Marie Chiba Sake & Food Pairing Seminar 2026 - Melbourne Sake Festival 2026

A valid Melbourne Sake Festival Entry Ticket covering the seminar time is required. Don't have a Melbourne Sake Festival Entry Ticket yet? Purchase one here. Melbourne Sake Festival 2026 Led by Marie Chiba — Sake Samurai and owner of world-renowned sake bar EUREKA! Tokyo — this exclusive seminar offers one of the most premium sake and food pairing experiences available exclusively at the Melbourne Sake Festival 2026. Enjoy 5 carefully selected sake paired with an elegant bento-style course featuring 4 dishes and a warm soup course, specially created by Katsuji Yoshino, Executive Chef of ISHIZUKA & ODEN Melbourne. Known globally for her bold and creative pairing philosophy, Marie Chiba will guide guests through unexpected and unforgettable flavour combinations while sharing modern sake pairing techniques and home pairing ideas. Guests will enjoy: • 5 premium sake tastings • Luxury bento-style food pairing • Modern sake pairing insights • Exclusive home pairing recipe takeaways Attendees will also enjoy VIP entry, bypassing the general admission queue for a smooth and premium start to the experience. Seats are strictly limited. Don’t miss your chance. *This is a paid add-on event. A general admission ticket to the Melbourne Sake Festival is also required. *Please make sure to choose the session that corresponds to your general admission ticket’s date and time. *The seminar will start on time. Please arrive at the seminar area entrance at least 10 minutes before the session begins. *Please bring your photo ID and the order confirmation email with you. These will be checked by staff at the seminar area entrance on the day of the event. *Alcoholic beverages will be served at the seminar. Only attendees aged 18+ with a valid ticket will be permitted entry to the seminar area. No minors allowed. *By attending this event, guests acknowledge and accept that food and beverages may contain common allergens such as gluten, dairy, nuts, soy, seafood, and others. The Australian Sake Festival accepts no liability for any adverse reactions caused by the consumption of food or beverages served during these sessions. *Please read our Terms of Use and Refund Policy before purchasing. All ticket holders are deemed to have accepted these upon purchase. Select a session： • Saturday, 4 July 2026 11:30AM – 12:30PM • Saturday, 4 July 2026 4:30PM – 5:30PM • Sunday, 5 July 2026 11:30AM – 12:30PM • Sunday, 5 July 2026 4:30PM – 5:30PM 36 seats available per session Ticket fee is $100 (incl. GST)