A Garden-to-Table Cooking Experience
Build your kitchen confidence and spark creativity in our hands-on, colourful cooking sessions.
Upcoming Sessions
Italian Country Cooking from the Garden
Price
R 895 / person
Date
Dec 18, 2025
This class is a true celebration of our garden-to-table philosophy. We'll step into the charm of rustic Italian country cooking, starting by gathering fresh pumpkin flowers, herbs, and vegetables from the garden to fry into light, crispy tempura—a perfect Italian aperitivo. Then, you'll prepare fresh spinach and ricotta gnocchi from scratch, baking them in a fragrant, simple tomato sauce. We'll also bake a rustic ciabatta bread and serve it alongside a stunning beef carpaccio-inspired sharing platter and a crisp garden salad. This is food that is simple, seasonal, and full of life.
In This Session, You Will Learn To:
Make light-as-air Tempura-fried Pumpkin Flowers, herbs, and vegetables.
Prepare and bake fresh Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi with tomato sauce.
Bake a rustic Ciabatta bread.
Assemble a beautiful Beef Carpaccio-inspired sharing platter.
Take-Home Gift: A box of buttery Lavender & Rosemary Shortbread biscuits.
A Cool & Elegant Christmas Feast
Price
R 895 / person
Date
Dec 11, 2025
Let’s make your Christmas Day a truly relaxing celebration. This menu is built around cool, elegant, and flavourful dishes that can all be prepared in advance. Welcome your guests with a refreshing, chilled baby marrow soup. Sit down to a sophisticated smoked salmon tartare starter with whipped feta and homemade melba toast. The main course is a celebration of flavours, all served at room temperature: a herb-crusted beef fillet, a bright tarragon chicken salad, a beautiful mixed tomato and mozzarella wreath, and a savoury olive and caramelized onion ciabatta. We'll finish this incredible feast with a light, palate-cleansing lemon and basil ice cream.
In This Session, You Will Learn To:
Prepare a Chilled Baby Marrow Soup & Smoked Salmon Tartare starter.
Master a room-temperature Herb-Crusted Beef Fillet.
Create a Tarragon Chicken Salad & a Tomato-Mozzarella Wreath.
Bake an Olive & Caramelized Onion Ciabatta.
Make a refreshing Lemon & Basil Ice Cream.
Take-Home Gift: A jar of your homemade melba toast and a portion of whipped feta to take home.
Holiday Season Prep: Get Ahead of the Rush
Price
R 895 / person
Date
Dec 4, 2025
This session is your secret to a relaxed and delicious holiday season. We'll focus on creating sophisticated dishes that can be prepared well in advance, ready to be whipped out for guests at a moment's notice. You'll master a beautiful spinach roulade with two filling options: a classic smoked salmon or a vibrant cream cheese, spring onion, and almond. We'll also tackle a deboned and stuffed chicken roll, a versatile main course that's as delicious cold as it is hot. To accompany it, we'll toss a baby spinach, walnut, and crispy bacon salad with a tangy homemade blue cheese dressing. For dessert, an apricot and cream-filled hazelnut meringue cake that is pure elegance.
In This Session, You Will Learn To:
Create an elegant Spinach Roulade (with two filling options).
Master a deboned and stuffed Chicken Roll.
Toss a Baby Spinach & Bacon Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing.
Assemble an Apricot & Cream Hazelnut Meringue Cake.
Take-Home Gift: A batch of your own buttery, homemade cheese straws.
Entertain with Ease: A Stress-Free Dinner Party
Price
R 895 / person
Date
Nov 27, 2025
Host your next dinner party with confidence and ease. This menu is designed for maximum "wow factor" with minimal last-minute stress. We'll begin with a luxurious baked nut-crusted camembert, served on a bed of fresh butter lettuce. The centerpiece of our meal is a magnificent Porchetta-style pork neck, featuring a flavourful stuffing of pork sausage, onion, garlic, and herbs. Alongside it, you'll learn to make delicate, fresh potato gnocchi drizzled in a simple, fragrant sage butter. We'll round out the main course with decadent cream-baked tomatoes with thyme and finish the entire meal with an incredibly easy and elegant French chocolate cake.
In This Session, You Will Learn To:
Prepare a show-stopping Baked Nut-Crusted Camembert.
Master a Porchetta-style Stuffed Pork Neck.
Make fresh Potato Gnocchi with a Sage Butter sauce.
Bake Creamy Tomatoes with Thyme.
Bake a simple, decadent French Chocolate Cake.
Take-Home Gift: A custom blend of herbs and spices for your next roast.
What's in a Salad? Beyond the Greens
Price
R 895 / person
Date
Nov 20, 2025
Forget boring salads! This class breaks down the essential components of a great salad, focusing on texture, flavour, and building the perfect dressing. We'll dive into classics and creative new ideas, ensuring you leave with a repertoire that can handle any occasion. You'll master a truly good Caesar salad (goodbye, bottled dressing!) and a rustic Italian Panzanella that's perfect for using up stale bread. We'll also explore salads as a complete meal with a protein-packed chickpea, lentil, and vegetable creation, before finishing with a quick, vibrant tropical papaya and avocado salad with a lime and coriander kick.
In This Session, You Will Learn To:
Master a classic Caesar salad with homemade dressing.
Create a rustic Italian Panzanella.
Build a protein-packed Chickpea, Lentil & Vegetable salad.
Assemble a quick Tropical Papaya & Avocado salad.
Take-Home Gift: A jar of delicious, herb-marinated olives.
Chef’s Choice: An Abundant Table
Price
R 895 / person
Date
Nov 13, 2025
This session is all about building a full, impressive meal that's surprisingly simple to create. We'll start by baking a beautiful, pillowy focaccia from scratch and whipping up a zesty garlic aioli to go with it. You'll learn how to create an effortless-yet-stunning starter of oven-baked feta with olives, roasted tomatoes, and fresh herbs. For the main event, we'll create a creamy, herby Tuscan chicken skillet, a one-pan wonder packed with sundried tomatoes, bacon, and baby spinach. We'll balance it all with a healthy bulgar wheat side, a crisp garden salad, and your new secret weapons: homemade salad sprinkles and quick-pickled red onions.
In This Session, You Will Learn To:
Bake a fresh Focaccia bread from scratch.
Create a fast and flavourful Garlic Aioli.
Assemble and bake a Feta, Olive, and Roasted Tomato starter.
Master a one-skillet Creamy Tuscan Chicken.
Prepare a crisp salad with homemade salad sprinkles.
Take-Home Gift: A jar of your own quick-pickled red onions.
