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Melbourne Royal is pleased to announce the appointment of Gema Group as the new catering partner for Melbourne Showgrounds and the Melbourne Royal Show, following a comprehensive and competitive tender process.

2025 has been another stellar year for our Melbourne Royal Food and Beverage Awards and the festive season is a great time of the year to celebrate with Melbourne Royal medal-winning products and produce.

The 2025 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards celebrated excellence in Australian winemaking at a special presentation luncheon on Friday 7 November, held at Melbourne Showgrounds’ Victoria Pavilion. Amid the clinking of glasses and festive cheer, the 2025 trophy winners were announced, showcasing the remarkable talent and diversity of Australia’s wine producers.

‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry — and what better way to do it than with Melbourne Royal’s award-winning flavours? We’ve curated our favourite 2025 Food & Beverage Award winners to help you craft a Christmas feast worth celebrating.

Located in Wonthaggi, Victoria, Mates Gin Distillery is redefining what it means to craft spirits. Founded by Kim Richardson, this award-winning distillery is not only producing world-class gin but also making a meaningful impact on the community. Their guiding philosophy? “Where Something for You Creates Something for Others.”