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Introducing The Art of Dining Melbourne,
a design-led exploration of food 

Bringing together 70+ food and drink makers (plus designers!) from across Australia into one delicious event, join thousands of hungry food lovers across two days and sample the best local flavours in the country. 

This special food market series draws on the same ethos you know and love The Finders Keepers for: supporting thoughtful buying through local makers. It's a design-led, food-lovin' celebration of why we come together to dine.

We gather to eat, yes, but food is so much more than just sustenance. It’s ritual, an experience, best shared, and a comforting routine.

At this event, food becomes a design experience. It’s more than just a market; it's an immersive, thoughtfully-curated food journey with flavours that tell a story. This event is part of Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Special Events program.

Just some of the event highlights - so far!

• There's a fresh oyster bar that recycles the shells!
• Join the special brunch event Breaking Bread (just 24 spots - add it on to your event ticket!) on Sunday morning
• There's a low-intervention wine bar + beer + other bevvies!
• 70+ stallholders, from hot sauces, to desserts, tableware to drinks
• Come for the market, stay for brunch/ lunch/ linner/ dinner (more below)!
• Get your tickets online and go in the draw to WIN one of two dining experiences at Sebastian Restaurant, by the sea in Williamstown!
• Online ticket holders also score a discount code for the ferries
• Make a day of it and be cute by the seaside.

Breaking Bread - a special brunch event

An event within the event! Just 24 tickets available - get it as an Add-On when you purchase your event ticket online!

Breaking Bread is a one-hour, communal brunch designed to bring people together over a generous shared table. Rooted in the idea that food fosters connection, this intimate 24-seat experience invites guests to slow down, share and savour.

Hosted within The Art of Dining Melbourne event, a long feasting table will be styled with breads and pretzels from Baker Bleu, Akimbo, Austro and Noisette, served with whipped butters, charcuterie, pickles, cheeses and a seasonal galette or frittata alongside tea and coffee. Firecracker Event will co-host this special brunch event.

Breaking Bread - ticketed brunch event
Hosted within The Art of Dining event, Seaworks, Williamstown
Sunday 22 March, 10.30–11.30am (10.15 am arrival)
$35pp including event entry
Pre-bookings essential (it's an Add-On when you purchase your event ticket online).

Get tickets online and WIN a seaside dining experience!

Get your tickets online and go in the draw to win one of two dining experiences at Sebastian Restaurant overlooking Williamstown beach!

Two lucky winners will score a $150 dining voucher - just get your tickets online now and you’re automatically in the draw to win!

In your confirmation email you'll also receive a discount code for Melbourne River Cruises.

$7 daily entry
$10 weekend pass
Kids under 13 free
Join Fan Club for a year of market tickets and more!

Make a day of it by the seaside at Seaworks, Williamstown!

We encourage you to visit the wonderful volunteer staff at the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre to maximise your day out.

They will listen to your interests to develop an individual itinerary for you including must-see gems and current events. They can help you to find the sorts of activities, attractions, accommodation, and transport that only a local would know and provide you with free maps and information.

Phone: 03 9932 3016 10am to 4pm
Email: visitorinformation@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Website: Home - Visit Hobsons Bay
Location: Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place, Williamstown.

Meet / Eat Your Lineup!

They're real people, making really yummy things. They're designers and artists, using their hands and hearts to share their unique wares for your dining table and kitchen. Check out what you'll find in The Art of Dining Melbourne's marketplace: Lineup is here!

Come hungry - we warned you!

Enjoy snack and meal options from our fresh food vendors (Southern Italian street food to oysters and more!) or sample as many stallholder flavours as you can with our special Market Menu curated by caterer Firecracker Event! 

Market Menu sampler to tickle those tastebuds:

• Millet Road Crumpets with Lard Ass butter and Short Hive or Collins Honey
• Crisps loaded with white anchovies or jamon, guindillas and parmesan
• Focaccia by Akimbo with mortadella, stracciatella and pistachio pesto
• Naked Asian Grocer Vermicelli salad with Duc Nga tofu and veg and Uncle Tsai Scallion Ginger oil + Umei Foods Mayo
• Cheese platter with Long Paddock Cheese
• Plus! A free hot sauce station will be set up featuring all our market hot sauce brands for you to choose!

The Finders Keepers respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Kulin Nation, where The Art of Dining Melbourne is hosted. We recognise their connections to Country, and we pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present.

Check out our other events:

Sydney Design Market Melbourne Design Market

The Art of Dining Adelaide