There is something beautiful and therapeutic about spending time in the kitchen and turning simple seasonal produce into fabulous food for everyone to enjoy.
It's a great way to relieve stress / nurture family and friends / release your hidden gourmet powers
A little planning, time management and a positive atmosphere all help. And some music too! You will reap benefits of the warmest kind.
Let's make this the year of positivity, good health, fun and delicious food.
Book into my classes below for your first step to an amazing year!
It's a great way to relieve stress / nurture family and friends / release your hidden gourmet powers
A little planning, time management and a positive atmosphere all help. And some music too! You will reap benefits of the warmest kind.
Let's make this the year of positivity, good health, fun and delicious food.
Book into my classes below for your first step to an amazing year!
2024:
"Summer Fare" $120pp COMPLETED
Summer cooking is one of my faves. It means refreshing, colourful and not too complicated so that we can all chillax together.
In this theme, I will be demonstrating and serving 3 courses using seasonal produce.
Serve for an intimate gathering ...... or easily bump it up for plenty of platters.
Spoiler Alert:
Watermelon, herbs, fresh tuna, a divine room temperature beef dish and a feather light gorgeous dessert with lemons and extras.
SUMMER HERE WE COME!
Book now to secure a place for yourself, you and a friend/s or a whole class for your group of 6.
Bookings now available:
7pm Friday 22nd November 2024. (Fully booked)
7pm Tuesday 26th November 2024 (2 places available)
12noon Thursday 28th November 2024 (Fully booked)
7pm Friday 29th November 2024 (Fully booked)
12noon Tuesday 3rd December 2024 (1 place available)
7pm Thursday 5th December 2024 (Fully booked)
12noon Tuesday 10th December 2024 (Fully booked)
12noon Thursday 12th December 2024 (Fully booked)
Classes are held in Mona Vale, NSW. 3 hour duration.
Full payment in advance is required to guarantee your booking.
If you need to cancel, full refund is offered if your booking can be filled.
"Summer Fare" $120pp COMPLETED
Summer cooking is one of my faves. It means refreshing, colourful and not too complicated so that we can all chillax together.
In this theme, I will be demonstrating and serving 3 courses using seasonal produce.
Serve for an intimate gathering ...... or easily bump it up for plenty of platters.
Spoiler Alert:
Watermelon, herbs, fresh tuna, a divine room temperature beef dish and a feather light gorgeous dessert with lemons and extras.
SUMMER HERE WE COME!
Book now to secure a place for yourself, you and a friend/s or a whole class for your group of 6.
Bookings now available:
7pm Friday 22nd November 2024. (Fully booked)
7pm Tuesday 26th November 2024 (2 places available)
12noon Thursday 28th November 2024 (Fully booked)
7pm Friday 29th November 2024 (Fully booked)
12noon Tuesday 3rd December 2024 (1 place available)
7pm Thursday 5th December 2024 (Fully booked)
12noon Tuesday 10th December 2024 (Fully booked)
12noon Thursday 12th December 2024 (Fully booked)
Classes are held in Mona Vale, NSW. 3 hour duration.
Full payment in advance is required to guarantee your booking.
If you need to cancel, full refund is offered if your booking can be filled.
"Small Plates" $120pp COMPLETED
'SMALL PLATES'
Modern Australian Theme
This theme was inspired by a recent lunch with friends on a Sydney rooftop where we whiled away the day chatting, laughing and enjoying the arrival of each enticing dish layed down before us. Rather than all of them served at once, we had a chance to get our breath back before the next dish arrived. My palate was zinging and quite entertained! It was such a memorable and tasty day.
My Small Plates Menu has a Modern Australian theme using a variety of herbs, spices and flavours.
Oh, and some do-ahead ideas which always come in handy!
Keep it coming...... or serve all together.....
A fun fish popcorn to start
Lamb and chicken dishes with sauces and fresh accompaniments
A colourful vegetable dish which you will want to make as soon as you get home
An autumnal fruit dessert with mandatory creaminess and crunch!
Grab a booking for remaining dates!
12noon Saturday 27th April 2024 (Fully booked)
7pm Thursday 2nd May 2024 (Fully booked)
12 noon Saturday 4th May 2024 (Fully booked)
12 noon Tuesday 7th May 2024 (Fully booked)
7pm Tuesday 14th May 2024 (Fully booked)
Classes are held in Mona Vale, NSW. 3 hour duration.
Full payment in advance is required to guarantee your booking.
If you need to cancel, full refund is offered if your booking can be filled.
2023:
"My European Holiday" $120 pp COMPLETED
This class is inspired by my recent gastronomic adventures through Italy, Latvia, Denmark, Norway and Croatia. Recipes will include our own seasonal produce and Australian fresh approaches to my new creative discoveries and classics.
