Calendar of cooking classes

This is a hands-on cooking experience with an expert cooking instructor. Prepare and cook a varied menu, utilising a wide range of techniques along the way. Finish the class by tasting all of your creations with a glass of sparkling wine or beer. The menu will include street food from Thailand, Vietnam, China and Japan.

Book by email (rosascookingclass@gmail.com).

3rd September: Ricotta Gnocchi w/ Mushroom Sauce; Tiramisu w/ Homemade Savoiardi Biscuits; and Ciambelle- Italian Donuts.
27th August: Homemade Bread; Fusilli w/ Mushroom Ragu; and Cartocci w/ Italian Cream.
20th August: Pappardelle w/ Ragu Sauce; Arancini; and Crostata di Ricotta w/ Chocolate.
6 August: Ravioli Di Ricotta w/ Burnt Butter & Sage Sauce; Arancini; and Crostoli.
30th July: Gnoochi w/ Mushroom Sauce; Angel Biscuits; and Cannoli w/ Pasticceria Cream
23rd July: Pappardelle w/ Ragu Sauce; Arancini; and Crostata di Ricotta w/ Chocolate.
16th July: Fettuccine w/ Involtini; Angel Biscuits; and Jam and Nutella Biscuits.
9th July: Potato Gnocchi w/ Chicken & Mushroom Sauce; Crostoli; and Pistachio Amaretti.
2nd July: Ricotta Gnocchi w/ Mushroom Sauce; Tiramisu w/ Homemade Savoiardi Biscuits; and Cantucci.
25th June: Pappardelle w/ Ragu Sauce; Arancini; and Cannoli w/ Italian Cream.
18th June: Stuffed Calamari; Tomato Pappardelle w/ Homemade Pesto and Goats Cheese; and Cannoli w/ Ricotta.
11th June: Ravioli Di Ricotta w/ Burnt Butter and Sage Sauce; Nonna Concetta Armaretti; and Cannoli w/ Italian Cream.
4th June: Ravioli Di Ricotta w/ Porcini Mushroom Sauce; Eggplant Croquettes; and Crostata di Ricotta w. Chocolate (Italian Tart).
28th May: Home Made Farfale Pasta w/ Pork Fennel Sausage; Cantucci; and Crostoli.
21st May: Pappardelle w/ Homemade Pesto; Arancini; and Cannoli Di Ricotta.
14th May: Fettuccine w/ Chicken & Mushroom Sauce; Cartocci w/ Italian Cream (Italian Cone Shaped Donuts); and Arancini.
7th May: Fettuccine w/ Involtini; Angel Biscuits (Almond Bread); and Jam and Nutella Biscuits.
30th April: Potato Gnocchi w. Chicken and Mushroom Sauce; Pistachio Amaretti; and Crostoli.

Experience the tastes, smells and sounds of Sri Lankan cooking. You will make two different curries, coconut sambal and a side dish. Afterwards, you’ll sit down and enjoy a Sri Lankan feast.

This is a hands-on cooking experience teaching you how to make dumplings from scratch. Sit and eat together at the end with a glass of sparkling wine. The ingredients for the various dumplings will include a wide range of spices, seasonings, vegetables, meats and seafood.

Book by email (rosascookingclass@gmail.com).

4th September: Potato Gnocchi w/ Cream & Mushroom Sauce; Potato Croquettes; and Sweet Ravioli w/ Chestnut Pure.
28th August: Traditional Arancini; Ravioli Di Ricotta w/ Ragu; and Nonna Concetta Armaretti.
21st August: Penne w/ Meatball and Napoli Sauce; Arancini; and Eggplant Slice.
14th August: Arancini; Gnocchi Di Ricotta w/ Mushrom Sauce; and Cartocci w/ Italian Pasticcera Cream.
7th August: Fettucini w/ Chicken & Mushroom Sauce; Crostoli; and Ciambelle.
31st July: Fusilli w/ Involtini; Homemade Tiramisu; and Cantucci Almond Biscuits.
24th July: Arancini; Homemade Penne w/ Meatballs; and Ciambelle (Italain Donuts).
17th July: Gnocchi Di Ricotta w/ Three Cheese Sauce; Ciambelle; and Cannoli Di Ricotta.
10th July: Home Made Bread; Spinach Gnocchi w/ Burnt Butter Sauce; and Cartocci w/ Italian Cream (Italian Cone Shaped Donuts).
3rd July: Arancini; Cavatelli w/ Meatballs; and Nonna Concetta Amaretti .
26th June: Gnocchi Di Ricotta w/ Mushroom Sauce; Crostoli; and Ciambelle (Italian Donuts).
19th June: Arancini; Crostoli; and Potato Gnocchi w/ Pumpkin Gorgonzola & Sage Sauce .
12th June: Gnocci w. Ricotta w/ Three Cheese Sauce; Cannoli Di Ricotta; and Ciambelle.
5th June: Home Made Bread; Spinach Gnocchi w/ Burnt Butter Sauce; and Cannoli w/ Italian Cream.
29th May: Traditional Arancini; Nonna Concetta Armaretti; and Cavatelli w/ Meatballs.
22nd May: Ricotta Gnocchi w/ Mushroom Sauce; Crostoli; and Ciambelle (Italian Donuts).
15th May: Tortellini w/ Chicken Brodo; Ciambelle; and Angel Biscuits.
8th May: Arancini; Gnocchi w/ Fresh Pesto; and Crostoli.
1st May: Home Made Focaccia; Cavatelli Pasta w/ Mushroom Sauce; and Nonna Concetta Amaretti Biscuits.

