Chef Jacqui's French & Indigenous Australian Cooking Experience

5.0
(13 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)

Hello, I am a classically French trained chef and I teach people to cook the recipes I love to cook, to enjoy the process and not to panic in the kitchen.
My experience as a chef working in some of the Melbourne and Europe's best professional kitchens under the most talented, passionate and humble chefs has made me the chef I am and allows me to help you become a better and more confident cook. The food I love to cook is French cuisine with a modern influence, elegant Italian cookery and Australian cuisine, introducing native ingredients. Seasonal, sustainable and fresh ingredients is an absolute must in my kitchen, which my kitchen garden plays a huge role in as does my local Mornington Peninsula suppliers and producers. We have a few precious things in our life that give us pleasure and enjoyment and cooking and eating food does just that. This is why I invite you to cook with me in my kitchen and to enjoy a magnificent 3 course meal at my table.
Book your experience,
Chef Jacqui

Example Menu

Starter

Scallops with garlic, ginger & fingerlime

Pan seared scallops, basted in loads of butter, ginger & garlic then finished with fingerlimes.

Main

Rack of saltbush lamb and lamb jus gras

Saltbush lamb with an amazing bush tomato & pepper berry lamb jus.

Dessert

Apple & Wattleseed Tarte Tatin

This apple & puff pastry dessert is a winner and with the addition of cinnamon, vanilla and wattleseed, then Brandy cream I dare you not to love it.

What's Included

Bookings can be taken for a dinner class and private bookings can be scheduled for any dates.
You are treated to a wonderful 3 course gourmet lunch including canapés and light refreshments.
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Park in the driveway or on the street and come right in.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

You will be warmly greeted by Sophie and Humphrey my beautiful golden retrievers who will lovingly meet you at the front door where delicious aromas are emanating from my kitchen. This unique experience begins with a gorgeous table set for an amazing lunch and a kitchen laden with wonderful produce ready to be cooked.
As you don your aprons and take your place in my kitchen we dive right in for the full kitchen experience. Here we read through our menu and recipes and begin our preparation and cooking. During this time you will learn tips and tricks of the trade. You will gain knowledge using and storing ingredients and equipment, knife skills, pan frying techniques and food styling among many other tips.
As we finish each recipe we adjourn to the table to eat and discuss the balance of flavors and textures. We are constantly eating all day. You can ask as many questions as you like and take as many photos as you like and like so may before, you will vow to return for next seasons menu and to bring others you know who will love this experience too. Get ready for a fun day of laughs and great food and wine!!!

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Chef Jacqui’s French Cooking Classes

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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5.0 Based on 13 13 reviews
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