What to expect?
Discover the latest product innovations in action and explore highlights from Bidfood’s extensive range of thousands of products.
Stay ahead of the curve by exploring global flavours, trending concepts, and seasonal dishes to elevate your summer menu and set your business up for success.
Watch industry professionals in action and hear first-hand insights from foodservice experts about the latest challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality sector.
Enjoy more suppliers, more products, and more space—giving you greater freedom to move around, connect, and explore the show.
Live Demonstrations
Experience the Taste of Summer with an exciting lineup of live cooking demonstrations. Watch top chefs and experts blend global flavours, seasonal ingredients, and the latest trends to inspire your summer menu.
From fresh techniques to creative dishes, you’ll take away expert tips and actionable ideas to craft your best summer menu yet.
Pull up a seat at the Taste of Summer seminar sessions – where smart thinking meets real-world solutions.
With the busy summer season fast approaching, these breakout sessions are designed to you stay sharp, save time and costs, and make the most of the peak period. From food waste and nutrition to sustainability and savvy marketing, hear from industry insiders and walk away with practical tips you can put to work straight away. Free to attend and full of ideas worth stealing.
Session 1
Waste reduction and sustainability - How to minimise food waste and optimise resource usage.
Nancye Pirini
Executive Chef
Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport
Inge van der Merwe
Reclaim Recycling
Anne Marie Friis
Reclaim Recycling
Royce Bold
Rescued Kitchen
Diane Stanbra
Rescued Kitchen
10:30am – 11:00am
Customers attending this workshop will receive practical solutions to reduce food waste. From donating and composting to upcycled food learn how every small change makes a positive difference. Representatives from Accor, KiwiHarvest, Reclaim and Rescued will answer questions, share tips and strategies to help and inspire.
Session 2
Meeting the demand: Practical nutrition tips for foodservice providers.
Deb Sue
Kai Hong Tan
11:30am – 12:00pm
There’s growing demand from schools, early learning centres, parents, and government bodies for healthier food options. If you're a food service provider looking for practical ways to deliver meals that are nutritious, affordable, and appealing, this session is for you.
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Easy ways to boost vegetables and legumes in your menu
How to keep meals tasty and cost effective
Don't miss this opportunity to refresh your menu and meet the call for healthier food.
Session 3
Clicks to customers: Local growth with Google and social media.
Rod Russell
12:30pm – 1:00pm
Want to attract more local customers? This practical workshop will show you how. You’ll discover how to make the most of your Google Business Profile, where to focus your Google Ads budget, and which social media tactics actually drive results.
Ideal for business owners looking to boost visibility, grow their customer base, and get more from their online presence.
Session 4
Smarter Planning: Get the most out of recipes, menu planning & costing in MyBidfood.
Kenneth Chan
1:30pm – 2:00pm
Looking to take better control of your food costs, streamline your recipe workflow, and set your team up for long-term success?
Join Kenneth Chan, MyBidfood’s resident training lead, as he takes you through a hands-on walkthrough of Menu Planner and Recipe Costing inside MyBidfood.
You’ll learn how to
Build costed recipes using live pricing from your Bidfood account
Create balanced recipes that meet compliance and dietary needs
Make quick adjustments while keeping your margins in check
Share consistent, professional recipe and menu plans across teams or locations
Whether you're new to MyBidfood or want to unlock more of what it can do, you'll walk away with tips and tricks to make life easier in the kitchen – and the office.
