In its fourth year, Market Week returns next week to the Markets of Melbourne. Celebrating Our Global Community, September 6 – 14 will be packed with food, events and festivals for the annual celebration, with a host of activities across all four markets; South Melbourne Market, Prahran Market, Queen Vic Market and Dandenong Market.
The entire schedule for the week is available here, and we’ve hand picked the best foodie events for you to salivate over!
Saturday September 6, 2014
Melbourne Tea Fair
If you’ve ever felt lost amongst the coffee lovers in this city, find your way to the first annual Melbourne Tea Fair. Now is your chance to experience all things tea with an opportunity to discover, taste and shop for your favourite brew.
Cost: Free
Where: South Melbourne Market
Time: 8am – 4pm
Breads from Around the World
Learn how to make delicious breads with traditional recipes from some of Dandenong Market‘s master bakers from Turkey and Afghanistan!
Cost: Free
Where: The Kitchen in Market Square, Dandenong Market
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
World Fiesta
Cultural traditions and ceremonies are celebrated during Prahran Market‘s World Fiesta, jam-packed with live entertainment, flavours of the world tasting tables and fun.
Cost: Free
Where: Market Square, Prahran Market
Time: 10am – 3.30pm
Market Food Discovery Tour
Discover wonderful exotic traders, fresh produce and specialty wares, whilst learning all about the fascinating history of this 148 year old Melbourne icon.
Cost: Free (Booking essential 9701 3850)
Where: Dandenong Market, Corner of Clow and Cleeland Streets, Dandenong.
Time: 11am – 1pm
Dumpling Masterclass
Free dumpling’s masterclass and tasting with David Zhou from iconic Melbourne restaurants Oriental Teahouse and David’s.
Cost: Free
Where: Blanco Kitchen, Prahran Market
Time: 11am – 1pm
Sunday September 7, 2014
International Wine Tasting Trail
Go on an International Wine Tasting Trail through the different wine varieties from France, Italy and Spain with ReWine’s Chief Wine Buyer Marshall Walter’s in an intimate tasting session at this one-stop wine shop in A Shed. Marshall will provide you with tasting notes and tips on how to select the best wines from the different regions.
Cost: $15 per person
Where: ReWine, Stall 92 in A Shed, Queen Victoria Market
Time: 9am – 4pm
Dumpling Making Class
A fabulous and simple step-by-step guide to making fresh and yummy dumplings, using traditional family recipes
Cost: Free
Where: The Kitchen in Market Square, Dandenong Market
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
Mooncake Festival
The Mooncake Festival is one of the largest events on the Asian calendar and is the place to enjoy free entertainment, authentic cuisines and activities among a stunning display of lanterns, martial arts, dance and Chinese stalls.
Cost: Free
Where: Queen Street, Queen Victoria Market
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cheeses of the World Lunch
Experience different cheese inspired tasting plates using cheese from different parts of the world, prepared by Chef Walter Trupp.
Cost: $40 (includes one glass of wine) Purchase tickets here.
Where: Blanco Kitchen, Prahran Market
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Asian Greens Cooking Class
Dandenong Market resident Chef, Russell Bald, will teach you the simple ways to cook seasonal Asian Greens to perfection.
Cost: Free
Where: The Kitchen in Market Square, Dandenong Market
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Tuesday September 9, 2014
The Art of Fish Filleting
Learn how to simply fillet the boniest of fish from our expert Dandenong Market fishmongers.
Cost: Free
Where: The Kitchen in Market Square, Dandenong Market
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
Wednesday September 10, 2014
The Deli Hall Graze
The historic Queen Victoria Deli Hall will be opened after hours for this private showcase during Market Week – where you can sip, taste and graze on a mouth-watering collection of specially prepared seasonal bites, plates and drinks showcasing the very best of the Market traders – all to the back drop the art deco surrounds. Experience the Deli Hall like never before and meander to meet makers, delight in new tastes, watch food being prepared and imbibe on local wines and micro brews.
Cost: $80 per person including wine and grazing dishes. Book tickets here
Where: Deli Hall at Queen Victoria Market, Therry St
Time: 6:30pm – 8.30pm
Thursday September 11, 2014
Seasonal Stars with Scott Pickett
Seasonal Stars with Scott Pickett is where you’ll learn how to select, prepare and cook the very best market produce with Scott Pickett from St Crispin and Estelle Bar & Kitchen, in this FREE one hour cooking demonstration. Scott will be joined by some of his favourite Market traders and will showcase the spring harvest. Includes free recipe cards and tastings.
Cost: Free
Where: Queen Street, Queen Victoria Market
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm / 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Friday September 12, 2014
Fresh Pasta/Gnocchi Making Masterclass
The Dandenong Market mamas will be taking over The Kitchen as they demonstrate their expertise in authentic Italian cooking. Learn the art of traditional pasta-making, you will not be disappointed. Bellissimo!
Cost: Free
Where: The Kitchen in Market Square, Dandenong Market
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
The Great Dim Sim Giveaway
Get your FREE Dim Sim for ONE HOUR ONLY at The Great Dim Sim Giveaway from the generous guys at South Melbourne Market Dim Sims.
Cost: Free
Where: South Melbourne Market Dim Sims, Cecil Street
Time: 10am – 11am
Saturday September 13, 2014
Food Styling Masterclass
Join the Dandenong Market food styling experts in The Kitchen for plate presentation tips that will make your home dishes look like a Masterchef’s!
Cost: Free
Where: The Kitchen in Market Square, Dandenong Market
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
Dogs of the World Morning Tea
Bring your pooch along for a Doggy Day Out at the Dogs of the World Morning Tea. They’ll be treated to a goat’s milk puppychino from Clement Coffee and organic peanut butter dog biscuits from The Pet Grocer.
Cost: Free
Where: Cecil Street, South Melbourne Market
Time: 10am – 12pm
Edible Adventures with Alice in Frames
Alice shares her favourite foodie finds with fellow Market fans and newbies through weekly posts and monthly appearances
Cost: Free
Where: Blanco Kitchen, Prahran Market
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Sunday September 14, 2014
Butcher Masterclass
Dandenong Market‘s finest butchers will do a fantastic demonstration on the most popular cuts of meats.
Cost: Free
Where: The Kitchen in Market Square, Dandenong Market
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
A Taste of the Market
Celebrate a Taste of the Market and our world community with a street food festival where you can sample international fare from street food vendors, enjoy multicultural music and immerse yourself in the cultural fabric of our Market community.
Cost: Free
Where: Queen Street, Queen Victoria Market
Time: 10am – 4pm
Full Moon Festival
The Full Moon Festival is a Chinese and Vietnamese cultural celebration which includes dances, feasting and mooncake eating. Festival activities for children such as lantern making are included.
Cost: Free
Where: Dandenong Market, Corner of Clow and Cleeland Street, Dandenong
Time: 10am – 4.30pm