with lift access up to Door 1, 6 and 10 in the Exhibition Centre.
Additional parking is available at South Wharf Retail, Siddeley St, Freeway, and Montague Street car parks.
By Train
Southern Cross Station is the closest station. Take tram routes 96, 109, or 12 to stop 124A Casino/MCEC/Clarendon Street outside our Clarendon Street entrance, or walk 10 minutes to reach our venue.
By Tram
Tram routes 96, 109, and 12 will take you to stop 124A Casino/MCEC/Clarendon Street outside our Clarendon Street entrance.
Routes 70, 75, and the City Circle will take you to Stop 1 Spencer St/Flinders St. Then, you will need to make your way down Clarendon Street, which is generally a 5-minute walk.
By Bus
Bus route 237 from Southern Cross Station stops at Eighteen Pence Lane/Lorimer Street, a short 10 minute walk from our Convention Centre Place entrance.
By Bike
Bike hoops are available at South Wharf Promenade (Exhibition Centre) and Convention Centre Place (Convention Centre). With over 2,700 bicycle hoops scattered across the city, it’s convenient to travel to our venue.
By Taxi or Rideshare
Find a taxi rank/rideshare drop-off pick-up point just outside the Convention Centre Place entrance.
From The Airport
Grab a taxi or rideshare from your terminal and get dropped off at the Convention Centre Place entrance.
Or take the Skybus to Southern Cross Station, then transfer to the tram or walk 10 minutes to our Clarendon Street entrance.
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