Madeleines

Hyo Ju Park is the owner of Melbourne’s latest cult bakery, Madeleine de Proust. Born in South Korea, Ju worked at the world-renowned Mingles restaurant in Seoul before moving to London and spending five years baking at The Langham before moving to Australia and becoming head pastry chef at the much-acclaimed Attica. Since opening just under a year ago, Madeleine de Proust has partnered with Disney, Valrhona, Celine and Tiffany & Co on bespoke creations, with queues forming around the block for her freshly baked creations.

Rong Yao Soh’s path began in London’s Michelin-starred kitchens before bringing him to Melbourne’s vibrant culinary scene. He is driven by curiosity, creativity, and a love for stories – especially the ones you can taste. His work blends nostalgia, boldness, and a refusal to do things the ordinary way.