How to host a cute brunch, according to four Australian creatives

Your best brunch yet.

In my mind, each season can be represented by a type of meal. Winter? Cosy dinner. Maybe a stew, or a roast – anything hot and comforting. Summer? Cocktails and canapes. And spring, hands down, is brunch. The September Virgo in me associates spring with my birthday, and with my birthday, comes many a bottomless brunch.

In my humble opinion, there’s no better time to host such an occasion than in spring. Sunshine, fresh flowers, skirts and sunnies? Sign me up. I believe the perfect bottomless brunch recipe starts with the right drinks. A crisp bubbly – like Croser’s sparkling – is a good start. Handcrafted in the heart of the Adelaide Hills, the grapes are harvested at the right time to create an ultra-fine bubbly perfect for the everyday. 

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Paired with a bottle of fresh OJ, cute tableware and a delicious spread, you’ll be on track for a memorable soiree. Add in a side of healthy gossip, of course. For more inspiration on taking my boozy brunch to the next level, I asked four Australian creatives to share how they host theirs.

Emma Cutri, co-founder of Sister Studios and Blazed Wax

I love to host boozy brunches at my place! I always start with bubbly on arrival and some fun music to get everyone in the mood. Oysters are always a must and some yummy snacks floating around while everyone settles in. My pals and I usually set a fun theme for everyone to dress up to so it’s extra special and everyone gets in the mood. We often have a theme with the food as well so that the vibe is strong and no one has to worry too much about what to bring over. It always ends in dancing around the living room and bad karaoke with homemade instruments from the kitchen! 

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Sienna Ludbey, founder of Hello Sisi

My favourite way to hold a boozy brunch is an 11am start with mimosas (always OJ with no pulp for an 11/10 mimosa in my opinion). I love to buy a couple of dozen bagels from Mile End and make a DIY bagel bar for everyone to enjoy. Cream cheese, salmon, capers – everything you could find on your favourite bagel. A boozy brunch is always fun but much better when the sun is out, spring is a perfect time. 

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Ruby Kannava, founder of Kannava Jewels and co-founder of Blazed Wax

This spring weather has got me excited to host some brunches! Ideally outside, but we don’t always get so lucky. I love cooking lots of savoury bits and pieces medi style, but my absolute favourite thing to do is set up a stun table setting. I think it gets people excited and in the mood for a fun time and it’s lovely for everyone to sit and chat around.

I’m a big, bright mismatched plate and glasses kinda gal. Cute and colourful tablecloths, lots of Blazed Wax candles and flowers are a must-have. When they are in season I love blue hydrangeas because they are big and bushy and fill lots of space. Always love to scatter some lemons or mandarins from our trees too. Then pick some music (which we play on a big wheelie speaker with an attached microphone), add mimosas, good pals and voila!

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Sophie McIntyre, founder of Club Sup

Always serve something fresh but substantial. Aside from a crisp glass of Croser vintage, my favourite has to be a bellini with puréed fresh or tinned peaches topped up with a sparkling – it’s the beverage of choice for such an occasion. As sustenance a big plate of everything bagels from Mile End with all the toppings from salmon to cream cheese, capers and cucumbers are on offer. Don’t forget that day drinking can be risky business so keep plenty of water on standby to keep hydrated.

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