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Epicure Personal Chefs recreational cooking school offers courses for both beginners and amateur cooks alike. The only prerequisite that's needed is a Passion for good food!
For the beginners, Epicure's ‘Cooking Skill and Techniques' six week program will introduce you to the kitchen, utensils and basic cooking techniques, and you will see how easy it is to learn to cook.
For the more Epicurious we offer Cooking Classes of a culinary journey to explore the cuisines and foods of the world.
Asian cuisines of China, Japan, Malaysia, Signapore and Thailand right through to the Mediterranean cuisines of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Middle East and Africa.
Learn to Cook and have fun with us at Epicure Personal Chefs
We also offer one on one and group cooking lessons at a time and date of your choice- please contact us for more detailed information
Please contact us with your enquiry or for further information on 02 9029 0767 or 0404 66 98 44 or email us on frank@epicurechefs.com
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Asian Cooking- Skills and Techniques (6 lessons)
Basic Cooking Skills and Techniques (6 lessons)
Fine Desserts and Pastries (3 lessons)
Flavours of Europe (6 lessons)
Flavours of the World (6 lessons)
Gluten Free Cooking (6 lessons)
Italian Pasta & Ravioli (1 lesson)
Sushi Cooking Class (1 lesson)
Traditional Home Cooking ( 3lessons)
Vegetarian Delights & Gourmet Cooking (6 lessons)
Discounts of up to 16% apply to all complete Cooking Courses. Book 3 or more single Cooking Classes and save $10 per Class.
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Our teachers have extensive experience working in the catering industry and bring with them a wealth of knowledge and expertise. All of the tuition you receive will be "hands-on" - class sizes are small (maximum 8) so that we can keep the teaching as practical as possible.
Learn to cook and have fun with us at Epicure
Please contact us with your enquiry or for further information on 02 9029 0767 or 0404 66 98 44 or email us on frank@epicurechefs.com
Summary of Classes
Asian Cooking Class- Skills and Techniques (6 lessons)
Asian cuisine- exotic arrays of flavours that stimulate the senses. Learn how to cook some of your favourite dishes with ease. Get tips on where to shop and what to look out for at your local. In this 6 week Cooking Class you will be taught the foundations of basic cooking and ingredients needed.
You will be introduced to Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian and Thai cuisine in easy to follow steps and simple to re-create at home.
Discover how to make Laksa, Pad Thai Jam, Teriyaki sauce, Yellow Curry, Red Curry, Roast Peking style Duck, Pork Buns, Wontons and many more.
On the last night of Cooking class we'll cook a full Asian Banquet from soup and appetizer through to dessert, bring a friend along and learn about wine and food pairing.
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Lesson 6
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Please contact us with your enquiry or for further information on 02 9029 0767 or 0404 66 98 44 or email us on frank@epicurechefs.com
Basic Cooking Class- Skills and Techniques (6 lessons)
Learn the foundation skills of basic cooking in this six week, hands-on Cooking Class taught by restaurateur and caterer Frank Wolber.
Whether you are a beginner or more experienced cook, these classes will give you the opportunity to develop basic and essential cooking skills, processes and flavour-matching.
You'll start becoming acquainted with basic kitchen equipments and staple must-have ingredients, moving on to knife skills and cooking techniques including: steaming, pan frying, roasting, braising, boiling, baking, etc. And then, you get to eat the fruits of your labour.
There will be discussions about which cuts of meats and seafood to use where, and we'll also talk about where the best places are to shop and buy any ingredient.
The final class you will get to cook a four course dinner menu, where you are invited to bring a friend along to sample your newly acquired skills. While you enjoy the meal, our expert sommelier will teach you about food and wine pairing.
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Lesson 6
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Please contact us with your enquiry or for further information on 02 9079 0767 or 0404 66 98 44 or email us on frank@epicurechefs.com
Flavours of Europe ( 6 lessons)
Have you ever wondered why your Paella isn't as good as the one you had when you sat in that Bodega in Valencia or your souffle never tastes and rises as well as the one in that amazing restaurant in Paris?
Look no further!!
In each of the six lessons, we will take you to a different part of Europe and recreate the regions finest specialties!
There is no need to leave Sydney to go on a culinary tour through Europe!
Lesson 1 - France
Lesson 2 - Germany
Lesson 3 - Spain
Lesson 4 - Italy
Lesson 5 - Greece
Lesson 6 - Party time
Flavours of the World (6 lessons)
Join us for this culinary journey. In each of the lessons we will explore the spices and herbs for the region specifics.
Whether you are a beginner or more experienced cook, these classes will give you the opportunity to develop essential cooking skills, processes and flavour-matching.
You'll start becoming acquainted with basic kitchen equipments and staple must-have ingredients, moving on to knife skills and cooking techniques including: steaming, pan frying, roasting, braising, boiling, baking, etc. And then, you get to eat the fruits of your labour.
You will become familiar with the use of exotic spices and herbs by preparing an array of traditional and non traditional dishes.
