Destination Moon

‘A truly inspiring story of tenacity and humility, of strength and vulnerability, of dreams shattered and achieved – told so eloquently, honestly and bravely (and with Kate’s wicked sense of humour). It is also a story of love – for her family, for her passions, and in the end for herself.’ – Nicole Piastri‘Look up “tenacity” in the dictionary and you’ll find a picture of Kate. Her story has more turns and tight corners than an F1 track, so strap yourself in for the ride!’ – Melissa Leong, food critic and judge on MasterChef Australia and Dessert Masters‘Kate Reid is an inspiring warrior of resilience in a world of self-doubt. This is her journey to the croissant moon through stratospheres of butter, turbulence and engine failure – undoubtedly, the most meaningful path to true excellence!’ – Nadine Ingram, Founder of Flour and Stone bakery and author of Love Crumbs‘An astounding life story littered with incredible characters and moments, Kate the undeniable star at the centre. Perhaps the only thing better than Kate’s incomparable pastries is the story of how she came to be making them.’ – Zoë Foster Blake, author of Things Will Calm Down Soon

Kate Reid is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Lune Croissanterie, a renowned bakery established in Melbourne. Her path to becoming a celebrated pastry chef and the creator of an internationally acclaimed bakery has been anything but conventional. Kate initially pursued aerospace engineering at RMIT University before following her lifelong passion for Formula 1 racing. After three years, however, she realised that the reality of the job didn’t match her expectations, prompting her return to Melbourne with a fresh goal: to forge a career in pastry. Kate honed her skills at one of Paris’ top bakeries before dedicating countless hours to perfecting the croissant back in Melbourne. In 2012, she took a bold step and opened Lune Croissanterie, a small bakery focused exclusively on croissants.