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Welcome

Welcome to Love Sets the Table, where passion for baking meets a love for teaching. Located in Rippleside, Geelong, I offer a variety of classes that cater to the baker in all of us. Whether you’re a novice eager to learn the basics or a seasoned baker looking for inspiration, my newly released spring schedule has something for everyone. I also offer customised classes for special occasions, making your baking experience truly unique and memorable. Come join me and discover the joy of baking as I share my favourite recipes and techniques with you!

Melanie Hall

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My mission is to share the learning of a lifetime in the kitchen and show you that, armed with the right tips, tricks and confidence, you can become the baker of your dreams… my style is rustic, perfectly imperfect and delicious.

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Classes

Spring Class Schedule now available. Limited numbers.

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Special
Occasions

Whether it is a bridal shower or perhaps a birthday or baby shower. Celebrate with a perfect afternoon at Mel's Cottage.

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Recipes

The recipe journal is filled with delicious recipes of yesteryear. Try some and let me know how it turns out.

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Shop

My shop will soon be open with unique kitchenware or just some of my tried and tested equipment, utensils and ingredients.

Spring Class Schedule
  • Get a Head Start on Christmas
    Get a Head Start on Christmas
    Get a Head Start on Christmas
    Sun, 10 Nov
    Mel's Cottage
    10 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Mel's Cottage, Geelong VIC, Australia
    10 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Mel's Cottage, Geelong VIC, Australia
    Things you can make now to make life easier when the silly season really gets underway, including home-made treats to give as gifts. Make your own fruit mince with premium Australian dried fruit; seasonal shrubs for drinks of all kinds; cookies, condiments and gifts for the cooks in your life.
  • Christmas Baking
    Christmas Baking
    Christmas Baking
    Fri, 06 Dec
    Mel's Cottage
    06 Dec 2024, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Mel's Cottage, Geelong VIC, Australia
    06 Dec 2024, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Mel's Cottage, Geelong VIC, Australia
    Almost there – ideas tips and tricks to elevate your baking for Christmas and take some of the pressure off the lead-up festivities, as well as the big days over the season from Christmas to New Year. A last minute Christmas cake, frozen desserts to make ahead, treats for Christmas morning and more
  • Seasonal Summer Tarts
    Seasonal Summer Tarts
    Seasonal Summer Tarts
    Sun, 02 Feb
    Mel's Cottage
    02 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm AEDT
    Mel's Cottage, Geelong VIC, Australia
    02 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm AEDT
    Mel's Cottage, Geelong VIC, Australia
    Beginning with the fundamentals of pastry for both sweet and savoury applications; then we will take the best fruit and vegetables of the season to make tarts and bakes for picnics and beyond.
  • The best of Autumn
    The best of Autumn
    The best of Autumn
    February 2025
    Mel's Cottage
    February 2025
    Mel's Cottage, Geelong VIC, Australia
    February 2025
    Mel's Cottage, Geelong VIC, Australia
    My favourite time of the year. How to make the most of autumn's abundance in your baking and preserving; creating cakes and pastries to showcase the season’s finest.
  • Light as a Feather
    Light as a Feather
    Light as a Feather
    February 2025
    Mel's Cottage
    February 2025
    Mel's Cottage, Rippleside Geelong VIC, Australia
    February 2025
    Mel's Cottage, Rippleside Geelong VIC, Australia
    The Art of the Sponge will begin at the beginning - with the building blocks of sponges; a discussion of some of the methods to achieve light airy cakes, then some things to do with your masterpieces...
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Give the Gift of Baking

If you are wanting to give an extra special gift for your loved one, consider a gift of a class. Perfect for the last minute gift or for that person who has everything!

Praise

Love Sets the table specialty cake

“Melanie consistently delivered beautiful cakes for staff birthday celebrations at Brae from our opening in 2013 to 2020. Her creative cakes were always welcomed with anticipation; made with great care and expertise, they incorporated various techniques, textures and ingredients; often using fruits and preserves that varied with the seasons, and always delicious.”

 

 

Chef Dan Hunter Brae Restaurant Birregurra

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