FOOD VENDORS
HOW TO APPLY
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Applications will open in October 2026. Once you have submitted an expression of interest form, your submission will be assessed and if successful further information on the next steps will be provided to you. Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee that you will be selected to participate. GABS’ decision on this is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Food Vendor sites are very limited for each festival and the number of applications received extremely high! We anticipate the curation of our food vendors to be completed by end December. Make sure you register your interest now!
If your application is successful, you will be sent a link to sign up for our exhibitor portal.
site details
All rates in $AUD, excluding GST.
Site fees apply.
Pricing for Custom sites will be provided if the initial EOI is successful.
Market stands are available on request from 2x2m to 6x3m. However, these are limited and only available to “Retail Vendors” such as retail, packaged product, desserts. Eligibility will be determined by organisers on application.
Booth – Available in 3x3m or 6x3m footprint, this option includes a wall 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 vehicle.
Food Truck – Available for sites larger than 6x3m, a site only option where setup fits outside the standard 3x3m or 6x3m footprint.
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.
Other – If you would like a stand position amongst the drink exhibitors, please select the exhibitor option in the expression of Interest form.
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 (iPad Stand Kit + Order Printer can be supplied at additional cost. Pricing supplied via exhibitor portal)
- 1.5m BOH space
- 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. Variations may apply to partnership arrangements.
- Live operational support through Festival Command Network via WhatsApp
- Access to upgrade power, lighting and equipment via the Exhibitor Portal.
- Access to discounted GA festival tickets.
Booth includes:
- General inclusions detailed above for All Sites
- 1 x white Octanorm shell scheme booth
- 1 x stainless steel catering trestle table per 3x3m footprint if requested. Additional available at cost to vendor ($60ea).
- 1 x arm light per 3m
- 1 x 15 amp power point or 2 x 15 amp power point for 6x3m
Site Only and Food Truck includes:
- General inclusions detailed above for All Sites
- Power 1 x 15amp powerpoint
Market Stall includes:
- General inclusions detailed above for All Sites
- Power
- 3x3m Site 1 x 10 amp powerpoint
- 6x3m Site 2 x 10 amp powerpoint
- All other elements are to be supplied by the vendor including structure, lighting and flooring where required.
- Structure – If you have booked the Site Only option, 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. A schedule will be provided with access times.
- Additional furniture & features – You will be able to book through our new exhibitor portal, any special requirements such as additional furniture, power, equipment, lights or infrastructure for your stand.
- 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 via the Exhibitor Portal.
- 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 – Vendor crew to provide own hi-vis for Bump In / Bump 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.