Feast To Feed 2025

This May, join us for Feast to Feed, an extraordinary fundraising degustation dinner supporting food relief efforts for Melbourne's most vulnerable. Held at the historic St Kilda Town Hall, this unforgettable evening will feature an incredible lineup of renowned chefs. Experience an indulgent multi-course dining experience featuring dishes from Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan, Ross Magnaye (Serai), Alice Zaslavsky, Telina Menzies (Australia Venue Co) and Lee Dang (Hardware Club).

All proceeds will support Alex Makes Meals, an Australian registered charity dedicated to providing nutritious meals to homeless and disadvantaged youth across Melbourne.

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:

• Five-course degustation dinner
• Craft beer, luxury wine pairings, sparkling and still water, and soft drinks
• A terrific goodie bag!

Tickets are strictly limited – book now to secure your seat for an evening of culinary excellence and community impact.

MENU

First entrée created by Telina Menzies:

Ora King Salmon Crudo (dairy free, gluten free, nut free)

Thinly sliced raw Ora King salmon from New Zealand, complemented by premium caviar.

Vegetarian: Smoked carrot (vegetarian, gluten free)

Smoked carrot dish featuring chestnut pickle, pine elements and persimmon.

Second entrée created by Ross Magnaye (Serai):

Fresh Tuna & Roasted Bone Marrow 

Fresh tuna served atop roasted bone marrow with sourdough toast (a variation on Kinilaw).

Vegetarian: Grilled Seasonal Mushrooms

Grilled seasonal mushrooms served with a Pinoy (Filipino) Chimichurri sauce (parsley, coriander, garlic, lemon, oil, vinegar) (gluten free, dairy free, vegan, nut free)

First main created by Lee Dang (Hardware Club):

Chilli Crab Spaghetti Chitarra

The Hardware Club's signature dish featuring chilli crab, fresh square-cut spaghetti chitarra, confit tomato sauce and spiced crispy pangrattato (dairy free, nut free)

Vegetarian: Twice Fried Vegetarian Lasagna

Classic layers of eggplant, zucchini, parmesan bechamel, served on a rich tomato sauce base (vegetarian, nut free)

Side dish for first main created by Alice Zaslavsky:

Baked Beetroot Salad

Tender baked beetroots served on smooth, herbed labneh, topped with juicy pomegranate seeds. Features Georgian influences like Khmeli suneli spice mix (vegetarian, gluten free, nut free)

Second main created by Gary Meighan:

Confit Duck Leg

Tender confit duck leg served with creamy Paris Mash (smooth, butter-enriched potato puree) and a sweet and tangy reduction of brandied Griottine cherries (gluten free, nut free)

Vegetarian: Potato Tartin

A savoury tart of whisper thin rounds of potato, layered into a buttery, golden-crisp tart shell (vegan, gluten free, dairy free, nut free)

Dessert created by Matt Preston:

Dubai Chocolate Tart

A version of the viral tart with a crispy chocolate pastry base, Kataifi pastry, pistachio paste, tahini, chocolate ganache and pistachios. Served with a house-made yoghurt rose water gelato.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

MEAL SERVICE/DIETARIES

There will be no deviation from the menu and no further allowances for dietaries. Once published, please read the menu carefully to ensure you are aware of the ingredients. If you need further details on any dishes, please get in touch with us. Entrée and main dishes will be served on a shared platter for each table for guests to help themselves. There will be an equal ratio of vegetarian to non-vegetarian dishes served.

SEATING

If you buy a table of 10 you will be provided with a designated table. Otherwise, seating is not allocated.

CANCELLATION/TICKET TRANSFERS

If you purchase a ticket and are no longer able to attend, you can receive a refund up until Saturday 3 May. Tickets can be transferred to someone else, provided they provide your barcode upon entry. Please note, barcodes will be scanned upon entry. No barcode, no entry.

NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Tickets purchased to this event are not tax deductible though any donations made on the night or after, are all tax deductible and appreciated.

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For any event enquiries please contact info@feasttofeed.com.au. If you would like to know more about what we do please visit www.alexmakesmeals.com.

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