Things To Do Melbourne Archives - Henry And The Fox https://henryandthefox.com.au/tag/things-to-do-melbourne/ Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Functions in Little Collins Melbourne Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:02:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://henryandthefox.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/henry-and-the-fox-resturant-collins-steet-melbourne-icon.webp Things To Do Melbourne Archives - Henry And The Fox https://henryandthefox.com.au/tag/things-to-do-melbourne/ 32 32 Hands-On Gnocchi & Ragu Masterclass https://henryandthefox.com.au/hands-on-ndunderi-pasta-masterclass-melbourne/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:38:04 +0000 https://henryandthefox.com.au/?p=4429 Join Executive Chef Malcolm Williams for a hands-on Italian cooking masterclass. Make lemon and ricotta gnocchi with ragu, then enjoy your dish with Prosecco, cannoli and coffee.

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Hands-on Italian cooking masterclass

Make Amalfi Coast ricotta gnocchi by hand

Join Executive Chef Malcolm Williams for a hands-on class exploring ndunderi, the traditional ricotta gnocchi of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Work in pairs to make lemon and ricotta gnocchi with pork and fennel ragu, then sit down and enjoy what you’ve created.

Date
Saturday 7 November 2026
Time
10:30am–12:30pm
Tickets
$109–$124 per person
Location
Henry and the Fox, Melbourne CBD
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Vegan, gluten-free and halal / vegetarian ticket options are available when booking.

Guests making fresh gnocchi during a hands-on cooking masterclass at Henry and the Fox
Two-hour class Cook, learn and dine
Fresh ricotta gnocchi prepared during the Henry and the Fox masterclass
Made from scratch Lemon and ricotta ndunderi

The masterclass

From the Amalfi Coast to your plate

Spend two hours cooking, learning and sharing a meal with Executive Chef Malcolm Williams at Henry and the Fox.

Working in pairs, you’ll learn how to mix, shape and roll lemon and ricotta ndunderi by hand, then prepare a pork and fennel ragu to serve alongside it.

Malcolm will guide you through each stage while sharing the techniques and traditions behind the dish. Once the cooking is complete, everyone will sit down to enjoy their handmade gnocchi with rocket and parmesan salad and a glass of Prosecco.

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Cook in pairs

All ingredients, equipment and aprons are supplied, so you can focus on learning the process and enjoying the class.

The experience

Make it, cook it and enjoy it

This is a practical, hands-on class. You’ll work through each stage with Malcolm before sitting down to enjoy the finished meal together.

Guests taking part in a hands-on cooking class at Henry and the Fox
Guided throughout No previous pasta-making experience needed
  1. 01

    Make the ndunderi

    Mix lemon and ricotta dough, then learn how to portion, shape and roll the traditional Amalfi Coast-style gnocchi by hand.

  2. 02

    Prepare the ragu

    Cook a pork and fennel ragu while learning how the ingredients and cooking process build flavour throughout the dish.

  3. 03

    Sit down and dine

    Enjoy your handmade gnocchi with rocket and parmesan salad and a glass of Prosecco, followed by chocolate cannoli and coffee.

Included with your ticket

Everything you need for the class

  • Two-hour guided masterclass
  • All ingredients and equipment
  • Apron supplied during the class
  • Take-home recipe cards
  • Rocket and parmesan salad
  • Glass of Prosecco
  • Signature chocolate cannoli
  • Barista-made Ranges coffee

Your instructor

Cook alongside Executive Chef Malcolm Williams

Malcolm will guide the class from the first mix of the dough through to shaping, cooking and serving your finished ndunderi.

This is a practical class, with demonstrations followed by plenty of time to try each technique yourself. Working in pairs, you’ll be able to ask questions, get help when needed and understand why each stage matters.

Malcolm will also share the traditions behind Amalfi Coast ricotta gnocchi and practical advice to help you recreate the dish at home.

01

Step-by-step demonstrations

See each technique before making your own dough, shaping the gnocchi and preparing the sauce.

02

Individual guidance

Malcolm and the kitchen team will move through the class, helping each pair as they cook.

03

Techniques to take home

Leave with recipe cards and the practical knowledge to make the dishes again in your own kitchen.