Family Food Fight Contestants Concetta Pluchinotta-Varone and her mother Pina Pluchinotta will show you how make ravioli pasta filled with sweet ricotta cheese and paired with a savoury tomato and pork based sauce. Afterwards, you will be able to take a sneak peak into the factory where all of their cheeses are made.

Enjoy the passion and simplicity of Italian cooking with Alessandro as you prepare spinach and ricotta cannelloni with napoli sauce, a caprese salad, and, to finish the meal, a classic homemade ciambellone cake. You will receive copies of the recipes, prepare and cook all dishes in a group environment, and then sit down and enjoy food.

This is a hands-on cooking experience with an expert cooking instructor. Explore the fundamentals of cooking ingredients, spices and flavour profile, then enjoy with complimentary wine or beer. The menu: chicken tikka masala, prawn curry masala, naan, mint raita and palak paneer.

This is a hands-on Indonesian Bali cooking experience with an expert cooking instructor. Explore the fundamentals of cooking ingredients, spices and flavour profile, then enjoy with complimentary beer and wine. The menu: bumbu merah, kecap kachang, ayam satay, rendang daging sedap, gado gado and nasi kuning.

In a 45 minute ‘parent-free zone’, children aged 6–12 years can learn from their chocolatiers how to make their very own chocolate creations. Includes personalised badge, chef’s hat and apron, graduation certificate plus take home three chocolate creations to enjoy.

This is a hands-on cooking experience teaching you how to make dumplings from scratch. Sit and eat together at the end with a glass of sparkling wine. The ingredients for the various dumplings will include a wide range of spices, seasonings, vegetables, meats and seafood.

Book by email (rosascookingclass@gmail.com).

5th September: Fettucini w/ Invoiltini; Stuffed Eggpplants; Ciambelle (Italian Donuts).
29th August: Tortellini w/ Napoli Sauce; Eggplant Slice; and Cartocci w/ Italian Cream.
22nd August: Parppardelle w/ Ragu Sauce; Arancini; and Crostoil.
15th August: Cavatelli w/ Meatball Sauce; Cornetti w/ Pasticcera Italian Cream; and
Angel Biscuits.
8th August: Arancini; Gnocchi w/ Potatoes & Mushroom Sauce; and Canrocci w/ Italian Cream.
1st August: Arancini; Ravioli Di Ricotta; and Jam Biscuits.
25th July: Parppardelle w/ Ragu Sauce; Arancini; and Crostoil.
18th July: Tortellini w/ Napoli Sauce; Eggplant Slice; and Cartocci w/ Italian Cream.
11th July: Arancini; Potato & Pumpkin Gnocchi w/ Gorgonzola & Sage Sauce; and Crostoil .
4th July: Tortellini w/ Chicken Broth; Ciambelle (Italian Donuts); and Angel Biscuits.
27th June: Arancini; Ravioli Di Ricotta w/ Burnt Butter and Sage Sauce; and Canrocci w/ Italian Cream.
20th June: Fettuccine w Chicken & Mushroom Sauce; Arancini; and Cartocci w/ Cream.
13th June: Homemade Bolognese Lasagna; Potato Croquettes; and Cornetti w/ Italian Cream.
6th June: Tortellini w/ Chicken Broth; Ciambelle (Italian Donuts); and Angel Biscuits.
30th May: Arancini; Fettuccini w/ Ragu; and Cantocci w/ Italian Cream.
23rd May: Gnocchi with Mushroom Sauce; Crostoli; and Nonna Concetta Amaretti.
16th May: Fettuccine w/ Aubergine Arrabbiata Sauce (hot sauce); Ossobuco w/ Polenta; and Ciambelle.
2nd May: Homemade Meatballs w/ Napoli Sauce; Cavatelli w/ Mushroom Sauce; and Crostoli.

