Explore Patisserie

Watch the crème de la crème of the patisserie world showcase the latest trends, techniques, and innovations in the art of chocolate, patisserie, and desserts.

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Ever wondered what goes into great patisserie? Watch demonstrations by some of Australia’s most celebrated patisserie chefs as they reveal their mastery in crafting exquisite desserts. From the delicate intricacies of fine chocolate to the elegance of perfect pastries, you’ll be treated to a masterclass in the highest levels of confectionery artistry.

Hosted by Nerida Conway and featuring industry pros like Adriano Zumbo, Kirsten Tibballs, and Angelica Iuliano, you’ll learn from the finest in the industry and immerse yourself in the world of high-end dessert innovation. A must-see for any discerning pastry chefs and dessert connoisseurs!

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Learn the secrets from Australia's leading pastry chefs

Nerida Conway
/ Pav Queen
Adriano Zumbo
/ Zumbo Patisserie | QT Sydney
Kirsten Tibballs
The Chocolate Queen / Savour School
Christopher The
/ Black Star Pastry | Hearthe
Angelica Iuliano
Group Pastry Chef / MoVida
Konstantin Putkin (ChefKonnyK)
Executive Chef | Director of Food and Beverage / The Goods Shed
Gareth Whitton
/ Tarts Anon
Alessandro Bartesaghi
Exec Pastry Chef / MCEC
Daniel Pasquali
/ Dessert Masters

