Sunshine Coast, On the Ridge, Cooking School


The cooking classes at On the Ridge Cooking School feature modern Australian cuisine. The day starts with an early morning tea - a cool drink, tea or coffee with a biscuit, slice or cake, specially prepared in our kitchen. Introductions are followed by an explanation and chat about the cooking session and the recipes. We create and prepare dishes using the best fresh, seasonal and local produce. Then we cook and enjoy our lunch - we celebrate our delicious and flavoursome food. All classes provide interesting menus, featuring various cooking techniques structured around three courses – either appetizers, soups or entrées to main course and dessert. Most appetizers, soups and entrées can all stand as perfect one-course meals, and can make excellent luncheons.
Classes
Table d’hôte classes include dishes for entertaining and food to enjoy with your family and friends. They are suitable for the aspiring as well as the more adventurous cook and include some dishes requiring the use of your knowledge of basic cooking techniques. Table d’hôte includes specialty classes, such as festive food, dinner party and entertaining menus. It also includes vegetarian and some unusual dishes with variations on basic cooking techniques.

Private Group Classes.
Personalised classes are regularly conducted for groups with your choice of day, date and menu. The event is designed and tailored to your preferences. Recently we have run programs for groups of friends, professional firms and for those celebrating special occasions – please contact us for a discussion about what you might like to do.

2008 A Slice of the Hinterland - Cuisine of the Sun Sunday 30th November - Summertime - fully booked - email to be added to waiting list Coastal Catch - Seafood Delights Festive Celebrations Sunday 23rd November A French Odyssey - Journey through France 2009 *Italianicious - Cucina Con Passione* - Cooking with Passion Sunday 7th December Savour the Season - Summertime - Cuisine Heureuse Sunday 30th November - fully booked Savour the Season - Autumn Leaves 2009 Savour the Season - Winter Warmers 2009 Savour the Season - Spring is in the air 2009 Vegetarian - Feast of Flavours 2009 - email for more information Mediterranean - Touch of Spice 2009 Everyday Easy** 2009

Table d’hôte was a term used in the days when travellers in France stopped at wayside inns and sat at the inn-keeper’s host table and ate his set menu. We use this term to describe our classes because we focus on dining at the table and welcoming our family and friends.

Upcoming Classes
November Sunday 23rd - Festive Celebrations November Sunday 30th - A Slice of the Hinterland - Summertime - fully booked - email re waiting list December Sunday 7th - Italianicious - Cooking with Passion 2009 – On the Ridge Cooking Classes - Calendar January Saturday 24th - A Slice of the Hinterland - Barbequing with Friends January Sunday 25th - Coastal Catch - Seafood Delight February Saturday 7th - A French Odyssey - Journey through France February Sunday 8th - A Slice of the Hinterland - Valentine’s Day February Saturday 14th - Mediterranean - Touch of Spice February Sunday 15th - A Slice of the Hinterland - Summertime February Sunday 22nd - Coastal Catch - Seafood Delight March Sunday 7th - Italianicious - Cooking with Passion March Sunday 8th - A Slice of the Hinterland - Autumn Leaves March Saturday 21st - A French Odyssey - Journey through France March Sunday 22nd - A Slice of the Hinterland - Barbequing with Friends March Sunday 30th - A French Odyssey - Journey through France April Saturday 4th - A Slice of the Hinterland - Cuisine of the Sun April Sunday 5th - Mediterranean - Touch of Spice April Saturday 18th - Coastal Catch - Seafood Delight April Sunday 19th - Italianicious - Cooking with Passion April Saturday 25th - A Slice of the Hinterland - Barbequing with Friends April Sunday 26th - A French Odyssey - Journey through France May Saturday 9th - Mediterranean - Touch of Spice May Sunday 10th - Coastal Catch - Seafood Delight May Saturday 23rd - Everyday Easy May Sunday 24th - Italianicious - Cooking with Passion June Saturday 6th - A French Odyssey - Journey through France June Sunday 7th - Slice of the Hinterland - Barbequing with Friends June Saturday 20th - A Slice of the Hinterland - Barbequing with Friends June Sunday 21st - Mediterranean - Touch of Spice July Saturday 4th - Coastal Catch - Seafood delights June Sunday 5th - Italianicious - Cooking with Passion July Saturday 18th - Slice of the Hinterland - Cuisine of the Sun July Sunday 19th - Mediterranean - Touch of Spice August Saturday 1st - A Slice of the Hinterland - Cuisine of the Sun August Sunday 2nd - Italianicious - Cooking with Passion August Saturday 15th - A French Odyssey - Journey through France August Sunday 16th - A Slice of the Hinterland - Cuisine of the Sun - Outdoors with the Barbeque August Saturday 29th - Mediterranean - Touch of Spice August Sunday 30th - Coastal Catch - Seafood Delight September – On the Ridge On Tour in France – Picnics in Provence October Saturday 3rd - A French Odyssey - Journey through France October Sunday 4th - A Slice of the Hinterland - Barbequing with Friends October Saturday 17th - A Slice of the Hinterland - Cuisine of the Sun October Sunday 18th - Mediterranean - Touch of Spice October Saturday 31st Coastal Catch - Seafood Delight November Sunday 1st - Italianicious - Cooking with Passion November Saturday 14th - Festive Celebrations November Sunday 15th - A Slice of the Hinterland - Cuisine of the Sun - Summertime November Saturday 21st - Coastal Catch - Seafood delight November Sunday 22nd - A Slice of the Hinterland - Barbequing with Friends December Saturday 5th - Festive Celebrations December Sunday 6th - A Slice of the Hinterland - Cuisine of the Sun - Summertime

Guest Chef Special Events – Master Classes
From time to time we invite a guest chef, from the region or around Australia, to share his expertise and to present some of his specialties. These classes may be demonstration only or practical hands-on, depending on the preference of the presenting chef. Costs of these classes may vary.

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Private Group Classes.
Personalised classes are regularly conducted for groups with your choice of day, date and menu. The event is designed and tailored to your preferences. Recently we have run programs for groups of friends, professional firms and for those celebrating special occasions – please contact us for a discussion about what you might like to do. A deposit of 25% is paid at the time of booking with the final payment required four weeks before the event.

Classes.
All the participative and ‘hands on’ classes are limited to 8. Everything you need for the day is provided – morning tea, lunch, aprons, knives, cooking implements and ingredients, recipe booklet and pen. Participants find out how to: • Select the best ingredients • Prepare them most effectively • Cook them successfully in a multitude of ways • Present them with mouthwatering finesse Take home: • Recipe booklet and pen • Tips and tricks on clever preparation • Interesting and delicious food and menu ideas • Culinary balance chart (flavours, textures, colours and ingredients) • Knife handling and sharpening skills.



Cost of classes The day class with lunch and wine: $145 per person. The class booking is confirmed on receipt of payment. Transport within a 40k radius can be arranged. Classes commence at 9.00am, with refreshments, we start cooking at 9.30am, and finish lunch between 2.30 to 3.00pm. For safety reasons, we ask that you wear covered shoes when in the kitchen. You may change them at lunchtime, if you wish. Class numbers - minimum 4 - maximum 8