This is a hands-on cooking experience with an expert cooking instructor. Explore the fundamentals of cooking ingredients, spices and flavour profile, then enjoy with complimentary beer and wine. The menu: insalata, pappardelle, ragu al Genovese and ricotta gnocchi.

This class will focus on obtaining great gut health through fermented foods. You will learn how to make sauerkraut and other fermented produce. You will also look at ways to make it healthier and more delicious with the addition of different spices and seasonal vegetables.

MasterChef Contestant Dee Williams will take you through her personal ‘deelicious’ spice range which you will be encouraged to smell, touch and taste. These include a Roasted Chilli Powder, Sri Lankan Unroasted Curry Powder, Sri Lankan Roasted Curry Powder and Sri Lankan Dark Roasted Curry Powder. She will then show you how to make roti bread from scratch, a Spicy Coconut Sambal and a Sri Lankan Dhal. Once you have created your masterpieces, you will then plate and devour your creations with your new found foodie friends!

Learn to craft your own pizza dough from scratch. Taste a variety of topping combinations. Eat together at the end with a couple of glasses of wine.

The Fermented Mumma will discuss the process and benefits of fermentation, the problems with pre-packaged kombucha, and the endless flavour combinations for your custom booch. She will introduce you to a scoby (which stands for ‘symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast’), the low-pH ‘mother’ from which your kombucha will spring. First, black tea and sugar are brewed together to make the starter tea. This is then poured over the scoby, covered in a cheesecloth, and left to ferment. The yeast consumes the sugar, excreting alcohol, which is processed by the bacteria into vinegar, providing a natural carbonation and tangy zing. New scoby babies form in the process.

Your child will learn how to make Italian pasta from scratch. When they are finished cooking, the group will sit down to enjoy their home-cooked dinner. The class is taught by Carmela.

This is a hands-on cooking experience teaching you how to make dumplings from scratch. Sit and eat together at the end with a glass of sparkling wine. The ingredients for the various dumplings will include a wide range of spices, seasonings, vegetables, meats and seafood.

Learn to craft your own pizza dough from scratch. Taste a variety of topping combinations. Eat together at the end with a couple of glasses of wine.

Book by email (rosascookingclass@gmail.com).

3rd September: Ricotta Gnocchi w/ Mushroom Sauce; Tiramisu w/ Homemade Savoiardi Biscuits; and Ciambelle- Italian Donuts.
27th August: Homemade Bread; Fusilli w/ Mushroom Ragu; and Cartocci w/ Italian Cream.
20th August: Pappardelle w/ Ragu Sauce; Arancini; and Crostata di Ricotta w/ Chocolate.
6 August: Ravioli Di Ricotta w/ Burnt Butter & Sage Sauce; Arancini; and Crostoli.
30th July: Gnoochi w/ Mushroom Sauce; Angel Biscuits; and Cannoli w/ Pasticceria Cream
23rd July: Pappardelle w/ Ragu Sauce; Arancini; and Crostata di Ricotta w/ Chocolate.
16th July: Fettuccine w/ Involtini; Angel Biscuits; and Jam and Nutella Biscuits.
9th July: Potato Gnocchi w/ Chicken & Mushroom Sauce; Crostoli; and Pistachio Amaretti.
2nd July: Ricotta Gnocchi w/ Mushroom Sauce; Tiramisu w/ Homemade Savoiardi Biscuits; and Cantucci.
25th June: Pappardelle w/ Ragu Sauce; Arancini; and Cannoli w/ Italian Cream.
18th June: Stuffed Calamari; Tomato Pappardelle w/ Homemade Pesto and Goats Cheese; and Cannoli w/ Ricotta.
11th June: Ravioli Di Ricotta w/ Burnt Butter and Sage Sauce; Nonna Concetta Armaretti; and Cannoli w/ Italian Cream.
4th June: Ravioli Di Ricotta w/ Porcini Mushroom Sauce; Eggplant Croquettes; and Crostata di Ricotta w. Chocolate (Italian Tart).
28th May: Home Made Farfale Pasta w/ Pork Fennel Sausage; Cantucci; and Crostoli.
21st May: Pappardelle w/ Homemade Pesto; Arancini; and Cannoli Di Ricotta.
14th May: Fettuccine w/ Chicken & Mushroom Sauce; Cartocci w/ Italian Cream (Italian Cone Shaped Donuts); and Arancini.
7th May: Fettuccine w/ Involtini; Angel Biscuits (Almond Bread); and Jam and Nutella Biscuits.
30th April: Potato Gnocchi w. Chicken and Mushroom Sauce; Pistachio Amaretti; and Crostoli.