Where technique meets wonder in every exquisite detail

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  • Bar & Beverage Stage
  • Competitions
  • Discover the Source
  • Explore Patisserie
  • The Business Stage
  • The Main Stage
  • The Pizza Pasta Masterclass
  • The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
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  • Beverage & Alcohol
  • Business & Operations
  • Commercial Kitchen
  • Culinary
  • Marketing
  • Technology
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  • Competitions
  • Demonstration
  • Fireside Chat
  • Panel Discussion
  • QandA
  • Solo Presentation
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Sun 18 May 2025
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sustainability
Sustainability in Action
Sunday 18 May
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Discover the Source
Enrico Sgarbossa
Zero Waste Pizza
Caitlin Koether
The Mulberry Group
Lucy Allon
Restaurateur and Co-Founder
Straight To The Source
Social Media Hacks for Busy Businesses
Sunday 18 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
The Business Stage
Sam Sidney
Director & Founder
MilkBar Digital
3 guaranteed ways to grow your brand in 2025
Sunday 18 May
12:30 pm - 11:00 am
The Business Stage
Paul Tredinnick
Founder & Managing Director
Brand Value Builders
How To Win Customers & Influence Decisions: Insights on consumer behaviour
Sunday 18 May
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
The Business Stage
Jack Monro
Lead Brand Thinker
Thinkerbell
Building Customer & Community Loyalty for Long-Term Success
Sunday 18 May
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
The Business Stage
Paul Dimattina
Managing Director
Lamaro's Hotels
The Future of Tech in Food: What’s next for the industry?
Sunday 18 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
Rod Fowler
Director & Principal
Food Industry Foresight
Stop Wasting Money! 5 ways technology can reduce F&B waste
Sunday 18 May
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
Katy Barfield OAM
Founder & CEO
YUME Food
Rainforest Lychee Tart with Strudel Pastry
Sunday 18 May
10:30 am
Explore Patisserie
Christopher The
Black Star Pastry | Hearthe
A high tea fit for a QUEEN
Sunday 18 May
11:30 am
Explore Patisserie
Angelica Iuliano
Group Pastry Chef
MoVida
Master the art of textures in Chocolate
Sunday 18 May
12:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
Kirsten Tibballs
The Chocolate Queen
Savour School
The Sweet Assassin
Sunday 18 May
1:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
Adriano Zumbo
Zumbo Patisserie | QT Sydney
Pistachio pressed sable, yuzu curd and raspberry
Sunday 18 May
2:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
Alessandro Bartesaghi
Exec Pastry Chef
MCEC
What Makes A Great Foodie Story
Sunday 18 May
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
The Business Stage
Leah Glynn
Editor
Time Out Melbourne
How many wines are enough?
Sunday 18 May
1:30 pm
Bar & Beverage Stage
Nick Ryan
The Age
Nicholas Kalogeropoulos
Global Hospitality
Bocuse d'Or Awards Ceremony
Sunday 18 May
4:30 pm
Bocuse d'Or
Plate it up with Style
Monday 19 May
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Discover the Source
Kirsten Jenkins
food.styling.academy
Lucy Allon
Restaurateur and Co-Founder
Straight To The Source
From 1 to 172+: The secrets behind Grill'd 's bold expansion
Monday 19 May
10:45 am - 11:15 am
The Main Stage
Simon Crowe
Founder/MD
Grill'd
Stop Wasting Money! 5 ways technology can reduce F&B waste
Monday 19 May
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Main Stage
Katy Barfield OAM
Founder & CEO
YUME Food
Master the art of textures in Chocolate
Monday 19 May
12:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
Kirsten Tibballs
The Chocolate Queen
Savour School
A high tea fit for a QUEEN
Monday 19 May
11:30 am
Explore Patisserie
Angelica Iuliano
Group Pastry Chef
MoVida
Rainforest Lychee Tart with Strudel Pastry
Monday 19 May
10:30 am
Explore Patisserie
Christopher The
Black Star Pastry | Hearthe
Honey and rhubarb croissant tart
Monday 19 May
10:30 am
Explore Patisserie
Gareth Whitton
Tarts Anon
The Sweet Assassin
Monday 19 May
1:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
Adriano Zumbo
Zumbo Patisserie | QT Sydney
Sweet Inspirations - A Cicerchiata!
Monday 19 May
2:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
Daniel Pasquali
Dessert Masters
How many wines are enough?
Monday 19 May
1:30 pm
Bar & Beverage Stage
Nick Ryan
The Age
Nicholas Kalogeropoulos
Global Hospitality
How to Launch a Successful Hospitality Business
Monday 19 May
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
The Business Stage
Paul Ayyash
Hospitality Consultant & Mentor
Hospo Dojo
Menu Maverick: Crafting a unique menu in a copycat world
Tuesday 20 May
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Main Stage
Ian Curley
Owner & Chef Consultant
The power of authentic storytelling in branding
Tuesday 20 May
10:30 am - 11:10 am
The Business Stage
Tony Ibbotson
Founder and Creative Director
The Creative Method
3 guaranteed ways to grow your brand in 2025
Tuesday 20 May
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Business Stage
Paul Tredinnick
Founder & Managing Director
Brand Value Builders
5 key lessons from Australia's first AI powered drive-thru
Tuesday 20 May
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
Natalie Sharpe
CEO
Olivers
Master the art of textures in Chocolate
Tuesday 20 May
12:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
Kirsten Tibballs
The Chocolate Queen
Savour School
A high tea fit for a QUEEN
Tuesday 20 May
11:30 am
Explore Patisserie
Angelica Iuliano
Group Pastry Chef
MoVida
Rainforest Lychee Tart with Strudel Pastry
Tuesday 20 May
10:30 am
Explore Patisserie
Christopher The
Black Star Pastry | Hearthe
Risotto Carbonara
Tuesday 20 May
1:00 pm
Pizza Masterclasses
Gary Johnson
Exec Chef
Bega
Put the Zzing in your pizza
Tuesday 20 May
3:00 pm
Pizza Masterclasses
Todd Thorburn
Exec Chef Oceania
Anchor Food Professionals
Masterclass with World Pizza Champion
Tuesday 20 May
2:00 pm
Pizza Masterclasses
Davide Civitiello
Basile Imports
Mastering the Art of Pasta: A Masterclass with Andrea Tranchero, Crafted with Barilla
Tuesday 20 May
12:00 pm
Pizza Masterclasses
Andrea Tranchero
Executive Chef
Barilla
The Sweet Assassin
Tuesday 20 May
1:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
Adriano Zumbo
Zumbo Patisserie | QT Sydney
Sweet Inspirations – A Cicerchiata!
Tuesday 20 May
2:30 pm
Explore Patisserie
Daniel Pasquali
Dessert Masters
How many wines are enough?
Tuesday 20 May
1:30 pm
Bar & Beverage Stage
Nick Ryan
The Age
Nicholas Kalogeropoulos
Global Hospitality

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