Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Show

Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Show 2-4 May 2027 @ MCEC Melbourne

The ovens were hot and the competition was fierce at this year’s Australian Pizza Championships… but the results are in!...
01/06/2026

The ovens were hot and the competition was fierce at this year’s Australian Pizza Championships… but the results are in! 🍕🏆

Congratulations to Mark Paterno from Arte Bianca, winner of Best Specialità Tradizionale Garantita (STG) Pizza 🇮🇹 Mark will now head to Italy to compete at the World Pizza Championships, proudly supported by Le 5 Stagioni.

A huge congratulations also to Giammichele Laccetti from Freghete_GoldCoast, who took out both Best Creative Pizza and the 2026 Pizza Chef of the Year title!

Sasa Smiljanic from Il Barbuto Pizza claimed the Best Classic Pizza title with an exceptional showcase of traditional craftsmanship.

A special mention goes to Domenico Colosimo, winner of the Le 5 Stagioni Sustainability Special Award 🌱

Thank you to our judges: Johnny Di Francesco, Daniel Semrani, Lorenzo Tron, Francesco Spataro, Lucio De Falco, Jake Smyth, Nicholas Kalogeropoulos

Our sponsors: Australian Mushrooms, Le 5 Stagioni, Marana Forni Australia Pty Ltd, Mutti Pomodoro, Perfect Italiano, Vannella Cheese, Sandhurst Fine Foods, Sunmix Australia

What an incredible showcase of skill, tradition and creativity from Australia’s pizza community. Thank you to all competitors for making this year’s competition such a standout event!

29/05/2026

That’s a wrap on Food & Hospitality Week 2026 🎉

Three incredible days filled with innovation, inspiration, competitions, connections and the very best of the hospitality industry all under one roof.

A huge thank you to our exhibitors, sponsors, partners, chefs, competitors and every visitor who joined us in Sydney and helped make this year’s event one to remember 👏

🗓️ Save the date! Food & Hospitality Week returns to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 2–4 May 2027.

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26/05/2026

Your last chance to experience Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Show in Sydney is tomorrow! 🍕

We won’t be back until 2028, so don’t miss your chance to attend Australia’s only trade event dedicated to the world of pizza, pasta and Italian flavours 🔥

🍽️ Part of Food & Hospitality Week
📍 ICC Sydney | 25–27 May 2026
Your final day pass is waiting for you here! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4s01Otz

26/05/2026

The pizzaiolos brought the heat on Day 1 of the Australian Pizza Championships 🔥🍕

Congratulations to our winners:
🌱 Le 5 Stagioni Sustainability Special Award: Domenico Colosimo
🥇 Best Classic Pizza: Sasa Smiljanic
🏆 Best Creative Pizza & Pizza Chef of the Year: Giammichele Laccetti

A huge shoutout to all competitors, judges and sponsors for an incredible first day of competition 👏

Day 2 and the final day of the competition is now underway, so don’t miss the Best STG Pizza LIVE on the show floor!

🍽️ Part of Food & Hospitality Week
📍 ICC Sydney | 25–27 May 2026
Final tickets remaining! Secure your pass now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4s01Otz

25/05/2026

Day 1 of Food & Hospitality Week was record-breaking! 🔥

The energy across the show floor was incredible, with the hospitality industry coming together to discover new products, fresh ideas and endless inspiration.

Bring on Day 2 👏 Here’s what’s happening today:
🏆 Competitions continue across Australian Professional Chef of the Year, Australia’s Best Burger and the Australian Pizza Championships
🎤 Free education sessions across 6 stages, covering everything from café profitability to sustainability and hospitality success stories
🚀 Leading exhibitors showcasing the latest products, commercial equipment and hospitality technology

Doors open at 10AM. See you soon!
🍽️ Food & Hospitality Week
📍 ICC Sydney | 25–27 May 2026
Final tickets remaining! Secure your pass now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4s01Otz

25/05/2026

2 hours into Day 1 of Food & Hospitality Week 2026 and the energy across the show floor is already incredible! 🔥

Doors are open until 5PM today, so come down to ICC Sydney and join us if you’re not here already 👏

🍽️ Food & Hospitality Week
📍 ICC Sydney | 25–27 May 2026
Final tickets remaining! Secure your pass now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4s01Otz

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25/05/2026

Doors to Food & Hospitality Week 2026 are officially OPEN! 🎉

Three unmissable days for the hospitality industry begin now, with plenty happening across the show floor today, including:

🍕 The Australian Pizza Championships – Classic & Creative Pizza Competition
🍔 Australia’s Best Burger – Signature & Creative Burger Competition
👨‍🍳 Chef of the Year competition commences
🎤 Education sessions & live demos
📈 The Venue Profit System Workshop with Paul Ayyash | 11am–1pm (separate ticket required)
🥂 Industry Big Night Out ft. The Potbelleez | 6pm–10pm (separate ticket required)

It’s not too late to secure your pass and join us. We won’t be back in Sydney until 2028! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4s01Otz
🍽️ Food & Hospitality Week
📍 ICC Sydney | 25–27 May 2026

24/05/2026

Less than 24 hours until doors open tomorrow at 10am! 👀

Take a sneak peek around the show floor during bump in and see what’s waiting for you at Food & Hospitality Week 2026.

Final tickets remaining and we won’t be back in Sydney until 2028 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4s01Otz

🍽️ Food & Hospitality Week
📍 ICC Sydney | 25–27 May 2026

Restaurant & Foodservice Show | Café & Coffee Show | Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Show | Restech: The Event for Hospitality Technology

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