Sat, 3 Oct
Next UpGleadell Street Market
7am–1pm
Gleadell Street, Richmond
Get Directions
Handmade
Sicilian Arancini
A tradition preserved through the hands and hearts of our family. Carmela’s Arancini is a family business, run by three siblings, sharing our mum’s traditional recipes and passing them on the only way we know how — handmade, generous and full of flavour.
— Find Us —
Upcoming Markets
Here’s where you can find the stall over the coming weeks.
Sun, 4 Oct
Yarra Glen Racecourse Market
9am–2pm
Yarra Glen Racecourse
Get DirectionsSat, 21 Nov
Yarra Glen Racecourse Market
Twilight market
3pm–8pm
Yarra Glen Racecourse
Get DirectionsSat, 19 Dec
Emu Plains Market
9am–2pm
Emu Plains Reserve, Balnarring
Get DirectionsSat, 16 Jan
Emu Plains Market
Twilight market
3pm–8pm
Emu Plains Reserve, Balnarring
Get DirectionsSat, 23 Jan
Little Beauty Market
10am–2pm
Beauty Park, Frankston
Get DirectionsSat, 20 Feb
Emu Plains Market
9am–2pm
Emu Plains Reserve, Balnarring
Get DirectionsDates can change with the weather — follow us on Instagram for last-minute updates.
Skip the queue
Pre-order for Market Pickup
Reserve your arancini ahead and we’ll have them ready to grab at the stall. Order by 6pm the day before, then pay on pickup.
Order by the tray
Bulk & Catering Orders
Birthdays, work events, family gatherings and grazing tables. The bigger the order, the lower the price per piece.
Traditional Arancini170g each
| Pieces | Cheese & Herb | Ragù |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | $105 | $120 |
| 20 | $140 | $160 |
| 30 | $205 | $235 |
| 50 | $325 | $375 |
| 100 | $600 | $700 |
Gluten-Free Arancini170g each
Prepared with gluten-free ingredients and cooked separately in our dedicated gluten-free fryer.
| Pieces | GF Cheese & Herb | GF Ragù |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | $130 | $135 |
| 20 | $170 | $180 |
| 30 | $250 | $265 |
| 50 | $400 | $425 |
| 100 | $750 | $800 |
Mushroom, Spinach & Cheese Babycini
Our smaller bite-sized arancini — perfect for parties, grazing tables and finger food.
| Pieces | Price |
|---|---|
| 20 | $35 |
| 30 | $50 |
| 50 | $80 |
| 100 | $150 |
Ricotta Zeppole
Bite-sized Sicilian ricotta doughnuts. Hazelnut chocolate and toffee caramel dipping sauces also available.
| Pieces | Price |
|---|---|
| 25 | $18 |
| 50 | $30 |
| 100 | $55 |
Napoli Sauce
Add our Napoli sauce to your arancini order.
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 250 mL | $5 |
| 500 mL | $8 |
| 1 L | $14 |
Ordering & Delivery
- Different quantities or a mix of flavours can be arranged — get in touch and we’ll put together a custom quote.
- Pickup is available, or we can arrange delivery depending on your location.
- Minimum order for delivery: $100. Delivery fees are quoted separately based on location.
Our Food
Handmade Sicilian arancini, babycini and zeppole — prepared fresh using our family’s recipes.
Traditional Ragù Arancini
$9 each
Slow-cooked pork belly and beef mince in our homemade tomato passata, folded through mozzarella, then wrapped in saffron-tinted rice, battered, crumbed and deep-fried until golden and crunchy.
Cheese & Herb Arancini
Vegetarian$8.50 each
Mozzarella folded through our homemade herb-infused sauce, wrapped in rice, then battered, crumbed and deep-fried to create a golden, crispy shell with a melted centre. Add Santo's secret sauce — our homemade passata poured over the top.
Mushroom and Spinach Babycini
Vegetarian$10 for a serve of 5
Sautéed mushrooms and spinach folded through creamy mozzarella and saffron-tinted rice. These are smaller sized arancini, 5 per serving, battered, crumbed and deep-fried until golden and crunchy.
Zeppole — Mini Italian Doughnuts
Sweet$8 for a serve of 10
Homemade dough, mixed in with ricotta to keep the mini doughnuts soft and moist. 10 per serve. Add chocolate sauce or caramel sauce for dipping.
Delivery
We prepare your meal in our kitchen and deliver it ready-to-serve — perfect for parties, small events and corporate functions.
On site family experience
From our family to yours: freshly cooked and served on site. We can set up a marquee or use your kitchen — deep frying is involved!
— Catering —
Bring the Stall to Your Event
Weddings, birthdays, office parties, festivals and christenings. We fry on-site so every guest gets theirs hot, or drop off trays ready to serve.
Gluten-free options are available for all arancini for catering.
Have a look at our bulk price list for tray pricing before you enquire.
01
Get in touch
Tell us the date, place and rough guest numbers.
02
Pick your menu
Mix arancini, babycini and zeppole to suit the crowd.
03
We fry on site
We arrive, set up and serve everything golden and fresh.
Delivery is available for catering orders — get in touch for details.
Who are we?
About us
When Carmela migrated from Sicily to Australia in 1995, one of the things she missed most was the food she had grown up with — especially a proper Sicilian arancina.
After trying one at a local Italian restaurant and finding it just wasn’t the same, Carmela decided there was only one solution: make them herself.
Using the flavours and traditions she remembered from home, she began making arancini for her family. Before long, they became a staple at every birthday, celebration and family gathering. For us, Mum’s arancini have always meant more than food — they’re part of our family.
In 2025, we realised something we’d known for years: no one makes arancini quite like our mum. So, as her children, we decided it was time to share them with Melbourne.
We took Carmela’s recipes to our very first market in Daylesford and sold out. What began as a family tradition around our kitchen table had suddenly become Carmela’s Arancini.
Today, you’ll find us at markets and events across Melbourne, still making Mum’s arancini with the same recipes, flavours and care she has always put into them. Along the way, we’ve also introduced some of Dad’s recipes, turning Carmela’s into a celebration of the food, traditions and flavours we grew up with.
Join us on our journey.
Say hello
Contact us
If you have any questions feel free to email us — we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
carmelasarancini@outlook.com