CH James is passionate when it comes to quality fresh ingredients and boutique products. Chef Franck is French trained and comes from a background of fine dining. He loves to make his own sauces and jams, for example, and have control over the cooking process. When it comes to bread CH James has elected to use bread from talented EDS Breads, a boutique Melbourne artisan baker who supplies niche establishments in Melbourne. We sat down with Eddie and partner Cheryl to discuss their passion for all things bread.

Eddie says the journey started when they were challenged by John Lawson from No. 8 by John Lawson in Crown. So impressed was John by their bread that he commissioned EDS Breads to supply the hatted restaurant with his fine breads. Eddie and Cheryl turned their huge home dining room into an artisan bakery.

CH James, a trio of festive spaces, has launched in Station Street Fairfield. Locals are keen to experience the modern menu and character of the venue, which includes a stunning outdoor courtyard. The World Loves Melbourne was invited to experience CH James and some of its signature dishes. The ambience here is a standout, with large welcoming windows and bright spaces, giving a feel of light and airy. Fascinating farm implements adorn the wall, a reference to the period of CH James and heritage. The fit out is such that the indoors and outdoors meets seamlessly, with the windows opening up to accommodate the coffee bars, and its an easy stroll to the courtyard.

Win a breakfast for 4 with family or friends on us!

After extensive renovations CH James at 86 Station St Fairfield is ready to open. 

The menu features fresh and seasonal ingredients and the coffee is sourced from one of Melbourne’s best, Small Batch.

How To Enter  

SIMPLY LIKE THIS POST OR FOLLOW US ON Twitter @chjamescafe or on Instagram @chjamesfairfield or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/CH-James/349744561842009  

We will choose a winner from the entries.

We will be giving away 3 breakfast prizes – one each for entries on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. So why not enter all three!

The winner will be announced on November 28th 2014 and winner advised (we will contact by social media). Winner to use prize by end December, 2014.

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