2026 Schedule
12:30pm
Strawberry Watermelon Cake 2.0
Hearthe | Artisan Cake Shop & Café
Join acclaimed pastry chef Christopher Thé as he shares the latest evolution of Australia's most iconic cake. Best known as the creator of the world-famous Strawberry Watermelon Cake, Christopher will reveal how this much-loved dessert has evolved into Strawberry Watermelon Cake 2.0, while exploring the exciting role native Australian ingredients are playing in modern baking.
Through stories, technique and years of artisan pastry expertise, Christopher will unpack the thinking behind one of Australia's most celebrated cakes and the creative process that continues to shape his work today. Discover how thoughtful ingredient selection, seasonality and native flavours can transform familiar recipes into something entirely new. Best of all, you'll have the chance to taste the latest version of this legendary dessert for yourself.
1:30pm
Mussels & Mash
George Calombaris
Join one of Australia's most celebrated chefs, George Calombaris, as he shares his take on a timeless comfort food favourite. Discover how beautifully fresh Australian black mussels and silky brown butter mash come together in a dish that celebrates simple ingredients, bold flavours and thoughtful technique.
Along the way, George will reveal the secrets to achieving the perfect pommes purée, explain why sourcing quality seafood makes all the difference, and demonstrate how a handful of carefully balanced ingredients can elevate an everyday meal into something truly memorable. Expect plenty of stories, professional tips and, of course, the opportunity to taste this rich and comforting dish for yourself.
2:30pm
The Secret Life of Cheese
Bruny Island Cheese Co.
What happens between a young cheese and a truly exceptional one? Join acclaimed cheesemaker Nick Haddow for a fascinating journey into the world of cheese maturation and discover how time, technique and environment shape flavour, texture and character. Drawing on decades of cheesemaking experience and a passion that has taken him around the world, Nick will lift the lid on one of the most important and least understood - stages of the cheesemaking process.
Through a guided tasting, Nick will explore how the same cheese evolves as it ages, revealing the subtle changes that occur over weeks, months and beyond. Expect expert insights, delicious discoveries and a whole new appreciation for the dark art of affinage and why patience is often the most important ingredient of all.
3:30pm
Bold Flavours, Crowd-Pleasing Favourites
Six-Eyed Scorpion
Get ready for a fun ride in the kitchen with Sandra Seah. Expect bold flavours, cheeky banter and simple pro tricks that turn everyday meals into total crowd-pleasers.
From whipped ricotta on crispy wonton skins, to fresh shiso-ponzu crudo, and an umami-packed miso carbonara, Sandra will show you how to create impressive dishes without overcomplicating things. Laugh, learn and leave with ideas you'll actually use and recipes everyone will fight over.
4:30pm
Fresh Ricotta, Made from Scratch
Pepe Saya
Discover just how simple and satisfying it is to make fresh ricotta at home with the team from Pepe Saya. Using their premium Australian milk and cultured buttermilk, Pierre Issa and Melissa Altman will demonstrate how just a handful of quality ingredients can be transformed into silky, creamy ricotta in your own kitchen.
Along the way, they'll share the story behind Pepe Saya, their passion for Australian dairy, and why provenance and craftsmanship remain at the heart of everything they create. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or simply love great cheese, you'll leave inspired to try it for yourself. Best of all, you'll get to taste the freshly made buttermilk ricotta.
5:30pm
What Makes a Fine Wine?
Mike Bennie
What separates a good wine from a truly great one? Join acclaimed wine writer, presenter and James Halliday Wine Companion critic Mike Bennie as he uncorks the secrets behind some of Australia's most celebrated wines.
Through a guided tasting featuring outstanding producers including Pizzini, Yangarra, Scarborough and Soul Growers, Mike will explore the qualities that define fine wine - from texture, tannin and balance to the influence of region, site and craftsmanship. Expect fascinating stories, plenty of "aha" moments and a fresh perspective on what makes exceptional wines so memorable.
Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned wine lover, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation of every glass. (Wine selection will vary each day.)
6:30pm
Octopus Ragù & Handmade Pasta
Attenzione! Food & Wine
Join Chef Toby Stansfield from Attenzione! Food & Wine as he brings one of the restaurant's signature dishes to life. Discover how tender, slow-cooked octopus is transformed into a rich, deeply flavoured ragù, served with a simple handmade pasta that lets every ingredient shine.
