Chef Jacqui's French Cooking Classes
Overview
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.
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Chef Jacqui
Inclusions
- Lunch - You are treated to a wonderful 3 course gourmet lunch including canapés and light refreshments.
- Dinner - Bookings can be taken for a dinner class and private bookings can be scheduled for any dates.
What to expect
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 flavours 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.
Sample Menu
• 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.
• Kingfish and king prawn Beurre Blanc - Crispy skin fresh fillet and king prawns served with a beurre blanc sauce, herbed smashed crispy potatoes and a watercress French salad
• Apple Tarte Tatin - Apple Tarte Tatin served with Brandy cream
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- You will be required to sign in with my QR Code and have proof of vaccination. I am fully vaccinated and all hygiene and sterilisation techniques are normal practice for me as a chef. I ensure that each person has their own tasting spoons and I write everyone’s names on their glasses just to be sure
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Such a lovely afternoon with Chef Jacqui! She is such a joy to listen to and is so knowledgeable. If you are looking for a cooking class that is relaxed, fun, and delicious in a gorgeous location We can’t recommend enough.
Such a lovely afternoon with Chef Jacqui! She is such a joy to listen to and is so knowledgeable. If you are looking for a cooking class that is relaxed, fun, and delicious in a gorgeous location We can’t recommend enough.We had an absolutely ripper time with Jacqui at her Mornington cooking class. The experience was 10/10 and the learnings have been repeated a handful of times already at our own homes. Jacqui has amazing food knowledge and is a great laugh. Would highly recommend if you're looking to improv...
We had an absolutely ripper time with Jacqui at her Mornington cooking class. The experience was 10/10 and the learnings have been repeated a handful of times already at our own homes. Jacqui has amazing food knowledge and is a great laugh. Would highly recommend if you're looking to improve your cooking over a few wines with friends. Thanks Jacqui, we are confident that we will be back! Cheers, NicJacqui was exceptional in her own presentation and that of her kitchen. Everything was sparkling and her home is stylish, chic, open plan resort living which made the overall experience one of luxury and decadence. I confess, I like to feel special when paying for a service and that is exactly wh...
Jacqui was exceptional in her own presentation and that of her kitchen. Everything was sparkling and her home is stylish, chic, open plan resort living which made the overall experience one of luxury and decadence. I confess, I like to feel special when paying for a service and that is exactly what you get. The menu is generous and one that gives you great skills and tips to re-produce food that is sensational and absolutely doable!! It will impress anyone! Overlooking the Moonah Links Golf Course and beyond, the views are amazing. An amazing chef who is genuine with her desire to share knowledge and empower her guests with the confidence to create amazing food. A must do if you like food and entertaining!Jacqui was so lovely and welcoming. We learnt so much about French cooking from knife skills to general organisation. Jacqui was so generous with her knowledge. The 3 course meal that we cooked was amazing and one that we will repeat at home, and we will explore further French cuisine. We would ...
Jacqui was so lovely and welcoming. We learnt so much about French cooking from knife skills to general organisation. Jacqui was so generous with her knowledge. The 3 course meal that we cooked was amazing and one that we will repeat at home, and we will explore further French cuisine. We would recommend this to anyone who have a passion for French food or not. We look forward to Jacqui’s news letters in the future and would love to join her again for another lesson.My fiancé and I received a gift voucher from my Aunt & Uncle who had previously enjoyed the company of Chef Jacqui at her lovely home. We both highly recommend this for anyone of any skill level to laugh, relax, learn some fantastic ways of cooking and most of all eating the delicious food we had...
My fiancé and I received a gift voucher from my Aunt & Uncle who had previously enjoyed the company of Chef Jacqui at her lovely home. We both highly recommend this for anyone of any skill level to laugh, relax, learn some fantastic ways of cooking and most of all eating the delicious food we had cooked. Can’t wait to bring some friends and do it all again!Our lovely afternoon spent with Chef Jacqui was one of the highlights of our recent visit from New Zealand to the Mornington Peninsula. We learned many tips and techniques and with Jacqui’s expert guidance, given in a friendly and relaxed manner, produced a gorgeous three-course meal. We highly r...
Our lovely afternoon spent with Chef Jacqui was one of the highlights of our recent visit from New Zealand to the Mornington Peninsula. We learned many tips and techniques and with Jacqui’s expert guidance, given in a friendly and relaxed manner, produced a gorgeous three-course meal. We highly recommend for a family experience with a difference!