A delicious 3 course menu plus extra surprises using a variety of ingredients and cooking techniques will be presented for you to replicate with delight to your family and friends.
Nothing too complicated. Maximum effect, minimum effort.
Explanations of Scandinavian produce throughout the class including sustainability and nutrition.
Bookings now available:
12-3pm Thursday 14th September 2023 (Fully booked)
12-3pm Thursday 28th September 2023 (Bookings completed)
Classes are held in Mona Vale, NSW. 3-3,5 hour duration.
Full payment in advance is required to guarantee your booking.
If you need to cancel, full refund is offered if your booking can be filled.
2022:
"Tray Delicious" $120 pp COMPLETED
Due to popular demand, a class with fresh ideas for your summer feasts. Sumptuous platters and 'trays' of fish and seasonal vegetables perfect for entertaining during summer holidays as well as a yummy dessert. A variety of flavours, textures, colours and aromas for sensory 'deliciousness'.
It's all about the enjoyment of cooking and sharing and keeping it simple and nutritious. Très délicieux!
Bookings now available:
12noon Thursday 1st December 2022 (Fully booked)
12noon Tuesday 6th December 2022 (Fully booked)
7pm Thursday 8th December 2022 (Fully booked)
12noon Saturday 10th December 2022 (Fully booked)
12noon Tuesday 13th December 2022 (Fully booked)
Classes are held in Mona Vale, NSW. 3 hour duration.
Full payment in advance is required to guarantee your booking.
2021:
"My Summery Favourites" $100 pp COMPLETED
This class will feature new summer recipes perfect for summer entertaining. Think prawns, crispy skinned snapper, Asian style salads and a light French style seasonal dessert. It is always a pleasure preparing for the summer months ahead and dreaming of fragrant aromas and laughter in the air. These dishes are some of my favourites and yours soon too!
7pm Friday 19th November 2021 Fully Booked
12noon Tuesday 23rd November 2021 Fully booked
12noon Thursday 25th November 2021 Fully booked
12noon Saturday 27th November 2021 Fully booked
7pm Friday 3rd December 2021 Fully booked
Classes are held in Mona Vale, NSW and will be 2.5 to 3 hours long.
Full payment in advance is required to guarantee your booking.
If your desired date is full, please contact me or keep an eye on this website as more classes may be scheduled upon demand.
Maximum number of people per class is 6
'SMALL PLATES'
Modern Australian Theme
This theme was inspired by a recent lunch with friends on a Sydney rooftop where we whiled away the day chatting, laughing and enjoying the arrival of each enticing dish layed down before us. Rather than all of them served at once, we had a chance to get our breath back before the next dish arrived. My palate was zinging and quite entertained! It was such a memorable and tasty day.
My Small Plates Menu has a Modern Australian theme using a variety of herbs, spices and flavours.
Oh, and some do-ahead ideas which always come in handy!
Keep it coming...... or serve all together.....
A fun fish popcorn to start
Lamb and chicken dishes with sauces and fresh accompaniments
A colourful vegetable dish which you will want to make as soon as you get home
An autumnal fruit dessert with mandatory creaminess and crunch!
Grab a booking for remaining dates!
12noon Saturday 27th April 2024 (Fully booked)
7pm Thursday 2nd May 2024 (Fully booked)
12 noon Saturday 4th May 2024 (Fully booked)
12 noon Tuesday 7th May 2024 (Fully booked)
7pm Tuesday 14th May 2024 (Fully booked)
Classes are held in Mona Vale, NSW. 3 hour duration.
Full payment in advance is required to guarantee your booking.
If you need to cancel, full refund is offered if your booking can be filled.
2023:
"My European Holiday" $120 pp COMPLETED
This class is inspired by my recent gastronomic adventures through Italy, Latvia, Denmark, Norway and Croatia. Recipes will include our own seasonal produce and Australian fresh approaches to my new creative discoveries and classics.
A delicious 3 course menu plus extra surprises using a variety of ingredients and cooking techniques will be presented for you to replicate with delight to your family and friends.
Nothing too complicated. Maximum effect, minimum effort.
Explanations of Scandinavian produce throughout the class including sustainability and nutrition.
Bookings now available:
12-3pm Thursday 14th September 2023 (Fully booked)
12-3pm Thursday 28th September 2023 (Bookings completed)
Classes are held in Mona Vale, NSW. 3-3,5 hour duration.
Full payment in advance is required to guarantee your booking.
If you need to cancel, full refund is offered if your booking can be filled.
2022:
"Tray Delicious" $120 pp COMPLETED
Due to popular demand, a class with fresh ideas for your summer feasts. Sumptuous platters and 'trays' of fish and seasonal vegetables perfect for entertaining during summer holidays as well as a yummy dessert. A variety of flavours, textures, colours and aromas for sensory 'deliciousness'.
