High Volume, High Stakes: Behind the Scenes of Stadium Catering An FSAA Viewpoint Lunch

Event Overview:

What does it take to feed 60,000 people in a few short hours?
Join us for this behind-the-scenes look at stadium-scale foodservice with Tim Hartstonge from Optus Stadium.

Feeding thousands. No second chances.

On Wednesday, 21 May, join foodservice professionals from across Western Australia for a lunch that goes well beyond the plate.

At this FSAA Viewpoint Lunch, we’re sitting down with Tim Hartstonge, Assistant Manager of Retail Food & Beverage at VenuesLive (Optus Stadium), as he takes us behind the scenes of one of the country’s biggest food operations.

From staffing and logistics to tech and supplier partnerships, Tim will share what it takes to keep tens of thousands of people fed, satisfied, and coming back for more – all within a high-pressure environment where timing is everything.

Whether you’re in catering, distribution, supply chain or operations, this is your chance to hear what large-scale foodservice really looks like – and what lessons can be applied across the industry.

📍 Event Details

Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
Time: 11:45 am – 1:50 pm
Location: Market Grounds, Mercado East, Perth

Tickets include:

- WA produce-led lunch
- Networking with foodservice professionals

- Keynote presentation + Q&A with Tim Hartstonge
- Lucky door prize

Why attend?

✅ Get practical insight from a stadium catering leader
✅ Connect with WA suppliers and operators
✅ Discover how tech, planning, and partnerships drive performance at scale

Platinum Partners please email Minnie Constan to confirm your guests

Speaker

Tim Hartstonge is the Assistant Manager of Retail Food & Beverage at Optus Stadium, overseeing operations across 56 outlets on major event days. With a background in large-scale catering, procurement, and team leadership across stadiums, hotels, and mining, Tim brings practical expertise in logistics, supplier partnerships, and delivering fast, high-quality foodservice under pressure.