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Say Bonjour to Melbourne’s Ultimate Winter Escape: Fondue Chalet at Fed Square!
Melbourne, it’s time to level up your winter plans. Forget about shivering through another grey, drizzly season while clutching a questionable takeaway coffee—this year, you’re heading to the French Alps. Well, sort of.
Introducing Fondue Chalet, the city’s most indulgent pop-up dining experience, where you’ll dine in your own private French mountain chalet, dunk endless amounts of bread into molten cheese, sip mulled wine, and toast marshmallows over an open fire. You know, all the important life skills.
Brought to you by the culinary geniuses behind Melbourne’s Raclette Igloo Experience, this winter wonderland is only here for six weeks, running from May 15 to June 22, 2025 at Fed Square. Get ready for an authentic après-ski experience, minus the awkward ski boots and actual skiing.
Step Inside Your Private French Chalet
Ever wanted to live out your European winter fantasy without selling a kidney for flights? This is your chance. Your squad of six to eight will step into an imported wooden chalet (yes, straight from France—these guys are serious about the details) and be greeted with mulled wine, candlelight, and the heavenly aroma of bubbling fondue.
There’s even snowfall (the fake but fabulous kind) and a team of charming French waiters, because if you’re going to embrace the après-ski lifestyle, you might as well go full Emily in Paris.
And did we mention fire pits? Each chalet comes with its own, perfect for roasting marshmallows and dramatically staring into the flames while pretending you’re in a rom-com.
The Main Event: Cheese. Lots and Lots of Cheese.
Let’s talk fondue. This isn’t your supermarket cheddar situation—this is the real deal straight from the Alps. The two tonnes (yes, TONNES) of cheese have been imported from France, because apparently, one tonne just wasn’t indulgent enough.
Expect a perfectly melty blend of Comté, Beaufort, Emmental, and Vacherin, mixed with white wine, kirsch, and a secret blend of spices. Basically, a warm, gooey hug for your soul.
There’s also crusty bread, charcuterie boards, and a curated wine list, because who are we to argue with French tradition?
Limited Edition Alert: The Cheese & Chocolate Fondue Combo
If you believe that dessert is a non-negotiable, you’re in luck. On select nights, you can double down on the fondue fun with a decadent Belgian chocolate fondue, featuring seasonal fruits, sweet treats, and the kind of sugar rush that dreams are made of.
Because if you’re already diving headfirst into a cheese-filled fever dream, you might as well finish strong with chocolate.
The Après-Ski Bar: Because One Course is Never Enough
Not ready to head back into the real world? Good news—the French aren’t either.
The Après-Ski Bar is an exclusive lounge for Fondue Chalet guests, serving up hot cocktails, French wines, and post-fondue digestifs (because apparently, drinking a shot after eating a wheel of cheese helps with digestion—science?).
Expect live music, fire pits, and the kind of winter vibes that make you forget it gets dark at 5 pm.
How to Get in on the Action
Fondue Chalet is only here for six weeks, and with just 18 chalets available, spots are going to disappear faster than your willpower in front of a cheese platter.
So grab your friends, family, or random strangers from the internet and get ready for the ultimate winter indulgence.
Dates: May 15 – June 22, 2025
Location: Fed Square, Melbourne
Bookings: Limited availability—secure your spot before it’s just a melted memory. Click Here
Melbourne, this is your sign to embrace winter like a true French foodie. Who’s in?