Visitors at Taste of Melbourne had the rare opportunity to watch expert chefs in action, take part in tutored tasting sessions of wine and beer and buy local produce from specialty food and drink producers. New to Taste of Melbourne 2010 - Yarra Valley Farmers Market and Sensology 'Art of cocktail making'

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Yarra Valley Farmers Market


Experience all the excitement and action of a traditional Farmers Market in Victoria’s renowned Yarra Valley. Take the chance to speak with and buy direct from the growers and producers who offer the very best that the Yarra Valley region has to offer.

Taste, touch and smell the most delightful and delicious locally produced products, seasonal fruits, vegetables and many other hidden delights! Meander with intent!

Discover the secrets and techniques, straight from those who create the offerings. You will discover the old fashioned processes still reign supreme in the ‘Valley’. Visitors will see no large factories, vats or mass productions, just simple, home-style cooking and recipes made with love and passion!

New to Taste of Melbourne in 2010 is the Yarra Valley Farmers Market from Yarra Valley & The Dandenong Ranges.

Australian Harvest/Bio Grape
Giverny Estate
Jam Lady Jam
Leayton Estate
Little Cattle Creek
Milstone Pickles
Riccis Bikkies
Unforgettable Products
Warratina Lavender Farm
Yarra Valley Gourmet Foods
Yarra Valley Regional Food Group
Yarra Valley Salmon
You Scream Ice Cream

Join one of the many featured chefs for an informal chat over a glass of wine and have your culinary questions answered by the experts. Find out how Tobie Puttock makes his signature dishes or how Jacques Reymond started his culinary career.

Producers Market

Find out where the best restaurants source their gourmet produce at the Taste Producers Market. Cheesemakers, organic farmers, wine makers and brewers from across Victoria and beyond will be on hand to showcase their produce and help you stock your pantry.

The Restaurants

The restaurants at Taste are a hand picked selection of the country’s best, many of which have been awarded hats. They will be serving sample sizes of their signature dishes.

Sensology 'Art of Cocktail Making'


'Be a cocktail bartender in your own home!

New to Taste this year is the Sensology 'Art of cocktail making' arena - Expert mixologists will take you through a simple, step by step guide to making and serving some of the world's most iconic cocktails, demystifying the art of cocktail making and turning you into the ultimate cocktail party host. Our interactive sessions will focus on classic cocktails including the legendary Martini, Collins, Margarita, Mojito and the Daiquiri...plus of course the finished cocktail is yours to enjoy once the session ends.'