If you’re a foodie, you simply must check out this three-day culinary extravaganza that’s taking over Melbourne this winter. Head over to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for not one, not two, but three culinary events. Keep your sweet tooth happy at the Cake Bake and Sweets Show, experience the passion of the Love Cooking Live Show, and check out the thrilling World Food Championships. Plus, expect celebrity chefs, workshops, tastings and more! It’s all happening from Friday June 30 to Sunday July 2.
1. Cake Bake and Sweets Show
Indulge yourself at this decadent event and meet the best pastry chefs, bakers and chocolatiers from around the world. Think big names like Kirsten Tibballs, Tigga Mac, Manu Feildel and more. Watch them cook on stage and learn some great tips to take home.
Take part in interactive workshops and enjoy tastings of everything from macarons to cakes. Go through the Sweet & Savoury Marketplace and feel tempted by a wide range of sticky, sweet, fried, frozen and savoury goodies from artisan producers. You can also go shopping, with plenty of bargains and offers available at the event.
2. World Food Championships Australia
Alongside the Cake Bake and Sweets Show, you’ll find this intense tournament. Aspiring chefs and home cooks have a chance to compete in their chosen culinary category and become the 2023 Australian Champion. Categories include BBQ, Seafood, Dessert, Burger, Cocktail, Cheese and Vegetarian. Winners qualify for a Golden Ticket, which will allow them to compete in World Food Championships USA. Watch the competitors and cheer them on, or have a crack at it yourself. Learn more here.
3. Love Cooking Show Live
This event for home cooks features a massive range of vendors and suppliers so you can chat face-to-face, sample some products and stock up your pantry. Watch celebrity chefs like Manu and Andrew Ballard provide live demonstrations and workshops, so that you can learn new techniques and tips. Find out more here.
These three events are all happening throughout the three days at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, so you can fulfil your foodie needs in one easy space. Tickets are on sale now, and there’s multiple ticketing packages available to suit your interests.