4 Venues for Masterful Masterclasses

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, create custom gin or make coffee like a barista in time for Spring:

Millsheds Distillery & Bar on Bong Bong Street in Bowral is dedicated to crafting exceptional spirits such as small-batch artisanal gin, vodka and liqueurs. Located in the picturesque Southern Highlands, Millsheds offers engaging tours, cocktail classes and gin-blending experiences that are hands-on and educational. Recognised with silver medals at both the London Spirits Competition and the IWSC, Millsheds continues to uphold its commitment to using quality local products and creativity in everything it does.

 

Book in for a hands-on experience to create your own custom gin and take your creations home to enjoy – let your creativity flow in what has been described as the ‘best science class ever’, the Millsheds gin blending extravaganza is not to be missed whether you are a gin aficionado or a complete newbie. Be tantalised by the aromas of juniper, citrus and spice as you graze on a shared platter of delicious snacks and blend, sip and share your gin adventure with friends.

Culinary excellence meets the charm of the Hunter Valley at Goldfish Bar and Restaurant on Broke Road in Pokolbin. Embark on a culinary journey like no other at this dining destination nestled amidst the rolling vineyards of the region – think more than just a meal, it’s an experience whether you’re indulging in a romantic dinner for two, celebrating a special occasion with family and friends, or simply enjoying a leisurely lunch.

 

Immerse yourself in the art of mixology with Goldfish’s Cocktail Masterclass where you can learn how to make a killer cocktail from the best – grab your friends and come along for a private masterclass to make two classic and one mystery cocktail along with enjoying a three-course lunch, indulging in dishes such as fish tacos with Asian slaw and habanero aioli, duck charcoal bao buns and pizza like Margherita or Supreme.  

Discover a regional restaurant committed to the best local food, wine and friendly service at The Pickled Sisters Café on Main Street in Rutherglen. This rustic, high-ceilinged winery café boasts a deck for soaking up rays on balmy High Country days, or head indoors where corrugated iron, exposed brick, recycled timber and trailing greenery set the scene for lingering over a meal with family and friends.

 

Chef Stewart Gilchrist shares his expertise at monthly hands-on cooking classes followed by a leisurely lunch with matching wines. Private cooking classes are also available for a minimum of eight people, perfect for friends, family and work colleagues; embrace all things Italian this month, followed by a Spring Fling cooking class in November celebrating the best of new season produce, while December is for festive favourite sweet and savoury dishes and preserves.

Find the first coffee roasting business to be located on the Mid-north Coast at Peak Coffee Brew Lab & Roastery on Jambali Road in Port Macquarie. The brainchild of global coffee entrepreneurs, Sean and Kristine Edwards, this crop-to-cup venue provides expertly-roasted wholesale coffee, along with a range of online beans, merchandise, brewing equipment and barista courses.

 

Come into the brew lab to learn about the range of espresso, filter and single-origin coffee on offer along with how to launch your career as a barista with small and private classes with plenty of practice time and one-on-one interaction with trainers for each participant. Whether you are looking to upskill or an aspiring barista aiming to land your dream café job, this training program is perfect for you. Click here to view training sessions.