Get your dessert forks ready! The ultimate treat day is coming as our Wicked Dessert Festival takes place on Sunday, May 6. Featuring tastings, activations and demonstrations, there will be something for everyone.
We will be celebrating all things sweets with the Festival overflowing onto Elizabeth Street – creating a dessert lover’s dream with pop-up stalls by our own and guest traders. With so much deliciousness, we’re here to help with the best of this year’s Wicked Dessert Festival. But don’t take our word for it, come along and find out your faves!
The Bearded Bakers
You won’t miss The Bearded Bakers in their re-purposed shipping container on Elizabeth Street. They will be entertaining the crowds with their family recipe for Knafeh. A traditional Middle Eastern dessert, The Bearded Bakers’ version is a lighter and creamier interpretation.
Wilson & Market
From Patron chocolate espresso martinis to ‘pimp your own’ chocolate pavlovas (complete with gold leaf), you’ll find something awe-inspiringly delicious at Wilson & Market.
Christy Tania, Glacé Frozen
Christy Tania and her crew will be serving up whimsical sweet offerings from their yellow submarine. Make sure you try the Dessert Board with nine different desserts.
Barossa Fine Foods
For something a little different, yet just as delicious, our very own Barossa Fine Foods will be creating chocolate coated bacon with cardamom and gold leaf!
Let’s Waffle’n’Shake
For indulgence on a stick, Waffle/n’Shake serve up Wafflepops – Belgian waffles served on a stick and covered in delicious toppings such as their chocolate party rainbow & salted caramel pops. And did we mention they also serve the best milkshakes?
Maker & Monger
Famous for their grilled cheese sandwiches and traditional Swiss cheese raclette, Maker & Monger is where to go if you always opt for cheese as your dessert. Anthony has created two unique cheese inspired desserts that you have to try including Tirimasu from his Nonna’s secret family recipe…
Dip’d
If you’re looking for something warm then head to Dip’d for their delicious mini doughnuts served hot with a range of gourmet homemade sauces and toppings!
Market Lane Cafe
In collaboration with Pidapipo, Market Lane coffee are offering the most delicious affogato complete with chocolate ice-cream and their very own rich, double shot espresso. If you’re looking for a delicious ‘pep-me-up’ then this one’s for you.
Paddlewheel
Organic Apple Pie will be the order of the day at Paddlewheel. Using crisp apples from local farms the pies will be perfect to take home and enjoy with the family – if you can wait that long!
Are your taste buds excited yet? There’s more…
Cake Essentials Cooking Class – by Cakesmith at The Essential Ingredient Cooking School
If you want to learn how to create your own perfect cakes then this class is for you. Emily Ditcham of Cakesmith in Geelong will be running a hands-on class which will run through the basic principles of good cake making. From butter cakes to sponge cakes, flourless and more, you’ll also learn mixing techniques, fillings, layering and baking tips. Bookings essential, tickets $275 each, with the class running from 10am-3pm and including lunch.
Foost – Blend your own smoothies for Very Special Kids
Want to work off all the dessert and raise money for a great cause at the same time? Jump on the Foost bikes attached to a blender and peddle to blend your very own dessert inspired smoothie! All for a gold coin donation that will go towards the good work at Very Special Kids.
This is just a taster of the delights on offer, so come on down to the Wicked Dessert Festival and enjoy a myriad of desserts from doughnuts to crêpes, pies to chocolate and ice cream to Middle Eastern sweets – and everything in between!
For a full list of exhibitors, download our Events App – Prahran Market Events. 
Prahran Market Wicked Dessert Festival, Sunday 6th May, 10am – 4pm
