How to celebrate the Good Food and Wine Show in Brisbane
Event
By Danielle Reckless
When: 25 - 27 October 2024
Home to Gourmet Traveller’s Best Restaurant of the Year (that’s Agnes) and filled with exciting eateries from the riverfront and laneways to bustling suburbs, Brisbane is no stranger to a good feed. Or a good bar to pop into afterwards, for that matter.
But flavour is amplified during the Good Food & Wine Show, which returns to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 25 – 27 October 2024 for three days of celebrating the best produce, winemakers, artisans, chefs and food personalities from around the nation.
The country’s longest-running consumer food and wine event, celebrating its 23rd year in 2024, it showcases not only Queensland’s finest, but affordable indulgences and gourmet goodies that hail Australia-wide, bringing wines from the Barossa to the Granite Belt and Margaret River, plating up over 60 different cheeses from Queensland to France; among hundreds of other food stalls. Put simply, it’s the ultimate day out for food and wine lovers.
What should you put on your agenda?
Read on – or snap up your tickets here now.
How to get to the Good Food & Wine Show
The Good Food & Wine Show is conveniently held at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in South Brisbane, which makes access a breeze.
Driving: The centre provides undercover parking for 1500 vehicles, with direct lift access to the convention and exhibition facilities.
Public Transport: South Brisbane Train Station is a very short distance from Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, while those taking the bus will find the nearest major stops at Cultural Centre Station or South Bank Station.
Taxi: Taxi ranks are located outside the main entrance to Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Merivale Street, and at Mantra South Bank on Grey Street. There is a taxi drop off located at the Convention Centre Grey Street entrance.
What not to miss at Good Food & Wine Show
The Good Food & Wine Show is a fantastic day out for foodies and friends, and with general admission tickets from $39, it might just be the hottest ticket in town.
There are a range of ticket upgrade options, including access to the VIP Lounge with more complimentary wine tastings, along with packages that offer exclusive delights for cheese lovers, gin aficionados, and wine connoisseurs alike. Here’s what not to miss.
Sip, savour and learn in a masterclass
Good Food & Wine Show, Brisbane.
Those who want to deep dive into food and wine should grab a ticket to one of the show’s many masterclasses, which are a limited add-on to general admission.
The Wine Selectors Wine & Food Tasting Room offers an interactive small-group tasting experience, where you’ll sample four different wine and food pairings. Or, brush up on your wine knowledge with an expert at the The RIEDEL Drinks Lab.
Learn the tricks of the chocolate trade with renowned chocolatier, Kirsten Tibballs, or if the Show's Cheese Corner has whet your appetite for more, sign up for a masterclass with Smelly Cheese Shop’s Valérie Henbest, who will introduce you to a range of artisanal cheese with beverage pairings.
Get effervescent with The Champagne Dame in a Champagne Masterclass, where you’ll go behind-the-scenes of Champagne to learn about the many regions and best producers, while sipping four prestigious Champagnes along the way. Or, learn how to create refreshing gin cocktails with the Gin Lover ticket.
All masterclasses are ticketed with limited availability.
Be part of the action as celeb chefs heat things up
Good Food & Wine Show, Brisbane.
The Good Food & Wine Show is your chance to learn from the best in the kitchen. Hosted by top chef Alastair McLeod, The Harvey Norman Kitchen welcomes culinary icons Miguel Maestre, Kirsten Tibballs and Emelia Jackson among others for the latest cooking tips, tricks and recipes. From chocolate making to recipes that'll turn your next BBQ into a showstopper, take a seat and prepare to be inspired.
Over at The Australian Eggs Flip It Cooking Stage, social media sensation, George Georgievski (also known as Lunch Box Dad) and food expert Jane de Graaff will be cooking up delicious, nutritious and elevated dishes live on stage.
Take a moment to meet your favourite chefs at the Dymocks Book Signing, at select times throughout the weekend.
Access to these stages are included with general admission tickets.
Attend a free wine tasting session
Good Food & Wine Show, Brisbane.
Brush up on your wine know-how with wine expert Nick Ryan. Each Good Food & Wine Show entry ticket includes the opportunity to attend a free class at the RIEDEL Drinks Lab, where you’ll sample wine varietals from regions across Australia.
Tip: While this is a free activity, spots are limited so be sure to visit toward the start of your day at the Show.
Feast and shop your way through Good Food Village
Good Food & Wine Show, Brisbane.
A true highlight of the Good Food & Wine Show is just how many artisans and producers are on show – and the Good Food Village is where to meet them. Wander through to explore, sample and purchase from chocolatiers, fudge makers, bakers, tea makers, spice stores and all kinds of gourmet goodies – it’s a feast for the senses.
Be sure to take a lengthy pit-stop at the famous Cheese Corner, which overflows with crumbly, melty and oozy delights from award winning cheesemakers such as Kenilworth Dairies, Tamborine Cheese and Coal River Farm.
Things to do while you’re in Brisbane
Lina Rooftop, Brisbane
If you’re making your way to Brisbane for the Good Food & Wine Show, you won’t go hungry – with so many options from brunch to dinnertime, and even sundowners with a view at a nearby rooftop bar.
To continue your Brisbane food experience, enrol in Gin School at Brisbane Distillery, make your way to one of the city’s weekend farmers markets, or let the crew from Kiff & Culture Tours navigate you through more of the city’s foodie hotspots.
Stretch your legs and wander down to West End to hop between cafes, vintage shops and second-hand bookstores, or stretch your adventurous spirit in between courses with one of these iconic Brisbane experiences. Those seeking to explore our winding river could do so on a brewery-hopping cruise, while those more interested in art should make a beeline for the latest exhibitions at QAGOMA or proudly Indigenous-owned Birrunga Gallery.
As to where to base yourself, you can’t go wrong with the vast accommodation options around South Bank, or relax with an unforgettable stay at The Calile Hotel on James Street, which was recently named the Best Hotel in Oceania and No.12 in The World’s Best 50 Hotels.
Staying for a long weekend? Check out this itinerary which takes in the best of the city. If you have extra time up your sleeve (and room left in your stomach), stick around to taste the best of the Scenic Rim on a memorable country road trip.
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