Frequently Asked Questions
Got a burning question? Check out our most frequently asked questions below.
Can I buy a ticket at the event?
What should I do if I lose my ticket?
Do I need to bring my ticket?
Yes please, Eat Street is a ticketed event! Bring a printed copy or have it ready to display on your phone.
When should I arrive?
Please arrive on time for the event, which commences with canapés at 6:00pm. Guests are to be seated in the Grand Ballroom by 6:50pm.
Is this a seated event?
Yes! Unlike previous years, Eat Street 2023 has been reimagined to celebrate food with an array of mouth-watering dishes from a selection of Melbourne’s most renowned Chefs, paired with the finest local beer and wine providers in a 5-course sit-down extravaganza.
The event will have allocated seating. Tickets can be booked as a table of 10, group of 6 or individual tickets. Seating arrangements will be confirmed on arrival.
Is there a dress code?
Is this an age limit on who can attend?
Which chefs will be exhibiting at this event?
Will there be entertainment?
How do I get there?
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins is located at 25 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD.
Paid Parking
Collins Place Car Park (Wilson Parking)
350m away (5 minute walk)
72 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Please click here for further details and pricing.
Flinders Lane Car Park (Secure Parking)
300m away (4 minute walk)
12-20 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Please click here for further details and pricing.
Valet Parking
In-house guest parking $65
Casual valet parking $70
* Subject to availability
Public Transport
Nearest train stations:
Flinders Street Station (cnr. Flinders St/ Swanston St)
Parliament Station (cnr. Spring St/ Macarthur St)
Nearest tram stop:
Stop 8 - located directly outside the Hotel driveway
(cnr. Collins St/ Spring St)
How does Variety help kids?
Variety - the Children’s Charity help kids living with disability, illness or experiencing disadvantage. Our work allows kids to gain mobility, to get out in the community, to communicate, achieve independence and increase self-esteem. Thanks to the financial support that Variety receives from supporters and partners we can make sure that kids who may miss out can join in.
- We support through the provision of grants for a range of equipment.
- We run programs to educate and empower kids that are falling through the cracks.
- We give scholarships to encourage the talents of kids living with disability or experiencing disadvantage.
- And most importantly, we hold kids’ events to bring joy, light and laughter to kids and their families.
What is the event raising funds for?
This year, Eat Street - A Variety of Chefs will be raising funds for Variety Bikes for Kids.
Since its inception in 2001, the Variety Bikes for Kids program has delivered over 13,000 bikes to Victorian children.
The program offers the gift of independence and joy to children who have never been fortunate enough to have a bike of their own. Whilst providing fun, freedom, independence and inclusion with their peers, the physical benefits to owning a bike are hugely independent to kids.
At Eat Street we are aiming to raise enough funds to provide over 100 standard and adaptive bikes to kids.
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
We cannot completely guarantee allergy-free meals due to the potential of trace allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients. Gluten free meals cannot be guaranteed, however requests for meals which are low gluten can be accommodated.
What is your refund policy?
Please email events@varietyvic.org.au who will be able to re-issue the ticket in another attendee’s name.
Does the event have disability access?
For any other queries, please email events@varietyvic.org.au
