Key Dates & Times
MOVE IN AND MOVE OUT INFORMATION
MOVE IN - Space Only Stands & Contractors
Friday | 30 August 2024 | 0800 - 2200 | Space Only – Custom Stand Build Access |
Saturday | 31 August 2024 | 0800 - 2200 | Space Only – Custom Stand Build Access |
Sunday | 1 September 2024 | 0800 - 2200 | Space Only – Custom Stand Build Access |
- NOTE: Early access prior to the above dates has been allocated for select stand builders based on location. Please contact the Operations Manager to confirm your access time.
- Fine Food operates under a scheduled move-in managed by GEL Events. Timings above are the parameters in which the move in schedule operates. Please click here to book in a loading dock access time.
- Failure to book a move in time through GEL, may result in delays accessing the loading dock.
- No exhibitor will be allowed access outside their allocated time.
MOVE IN - Shell Scheme Stands
Saturday | 31 August 2024 | 0900 – 1100 | Bays 1 – 4 | Stands: A, B, C, D, E, F, G |
Saturday | 31 August 2024 | 1100 - 1300 | Bays 5 – 8 | Stands: H, J, K, L, M, N, P |
Saturday | 31 August 2024 | 1300 - 1500 | Bays 9 – 12 | Stands: Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X |
Saturday | 31 August 2024 | 1500 - 1700 | Bays 13 – 16 | Stands: Y, Z, HA, HB, HC, HD, HE, HF |
Saturday | 31 August 2024 | 1700 – 1900 | Bays 17 – 20 | Stands: HG, HH, HJ, HK, HL, HM, HN, HP |
Sunday | 1 September 2024 | 0800 – 1800 | All Shell Scheme Stands | All Shell Scheme Stands |
- If you are hand carrying items through the front doors, you can access your stand from 0900 on Saturday 31 August. However, if you require the loading dock, an available timeslot will be provided by GEL Events based on the above staggered timeframes. Please click here to book in a loading dock access time.
- Shell Scheme stands will be allowed to work until 2200 on Saturday 31 August, and until 1800 on Sunday 1 Sept.
- No exhibitors will be allowed access before their allocated time. Please refer to Loading Dock Move In/Out Schedule for further information.
- Hand carried items should be delivered via the car park located directly underneath the venue. Trolleys are not
allowed on the concourse at any time, however small trollies can be brought from the carpark via the lifts at Doors 1, 6 & 10 which provide access directly into the exhibition bays.
MOVE IN - Key Information
- Shell scheme stands will be ready to be occupied by the times designated above.
- These times are for exhibitors to deliver their goods and set up their stands.
- All stands must be completely dressed, and rubbish removed from the venue by 1800 Sunday 1st September.
- No access will be given for stand build on the opening morning of the show.
- All stands must be completed and ready for the opening of the event by 1000 Monday 2nd September.
- Exhibitor badges are to be collected between 1000 – 1800 on Saturday 31st August or Sunday 1st September
EVENT OPEN TIMES
Monday | 2 September 2024 | 1000 – 1700 | Exhibitor Access from 0800 |
Tuesday | 3 September 2024 | 1000 – 1700 | Exhibitor Access from 0800 |
Wednesday | 4 September 2024 | 1000 – 1700 | Exhibitor Access from 0800 |
Thursday | 5 September 2024 | 1000 – 1500 | Exhibitor Access from 0800 |
MOVE OUT - Key Information
To ensure a smooth move-out, please carefully read through the following information, taking note of when you must have all items removed from the venue.
Fine Food operates under a scheduled move-out managed by GEL Events. Space only custom stand builders must be prepared to dismantle and work until midnight on Thursday 5 September. If you would like to work throughout the night, permission must be granted by the Organiser. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Please refer to Loading Dock Move In/Out Schedule for further information and click here to book a dock time.
MOVE OUT - Shell Scheme Stands
Thursday | 5 September 2024 | 1530 – 2200 | Product Removal |
- All Shell Scheme stands must be completely moved out by 2200 Thursday 5 September – NO EXCEPTIONS
- Loading dock access will open from approx. 1830 and will be heavily controlled by GEL Events.
- Forklift activity on Thursday 5 September may be delayed until the site is deemed safe by the venue.
- Exhibitors with vehicles over 1.8m who require dock access, must book a move-out time with GEL.
- Click here to book a dock time. Failure to book a time, may result in delays accessing the loading dock.
MOVE OUT - Space Only Stands & Contractors
Thursday | 5 September 2024 | 1530 – 1800 | Product Removal Only |
Thursday | 5 September 2024 | 1800 – 2400 | Build Dismantle. No Dock Access |
Friday | 6 September 2024 | 0000 – 0700 | Tailgate Collection |
Friday | 6 September 2024 | 0400 – 1000 | Stands ≤ 18m² & Self-Built Custom Stands |
Friday | 6 September 2024 | 0500 – 1800 | Stands ≥ 27m² |
STAND BUILDERS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK UNTIL MIDNIGHT TO DISMANTLE & PACK UP THEIR FREIGHT. If you would like to work throughout the night, permission must be granted by the Organiser
- Timings above are the parameters in which the move out schedule works.
- NOTE: GEL Events will first be prioritising the delivery and return of empty product crates on Thursday 5 September. Empties for stand build components will be returned overnight.
- Stands who require dock access, must book a move-out time with GEL. Click here to book.
- Failure to book a move out time through GEL, may result in delays accessing the loading dock
- Space Only Stands cannot commence build dismantle until 1800 on Thursday 5 September, after most shell exhibitors have moved out. This initiative will ease congestion on the loading dock and inside the bays.
MOVE OUT - Key Information
- Move-out of product will begin 30min after the event closes, or once clear of visitors and it is safe to do so.
- Loading dock access will open from approx. 1830 and will be heavily controlled by GEL Events.
- If you need access to the loading dock, make sure you book a time slot with GEL Events. No slot, no access.
- For car park access, use the lifts at Doors 1, 6 & 10 which provide access directly from the exhibition bays.
- Shell Scheme Stands must be completely moved out by 2200 Thursday 5 September. NO EXCEPTIONS
- Tailgate vehicle access is ONLY between 0000 – 0700 Friday 6 Sept. If this is not adhered to, delays will be experienced at the exhibitor’s expense.
- Space Only Stands 18m² or smaller, must be completely moved out by 1000 Friday 6 September. NO EXCEPTIONS
- Space Only Stands 27m² or larger, must be completely moved out by 1800 Friday 6 September. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- If you are unable to remove your entire product/stand by the time above, please contact the Organiser.
- Delays are often experienced on the loading dock during build up and breakdown.
FURTHER INFORMATION & UPDATES WILL BE PROVIDED CLOSER TO THE EVENT.
THE ORGANISERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE ABOVE TIMES