In the final class you will get to cook a four course dinner menu, where you are invited to bring a friend along to sample your newly acquired skills. And learn about food and wine pairing.
Lesson 1 - Africa & Middle East
Lesson 2 - Asia
Lesson 3 - Europe
Lesson 4 - India
Lesson 5 - South America & Carribean
Lesson 6
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Please contact us with your enquiry or for further information on 02 9029 0767 or 0404 66 98 44 or email us on frank@epicurechefs.com
Fine Desserts and Pastries (3 lessons)
Make your next celebration memorable by expanding your Dessert repertoire with fresh ideas, and flavour combinations. in this Cooking Class you will learn what produce to look for at your local market, and how to prepare a variety of elegant desserts that will turn a humdrum dinner into a glamorous event. Let your sweet tooth go wild! In the three lessons you will learn how to make tasty pastries i.e.: Chocolate tart, Crème Caramel, Crème Brûlée, Pannacotta, Ice Cream Parfait, Cherry Strudel and many more.
Lesson 1 - Baking
Lesson 2 - Warm Desserts
Lesson 3 - Cold Desserts
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Please contact us with your enquiry or for further information on 02 9029 0767 or 0404 66 98 44 or email us on frank@epicurechefs.com
Gluten Free Cooking (6 lessons)
Having to live a Gluten Free 'live' can be daunting!
Are you unsure what ingredients to use or where to get them from?
Which brands to trust and and products to use?
Learn to cook 'gluten free' in this amazing six week class! You will learn all about gluten free cooking, the products to use and that gluten free doesnt mean the end of great eating and cooking. Many researches have shown that a Gluten Free diet can be beneficial to your well being and can help to accelerate weight loss! Like all our classes, you will receive a great recipe booklet in each of our classes with lots of tips and tricks, lists with gluten free products and brand names.
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Please contact us with your enquiry or for further information on 02 9029 0767 or 0404 66 98 44 or email us on frank@epicurechefs.com
Italian Pasta & Ravioli Cooking Class (1 lesson)
People often go on about making your pasta like its rocket science or something, but -- if you can make a piecrust-- pasta is easy! Making your own is cheap, controls ingredients and makes a "filler" into a healthful addition to any meal.
In this Cooking Class you will learn to make your own fresh plain pasta, coloured pasta and ravioli; make your own easy fillings, roast lamb, beef or Seafood and we will teach you to serve which sauces are best teamed with different pastas. You never want to eat supermarket pasta again!!
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Please contact us with your enquiry or for further information on 02 9029 0767 or 0404 66 98 44 or email us on frank@epicurechefs.com
Traditional Home Cooking (3 lessons)
How many times do you miss nan's fantastic stew, your mums best crackling in the world.
Many (if not all) of the best dishes that we know are based on our childhood favourites.
Join us in this hands on cooking class and find out, how easy it is to recreate the fantastic sunday roast, those great crispy baked potatoes or that magnificent salad, that you can't seem to find anywhere.
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Lesson 2
Lesson 3
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Please contact us with your enquiry or for further information on 02 9029 0767 or 0404 66 98 44 or email us on frank@epicurechefs.com
Sushi Cooking Class (1 lesson)
Sushi is perhaps the most famous Japanese food in the world. In Japanese cuisine, sushi indicates dishes that use sushi rice, which is seasoned with a sweet vinegar mixture. Since Japan is surrounded by ocean, seafood has always been widely consumed as well as rice. So, the combination of raw fish and rice, sushi, naturally became a popular food in Japan. Originally, raw fish was fermented in salt to preserve it and eaten with seasoned rice. That's the origin of sushi. Even though there is sushi that doesn't include sashimi, raw fish and rice are the main ingredients of sushi.
The most well known sushi is the oval shaped sushi, called Nigiri. Nigiri is commonly served in a sushi bar. Sushi chefs in Japan go through extensive training to learn to make Nigiri, but you can make your own Nigiri at home for your family and friends.
Learn how to prepare & cook the rice and ingredients needed for sushi. Get valuable tips on what fish to choose and where to shop. After this class you will be able to make your own Maki rolls, Nigiri Sushi, Tamaki sushi (Hand rolls), Inside out rolls and Chirachi sushi
Please contact us with your enquiry or for further information on 02 9029 0767 or 0404 66 98 44 or email us on frank@epicurechefs.com
Vegetarian Delights & Healthy Cooking (6 lessons)
Tired of using the same old ingredients - Expand your knowledge!
Get some fresh ideas! With this 6 week course you will be able to serve up restaurant style dishes!
Learn how to use and cook with different spices, herbs and flavours. You will learn to use asian and western ingredients and apply all cooking methods.
Learn to prepare tasteful and easy cold dishes, soups, sauces, vegetables, tofu, potato and pasta dishes; cooking pulses & grains will become easy.
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Please contact us with your enquiry or for further information on 02 9029 0767 or 0404 66 98 44 or email us on frank@epicurechefs.com