Love browsing through markets? The Little Food Market is coming back to Melbourne, and it’s anything but little. Taking over the Royal Exhibition Building, this massive, curated market features over 200 of Australia’s top tastemakers. Celebrate the people, produce and stories behind some of the best food and drink brands in the country. Sip, sample and shop directly from the producers, see live demos, feast on delicious dishes and more. The Little Food Market is on from Friday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19.
The Little Food Market
This market is brought to you by the same team behind The Big Design Market. Graze on cheese, find fresh pastries, sip on small-batch brews and find new items to stock up your pantry. New things you can expect this time include tiramisu creations from Pinto, artisan scrolls from Sebby’s Scrolls and Japanese-inspired ice cream from Kōri Ice Cream.
Other vendors on the line-up include:
- Zonzo Estate
- St David Dairy
- Oakridge Wines
- St Hubert’s
- Pics Peanut Butter
- Bruny Island Cheese Co
- KIN Southern Bluefin Tuna
- Vannella Cheese
- Pizzini Wines
- Taronga Almonds
- Bippi
- Puopolo Artisan Salumi
- Departed Spirits
- Madeleine Butter
- Posh Crumpets
- Chappy’s Chips
- ACIDE
- Matcha Matcha
- Tommy’s Booze
- Goldi
- Cobb Lane
- and much more!
You’ll also find Regional Hubs, where you’ll meet the makers from the Great Ocean Road and the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges. Discover cool-climate wines, small-batch spirits, artisan produce, organic dairy and coastal-inspired delicacies.
When you’re not tasting your way through the market, or stocking up on pantry goods, head to The Winnings Food Experience Stage, where chefs, producers and food personalities will run live demos, tell their stories and share tips. Learn the secrets behind handmade pasta, Greek orange cake, rhubarb and cardamom tarts, food-friendly wines and more. There will be complimentary tastings with each session!
And if you’ve got room for more, go to the Feasting precinct for comforting winter dishes. Treat yourself to katsu sandos from ILZA Japanese Cafe, fluffy bao from Wonderbao, handmade pasta from Allegria Pasta, tiramisu from D.O.C Gastronomia Italiana, Portuguese custard tarts from Casa Nata and more. Axil Coffee will also be there, in case you need a caffeine boost.
Key details:
📅Dates and times
- Friday, July 17 – 12pm to 8pm
- Saturday, July 18 – 10am to 7pm
- Sunday, July 19 – 10am to 5pm
🎫Tickets
Online
- $15 entry with returnable Bettercup for tastings, plus booking fee
- $20 entry with an artist series wine glass for you to keep, plus booking fee
- $45 entry with artist series wine glass and tote bag, plus booking fee
At the door
- $20 entry with returnable Bettercup, plus transaction fee
📍Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053
For more information, check out their website.
