A modern Australian feast with native flavours
Your group will cook a bright, summer menu celebrating local seafood, native herbs and fruits, then enjoy a seated, hosted meal with wine. We work with peak seasonal produce—menus are indicative and tailored to what’s best on the day.
What’s included
- Chef-led, hands-on cooking + on-the-spot coaching
- All ingredients, equipment & aprons
- Seasonal grazing boards on arrival
- Wine served with your meal (non-alcoholic options available)
- Digital/printed recipes to keep
- Hosted dining at a beautifully set
- Menu is indicative & seasonal—we optimise to what’s best on the day.
You'll be cooking...
Entrée — Australian kingfish Ceviche, finger-lime pearls, fresh chilli, coriander, mango & cucumber, finished with a light coconut dressing,, and a lemon-myrtle & macadamia native crunch.
Main — Macadamia-Crusted Barramundi,
saltbush kipfler potatoes & herbed zucchini ribbons
with a light native-citrus dressing.
Dessert — Pavlova
Lemon myrtle mascarpone, Kakadu plum coulis
& peak summer stone fruit.
Some techniques you will cover
- Crudo-style slicing — trim, pin-bone, chill hard, slice thin
- Light coconut–lime dressing & balance — balance acid/salt/heat
- Macadamia crusted fish cookery — so barramundi stays juicy and the crust stays intact.
- Saltbush kipfler potatoes
- Zucchini ribbons & native-citrus dressing — mandoline, blanch; toss gently in dressing.
- Pavlova assembly
Fast facts
Groups: Great for Team building, client evenings, offsites, celebrations, interstate/overseas guests.
- Price: From $199 pp (minimum spend applies)
- Duration: ~3 hours (cook + dine)
- Location: Manly, NSW (mobile/offsite by request)
- Group size: Ideal for 8–24 (ask about larger groups
- Dietaries: Most can be accommodated with notice
- Menu: Seasonal & flexible—native elements vary by availability
THE YOUNG CHEFS KITCHEN IS BACK!
28 September–1 October | Manly
a full day of real cooking, new friends and confidence-building fun these school holidays.
Four delicious themes.
Choose.from Asian bites and Mexican favourites
to French flavours and irresistible sweet treats.
Join us for one day or join us for several.
Places are limited!