Creating and conducting hands-on cooking and knowledge sharing experiences, tailored to your needs, and held at your venue, or in your own home. Yes, we are mobile, so all you need to do is gather a small group – your family, friends, community group, find a venue, maybe a neighbourhood house, community hall, or even your home, give me a call or send an email and we can work together to arrange the rest – what you would like to learn, when, etc.
My cooking and knowledge sharing is not only about learning, it’s about bringing people together, it’s about enjoying a meal together and chatting too.
Please contact me if you would like more information.
Coming up:
Check out the current list of sessions to be held throughout the region.
TEENS COOKING – A SUSHI BENTO BOX
Date: Tuesday 17 November, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Cost: $15.00 per person
Bookings: Maffra Neighbourhood House – Ph: 0422 335 155
Max Participants: 6 participants
A session where we make sushi and begin to explore the tradition of the bento box.
SUMMER TARTS & FLAN – JUST A LITTLE BIT FRENCH
Date: Wednesday 25 November, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Venue: Maffra Neighbourhood House, 31A Thomson St, Maffra VIC 3860
Cost: $55.00 per person (Cost includes recipes and all ingredients, and lunch on the day.)
Bookings: Maffra Neighbourhood House – Ph: 0422 335 155
Max Participants: 6 participants
More details: Click here
Sample Menu: Pissaladière ||| Tomato Galette (Galette aux tomates) ||| Vegetable and Smoked Salmon Crown (Couronne de légumes et saumon fumé) ||| Apricot & Lavender Tart (Tarte aux abricot et lavande) ||| Summer Fruit Flan (Flan pâtissier aux fruits d’été) ||| Savoury Potato Pastry (Gluten Free) ||| Sweet Short Pastry (Gluten Free)
TEENS COOKING – CHRISTMAS TREATS
Date: Tuesday 1 December, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Cost: $15.00 per person
Bookings: Maffra Neighbourhood House – Ph: 0422 335 155
Max Participants: 6 participants
It’s the end of the year, so time to make something sweet! Did someone say “truffles”!
A FEAST FIT FOR CHRISTMAS
Date: Sunday, 6 December2026
Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Venue: Gormandale Community House, 32-34 Main Street,, Gormandale, VIC, 3873
Cost: (Pease contact Gormandale Community House Cost includes recipes and all ingredients, and lunch on the day.)
Bookings: please contact Gormandale Community House
03 5197 7264
gormandalech2@bigpond.com
Max Participants: 6 participants
More details: Click here
Sample Menu: Stuffed Mini Capsicum Wreath ||| Orange & Sherry Baked Salmon with Crispy Kale ||| Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing ||| Fresh & Zesty Quinoa Salad ||| Beetroot, Pea & Herb Salad ||| Traditional Christmas Trifle ||| Mum’s Fruit Salad
(All food will be gluten free)
A FEAST FIT FOR CHRISTMAS
Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Venue: Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre (PNC)
Bookings: Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre (PNC) phone: 5156 0214 or email: info@pnc.vic.edu.au
Max Participants: 8 participants
More details: Click here
Sample menu: Stuffed Mini Capsicum Wreath ||| Orange & Sherry Baked Salmon with Crispy Kale ||| Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing ||| Fresh & Zesty Quinoa Salad ||| Beetroot, Pea & Herb Salad ||| Traditional Christmas Trifle ||| Mum’s Fruit Salad
All food will be gluten free.
A CHRISTMAS HAMPER
Date: Sunday 13 December 2026
Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
Venue: Segue – Stratford’s Neighborhood House & Arts Café
Cost: $55.00 per person plus Eventbrite Fee (Cost includes recipes and all ingredients, plus a grazing board to keep the hunger pangs at bay!)
Bookings: via Eventbrite Click here
Max Participants: 8 participants
More details: Click here
Sample Menu: Crisp Coconut Biscuits (GF) ||| Salted Caramel Fudge (GF) ||| Chocolate Truffles (GF) ||| Bush Christmas Tea Blend (GF) ||| Pickled Cherries with Tarragon (GF) ||| Plum & Raspberry Jam (GF) ||| Tapenade (GF) ||| Garlic & Herb Crostini (GF) ||| Meal in a Jar – Mushroom Risotto (GF)
(All food will be gluten free)
Past Sessions
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