This year Emma’s hitting the St Kilda and Southside to reunite with some old bandmates and top chefs, whipping up a Christmas menu inspired by her rock-and-roll roots. With music, mouthwatering dishes, and her trusty trumpet in hand, it’s a festive feast like no other. Tune in for a celebration of food, music, and a Christmas that truly hits all the right notes! (Cue trumpet whoop!)

This year, we’re throwing tradition out the window and amping up your holiday season with a star-studded lineup of chefs, chocolatiers, growers, gardeners, musicians and visionaries, all joining Emma Dean for a Christmas celebration that’s full of flavour and flair.

Leading the charge is the inimitable Mitch Orr, who’s mixing rebellious Italian dishes with wild influences from Japan and South-East Asia. Then there’s Alex Kaew, lighting up the kitchen with her fiery Thai fusion that’ll leave your tastebuds begging for an encore. Jordan Clay brings his laid-back seaside vibe to the table with fresh, local seafood that tastes like summer on a plate.

And let’s not forget Thomas Schnetzler, the master chocolatier crafting sweets that are more like edible rock anthems — bold, smooth and unforgettable.

This Christmas, we’re serving up more than just incredible food. Jo Franklin, our rockstar gardener, will show you how to cultivate green gifts straight from the earth, while Emma Peel’s spinning a soundtrack that’ll have you grooving as you prepare your feast. And, if you still want more, our rock-n-roll crawl takes you through Melbourne’s St Kilda and the Southside, where the streets are buzzing with energy. Whether you’re hitting the beaches or filling your basket at specialty grocers, this neighbourhood has everything you need for an epic post-swim dinner party or an at-home brunch that will leave lasting memories for your friends and family.

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