A veritable cornucopia of confection will be tempting Novocastrian lovers of the lolly this month thanks to a festival that is more sugar than spice.
The first of its kind in the Hunter region, the Festival of Sweets and Treats will roll into The Station on Saturday 28 May, offering revelers the chance to sample some of the best nosh from the sweeter side of the spectrum that Newcastle and the Hunter has to offer.
You’ll find a wide variety of vendors including Choux Patisserie, whose famous eclairs are sure to be a big hit, Magic Candy, Twenty-4 Cheesecakes, Wonderland Kitchen and more.
There will also be a range of vendors offering savoury fare to balance out all that sweetness as well as kids’ workshops and entertainment, market stalls and live music from the Paul Davis Quartet and Nikisha Priest, making this fest one for the whole family.
If you’re looking to upskill in the kitchen, then this is also the event for you.
Choux Patisserie French Chef Nicolas Poelaert will be hosting a masterclass to let us in on a few of his secrets and hot tips when it comes to cooking the perfect blend of sweet and savoury goodness!
Chef Daniel will also be hosting multiple sweet sessions helping you to hone your home confectionary skills like never before! With more than 10,000 followers, restaurant owner and chef at Bakers Gosford and owner of a successful catering business, Chef Daniel is sure to take your skills to the next level.
But wait, there’s more!
Think you’re a bit of a doyenne of decorating? Well, you can show off your skills in a cake decorating competition!
Open to amateur bakers only, the cakes in this comp will be judged by the public on appearance only with neatness, originality, creativity and degree of difficulty high on the agenda.
The Festival of Sweets and Treats is on at The Station on Saturday 28 May from 9am to 2pm. Head here for more information.