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  • Two people in Fed Square holding a box of cakes, surrounded by people.
28 – 29 Mar

Baker's Dozen

  • Free
  • Market

Rising from the ovens of the state’s most extraordinary bakeries, Baker’s Dozen, presented by McKenzie’s, returns to the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival for a fourth year. And like a sourdough loaf growing high in a Scotch oven, everyone’s favourite celebration of caking and baking is expanding, with way more bakers, plus some fantastic guests from interstate and overseas.

Helen Goh, the sweets boss of the Ottolenghi empire and celebrated author, will be here from London to lead the charge, collaborating with the unstoppable Mietta by Rosemary to offer you a one-of-a-kind taste of her best bakes alongside hometown favourites Sebby's Scrolls, Masses Bagels, Morning Market and lots more

Part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 28 Mar
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sun 29 Mar
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm

Location

Fed Square
Swanston St & Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

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This is a free event

Booking not required

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  • email address: ticketing@foodanddrinkvic.com.au
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