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Stephanie Alexander: 30 Years of the Cook's Companion

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Event

Stephanie Alexander: 30 Years of the Cook's Companion


Time & date

6:30pm - 9:30pm, 23rd March 2026


Location

No35 Restaurant View map

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins L35/25 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000


Tickets

Bookings Essential

$359.00 Ticket + Book $249.00 Ticket Ticket includes a three-course menu designed by Stephanie Alexander. Most dietary requirements can be accommodated – please provide more details when booking your ticket. Ticket sales close 5.00pm 16 March, 2026

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About

Stephanie Alexander marks 30 years since the release of The Cook’s Companion in a special night of feasting and celebration.

The Cook’s Companion is a staple in most home kitchens across the country: a beloved culinary bible that has taught generations how to cook and transformed the weeknight menus of everyday Australians since it was first released in 1996.

Now, to celebrate the extraordinary impact of this book, join Australian treasure Stephanie Alexander for an intimate three-course dinner at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins’ No35 restaurant, complete with breath-taking panoramic views of the city skyline.

Hear from Alexander on her philosophies around food, cooking and pleasure, enjoy tales of her remarkable career to date and be amongst the first to discover the 30th anniversary edition of The Cook’s Companion over a meal to be remembered. With host Virginia Trioli.

Presented by penguin Random House, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, The Wheeler Centre and Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. 

Book

The Cook's Companion 30th Anniversary Edition
A FULLY UPDATED EDITION WITH NEW RECIPES AND ENTRIES CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE COOKBOOK – OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD ‘Anyone who cooks – or eats – needs this book.’ NIGELLA LAWSON ‘A must-have.’ JAMIE OLIVER ‘The definitive book on all subjects.’ YOTAM OTTOLENGHI The Cook’s Companion has helped shape a nation of quality home cooks.’ NEIL PERRY ‘The go-to reference that gives cooks at every level continuous inspiration.’ MAGGIE BEER
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