This is a hands-on cooking experience with an expert cooking instructor. Explore the fundamentals of cooking ingredients, spices and flavour profile, then enjoy with complimentary wine or beer. The menu: chicken tikka masala, prawn curry masala, naan, mint raita and palak paneer.

This is a hands-on cooking experience teaching you how to make dumplings from scratch. Sit and eat together at the end with a glass of sparkling wine. The ingredients for the various dumplings will include a wide range of spices, seasonings, vegetables, meats and seafood.

What you will learn:

• Some new vegan dishes.
• Hands-on learning.

Presenter: Michelle. You will be shown a selection of vegan dishes with an Italian flavour and you will finish with a feast. Menu: Napoli sauce; arancini; rosemary and olive focaccia; ricotta and spinach stuffed shells; and almond and cherry cake.

Book by email (rosascookingclass@gmail.com).

4th September: Potato Gnocchi w/ Cream & Mushroom Sauce; Potato Croquettes; and Sweet Ravioli w/ Chestnut Pure.
28th August: Traditional Arancini; Ravioli Di Ricotta w/ Ragu; and Nonna Concetta Armaretti.
21st August: Penne w/ Meatball and Napoli Sauce; Arancini; and Eggplant Slice.
14th August: Arancini; Gnocchi Di Ricotta w/ Mushrom Sauce; and Cartocci w/ Italian Pasticcera Cream.
7th August: Fettucini w/ Chicken & Mushroom Sauce; Crostoli; and Ciambelle.
31st July: Fusilli w/ Involtini; Homemade Tiramisu; and Cantucci Almond Biscuits.
24th July: Arancini; Homemade Penne w/ Meatballs; and Ciambelle (Italain Donuts).
17th July: Gnocchi Di Ricotta w/ Three Cheese Sauce; Ciambelle; and Cannoli Di Ricotta.
10th July: Home Made Bread; Spinach Gnocchi w/ Burnt Butter Sauce; and Cartocci w/ Italian Cream (Italian Cone Shaped Donuts).
3rd July: Arancini; Cavatelli w/ Meatballs; and Nonna Concetta Amaretti .
26th June: Gnocchi Di Ricotta w/ Mushroom Sauce; Crostoli; and Ciambelle (Italian Donuts).
19th June: Arancini; Crostoli; and Potato Gnocchi w/ Pumpkin Gorgonzola & Sage Sauce .
12th June: Gnocci w. Ricotta w/ Three Cheese Sauce; Cannoli Di Ricotta; and Ciambelle.
5th June: Home Made Bread; Spinach Gnocchi w/ Burnt Butter Sauce; and Cannoli w/ Italian Cream.
29th May: Traditional Arancini; Nonna Concetta Armaretti; and Cavatelli w/ Meatballs.
22nd May: Ricotta Gnocchi w/ Mushroom Sauce; Crostoli; and Ciambelle (Italian Donuts).
15th May: Tortellini w/ Chicken Brodo; Ciambelle; and Angel Biscuits.
8th May: Arancini; Gnocchi w/ Fresh Pesto; and Crostoli.
1st May: Home Made Focaccia; Cavatelli Pasta w/ Mushroom Sauce; and Nonna Concetta Amaretti Biscuits.

Learn how to make three types of dumplings. You will ‘visit’ Turkey, Japan and the Czech Republic, creating three quite different dumpling experiences along the way.

Enrol by phone (9386 9418).

The Fermented Mumma will break down this traditional bread making method into simple easy-to-follow steps. You will take home a ready-to-bake sourdough as well as instructions, electronic and hard copy, a jar of bubbly starter (natural yeast), a proving basket and ongoing online support from The Fermented Mumma.

This is a hands-on cooking experience with an expert cooking instructor. Explore the fundamentals of cooking ingredients, spices and flavour profile, then enjoy with complimentary beer and wine. The menu: chao shuo, ganbian sijidou, mapo tofu, dong po rou and la yu.

Join Anna as she shows you how to make traditional Italian marzipan fruit. Starting from scratch, you’ll make the marzipan, shape and decorate it– then take home a beautiful display of sweets.

Enrol by phone (9386 9418).

