COOKING SCHOOL PROGRAM 2012
To book phone: 9358 2777
All classes are demonstration with some hands-on action. They always include generous tastings, refreshments,
copies of the recipes and an opportunity to shop in the store afterwards.
TAPAS & PAELLA with Sunny De Ocampo
Tuesday 7th February 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
A festive culinary journey to Sunny Spain. Let Sunny show you how to create simple and tasty morsels of flavours to share. Feast and cook along and prepare the national dish of Viva Espana "Paella". Tapas tortilla de patata con esparagots (Potato and Asparagus Omelet), Gambas al ajillo (Garlic Prawns), and Sunny's Signature Paella de Ocampo.
CUPCAKE WORKSHOP with Roxanne
Wednesday 22nd February 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
Learn how to decorate delicious Vanilla Pudding Cupcakes with a Raspberry Meringue Butter Cream. In this class you will learn how to emboss fondant in white, pink, antique blue and green. You will also decorate the cupcakes with icing butterflies, bows and blossoms which you make during the hands on class.
BALINESE FLAVOURS with Sunny De Ocampo
Tuesday 6th March 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
Join in to a spice adventure to the island of gods! Smell and taste the island secrets as Sunny demonstrate how to balance Bumbu (spices) in harmony with Fish, Poultry and Vegetables. Traditional Sate's Lilit Ikan (Lemongrass Fish Sate), Be Celeng Base Manis (Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce) and Balinese Banana leaf cooking.
JAM MAKING with Kate Nelson
Saturday 17th March 2.00pm - 4.30pm $100.00
Join Kate as she shows you how to make delicious jams and preserves to keep or give as lovely gifts. In this class you will learn step-by-step how to make your own jams as well as many tips and tricks Kate has to really make your Jams a hit. This class also includes a jam making kit for you to take home consisting of 6x Mad Millie 350ml preserving jars and lids valued at $19.95.
WOOD FIRED PIZZA with Vincenzo Velletri
Tuesday 20th March 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
Our most popular class now has been running for 6 years. Enjoy a delicious array of pizza creations by Chef Vincenzo. Learn all you need to know from setting up the oven to making your own Pizzas. An excellent class for wood fired pizza enthusiasts. A hands on class.
EASTER CUPCAKES & COOKIES with Roxanne
Wednesday 28th March 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
Learn how to produce Easter gifts and treats for both young and old. In the class you will learn how to make Chocolate Pudding Cakes with White Chocolate Ganache or Fondant which will be decorated with small icing nest and eggs and icing rabbits. You will also learn how to make sugar cookies in the shape of rabbits and eggs which will be decorated with rolled and cut fondant and shapes.
SEAFOOD JOURNEY with Sophie Budd
To be advised 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
Sophie Budd trained at Rick Steins famous Seafood Restaurant in Padstow,
MALAYSIAN HAWKERS with Sunny De Ocampo
Tuesday 10th April 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
Makan Lah! (eat). Street Hawkers stalls cooks yells out for you to taste the texture and flavours of
PRESENT CAKE with Roxanne
Tuesday 17th April 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
Learn how to make a gift that is both beautifully wrapped and delicious. In this class you will be covering a chocolate mudcake with fondant and creating fondant ribbons and a bow. You will also be able to make stars on wire using flower moulding paste and a tag made of icing which you can write a message on using edible pens.
PASTA,RISSOTTO & GNOCCHI with Sophie Budd
Tuesday 1st May 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
Jamie Oliver’s ‘Fifteen Restaurant in
Tuesday 8th May 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
The river of life and harmony between cuisines and nations. Taste the Edible Harmony as Sunny presents, Lao, Thai and Vietnam Cuisine in one night. Lao Larb Khao Niao (Seafood Salad with Sticky Rice), Thai Fried Snapper with Chilli and Tamarind Sauce, and Thit Kho Khom (Vietnamese Caramelized Pork with Sweet Pineapple).
HOW TO MAKE ICING FLOWERS with Roxanne
Wednesday 23rd May 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
Have you ever wondered how those beautiful and delicate sugar flowers are made? This class will show you step-by-step how to make your very own icing flowers, including techniques used to colour icing. You will learn to roll and cut shapes to assemble a rose, gerbera, tulip and leaves. If you have always wanted to make icing flowers but have not known where to start, this is the perfect class for you.
WOOD FIRED PIZZA with Vincenzo Velletri
Wednesday 6th June 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
Our most popular class now has been running for 6 years. Enjoy a delicious array of pizza creations by Chef Vincenzo. Learn all you need to know from setting up the oven to making your own Pizzas. An excellent class for wood fired pizza enthusiasts. A hands on class
SIMPLE HANDBAG with Roxanne
Wednesday 27th June 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
If you love handbags and baking and want to combine these loves to make a cake that is absolutely delicious, then this is the class for you. In this class you will learn how to carve a handbag shape cake and cover it with ganache and then fondant. You will also learn how to make the handle, tassels and clips and decoration techniques to make the handbag look like leather.
Many more classes to come later in the year. Please check closer to date for details.
