You don't need to venture to the French Alps; you can experience winter magic right here in Melbourne. Come mid-May, Fed Square is set to transform into a charming alpine village, complete with wooden chalets, fire pits, and, most importantly, bubbling cauldrons of cheese and chocolate – need we say more?
For six weeks only, from May 15 to June 22, the Fondue Chalet pop-up invites you to gather up the gang, get rounds of mulled wine to keep warm and indulge in an après-ski experience without ever having to leave the city.
Brought to you by the team behind the wildly popular Raclette Igloo pop-up, this six-week foodie extravaganza is all about indulgence – there's no such thing as 'too much'.
Step inside your own cosy chalet, designed for groups of six to eight, and dive into a traditional Savoie-style cheese fondue with imported French cheeses like Beaufort, Emmental, and Vacherin. Tear apart crusty bread, swirl it through the velvety, wine-infused pot, and enjoy the charcuterie boards and curated selection of French wines that come with it.
And just when you think it couldn't get any better or that you can't eat another bite, dessert arrives – a decadent chocolate fondue, ready for dunking with seasonal fruits and sweet treats.
To keep the merriment going after dinner, there's the Après-Ski Bar. Exclusively for fondue diners, the spot serves up French winter cocktails, mulled wine, and warming digestifs. With fire pits, French music, and flowing drinks, Fondue Chalet is an escape that will transport you straight to the Alps – no lift pass needed.
The Cheese Fondue experience costs $99 per person, while the Cheese and Chocolate Fondue experience costs $109 per person. Children under six can eat for free. For more information and to book, you can visit the Fondue Chalet website.
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