Upcoming Events

Cupcake Decorating Workshops

with Margaret Keeble

Margaret Keeble's very popular cupcake decorating workshops are a fun way to learn the basics of cake decorating, from icing to piping to sugar flowers and more. The workshop costs $59 per person and includes a small icing kit to take home. Bookings are absolutely essential as these events always fill up very quickly. Call (02) 9439 9881 and speak to a staff member for bookings or further details.

KitchenAid Demonstration

Superior craftsmanship, timeless style and incredible versatility have made the KitchenAid stand mixer a fixture in chefs' and cooks' homes alike, generation after generation.

If you have any questions about this iconic piece of equipment or if you've never seen one in action and want to see what all the fuss is about, drop in for this in-store demo.

Thai Cooking Demonstration

with Meredith of LimeZEST

Despite its takeout reputation, Thai can be one of the healthiest, easiest styles of food to cook at home. With rich, exotic flavours and simple methods of preparation, adding a few Thai recipes to your repertoire is an easy way to spice up your day-to-day cooking.

The lovely Chef Meredith will be returning to our store to demonstrate traditional Thai cooking and give some tips on getting it right. Come in and have chat while she cooks up a storm!

Lindt Chocolate Workshop

with Thomas Schnetzler

Join Lindt Master Chocolatier Thomas Schnetzler for an in-depth look at one of the world's most popular flavours. From chocolate's origins and cultivation through to methods of preparation and storage, this is a very comprehensive workshop run by one of Australia's leading authorities on the subject.

During the hands-on portion of the workshop you will be tempering chocolate, filling moulds and doing some simple decorating.

The workshop will cost $79 per person and all attendees are encouraged to bring aprons or suitable clothing. Bookings are essential.

Update: The Lindt Chocolate Workshop is completely full. We are trying to organize another session, so feel free to call and leave your details if interested.

Olive Oil Appreciation Class

with Kate Notley from Lakelands Olives

We've invited Kate from Lakelands Olives, an olive oil judge for the Royal Agriculture Society, to hold an olive oil appreciation class. Sample some fine olive oils and learn the differences in production, cultivation and serving that set them apart. Guaranteed to be a very interesting class for those who love food and cooking. Call for bookings or more information.

Professional Knife Sharpening

by Chef's Armoury

Chef's Armoury knife experts have been trained by Master Sharpeners in the samurai swordmaking capital of Japan and use special water cooled rotary stones to gently remove a minimum amount of metal from your knives, guaranteeing a longer life. All knives are professionally handfinished on Japanese waterstones and the sharpener will be working in the store in case you'd like to watch or get advice on keeping your knives in optimum shape.

Knife sharpening is being held in the store on the first Saturday of every month. If you're unable to come in on the day, feel free to drop your knives off on Friday and you can pick them up any time during the week.

Coming Soon...

Food Tasting

with Opera Foods

Come in and taste some of the flavours of childhood... Opera Foods are providing traditional boiled lollies from The Lolly Shop – Bullseyes, Humbugs and Rosey Apple Bits for you to savour. Also available for tastings will be the fabulous range of Bay Foods Mini Bread Sticks – Pesto and Parmesan, Tomato and Basil as well as Garlic and Parsley. Join us in store on Saturday November 8th from 11:30 – 1:30 and tantalise your taste buds.

Pasta Making Demonstration

with Michael Robertson

If there is one ingredient that sums up the essence of Italian cooking, it must surely be pasta. Learn the secrets of making fresh pasta on Saturday December 6th from 11:30-1:30 from our very own Michael Robertson. Michael will be demonstrating pasta making by hand and also using the KitchenAid pasta attachment. Bookings are not required for this free event.