It's all about the enjoyment of cooking and sharing and keeping it simple and nutritious. Très délicieux!
Bookings now available:
12noon Thursday 1st December 2022 (Fully booked)
12noon Tuesday 6th December 2022 (Fully booked)
7pm Thursday 8th December 2022 (Fully booked)
12noon Saturday 10th December 2022 (Fully booked)
12noon Tuesday 13th December 2022 (Fully booked)
Classes are held in Mona Vale, NSW. 3 hour duration.
Full payment in advance is required to guarantee your booking.
2021:
"My Summery Favourites" $100 pp COMPLETED
This class will feature new summer recipes perfect for summer entertaining. Think prawns, crispy skinned snapper, Asian style salads and a light French style seasonal dessert. It is always a pleasure preparing for the summer months ahead and dreaming of fragrant aromas and laughter in the air. These dishes are some of my favourites and yours soon too!
7pm Friday 19th November 2021 Fully Booked
12noon Tuesday 23rd November 2021 Fully booked
12noon Thursday 25th November 2021 Fully booked
12noon Saturday 27th November 2021 Fully booked
7pm Friday 3rd December 2021 Fully booked
Classes are held in Mona Vale, NSW and will be 2.5 to 3 hours long.
Full payment in advance is required to guarantee your booking.
If your desired date is full, please contact me or keep an eye on this website as more classes may be scheduled upon demand.
Maximum number of people per class is 6
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Cooking is one of life's basic skills which is not only fun and nutritious, but one that can give so much joy to yourself and others. All you need is fresh seasonal ingredients, a little time and an open mind. Oh, and your favourite music! Come on your own and join a group of up to 6 people. Or gather a few friends and organise your own private class, either demonstration, hands-on or a mix of both. We also cater for corporate team building classes. For a quote, please submit your details Here. Prices range from $110 - $200 pp depending on your requirements. As a guideline: Private 3 hour hands-on cooking class for one person: $180 Demonstration classes for 6-7 people: $110 to $120pp Fee includes tuition, ingredients, recipes and generous tastings. |
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Eat Crete and Be Happy $95 COMPLETED Freshly returned from a trip to Crete, and full of inspiration, I just have to share the cuisine of this unique Greek island. I can still taste the amazing produce – soft fresh cheese, fragrant wild herbs, velvety fruity olive oil, perfumed honey and vegetables that pack a punch. So I scheduled a few cooking demonstration classes to showcase this cuisine. A cuisine of its own, Greek but not Greek - Cretan. Class menu will include a few starters/mezze followed by a meat main course and a dessert. Bookings now available: 7pm Friday 27th July, 2018 (FULL) 12noon Tuesday 31st July, 2018 (FULL) 12noon Friday 3rd August, 2018 (FULL) 12noon Thursday 9th August (FULL) Classes are held in Mona Vale, NSW and will be 2.5 to 3 hours long. Full payment in advance is required to guarantee your booking. If your desired date is full, please contact me or keep an eye on this website as more classes may be scheduled upon demand. Maximum number of people per class is 7 Make a Booking or Enquiry Here |
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For a private class: Select a cuisine or theme from the list below or make a special request:
Winter Warmers (Snuggle in with soup, cheese tartlets, braised beef and lentils, apple dumplings with butterscotch and rhubarb)
Paris in the Springtime (Essence of tomato, roasted asparagus, quail salad, raspberry tartlets and spun sugar)
Sunday Lunch in Tuscany (Antipasto, Soup, Tuscan Bistecca with trimmings and an orange, mascarpone, panettone based dessert)
Moroccan Adventures (Exotic dishes to create a banquet - Salads, dips, filled pastry, tajine, vegetables, mint tea....)
Vietnamese Twists (Rice paper rolls both fresh and fried, Beef Pho Soup, Caramelised Fish and a fresh Vietnamese dessert twist)
Turn on the Tapas (A wide range of delicious morsels from south to north Spain. Prawns, duck, jamon, cheese, churros & lots more)
Anniversary Dinner Party ( Special dishes for KJ 10th anniversary. Salmon carpaccio, quail, lobster, duck, raspberries.......yumm...........)
Christmas Magic (No turkey, but wow, something diff. Beetroot cured salmon, glazed beef with mod trimmings, Magical dessert)
Christmas Lunch (2 festive canapes, Prawn Cocktail, Yummy Pork dish, Plum pudding icecream with Red Wine Peaches)
Asian Mix (Tailored to your tastes: Dumplings, Curry, Salt&Pepper calamari, cod and lime curry, Whole snapper with Tamarind........)
