You Had Me At Cake with Emelia Jackson

An intimate long lunch celebrating cake, creativity, and one of Australia’s most loved dessert voices, as Emelia Jackson comes to Newcastle and Roundhouse for a special book launch event during Newcastle Food Month.

MasterChef: Back to Win champion, pastry chef, and author Emelia Jackson is the brains (and butter) behind beloved baking books Cream the Butter and Sugar and Some of My Best Friends Are Cookies, as well as her deliciously anticipated new release, You Had Me At Cake. Emelia’s baking is playful, indulgent, and full of heart, because life really is sweeter with cake and cookies by your side.

Set high above the city at Roundhouse on the rooftop of Crystalbrook Kingsley, guests will be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine before settling in for a three-course lunch inspired by Emelia’s latest book. Crystalbrook Kingsley Executive Chef Joey Ingram will collaborate with Emelia on a menu that balances refined savoury courses with joyful nods to her signature dessert style, paired with First Creek Wines.

Throughout the lunch, Emelia will share stories from her culinary journey and the making of You Had Me At Cake in a live Q&A, offering insight into her love of baking, creativity, and the simple pleasure of sharing something sweet. Copies of You Had Me At Cake will be available to purchase on the day, with time after the lunch for book signings and a chance to meet Emelia.

A relaxed, indulgent afternoon for anyone who believes there is always room for dessert.

Sunday 12th April
From 12.30pm
$160 per person inclusive of a three-course lunch, First Creek wines, and a Q&A with Emelia

Inclusions:
• Three-course lunch co-curated by Emelia Jackson and Crystalbrook Kingsley Executive Chef Joey Ingram
• Paired First Creek wines served throughout the lunch
• Q&A with Emelia
• You Had Me At Cake books available for purchase with book signing after the lunch

Image by Mark Roper Photography for Selector Magazine.