Ever wanted to cook a meal just like what you eat at your favourite local restaurant?
These days, many Chefs and restaurants are adding cooking classes to their repertoire as home cooks want to expand their culinary horizons and dish up new temptations to serve family and friends.
Here are four venues where you can learn to cook like a Chef or make coffee like a barista this Autumn:
Pitmaster Masterclasses
Located in the heart of Red Hill, the Mornington Peninsula’s premium foodie destination, Red Gum BBQ speaks to the country feel and atmosphere of authentic Southern BBQ. The converted warehouse space, transformed into a great BBQ hall with rustic furnishings built from reclaimed timbers and local wood offers long, bench-style seating (indoor and out) as well as a bar committed to supporting fine local wines and Victorian craft beers.
Learn how to cook like a Pitmaster at monthly Masterclasses on Thursday evenings; join a small group of aspiring Pitmasters or those simply wanting to take their BBQ to the next level by learning the art of low and slow cooking. Click here to book.
Barista Workshops
Keep on keeping on with a detour via Simply Beans café on Compton Road in Logan, picking up a kick of caffeine and a bite to eat before heading home for the afternoon. Filled with items to cover all coffee consumption needs, find shelves of brewing equipment and keep cups, bottles of flavoured syrups and bags of coffee beans as tantalising aromas waft throughout this much-loved locale.
Barista workshops are held regularly with training provided by the experienced Simply Beans team, delivered to suit your needs and skill level; learn how to get the best bean extraction and fundamentals you need to grow your passion for coffee. To book, click here.
Pasta and Sauce Making Classes
Fresh housemade pasta, delicious pizza and a traditional Italian experience await at Mother Dough on Burwood Road in Hawthorn. This well-loved restaurant oozes rustic charm with exposed brick, recycled timber and softly glowing Edison bulb lighting, making for the ideal spot for a romantic dinner or family celebration.
Each Sunday at 1 pm, Mother Dough holds pasta and sauce-making classes for small groups – expect a hands-on experience in making your own ball of pasta dough and working it through a domestic pasta-making machine. Your reward is to sit down and enjoy a plate of fresh pasta, glass of wine and chat about Italian food; to book, click here.
Learn the Art of Roti Making
Roti, but not as you know it, is what has Ultimo foodies returning time and again to Kafe Kooks on Mountain Street. Step into a chilled-out vibe of trailing greenery, polished concrete and neon signage to experience a taste of Asia on the plate, from fresh roti to classic breakfast and lunch wraps and curries.
On the first Thursday of each month, learn the art of roti making from Roti Master Suresh, who will teach you how to make the perfect dough, flip the roti, basic stretching and how to work the roti into shapes and styles. You will also enjoy a five-course dinner with beverages included; to book, click here.
