2026 Festival

Speaker Profile

Kate Reid

Kate Reid is the founder of Lune Croissanterie, a renowned bakery established in Melbourne. Initially pursuing aerospace engineering at RMIT University before following her lifelong passion for Formula 1 racing and then turning her technical know-how and love of precision to pastries. In 2022, Kate published Lune: Croissants All Day, All Night and her second book is Destination Moon an open-hearted memoir about passion and finding purpose. 

Meet The Memoir Writers

Wednesday April 22
Sorrento Portsea RSL
1.30pm / 60 mins

Lucinda Froomes Price and Kate Reid with Laura Macdonald

How difficult is it to open up your laptop and then open up your heart? Our two guests discuss their experiences writing memorable memoirs.

Plate To Print: How to make food writing sizzle

Thursday April 23
Hotel Sorrento (Cooper Room)
3.00pm / 60 mins

Stephanie Alexander, Victoria Brownlee and Kate Reid with Celia Hirsh

This session is supported by Hotel Sorrento