BBQ Seafood (Prep and bbq cooking of a range of seafood including sauces and accompaniments)
BBQ Meat (Prep and bbq cooking of a range of meats including sauces and accompaniments. Cook the perfect sausage!)
High Tea (Savoury and sweet - Learn to poach chicken breast, brew a tea, make tartlets, cheesecake in a glass, chocolate apricot cakes)
Paris Bistro (Quintessential Parisienne! World's best onion soup, goats cheese, entrecote steak, gratin, eclairs. Great entertaining)
My Favourites (These will become yours too: Scallops with corn and pancetta, veal with trimmings, a drunken dessert)
Rellies in France (Yes, I visited my rellies in south west France. Duck confit, duck breast, 'French' fries, dessert tart)
Risotto (From basic risotto to flavoured risotto to Arancini balls to risotto cakes to risotto tart. Very versatile)
Summer Entertaining (Modern summer cuisine- Shots, fish, prawns skewers, a wow snapper platter, Lamb, Asian mango dessert)
Flavours of Bali (I love this class! Sates, pickles, tuna salad, sooo good chicken, my swing on a fresh Balinese dessert)
Labdien Latvia (Traditional Latvian cuisine - A huge range of textures & flavours including piragi, sauerkraut, trout, rhubarb,eggs)
Cucina Primavera (Inspired by my Piemonte tour: Quail Agnalotti, Beef in red wine, hazelnut and peach torta, praline ice cream)
Hors DÓevres Anyone? (Large range of canapes incl mini soup, sesame prawns and green mango, savoury cigars, banh mi.......)
Catalan Pyrenees (Northern Spanish cuisine: meatballs, prawns, tortilla, chorizo 3 ways, pork with eggplant, crema catalana)
Jazzy Tuesday Night (Jazz up Tuesdays with funky versions of fish and chips, steak and rice, pastie&sauce, ice cream & fruit.)
Salad Days (Summer dishes incl a spritzer, scallops, salads, salmon, whiting and a Turkish Delight inspired dessert)
Autumn Fare (Think nuts, feta, lamb, beetroot confit, plums.)
Let's Do Brunch (Why not? Strawberries, asparagus, prosciutto, French poached egg salad, caesar, sourdough with amazing topping and a pear and jelly dessert)
Tastes of New Orleans (Crab Cakes with Creole Aioli, Spiced Fish Salad, Cajun Pork with Spiced Yams and Succotash, Lime Pie)
Roman Holiday (Amalfi to Rome. Yummm Creative antipasto, baked prawns, a Roman veal dish with Basil Oil & a 'coffee' dessert)
Lost in Venice (Venetian aperitif, Bresaola salad, Scallop Risotto, Stuffed Quails with Veneto trimmings, citrus cake with Jewels)
Bonjour Burgundy (From Bourgogne: Gougeres, Salad as only the French can do, modern twist of Beef Burgundy, Souffle)
Cocktail Party (Canape range cool & fresh - to warm & delicious - finishing with sweet. Incl smoked trout, beef, tortilla, salads.)
Late Summer in Sicily: (Fresh sardines with orange, fresh spaghetti with swordfish, veal Norma, cassatta pudding)
Alfresco (Refreshing Muddle & canape, lamb kebabs & tomato salad, chicken salad with Turkish goodies, passionfruit & vanilla)
Spicy Numbers ( A journey: Malaysia (beef satays) to Thailand (Green Prawn Curry) to India (Lamb Leg with Spiced Yoghurt)
Country Kitchen Workshop: (Preserved lemons, apple sauce, jam, beetroot confit - seasonal variances)
Eat Crete and Be Happy: (Tomatoes, baked feta, tzatziki Cretan style, salads, slow cooked lamb with thyme & honey, bougatsa, nutty ice cream)
Whole foods Vegetarian: (Vegetables packed with flavour also using black rice, quinoa, nuts, freekeh, herbs, spices- Yum!!)
My Summery favourites: (Miso Prawns, Yakitora Soba Noodle Salad, Turmeric Snapper with Charred cucumber, Mango tart)
Tray Delicious: (Middle Eastern Side of Salmon with Treasures, Swordfish Skewers with Avocado Chimichurri and Sides,Tropical dessert in a glass)
My European Holiday: (Latvian Toasts with Hemp Butter, Baked Fish with Lemon Chamomile Hollandaise & Crispy Kale, Duck with Red Cabbage & Sides, Danish Toast with Baked Rhubarb and Cardamon Parfait)
Small Plates: (Fish Popcorn with Saffron Aioli, Chicken Agrodolce, Veg with Pearl couscous & Whipped Feta, Lamb skewer with sides, Baked Pears with Diplomat Cream and Orange Tuile)
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