Drawing on the traditions of Italian cooking, Toby will demonstrate the techniques behind preparing octopus, building a beautifully balanced soffritto, and creating fresh pasta that's surprisingly achievable at home. Along the way, he'll share why patience, quality produce and a respect for simplicity are at the heart of every great Italian dish. Best of all, you'll have the chance to taste this much-loved Attenzione classic for yourself.
11:00am
Bold Flavours, Crowd-Pleasing Favourites
Six-Eyed Scorpion
Get ready for a fun ride in the kitchen with Sandra Seah. Expect bold flavours, cheeky banter and simple pro tricks that turn everyday meals into total crowd-pleasers.
From whipped ricotta on crispy wonton skins, to fresh shiso-ponzu crudo, and an umami-packed miso carbonara, Sandra will show you how to create impressive dishes without overcomplicating things. Laugh, learn and leave with ideas you'll actually use and recipes everyone will fight over.
12:00pm
Fresh Ricotta, Made from Scratch
Pepe Saya
Discover just how simple and satisfying it is to make fresh ricotta at home with the team from Pepe Saya. Using their premium Australian milk and cultured buttermilk, Pierre Issa and Melissa Altman will demonstrate how just a handful of quality ingredients can be transformed into silky, creamy ricotta in your own kitchen.
Along the way, they'll share the story behind Pepe Saya, their passion for Australian dairy, and why provenance and craftsmanship remain at the heart of everything they create. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or simply love great cheese, you'll leave inspired to try it for yourself. Best of all, you'll get to taste the freshly made buttermilk ricotta.
1:00pm
Mussels & Mash
George Calombaris
Join one of Australia's most celebrated chefs, George Calombaris, as he shares his take on a timeless comfort food favourite. Discover how beautifully fresh Australian black mussels and silky brown butter mash come together in a dish that celebrates simple ingredients, bold flavours and thoughtful technique.
Along the way, George will reveal the secrets to achieving the perfect pommes purée, explain why sourcing quality seafood makes all the difference, and demonstrate how a handful of carefully balanced ingredients can elevate an everyday meal into something truly memorable. Expect plenty of stories, professional tips and, of course, the opportunity to taste this rich and comforting dish for yourself.
2:00pm
Strawberry Watermelon Cake 2.0
Hearthe | Artisan Cake Shop & Café
Join acclaimed pastry chef Christopher Thé as he shares the latest evolution of Australia's most iconic cake. Best known as the creator of the world-famous Strawberry Watermelon Cake, Christopher will reveal how this much-loved dessert has evolved into Strawberry Watermelon Cake 2.0, while exploring the exciting role native Australian ingredients are playing in modern baking.
Through stories, technique and years of artisan pastry expertise, Christopher will unpack the thinking behind one of Australia's most celebrated cakes and the creative process that continues to shape his work today. Discover how thoughtful ingredient selection, seasonality and native flavours can transform familiar recipes into something entirely new. Best of all, you'll have the chance to taste the latest version of this legendary dessert for yourself.
3:00pm
The Secret Life of Cheese
Bruny Island Cheese Co.
What happens between a young cheese and a truly exceptional one? Join acclaimed cheesemaker Nick Haddow for a fascinating journey into the world of cheese maturation and discover how time, technique and environment shape flavour, texture and character. Drawing on decades of cheesemaking experience and a passion that has taken him around the world, Nick will lift the lid on one of the most important and least understood - stages of the cheesemaking process.
Through a guided tasting, Nick will explore how the same cheese evolves as it ages, revealing the subtle changes that occur over weeks, months and beyond. Expect expert insights, delicious discoveries and a whole new appreciation for the dark art of affinage and why patience is often the most important ingredient of all.
4:00pm
What Makes a Fine Wine?
Mike Bennie
What separates a good wine from a truly great one? Join acclaimed wine writer, presenter and James Halliday Wine Companion critic Mike Bennie as he uncorks the secrets behind some of Australia's most celebrated wines.
Through a guided tasting featuring outstanding producers including Pizzini, Yangarra, Scarborough and Soul Growers, Mike will explore the qualities that define fine wine - from texture, tannin and balance to the influence of region, site and craftsmanship. Expect fascinating stories, plenty of "aha" moments and a fresh perspective on what makes exceptional wines so memorable.
Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned wine lover, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation of every glass. (Wine selection will vary each day.)
5:00pm
Octopus Ragù & Handmade Pasta
Attenzione! Food & Wine
Join Chef Toby Stansfield from Attenzione! Food & Wine as he brings one of the restaurant's signature dishes to life. Discover how tender, slow-cooked octopus is transformed into a rich, deeply flavoured ragù, served with a simple handmade pasta that lets every ingredient shine.
