Venture Wine Tours Australia

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Hunter Valley Resort Cooking School

Join Karina Barry who worked as a chef at The Savoy in London and Rockpool in Sydney and husband Brian Barry who is a Wine Educator with 25 years experience in the Wine Industry. They take you on a visit to the Binnorie Cheese Factory where you will experience a private tasting. Then it is back to their purpose built Cooking School Kitchen with Library and Wine Cellar attached.

THE DAYS SCHEDULE INCLUDES:

9.30am
VISIT THE BINNORIE CHEESE FACTORY (next door)
Private tasting and tutorial
10.30am
TOUR OF THE WINERY AND TUTORIAL WITH BRIAN
11.30am
COOKING SCHOOL KITCHEN
Dishes chosen and Recipe formulated
Group to cook dishes with Brian and Karina assisting
1.00pm
ENJOY THREE-COURSE LUNCH
2.30pm
CLASS FINISHES...

The schedule for our weekend of cooking and fun begins:

Friday
A sumptuous 3-course welcome dinner prepared by Sioban will give Carlo and Sioban an opportunity to welcome you all and for you to informally meet the other guests.

Saturday

8am till 9.30am – Gourmet cooked or continental breakfast
10.30am – Cooking School commences, aprons on and let the fun begin! 4 hours of blood, sweat and laughter over the hot stove!
2.30pm – Lunch around the big 12-foot table to enjoy the taste sensations you have cooked and relax with a well earned glass of wine
4.30pm – Free time to explore the area or relax at your leisure Evening – We can arrange a reservation for you in one of our nearby restaurants or for those preferring a night in, a simple platter can be provided to enjoy with a glass of wine.

Sunday
8.00am till 9.30 am – Leisurely gourmet cooked or continental breakfast to farewell your cooking companions and new found friends.

One Day Cooking Schools

Wed, 29 th March, 2006 – Tuscan Autumn Banquet !
Wed, 3 rd May, 2006 – Thai Temptations
Wed, 12 th July, 2006 – Fresh from Tuscany !
Wed, 9 th August, 2006 – Thai Temptations!

Minimum 6-10 people per class

Please note the minimum booking is 8 people travelling together as a group. Larger groups can also be catered.