Executive Chef Malcolm Williams leading a cooking masterclass
Executive Chef Malcolm Williams

Learn the process, understand the technique and leave ready to make it again at home.

Dietary ticket options

Taking part with a dietary requirement

Vegan, halal, vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Select the appropriate ticket during checkout so the kitchen can prepare the required pasta, ragu and dessert alternatives.

01 Vegan

Vegan option

A Mediterranean ragu will be provided instead of the pork and fennel ragu.

Vegan guests will join everyone else during the ricotta gnocchi-making portion of the class. When the pasta and ragu are combined, vegan pasta will be provided for their finished dish.

A suitable dessert alternative will also be provided in place of the chocolate cannoli.

02 Halal & vegetarian

Halal or vegetarian option

A Mediterranean ragu will be provided instead of the pork and fennel ragu for halal or vegetarian guests.

Guests will otherwise take part in the class alongside the rest of the group, making the lemon and ricotta gnocchi and learning the same techniques.

03 Gluten-free

Gluten-free option

Gluten-free guests will join everyone else during the ricotta gnocchi-making portion of the class.

When the pasta and ragu are combined, gluten-free pasta will be provided for their finished dish.

A suitable dessert alternative will also be provided in place of the chocolate cannoli.

Booking is essential

Dietary options must be selected in advance using the corresponding Eventbrite ticket. Please add any other dietary requirements during checkout for the team to review.

Choose your ticket

Book your place

Choose your ticket and join the class

Select the ticket that matches your required menu option. Dietary tickets must be selected in advance so the kitchen can prepare the correct ingredients for your class.

Date
Saturday 7 November 2026
Time
10:30am–12:30pm
Duration
Two hours
Tickets
From $109 per person
Venue
Henry and the Fox
Address
525 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Before booking

Standard, halal / vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free ticket options are listed separately in the checkout. Please select the appropriate ticket for each guest.

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Crash performing for guests during a drag brunch at Henry and the Fox
Henry and the Fox × Crash

Sip, Sip Queens! Glitz & Glam
Bottomless Drag Brunch

Crash returns to Henry and the Fox for two hours of flowing drinks, shared food, live performances and high-energy fun.

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Date Saturday 10 October 2026
Time 12pm–2pm Bar open until 4pm
Tickets $84.90 per person Plus booking fees
Location Henry and the Fox 525 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
The queens are back

Sip, Sip Queens! returns with a little more glitz

After the success of our last Sip, Sip Queens! brunch, Crash is returning to Henry and the Fox for another afternoon of sparkle, sass and seriously good food.

The new Glitz & Glam edition brings together two hours of bottomless drinks, a generous sharing-style brunch and a live drag show that unfolds around the room.

Crash will be performing throughout the afternoon, with lip syncs, runway moments, games, prizes and plenty of chances for guests to become part of the show.

It is lively, social and slightly chaotic in the best possible way — more than a standard brunch, without taking itself too seriously.

Two hours of bottomless drinks
Sharing-style spring brunch menu
Live drag hosted by Crash
Crash interacting with guests during Sip, Sip Queens at Henry and the Fox
Guest taking part in a runway moment at Sip, Sip Queens
Performances Runway moments Audience participation
Event details

At a glance

Everything you need to know before gathering the group and planning your Glitz & Glam look.

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01 Date

Saturday 10 October 2026

02 Event time

12pm–2pm

Bottomless service runs for the full two-hour event.

03 After the event

Bar open until 4pm

Stay on and continue the afternoon with drinks available for purchase.

04 Tickets

$84.90 per person

Plus Eventbrite booking fees.

05 Location

Henry and the Fox

525 Little Collins Street, Melbourne CBD.

06 Drinks

Two hours of bottomless drinks

Your first drink is served on arrival.

07 Food

Sharing-style brunch

A generous spring menu served across the table.

08 Entertainment

Live performances hosted by Crash

Drag, lip sync battles, runway walks, games, prizes and audience participation throughout the afternoon.

The brunch

A brunch made for sharing

Settle in with a generous spring menu served sharing-style across the table while Crash keeps the show moving around the room.

