Get set for a mouth watering experience at the 10th annual Good Food & Wine Show in Melbourne, kicking off today, Friday the 4th of June. The Show offers three jam packed days of food, wine, coffee and kitchen gadgets with hundreds of stalls showcasing produce from around the world and live cooking demonstrations from Australia’s favourite celebrity chefs.
For the army of coffee crazed Melbourne-ites out there, the exclusive Coffee Experience is on offer for the first time. Join a star-studded line up of Australia’s coffee experts running competitions, coffee classes, on-site roasting, interactive workshops and even fashion parades. It’s literally a show within a show.
Enjoy wine tastings of top drops in the free Riedel Wine Theatre or purchase tickets to the extra special Riedel Glass Tasting session to gain insights into premium Australian wines and receive four free Riedel Vitis glasses valued at $299.95. Delight in boutique, regional and international wines in a tutored session with a panel of experts in the Riedel Decanter Bar.
Always a favourite, the Cheesematters Masterclass is back again and served up by cheese guru, Naomi Crisante.
WHAT: Good Food & Wine Show
WHERE: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
WHEN: FRIDAY 4th JUNE – SUNDAY 6th JUNE 2010
HIGHLIGHTS: Witness cooking demonstrations in the Celebrity Theatre, brought to you by Ilve, with George Calombaris and Gary Mehigan, as seen on MasterChef Australia as well as Manu Fieldel and Pete Evans from My Kitchen Rules – amongst many more.
At the Sunbeam Academy, learn how to make cupcakes in just 12 minutes with Sunbeam’s latest gadgets and delight in the perfect coffee making sessions. Take part in a class of 24 and walk away with your gorgeous cupcakes, freshly brewed coffee and loads of giveaways from Sunbeam.
Brand new for 2010 is the Lindt Chocolate Masterclass where you can taste a wide selection of Lindt’s decadent chocolates. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn the art of appreciating the finest quality chocolate under the guidance of Swiss-born Master Chocolatier, Thomas Schnetzler. Sample brand new flavours and take away a delicious goodie bag.
TICKETS: Ticketek on 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au.
Tickets to special Masterclass sessions sell out fast so get in quick.
General entry tickets for adults are $28.50, $21.50 for kids and $23.50 each for a group of 10+.
WEBSITE: For more information visit the Good Food & Wine Show website.
