Brunch and banter on the menu at Kensington’s new Market Brunch series

Melbourne Farmers’ Markets has launched Market Brunch, a new monthly event bringing together Victoria’s leading food artisans in a relaxed, communal setting at Kensington’s historic Younghusband precinct.

Held on the first Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm, the new series kicked off on May 4 and offers a curated taste of Melbourne brunch culture – with everything from vegan pastries and sourdough to mimosas and artisanal cheese on the table.

Hosted in the redeveloped wool store-turned-creative precinct, Market Brunch builds on the growing community activation of Younghusband, which also recently welcomed the Rose Street Markets to its bluestone laneway.

The brunch series transforms the site’s industrial past into a vibrant food hub, inviting guests to pull up a seat at shared tables, connect with stallholders, and slow down over good food and conversation.

Around 15 stallholders feature each month, with confirmed names across May and June including Bill’s Bakeshop, Caravan Chai, Frankly Raw peanut butter, Long Paddock cheese, Madeleine Butter, and Wallace Family Produce. Each stallholder shares a focus on craft, quality, and local provenance.

Adding depth to the experience are “Show & Tell” sessions, where producers share their stories, techniques, and the inspirations behind their offerings.

With the heritage-listed Younghusband precinct now home to more than 17,000 sqm of community, office, and public space, events like Market Brunch reflect its evolution into a new destination for food, creativity and connection.

Following a well-received debut, Market Brunch will return on Sunday, June 1, with free entry and a fresh lineup of stalls and stories to discover.