Plan your Day
6 - 8 June 2009 - melbourne convention & exhibition centre
| Experience a world of new taste sensations at the Good Food & Wine Show. Discover mouth watering recipes, see live cooking demonstrations and sample some of Australia’s best produce. Find out what times your favourite chefs are presenting live demonstrations then start planning your day. Have a look at the exhibitor listing to discover the range of products available. Then use the floor plan and Exhibitor List to plot your journey through the show. The floor plan includes the theatre locations and the stand numbers of each company exhibiting. |  |
See Celebrity Chefs for Free
Want to know how to create the easiest dinner party ever or what the secrets are of seasonal cooking? Then see the experts in the Celebrity Theatre.
Make the most of your time, organise your day around your preferred Celebrity Theatre Session/s. All sessions are free, pre-booking your ticket allows you to reserve one seat to the session of your choice (sessions fill fast and are subject to availability so make sure you book once tickets go on sale).
To attend additional sessions, simply go to the Box Office next to the Celebrity Theatre at the Show and request seating in the sessions of your choice. Sessions do sell out and are subject to availability so we recommend you make your way to the Box Office upon your arrival at the Show.
Be Entertained
Gain an appreciation of wine at the Riedel Wine Theatre
The price of entry gives you access to a whole range of informative and fun experiences. Other than the Riedel Master Class, all demonstrations and workshops are included in the cost of your ticket. As the Riedel Wine Theatre seats are on a first come first served basis, aim to get to your preferred session at least 15 minutes prior to the start time.
Test & Try
There are hundreds products for you to sample and buy at the Good Food & Wine Show. With over 300 exhibitors displaying the best of Australian produce, cooking accessories and equipment take the time to browse the aisles and find the perfect additions to your kitchen.
Purchases
With special offers on food, wine and cooking accessories don’t forget to bring a shopping bag with you. If you need more room for your purchases then visit the Information Point of the Good Food & Wine Show to buy a calico carry bag, or even better one of our Good Food & Wine Show trolleys!
ATM & Cash Machines
There are various ATM’s located in the concourse of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. These cash machines tend to only give out $50.00 notes. Other cash points are available across the road at Crown Casino. Please note that at times these ATM's do run out of money.
NB: Not all exhibitors have payment facilities on their stands. The majority of purchases are made by cash payments.
Getting to the Good Food & Wine Show
The Venue
The Melbourne Exhibition Centre is located at 2 Clarendon Street, Southbank, Melbourne (the corner of Clarendon Street and Normanby Road). For further information visit www.mcec.com.au.
By Car
There is ample undercover car parking available at both the Convention Centre and the Exhibition Centre. Crown Casino also has parking facilities.
By Tram
There are two tram stops outside the Melbourne Convention Centre and one stop at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
Tram routes that travel past the Melbourne Exhibition Centre are:
- Route 96 (St Kilda to East Brunswick) - travels through the city via Bourke Street
- Route 109 (Port Melbourne to Box Hill) - travels through the city via Collins Street
- Route 112 (West Preston to St Kilda) - travels along Clarendon Street in South Melbourne and travels through the city via Collins Street
Tram routes that travel along Flinders Street and pass the Melbourne Convention Centre are:
- Route 48 (North Balwyn to Docklands)*
- Route 70 (Wattle Park Park to City)*
- Route 75 (Vermont South to City)*
To find the easiest way to make your way to the show by public transport click here.
Airfares and Accommodation
There are special airline and hotel rates available for Good Food & Wien Show visitors. Please contact the official travel agent at:
The Lido Group:
Tel: 02 8585 0808
Fax: 02 8585 0802
Email: exhibitions@lido.com.au
Make the most of your time, organise your day around your preferred Celebrity Theatre Session/s. All sessions are free, pre-booking your ticket allows you to reserve one seat to the session of your choice (sessions fill fast and are subject to availability so make sure you book once tickets go on sale).
To attend additional sessions, simply go to the Box Office next to the Celebrity Theatre at the Show and request seating in the sessions of your choice. Sessions do sell out and are subject to availability so we recommend you make your way to the Box Office upon your arrival at the Show.
The price of entry gives you access to a whole range of informative and fun experiences. Other than the Riedel Master Class, all demonstrations and workshops are included in the cost of your ticket. As the Riedel Wine Theatre seats are on a first come first served basis, aim to get to your preferred session at least 15 minutes prior to the start time.
NB: Not all exhibitors have payment facilities on their stands. The majority of purchases are made by cash payments.
Tram routes that travel past the Melbourne Exhibition Centre are:
There are special airline and hotel rates available for Good Food & Wien Show visitors. Please contact the official travel agent at:
The Lido Group:
Tel: 02 8585 0808
Fax: 02 8585 0802
Email: exhibitions@lido.com.au