Sharing menu Served across the table
  • 01

    Seasonal spring fruit platters (gf)

  • 02

    Assorted mini bagels

    • Smoked Tasmanian salmon, crème fraîche and chives
    • Smashed avocado, Danish feta, wild rocket and herbed mayonnaise
    • BLT with Kaiserfleisch belly bacon, cos lettuce and BBQ mayonnaise
  • 03

    French fries with parsley and roasted garlic aioli (gf)

  • 04

    Thyme-roasted pumpkin and French goat’s cheese arancini (gf)

  • 05

    Crispy chicken karaage with house-made habanero hot honey, spring onion, sesame and lime

  • 06

    Assorted petits fours

Food is served sharing-style across the table.

Other dietary requirements can be catered for with sufficient notice. Please advise us when booking.

(gf) Gluten free
Crash in costume during Sip, Sip Queens at Henry and the Fox
Food to share Performances throughout brunch
Crash performing during Sip, Sip Queens at Henry and the Fox
Bottomless drinks

Two hours of flowing drinks

Your first drink will be waiting on arrival, with bottomless service continuing throughout the event from 12pm until 2pm.

Drink selection Final list coming soon
01

Wines

A selection of wines served throughout the two-hour brunch.

02

Cocktails

Brunch-friendly cocktails made for a lively afternoon.

03

Spring spritzes

Bright, refreshing spritzes suited to the Glitz & Glam theme.

04

Tap beers

A selection of tap beers available throughout the bottomless session.

Bottomless service 12pm–2pm

Drinks will be served in accordance with responsible service of alcohol requirements. Service may be paused or refused where appropriate. Free water will be available throughout the event.

Keeping the afternoon going?

The bottomless session finishes at 2pm, but guests are welcome to stay, with the bar remaining open for additional purchases until 4pm.

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The experience

Glitz, glamour and plenty of surprises

Settle in with your first drink, share brunch across the table and enjoy a lively mix of drag, comedy and crowd interaction led by Crash.

Performances and interactive moments are woven into the afternoon, keeping the atmosphere moving without giving too much away before the day.

01

Live drag performances

High-energy performances from Crash bring the Glitz & Glam theme to life.

02

Food and flowing drinks

Enjoy a sharing-style brunch and two hours of bottomless drinks from 12pm until 2pm.

03

Lip sync battles

Expect music, quick wit and playful competition as the room gets involved.

04

Runway moments

Glitz & Glam looks, dramatic entrances and plenty of room for personality.

05

Games and prizes

Playful challenges, prizes and a few surprises are mixed into the afternoon.

06

Stay until 4pm

After bottomless service finishes at 2pm, the bar remains open for additional purchases until 4pm.

A guest enjoying an interactive drag brunch moment at Henry and the Fox
Guests taking part in Sip, Sip Queens at Henry and the Fox
Glitz & Glam encouraged Live drag, shared food and a little friendly chaos
Live performances Lip sync battles Games and prizes
Crash performing on the runway during Sip, Sip Queens at Henry and the Fox
Crash performing among the crowd at Henry and the Fox
Your host

Meet Crash

Quick wit, high-impact performances and unapologetic glamour.

Crash returns to Henry and the Fox to host the Glitz & Glam edition of Sip, Sip Queens!

Expect playful crowd interaction, big performance moments and a host who keeps the room involved from the opening number through to the final encore.

Whether Crash is working the runway, leading a lip sync battle or finding the next willing guest to join the action, the afternoon is lively, cheeky and never entirely predictable.

Expect Drag performances throughout brunch
Featuring Lip syncs, runway walks and crowd interaction
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Sip, Sip Queens!

Ready to get glammed up?

Gather your friends, plan your best Glitz & Glam look and join Crash for the return of Sip, Sip Queens!

Tickets $84.90 per person, plus booking fees
Date Saturday 10 October 2026
Event 12pm–2pm
Afterwards Bar open until 4pm
Location Henry and the Fox
525 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Your ticket includes
  • Two hours of bottomless drinks
  • A generous sharing-style brunch menu
  • Live performances hosted by Crash
  • Lip syncs, runway moments, games and prizes
A guest enjoying a runway moment during Sip, Sip Queens at Henry and the Fox
Dress theme Glitz & Glam

Sequins, sparkle and dramatic entrances are encouraged, but never compulsory.

