Cooking Class
Cooking class themes and menus
| Choose from the following cooking classes, or have a private class customised to your requirements: Standard Classes (4 hours duration) – Cost $175pp (click here for inclusions) Premium Classes (5 hours duration & additional dishes) – Cost $200pp (click here for inclusions) | |
| Pasta Making and Italian Sauces Although dried pasta is cheap and readily available, there is nothing like fresh homemade pasta. If you have never attempted making fresh pasta before, this is the class for you! You will learn to make pasta from scratch using a pasta machine and shape it several ways. To complement the pasta, you’ll make three classic yet simple Italian sauces, as well as a traditional Italian dessert to conclude the meal. As seen on Great South East. | |
| Sample Menu: Fresh Egg Fettucine Fresh Egg Spaghetti Fresh Egg Stracci Smoked Salmon and Creamy Lemon Sauce Pesto alla Genovese Italian Sausage and Tomato Sauce Tiramisu |  |
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| Advanced Pasta Making In this class you will build on your pasta making skills and learn to colour pasta, make filled pasta and gnocchi, as well as accompanying sauces and a delicious Italian dessert. Ideally you have already attended our Pasta Making & Italian Sauces class or already possess basic pasta making skills, but anyone with reasonable cooking skills is welcome to attend. | |
| Sample Menu: Ricotta and Lemon Ravioli Squid Ink Fettuccine Potato Gnocchi Sage Burnt Butter Sauce Garlic, Parsley and Olive Oil Sauce Gorgonzola Walnut Sauce Flourless Chocolate Olive Oil Cake |  |
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| Gourmet Aussie Barbecue Learn how to prepare a selection of exciting but effortless dishes to cook on the BBQ. No previous barbecuing experience is necessary, as barbecue guru Paul Rast (as seen on SBS Food Safari) will walk you through the basics. You’ll then dine alfresco in a beautiful Australian bush setting, enjoying the meal you’ve helped create with matching wines. A great class for overseas visitors or those wanting some new ideas for the grill. | |
| Sample Menu: Grilled Haloumi with a Lime and Caper Dressing Smoked Chicken two ways: Lemon Myrtle Infused & Berbere Spiced Marinated Butterflied Leg of Lamb with a Warm Tomato Salsa Grilled Herb and Garlic Corn on the Cob Barbecued Kumara with Lemon and Chilli Oil Grilled Coconut Pineapple with Butterscotch Sauce |  |
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| Easy Asian Dinner Party Exotic and flavoursome Asian food is a popular eating choice but many people shy away from cooking it. With an emphasis on ingredients, equipment and techniques, in this class you will learn to cook an effortless three course South-East Asian-inspired menu that will be sure to impress your guests. | |
| Sample Menu: Thai Style Pumpkin Soup Thai Beef Salad Thai Style Prawn & Mango Curry Stir Fry of Chicken with Thai Basil & Kaffir Lime Leaves Lemongrass Infused Jasmine Rice Asian-Style Coconut Cake with Tropical Fruit Salsa |  |
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| Moroccan Magic Embark on a culinary journey and enter the fascinating world of tagines and couscous as you discover the secrets to creating this flavourful North African cuisine. In this class you’ll create a Moroccan feast, learning about Moroccan ingredients and cooking techniques along the way. | |
| Sample Menu: Spiced Lamb Filo Pastries with Harissa Yoghurt Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives Tagine of Chickpeas Lemon Cous Cous with Parsley and Almonds Moroccan Carrot Salad Almond and Rosewater Filled Fresh Dates |  |
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| Plant-Based for Health & Taste The number of people choosing plant-based diets is increasing, and whether you’re a vegan or looking to incorporate more plant-based alternatives into your eating regime, this class will teach you exciting new ideas and techniques. You’ll learn a repertoire of meat-free dishes that are as delicious as they are nutritious, that will have even the carnivores in your life coming back for seconds! | |
| Sample Menu: Watermelon with Dukkah Smoky Kale Chips Chilli Garlic Edamame Zucchini Noodles with a Lemony Cashew Cream Sauce Indonesian-Style Tempeh Cauliflower Rice Chocolate and Orange Avocado Mousse |  |
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| Seafood Barbecue If you’re a fan of seafood you will love this class where you’ll learn to cook seafood to perfection on the barbecue. Our barbecue guru Paul Rast will walk you through the basics as well as teach you some more advanced techniques such as smoking. Using fresh, quality seafood, you’ll learn to make 5 impressive seafood dishes that you’ll find yourself making time and time again, as well as a barbecued dessert to finish. | |
