Melville Cooking Classes
The following cooking classes are offered at the Melville Kitchen Warehouse store.
To avoid disapointment please book early as places are limited.
To Book Phone: 9333 5400
TAPAS & PAELLA with Sunny De Ocampo
Wednesday 1st 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 15th 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 Wednesday 29th February 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.
PASTA,RISSOTTO & GNOCCHI with Sophie Budd
Wednesday 7th March 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
Jamie Oliver’s ‘Fifteen Restaurant in Cornwall’ is responsible for Sophie’s love of learning to make fresh pasta. She has perfected an easy and practical way which is a breeze for anyone. Also in this class you will learn a quick gnocchi.
WOOD FIRED PIZZA with Vincenzo Velletri
Wednesday 14th 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 21st March 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
Learn how to produce delicious Easter gifts and treats for both young and old. In the class you will learn how to decorate 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.
JAM MAKING with Kate Nelson
Saturday 24th 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.
MALAYSIAN HAWKERS with Sunny De Ocampo
Wednesday 4th 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 Malaysia. Melting Pot of cultures, Chinese, Malay and Indian cuisine. Master Cheong's Laksa (Seafood Asam Laksa), Penang Loh Bak (Pork Beancurd and Oyster Roll ), and Char Kway Teow (Fried flat rice noodles with fresh Prawns and bean sprouts).
SEAFOOD JOURNEY with Sophie Budd
Wednesday 11th April 6.00pm – 9.00pm $90.00
Sophie Budd trained at Rick Steins famous Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall. Now we have her here at KitchenWarehouse to share with you her knowledge of selecting the best seafood and how to prepare her favorite recipes for you to share with family and friends.
PRESENT CAKE with Roxanne
Wednesday 18th 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.
MEEKONG RIVER DELIGHTS Sunny De Ocampo
Wednesday 2nd 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 16th 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 30th May 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 20th 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.