Bottomless drink service runs from 12pm until 2pm and is subject to responsible service of alcohol requirements. Free water will be available throughout the event.

Please advise us of dietary requirements when booking. Other dietary requirements can be catered for with sufficient notice.

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]]> Cure, Poach, Whisk & Serve: Hands On Brunch Making https://henryandthefox.com.au/cure-poach-whisk-serve-hands-on-brunch-making/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:20:10 +0000 https://henryandthefox.com.au/?p=3373 Join a hands-on brunch cooking class in Melbourne and learn to make perfect poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, cured salmon and latte art at Henry and the Fox.

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Cure, Poach, Whisk & Serve: Hands On Brunch Making

Join a hands-on brunch cooking class in Melbourne and learn to make perfect poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, cured salmon and latte art at Henry and the Fox.

Brunch Masterclass Melbourne

Learn the Art of the Perfect Breakfast at Henry and the Fox

There’s an art to great brunch — and it starts with technique.

Join us at Henry and the Fox in Melbourne CBD for a 2.5-hour interactive brunch cooking masterclass where you’ll learn the foundations behind some of the most iconic breakfast dishes. From perfectly poached eggs and silky hollandaise to beautifully cured kingfish and professional latte art techniques, this hands-on class will give you the skills to elevate your brunch game with confidence.

Designed for food lovers, curious home cooks and anyone who appreciates a great café breakfast, this Melbourne cooking class combines practical kitchen skills with a relaxed, social dining experience.

Upon arrival, enjoy a complimentary glass of Lucia Prosecco before stepping into the kitchen to begin your guided exploration of classic breakfast techniques.


Hands On Brunch Making with Henry and the Fox

Saturday May 9th 10am – 12:30pm

Cure, Poach, Whisk, Serve & Enjoy Together

$99pp + booking fees

 

A Perfect Pre-Mother’s Day Experience

As it happens, Mother’s Day falls the following day, making this a perfect opportunity to spend time together before Sunday celebrations begin.

While the class includes a small take-home gift for Mum, this experience is not exclusively for mothers. It’s simply a relaxed and elegant Saturday brunch experience designed for anyone who enjoys great food and learning new skills.

 

 

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What You’ll Learn

Poach the Perfect Egg

Master the art of poaching eggs with expert guidance from our chefs. Learn about egg freshness, water temperature, timing and plating to consistently achieve café-quality results.

Make the Perfect Hollandaise

Discover the technique behind one of the most iconic breakfast sauces. Our chefs will guide you through the fundamentals of emulsification while teaching you how to troubleshoot and perfect this classic sauce.

Gin & Beetroot Cured Kingfish Demonstration

Learn the fundamentals of fish curing including flavour balance, curing times and slicing techniques as our chefs demonstrate how to create beautifully cured kingfish.

Build Your Own Brunch Plate

After learning the techniques, assemble your own brunch plate from our breakfast sides station and enjoy the dish you’ve created in the Henry and the Fox dining room.

Latte Art Fundamentals

Watch our bar team demonstrate how professional baristas texture milk and pour classic latte art patterns while learning about coffee temperature and technique.

 

 

What’s Included

Your Melbourne brunch cooking experience includes:

  • 2.5-hour interactive cooking masterclass

  • A glass of Lucia Prosecco on arrival

  • Hands-on egg poaching and hollandaise cooking station

  • Chef-led kingfish curing demonstration

  • Full plated brunch experience featuring your creation

  • Pastry and sweets grazing station

  • Latte art fundamentals demonstration

  • A small take-home gift for Mum (Mother’s Day is the following day)

 

Cooking Stations & Class Format

Guests cook in private groups of up to three people per station to ensure a relaxed and personal experience.

  • Maximum of 3 guests per cooking station

  • We do not combine separate bookings

  • Groups of four or more will be allocated multiple stations

 

Class sizes are intentionally limited to allow our chefs to provide personal guidance and hands-on support throughout the experience.

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