GABS Trade Hub

FOOD VENDORS

HOW TO APPLY

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Food Vendor sites are very limited for each festival and the number of applications received extremely high! We anticipate strong demand for 2025. Be ready as soon as applications open on gabshub.

Once applications open, complete the expression of interest form selecting the city, site size and type preference, completing all the questions to help us determine suitability for the festival.

Applications will be reviewed and notifications with outcomes will be distributed once this assessment is complete

site details

All rates in $AUD, excluding GST.

Site fees apply.

Truck and Space Sizes for MEL, SYD, and BRI
SizeMELSYDBRI
Truck 8m+$2,710$2,070$1,240
Truck 6-8m$2,130$1,640$910
6x3m Exhibitor$2,770$2,640$1,850
6x3m Booth$2,210$1,680$970
6x3m Space$1,840$1,400$780
6x3m Market$980$750$440
3x3m Exhibitor$1,520$1,310$1,000
3x3m Booth$1,320$780$530
3x3m Space$1,160$650$440
3x3m Market$630$330$280

GABS will charge a 20% commission on all food and drink sales.

Please complete EOI form.

Pricing for Custom sites will be provided with initial offer of successful application.

Market stands are available on request from 2m x 2m to 6m x 3m. However, these are limited and only available to “Retail Vendors” such as retail, packaged product, desserts. Eligibility will be determined by organisers on application.

Market – Available in 3x3m or 6x3m footprint, this entry level option is only available to “Market Vendors” such as retail, packaged products and/or dessert providers. This is a site only option requiring Vendors to provide their own setup / structure.

Booth – Available in 3x3m or 6x3m footprint, this option includes a structure and signage provided by GABS. Food Vendors are responsible for fit out / cooking equipment.

Site Only – Available in 3x3m or 6x3m footprint, this is a “blank space” option allowing Food Vendors to provide their own setup like a marquee or food truck.

Custom – Available for sites smaller than 3x3m or larger than 6x3m, a site only option where setup fits outside the standard 3x3m or 6x3m footprint.

Other – Want a stand amongst the drinks exhibitors? Please head to the Exhibitor Stand Info Page HERE

All sites in the dedicated food zone include an additional 1.5m of BOH space behind your contracted footprint, plus loading dock space for cold rooms / smokers where required. All FOH setup / service must be contained within your contracted footprint. Absolutely nothing is permitted to intrude upon aisles and / or surrounding stands.

STAND INCLUSIONS

All Sites include:

  • 1 x POS terminal per 3x3m footprint or 1 x POS iPad Stand Kit + Order Printer for 6m+ sites
  • 1.5m BOH space
  • Carpet tile flooring in front of your site service point
  • 1 x 10L cask of water for crew, if requested. Additional available at cost to vendor ($12ea).
  • Complimentary BOH space for Cold Room / Smokers (power at cost to Vendor)
  • Communal sinks
  • 6 crew tickets per day / per 3x3m stand or 10 crew tickets for larger stands. Variations may apply to partnership arrangements. 
  • Live operational support through Festival Command Network via WhatsApp
  • Access to upgrade power, lighting and equipment directly from our build provider

Market Stall includes:

  • General inclusions detailed above for All Sites
  • Power
    • 3x3m Site 1 x 10-15 amp powerpoint
    • 6x3m Site 2 x 10-15 amp powerpoint
    • Food Truck 1 x 10-15 amp powerpoint
  • All other elements are to be supplied c/o Food Vendor. Including structure, lighting and flooring where required.

Booth includes:

  • General inclusions detailed above for All Sites
  • 1 x white shell scheme booth
  • Fascia signage across top of booth
  • 1 x stainless steel catering trestle table (L 1.8m x W 0.7m x H 0.83m), per 3x3m footprint if requested. Additional available at cost to vendor ($52ea).
  • 1 x light
  • 1 x 10-15 amp power point for 3x3m | 2 x 10-15 amp power point for 6x3m

Site Only includes:

  • General inclusions detailed above for All Sites
  • Power
    • 3x3m Site 1 x 10-15amp powerpoint
    • 6x3m Site 2 x 10-15 amp power point
    • Food Truck 1 x 10-15amp power point
  • Structure – If you have booked the Site Only option, you will not be provided a booth. You must bring your own structure / marquee, including lighting and flooring where required.
  • Cooking equipment – Please note that some venues have gas restrictions, alternative solutions such as operating with electronic appliances may be required.
  • Hand wash – You will need hand wash facilities with warm water at your site (including paper towels, soap, vessel for storing warm water).
  • Refrigeration – Must be organised by the Food Vendor. There is no communal refrigeration solution available at GABS. If you wish to bring a portable cold room (power at cost to Vendor) and space will be accommodated in the festival Back of House area. We will do our best to position in proximity to site, although this is not guaranteed.
  • Stand set up and pack down – The GABS team will set up the stand inclusions as above, but it is the vendor’s responsibility to set up their own equipment, decorations and so on. Refer to schedule for access times.
  • Additional furniture & features – If you have any special requirements such as additional furniture, power, equipment, lights or infrastructure for your stand, these can be booked directly through our exhibition builder.
  • Sufficient product – Expected numbers are for each city are indicated on the Trade Hub, subject to increase as regulations allow.
  • Permits & Paperwork – Various permits, licences and information is required for compliance and festival operations. Further information will be provided with the Vendor Operations Kit.
  • Product & Pricing – Complete product list detailing menu item, dietary requirements and pricing for upload to Square POS system. Vendors are responsible for their own menu boards.
  • Logistics – Arrangements for site deliveries, operations and order requirements. Delivery/collection of hire items and / or stock to site within scheduled time frames.
  • Crew Management – Knowledgeable and engaging crew in sufficient quantities to keep up with demand. Strictly 18+
  • Safety Compliance – Hi-vis for Move In / Move Out. Venue will not be accessible with hi-vis clothing and/or vest and enclosed shoes during this period. Additionally a safety induction may be required prior to access.

THE FINE PRINT