This is a hands-on cooking experience with an expert cooking instructor. Make a 3 course meal using local and native ingredients, including ,learning their health benefits, and then enjoy with complimentary wine or beer. The prepared dishes will have an Asian them and will include the ingredients quandong, lemon myrtle, mountain pepper, native thyme and kakadu plum.

What you will learn:

• Experimenting with bread.
• The bread baking process with each step explained.
• How to replicate the process at home.

What you will get:

• 1 kilo of organic flour to take home.
• Savory calzone for lunch, which you make, eat and take home.

The focus will be on ciabatta and turkish breads.

This is a hands-on cooking experience teaching you how to make dumplings from scratch. Sit and eat together at the end with a glass of sparkling wine. The ingredients for the various dumplings will include a wide range of spices, seasonings, vegetables, meats and seafood.

What you will learn:

• How to make your own triple cream brie and gourmet feta cheeses.
• How to make ricotta cheese.
• About different cheeses.

Presenters: Janet Clayton and Charlene Angus from Cheeselinks.

Book by email (rosascookingclass@gmail.com).

5th September: Fettucini w/ Invoiltini; Stuffed Eggpplants; Ciambelle (Italian Donuts).
29th August: Tortellini w/ Napoli Sauce; Eggplant Slice; and Cartocci w/ Italian Cream.
22nd August: Parppardelle w/ Ragu Sauce; Arancini; and Crostoil.
15th August: Cavatelli w/ Meatball Sauce; Cornetti w/ Pasticcera Italian Cream; and
Angel Biscuits.
8th August: Arancini; Gnocchi w/ Potatoes & Mushroom Sauce; and Canrocci w/ Italian Cream.
1st August: Arancini; Ravioli Di Ricotta; and Jam Biscuits.
25th July: Parppardelle w/ Ragu Sauce; Arancini; and Crostoil.
18th July: Tortellini w/ Napoli Sauce; Eggplant Slice; and Cartocci w/ Italian Cream.
11th July: Arancini; Potato & Pumpkin Gnocchi w/ Gorgonzola & Sage Sauce; and Crostoil .
4th July: Tortellini w/ Chicken Broth; Ciambelle (Italian Donuts); and Angel Biscuits.
27th June: Arancini; Ravioli Di Ricotta w/ Burnt Butter and Sage Sauce; and Canrocci w/ Italian Cream.
20th June: Fettuccine w Chicken & Mushroom Sauce; Arancini; and Cartocci w/ Cream.
13th June: Homemade Bolognese Lasagna; Potato Croquettes; and Cornetti w/ Italian Cream.
6th June: Tortellini w/ Chicken Broth; Ciambelle (Italian Donuts); and Angel Biscuits.
30th May: Arancini; Fettuccini w/ Ragu; and Cantocci w/ Italian Cream.
23rd May: Gnocchi with Mushroom Sauce; Crostoli; and Nonna Concetta Amaretti.
16th May: Fettuccine w/ Aubergine Arrabbiata Sauce (hot sauce); Ossobuco w/ Polenta; and Ciambelle.
2nd May: Homemade Meatballs w/ Napoli Sauce; Cavatelli w/ Mushroom Sauce; and Crostoli.

A behind-the-scenes tour of the 10 step chocolate making process at Ratio Cocoa Roasters. Followed by a guided chocolate tasting. Then make your own milk or dark truffles with a selection of toppings.

This class includes indulging in a range of chocolate and truffle tastings, the chance to learn about how chocolate is made, and finding out about the inspiration behind each of their specialty ranges with their European Chocolatiers. Your chocolate education concludes with the chance to create your own personal chocolate bar and delve in giant lollipop making fun.

What you will learn:

• The process behind producing curd.
• How to make hand-stretched fresh mozzarella.
• How to shape mozzarella into bocconcini and trecce.

What you will get:

• Guided cheese tasting with a glass of wine.
• Freshly made mozzarella to take home.

This is a hands-on cooking experience with an expert cooking instructor. Explore the fundamentals of cooking ingredients, spices and flavour profile, then enjoy with complimentary wine or beer. The menu will include dishes from Japan, Kora, Vietnam and India.

Learn about flours and how they interact with other ingredients. Learn a variety of techniques and textures to create many different types of biscuits from shortbreads, to fancy petit fours, wedged with ganache and dipped in chocolate. They will cover shelf life, storage, freezing and nutritional input. They will include gluten free, dairy free and nut free recipes. You will take home 1kg of assorted biscuits made in the class plus their recipes.

Have fun and become a French chef during this cooking class with Marie-Emilie. Menu: pissaladiere.