Young Members' Dinner Party Masterclass

Jesse McFadden's culinary career spans some of the most respected kitchens in Australia and abroad. After being mentored by acclaimed chef Brad Jolly at Alchemy (one hat) in Brisbane, he refined his craft in London, while working at the Michelin-starred Murano by Angela Hartnett.

Returning home to Australia, Jesse established himself in some of Melbourne’s respected dining institutions, including Pure South (one hat) and Circa at The Prince in St Kilda (two hats).

He is currently the Chef de Cuisine at the Melbourne Cricket Club dining venues, including the Jim Stynes Grill, Members’ Dining Room, Long Room and 1956, where he can often be found leading the kitchen on match days.

Jesse’s food philosophy centres on creating dishes that are fun, nostalgic, and full of flavour. He was raised in a close-knit family in Lismore, Northern NSW, and often draws on Mediterranean influences rooted in his upbringing and family traditions.

Ashley Smith is a Yorkshire-born pastry chef with over 15 years of international experience, known for his refined technique and visual storytelling.

His fine dining career began in London, where he trained at Michelin-starred institutions including Gordon Ramsay’s Royal Hospital Road and Claridge’s, developing a deep respect for classical French technique and culinary precision.

After relocating to Australia, Ashley led the pastry programs at Stokehouse in Melbourne and Aria in Sydney, and held positions with the Rockpool Group, Chiswick, The Australian Club, and 12 Micron.

Each dessert Ashley designs tells a story. His innovative, complex creations have been featured in So Good Magazine (Issue 32), with pieces including The Popcorn Box, Sunflower, and Ooops I Dropped the Ice Cream.

Ashley leads the pastry program at the MCG as Pastry Chef de Cuisine and his creative desserts are presented across the stadium.

Check out Ashley's dessert creations ahead of the masterclass on Instagram at @ashcamsmith.

The Young Members Special Interest Group helps you to get more out of your MCC membership and make the most of club facilities at the greatest sporting stadium in the world.

If you’re an MCC member aged 18-40, you automatically become eligible to purchase member and guest tickets to any MCC Young Members event.

The Young Members presents you with a great opportunity to develop new friendships and meet people from diverse backgrounds, careers and sporting knowledge.

While some menu items may not include specific allergens as ingredients, all our food is made in a facility that contains allergens. Therefore, we are unable to guarantee there are no allergens in the food and beverages served from this menu.

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