Melbourne food lovers can get a head start on summer entertaining when The Little Food Market returns to the Royal Exhibition Building from 27 to 29 November, bringing more than 200 food and drink producers from Australia and New Zealand under one roof.
The three-day event will offer visitors the chance to sample artisan cheeses, boutique wines, small-batch spirits, handmade chocolates, fresh produce, pastries and pantry favourites while meeting the makers behind the brands.
Returning favourites include Pizzini Wines, Long Paddock Cheese, Bruny Island Cheese Co., Posh Crumpets, Mame Cocoa, Tommy’s Booze and Six-Eyed Scorpion.
New additions include Meredith Dairy’s marinated goat cheese, Gamze Smokehouse’s artisan smoked meats, Loco Love organic chocolates and seasonal honey from Sunny Times. Visitors can also discover Italian-inspired cream liqueurs from Yarra Valley producer Luxsó and organic ceremonial matcha from Nya Rituals.
Beyond the shopping and tastings, the market will serve up plenty of inspiration for summer entertaining, with artisan cheeses, salumi, antipasto, freshly baked bread and boutique wines among the highlights.
The Winnings Food Experience Stage will also return with complimentary cooking demonstrations, guided tastings and conversations featuring chefs, producers and food personalities.
The program includes appearances by Tarts Anon pastry chef Gareth Whitton, D.O.C. Gastronomia Italiana’s Tom Jones-Davies and Madeleine de Proust’s Hyoju Park.
Honey Merchant’s Jessica Locarnini will lead a honey tasting, while Meredith Dairy’s Angus Cameron will showcase three of the producer’s celebrated goat’s cheeses.
Hosted by food journalist Dani Valent and Hilary McNevin, the program offers plenty of ideas for home cooks and food enthusiasts.
Visit The Little Food Market website for event information.
