Sorrento 3-Course French Cooking Experience with Chef

Hello, I am a classically French trained chef and I teach people to cook the recipes I love to cook, to enjoy the process and not to panic in the kitchen.
My experience as a chef working in some of the Melbourne and Europe's best professional kitchens under the most talented, passionate and humble chefs has made me the chef I am and allows me to help you become a better and more confident cook. The food I love to cook is French cuisine with a modern influence, elegant Italian cookery and Australian cuisine, introducing native ingredients. Seasonal, sustainable and fresh ingredients is an absolute must in my kitchen, which my kitchen garden plays a huge role in as does my local Mornington Peninsula suppliers and producers. We have a few precious things in our life that give us pleasure and enjoyment and cooking and eating food does just that. This is why I invite you to cook with me in my kitchen and to enjoy a magnificent 3 course meal at my table.
Book your experience,
Chef Jacqui

Meeting Point

In House Dining with Chef Jacqui

3/25 Rankin Rd, Hastings VIC 3915, Australia

Park in the driveway or on the street and come right in.

What to expect:

In House Dining with Chef Jacqui

You will be warmly greeted by Sophie and Humphrey my beautiful golden retrievers who will lovingly meet you at the front door where delicious aromas are emanating from my kitchen. This unique experience begins with a gorgeous table set for an amazing lunch and a kitchen laden with wonderful produce ready to be cooked.
Canapes and refreshments are served to you as you don your aprons and take your place in my kitchen. Here we read through our menu and recipes and begin our preparation and cooking. During this time I will teach you tips and tricks of the trade. You will gain knowledge using and storing ingredients and equipment, knife skills, pan frying techniques and food styling among many other tips.
As we finish each course we adjourn to the table to eat and discuss the balance of flavors and textures. We are constantly eating all day. You can ask as many questions as you like and take as many photos as you like and like so may before, you will vow to return for next seasons menu and to bring others you know who will love this experience too. Get ready for a fun day of laughs and great food and wine!!!

Sample Menu

STARTER
Quail with Brandy
Quail, de boned, pan fried to crispy then served with a Brandy, raisin, pomegranate and pine nut sauce and crispy sage leaves.

MAIN
Rack of saltbush lamb and lamb jus gras
Crispy lamb rack double cutlets with an amazing lamb jus, fondant potato, stuffed zucchini flowers and zucchini baked with preserved lemon.

DESSERT
Chocolate fondant with vanilla bean ice cream
Belgian Chocolate pudding filled with oozing chocolate and vanilla bean ice cream