Highlights from the Food & Hospitality Queensland Event

On Monday, August 5th, Hot Concepts Design Studio and other attendees at the Food & Hospitality Queensland event in Brisbane were treated to a showcase of the latest trends and innovations in the food and hospitality industry. Held from August 4-5, this event proved to be an essential gathering for professionals eager to discover new products and ideas.

A Showcase of Innovation

The event featured over 150 exhibitors, each presenting a variety of food, drink, and equipment innovations. Attendees explored cutting-edge kitchen equipment and unique food and beverage products, providing a fresh perspective on how to enhance their businesses.

Special Events

Several special events were held to inspire and educate industry professionals:

  • Queensland Chef of the Year: The competition showcased the region’s top culinary talent, demonstrating skill and creativity under pressure.
  • Brisbane Café School: This session offered café owners insights into running successful establishments, covering everything from coffee-making techniques to menu optimization.
  • Aged Care Catering Summit: Focused on the unique challenges of catering in aged care, this summit provided practical solutions for improving service quality.
  • Restaurant Profit Workshop: Experts shared strategies for boosting restaurant profitability, including cost management and effective marketing tactics.

A Valuable Experience

The Food & Hospitality Queensland event was an invaluable opportunity for attendees to gain insights and make connections that could significantly impact their businesses. With its diverse offerings and expert-led sessions, the event was a prime resource for anyone in the industry.

For those who attended, the knowledge gained will undoubtedly influence future business strategies. The event highlighted the importance of staying informed and connected in the ever-evolving food and hospitality sector.

3D Design Concepts for a Country Hotel Renovation

We started life as designers & interior architects, however throughout the years of projects not being finished well, we expanded into having a project management and construction teams. This way we can see our clients vision through to the end. The surprising bonus, is this process is cheaper and quicker than alternative of employing architects, engineers, plumbing, electrical, project mangers and a building company. Employing one company, instead of 6 is also more efficient on our clients time.

That said, we often work on building only projects too. While we have over 20 years experience in the hospitality & retail industries, our construction team exists to help bring businesses and spaces to life. Uniquely, we have the capabilities to combine planning, interior & exterior design, custom manufacturing, project management and construction to deliver practical, end-to-end solution. Our hotel and club industry experience means our services are based on an understanding of real world success, and deliver a better quality service that works for both the client, the venue and the customers.We finish our fitouts to highest standards, and take full responsibility and cover on all of our projects.

The following are few renders for a country hotel renovation, that will be completed this financial year.

Papa’s Pancakes – The New Benchmark

THE NEW BENCHMARK – a small family operation selling Asian pancakes were wanting to expand, so they approached us to design and construct a complete tenancy fit out. The new location was in a high traffic area outside of a major supermarket and required a full retail configuration including a kitchen, prep areas and front service counter.

Though only a small 35sqm tenancy in Sunnybank Plaza, the Centre Management was so impressed with the design and fit out that they have set it as a benchmark for all new tenancies.

Browse the gallery here: Papa’s Pancakes Photo Gallery

HGA Expo 2014

Thanks to all who have visited us over the two days at the Hospitality & Gaming Australasia (HGA) Expo. We hope to see you all soon.

Thanks to Stephen Hughes from Cubus Concepts for loaning us the tub chairs. Check out their furniture here.

Thanks also to Tim Russell from Interface Australia for your continued support with regards to carpet specification. Check out their carpet tiles here.