| Sample Menu: Prawn & Chorizo Skewers with a Spanish Marinade Hot-Smoked Rum-Soaked Salmon with Mango Salsa and Salmon Chips Whole Barbecued Snapper with Portuguese Onion and Parsley Sauce Barbecued Cuttlefish Salad with an Asian Dressing Sizzling Garlic Mussels Grilled Fruit Skewers |  |
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| American Barbecue The American approach to barbecuing is rapidly gaining popularity in Australia, which is not surprising given how flavoursome this cuisine is! In this class you will learn the techniques of smoke, spice and low & slow cooking that are characteristic to American outdoor cooking, as well as a mouth-watering menu that you can recreate in your own home. | |
| Sample Menu: Spiced Smoked Nuts Cajun Blackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa Slow-Cooked Sticky, Spicy Pork Ribs Smoked Chicken with Alabama White Sauce Grilled Lime & Chilli Corn on the Cob Barbecued Chocolate Bananas |  |
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| Flavours of Noosa: From Market to Plate Noosa is blessed with an abundance of fresh, local produce and its legendary cuisine is a reflection of this. This special class commences with a guided tour of the famous Noosa Farmer’s Market, followed by a cooking class where you’ll discover the secrets to Noosa cuisine and create (as well as eat!) a beautiful meal using the best and freshest local produce available on the day. This is a great class for visitors to the region. | |
| Sample Menu: Local Antipasto Platter Blistered Padrón Peppers Grilled Buffalo Halloumi with a Lime and Macadamia Oil Dressing Salad of Mooloolaba Prawns and Avocado with a Chilli Jam & Coconut Dressing Heirloom Tomato Salad Flourless Tropical Cake with Mango Coulis |  |
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| A Taste of Spain Discover the best of this vibrant, colourful and varied cuisine in this class inspired by our travels to Spain. You’ll learn to make a scrumptious selection of tapas and pintxos, a variety of regional dishes and the famous Santiago Tart. In true Spanish style, you will enjoy the feast of your creation washed down with a glass or two of housemade Sangria in a relaxed and leisurely manner. | |
| Sample Menu: Selection of Tapas and Pintxos (at least 3 different types) Mussels with Gazpacho Salsa Riojan Stew of Chorizo, Lamb and Potatoes Baby Peas Braised with Spring Onions, Garlic and Olive Oil Tarta de Santiago (Galician Almond & Lemon Cake) with Dulce de Leche Sangria |  |
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| Italian Long Lunch There is more to Italian cuisine than pizza and pasta! Inspired by our travels to regional Italy, in this class you’ll discover the simplistic and fresh approach Italians take to cooking, and prepare an authentic traditional Italian meal. You’ll then relax and enjoy the fruits of your labour over a leisurely lunch, and as they do in Italy you’ll conclude the meal with a glass of lemoncello! | |
| Sample Menu: Assorted Crostini Eggs with Salsa Verde Porcini Risotto with Truffle Oil Prosciutto Wrapped Fillet of Pork Sautéed Green Beans with Toasted Almonds Panzanella Salad of Mixed Tomatoes Chocolate Nutella & Walnut Cake with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream Freshly Brewed Coffee and Lemoncello |  |
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| Indonesian Banquet If you have holidayed in Bali, you’ll know how mouth-wateringly delicious Indonesian cuisine is. At this class you will learn to create a “Rijsttafel” (Rice Table) – a banquet of authentic Indonesian dishes. Joining this class will be Dutch-Indonesian Paul Rast (as seen on SBS Food Safari), who will be sharing his Mother’s and Grandmother’s closely guarded recipes. | |
| Sample Menu: Chicken Saté with Peanut Sauce Beef Rendang Stir-Fried Green Beans in Coconut Milk Sweet and Spicy Tempeh Nasi Goreng Indonesian Cucumber Salad Kaffir Lime Leaf Infused Steamed Jasmine Rice Black Sticky Rice with Seasonal Fruit and Coconut Cream |  |
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| Inclusions: * Café quality coffee, tea and freshly baked muffins upon arrival. * A 4-hour (or 5-hour for premium classes) culinary experience with no more than 10 participants in a relaxed and fun environment. * A full sit-down meal with wine with 2 glasses of quality wine. * Expert tuition from an experienced teacher (more than 10 years). * All ingredients and equipment provided (including aprons). * A folder containing recipes and class notes to take home. * $15 discount off your next class or gift voucher purchase. | |
| Please note: – Menus are subject to change depending on seasonality and availability of ingredients. – Cooking classes are held at Noosaville on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. – For dates and times of forthcoming classes, see our cooking class schedule. – Life’s A Feast also offers private classes and team building events. BOOK A CLASS or CONTACT US for more information or to discuss your special requirements. | |