Drawing on the traditions of Italian cooking, Toby will demonstrate the techniques behind preparing octopus, building a beautifully balanced soffritto, and creating fresh pasta that's surprisingly achievable at home. Along the way, he'll share why patience, quality produce and a respect for simplicity are at the heart of every great Italian dish. Best of all, you'll have the chance to taste this much-loved Attenzione classic for yourself.
10:30am
Fresh Ricotta, Made from Scratch
Pepe Saya
Discover just how simple and satisfying it is to make fresh ricotta at home with the team from Pepe Saya. Using their premium Australian milk and cultured buttermilk, Pierre Issa and Melissa Altman will demonstrate how just a handful of quality ingredients can be transformed into silky, creamy ricotta in your own kitchen.
Along the way, they'll share the story behind Pepe Saya, their passion for Australian dairy, and why provenance and craftsmanship remain at the heart of everything they create. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or simply love great cheese, you'll leave inspired to try it for yourself. Best of all, you'll get to taste the freshly made buttermilk ricotta.
11:30am
Bold Flavours, Crowd-Pleasing Favourites
Six-Eyed Scorpion
Get ready for a fun ride in the kitchen with Sandra Seah. Expect bold flavours, cheeky banter and simple pro tricks that turn everyday meals into total crowd-pleasers.
From whipped ricotta on crispy wonton skins, to fresh shiso-ponzu crudo, and an umami-packed miso carbonara, Sandra will show you how to create impressive dishes without overcomplicating things. Laugh, learn and leave with ideas you'll actually use and recipes everyone will fight over.
12:30pm
Strawberry Watermelon Cake 2.0
Hearthe | Artisan Cake Shop & Café
Join acclaimed pastry chef Christopher Thé as he shares the latest evolution of Australia's most iconic cake. Best known as the creator of the world-famous Strawberry Watermelon Cake, Christopher will reveal how this much-loved dessert has evolved into Strawberry Watermelon Cake 2.0, while exploring the exciting role native Australian ingredients are playing in modern baking.
Through stories, technique and years of artisan pastry expertise, Christopher will unpack the thinking behind one of Australia's most celebrated cakes and the creative process that continues to shape his work today. Discover how thoughtful ingredient selection, seasonality and native flavours can transform familiar recipes into something entirely new. Best of all, you'll have the chance to taste the latest version of this legendary dessert for yourself.
1:30pm
The Secret Life of Cheese
Bruny Island Cheese Co.
What happens between a young cheese and a truly exceptional one? Join acclaimed cheesemaker Nick Haddow for a fascinating journey into the world of cheese maturation and discover how time, technique and environment shape flavour, texture and character. Drawing on decades of cheesemaking experience and a passion that has taken him around the world, Nick will lift the lid on one of the most important and least understood - stages of the cheesemaking process.
Through a guided tasting, Nick will explore how the same cheese evolves as it ages, revealing the subtle changes that occur over weeks, months and beyond. Expect expert insights, delicious discoveries and a whole new appreciation for the dark art of affinage and why patience is often the most important ingredient of all.
2:30pm
What Makes a Fine Wine?
Mike Bennie
What separates a good wine from a truly great one? Join acclaimed wine writer, presenter and James Halliday Wine Companion critic Mike Bennie as he uncorks the secrets behind some of Australia's most celebrated wines.
Through a guided tasting featuring outstanding producers including Pizzini, Yangarra, Scarborough and Soul Growers, Mike will explore the qualities that define fine wine - from texture, tannin and balance to the influence of region, site and craftsmanship. Expect fascinating stories, plenty of "aha" moments and a fresh perspective on what makes exceptional wines so memorable.
Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned wine lover, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation of every glass. (Wine selection will vary each day.)
3:30pm
Octopus Ragù & Handmade Pasta
Attenzione! Food & Wine
Join Chef Toby Stansfield from Attenzione! Food & Wine as he brings one of the restaurant's signature dishes to life. Discover how tender, slow-cooked octopus is transformed into a rich, deeply flavoured ragù, served with a simple handmade pasta that lets every ingredient shine.
Drawing on the traditions of Italian cooking, Toby will demonstrate the techniques behind preparing octopus, building a beautifully balanced soffritto, and creating fresh pasta that's surprisingly achievable at home. Along the way, he'll share why patience, quality produce and a respect for simplicity are at the heart of every great Italian dish. Best of all, you'll have the chance to taste this much-loved Attenzione classic for yourself.