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It's not going to be a huge wedding... 50-60pax. (wondering if it's bad to call friends and relatives "pax") The ceremony / reception is going to be about 1.5km from where I'm going to make the cake. I have several months to have a few dry runs at it, and it's not a complicated design. In terms of where to store it, I will be renting a portable walk-in cooler, (onion/chutny/relish/chive/fish free). Thanks for the input!

well, thanks for all the good advice and support.. Thank god rolled fondant and english fruit cake encased in a thick marzipan armour have a good shelf life.. I hope to have it ready a few days in advance.. I will be inviting other pastry chefs as well, just in case I get too stressed out! -Ry

I'm a pastry chef getting married later this year, and I've heard somewhere that it is bad luck to make your own wedding cake. Has anyone heard this before? Has anyone made their own wedding cake without the bad luck? Thanks -Ry

Thanks for the info again.. There's quite a few stand out restaurants in Melbourne! I'm starting to lean that direction. One question.. What can a cook expect to make in Melbourne? Right now, I'm making about $19Aus.. Can I hope to make about the same? Thanks, Ry

Hello folks! I'm going to be needing some quince this October.. Any idea where I can get some? Preferably something local? Thanks for your help!

Hello folks, Sorry for the delays in getting back. I've been busy with the last week of summer up here, and I've sold my house to prepare for the voyage.. So far, Melbourne and Adelaide are getting my interest.. Perth was of interest before I really started looking into it all. I hear Perth and Adelaide are affordable to live in, but are there many good restauants/pastry shops/bakeries there? At this point I guess I'm looking for specific names of places, so I can get my resume out there.. Thanks so much for all your help, I can't wait to go! -Ry

I'm a sucker for Tako Sunomono at Toshi, and their miso eggplant is like candy! In my weaker moments, just about any slice from Uncle Fatih's is my guilty pleasure.. The potato pizza especially.. What's butter beef Taryn? -Ry

I'm looking to work in a smaller, higher-end place.. Not really interested in the large hotel scene.. I am a beach person, kayaking and surfing. Also I'm looking for good cycling.. Sydney, however, is too big for me.. I'm a small town guy.. Thanks, -Ry

Thanks for your responses... Skills: Mostly pastry/desserts, Currently I'm running G/M and desserts for a resort/hotel. Being from the coast, I love working with fish too.. I seem to be more and more drifting in the pastry direction..

Hello folks, I am a cook working near Vancouver, Canada. I've decided to work in Australia for a year, starting in November. I don't know too much about the food scene there, so I need you to help me out! Besides working in a town with good food, I need to be able to enjoy my time off as well. So, what places have good food, good outdoor activities, and interesting culture.. Where should I move? Where should I work? Thanks for your help, I'm counting on you!