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Father’s Day at Roving Larder

PASTA, PINOT & PAPA

PASTA, PINOT & PAPA

PASTA, PINOT & PAPA

  Cook & Dine  

Friday evening

4 Sep at 6pm


Celebrate Dad the Italian way with 

Pasta, Pinot & Papa, 

a relaxed, hands-on Father’s Day experience filled with fresh pasta, good wine and quality time around the table. 

Cook together, share a generous meal and make the day feel genuinely special.

Pasta, Pinot & Papa

THE BIG DAD BRUNCH

PASTA, PINOT & PAPA

PASTA, PINOT & PAPA

Cook & Brunch

Sunday morning 

6 Sep at 9am


 Celebrate Dad with The Big Dad Brunch, 

a relaxed, hands-on Father’s Day experience filled with great food, family time 

and plenty of flavour. 

Cook together, gather around the long table and enjoy a generous brunch made from scratch.

The Big Dad Brunch

Pasta, Pinot & Papa - Cook & Dine

CURATED MENU. HANDS-ON COOKING. LONG-TABLE DINING.

Father’s Day, done the Roving Larder way:
great food, bold flavours, zero fuss.

Cook with us. Dine with us. 

Celebrate Dad.

What you’ll cook

 Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli
served with a vibrant tomato sauce

Traditional Lasagna
fresh pasta layered with rich RAGU meat sauce,
& cheese

Arrugula Salad

Rocket, Pear & Parmesan Salad with roasted walnuts
& balsamic dressing

Affogato
vanilla ice cream, espresso & Frangelico
served with crisp crostoli

Some techniques you’ll cover

  • Fresh pasta dough: flour-to-egg ratio, kneading, resting, rolling & thickness control
  • Ravioli: filling consistency, portioning, sealing, shaping & preventing air pockets
  • Lasagna: building a rich ragu sauce, balanced layering & golden finish
  • Arrugula salad: texture, flavour balance, dressing & last-minute assembly
  • Affogato & crostoli: crisp frying, espresso timing, temperature contrast & plating

What’s included

  • Chef-led, hands-on cooking + on-the-spot coaching
  • All ingredients, equipment & aprons
  • Seasonal grazing boards and welcome drinks on arrival
  • Wine served with your meal (non-alcoholic options available)
  • Digital recipes to keep
  • Hosted dining at a beautifully set table
  • Menu is indicative & seasonal—we optimise to what’s best on the day.

Fast facts

  • Price: From $199 pp 
  • Duration: ~approx 3 hours - cook + dine
  • Location: Manly, NSW 
  • Beginners Friendly
  • Group size: Ideal for 8–24 
  • Dietaries: accommodated with notice
  • Menu: Seasonal & flexible— may vary by availability 

Book

Pasta, Pinot & Papa - FAQ

Please reach us at info@rovinglarder.com.au if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Friday 4 September 2026

Allow approximately three hours for the complete Cook & Dine experience. Please refer to the booking calendar for the confirmed starting time.


Your $199 ticket includes:

  • Chef-led, hands-on cooking
  • All ingredients, equipment and apron use
  • Welcome nibbles and a welcome drink
  • Pinot and/or curated beverages with dinner
  • Non-alcoholic alternatives
  • A generous Tuscan-inspired meal
  • Digital recipes to recreate at home
  • Long-table dining in our heritage Manly kitchen


Together, you will prepare:

  • Ricotta and spinach agnolotti with tomato sauce
  • Traditional lasagna with meat ragù and béchamel
  • Rocket, pear, Parmesan and roasted walnut salad
  • Golden crostoli with affogato

 Menus may vary slightly according to seasonal produce and ingredient availability. 


The experience is particularly well suited to adults, older children and teenagers who would enjoy the full three-hour cooking and dining format.

Please contact us before booking a younger child so we can make sure the experience will be suitable for them.


THE BIG DAD BRUNCH

COOK TOGETHER. CELEBRATE TOGETHER.

SUNDAY Brunch is better when the table is set, the cooking is guided, and you’re not doing it alone. 

 This is a hands-on, family-friendly, and quietly impressive cooking experience. 

Arrive to welcome drinks, cook together, 

then sit down and brunch.  

Cook with us. Brunch with us.

What you’ll cook

French Bistro Ham & Cheese Croissants

Golden oven-baked croissants filled with premium ham and cheese, topped with silky béchamel and baked until beautifully crisp and bubbling.

Avocado Toast with Perfectly Poached Eggs

  • Perfect poached eggs
  • with smashed avocado, crispy bacon &
  • Toasted Thick-cut toasted sourdough 

Brioche French Toast

  • Golden outside, soft brioche inside
  • Vanilla + cinnamon warmth
  • Finish with berries, dusting, drizzle — you choose

Some techniques you’ll cover

  • Poached eggs without panic
  • Bechamel that stays smooth
  • Building a Avo-smash that doesn’t collapse  -assembly + serving flow
  • French toast texture 
  • How to “set” a brunch spread so it looks abundant without being chaotic

What’s included

 Amongst fresh flowers and Brunch props, 

on the table you’ll also have:   

  • Whipped cream + Butter + jam + marmalade + other spreads
  • Fruit platters (seasonal and generous)
  • Fresh juices
  • Hot drinks selection

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  • Chef-led, hands-on cooking
  • All ingredients, equipment & aprons
  • Welcome drinks on arrival
  • Digital recipes to keep
  • Hosted brunch at a beautifully set table

Fast facts

  • Adults: $89 pp
  • Kids:: $29 pp (Add-on when booking)
  • Duration: ~ approx 2 hours - cook + brunch
  • Location: Manly, NSW 
  • Beginners Friendly
  • Group size: Ideal for 8–24 
  • Dietaries: accommodated with notice
  • Menu: Seasonal & flexible— may vary by availability 

BOOK

The Big Dad Brunch - Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@rovinglarder.com.au if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Father’s Day, Sunday 6 September 2026

Allow approximately two hours for cooking and brunch. Please refer to the booking calendar for the confirmed starting time.


  • Adults: $89 per person
  • Children: $29 per child

Children’s places are available as an add-on to an adult booking.


 The brunch menu includes:

  • French bistro ham-and-cheese croissants with silky béchamel
  • Avocado toast with perfectly poached eggs and crispy bacon
  • Brioche French toast with accompanying toppings

This is a proper shared brunch—not simply a tasting or a few snacks.


Begin by selecting the number of adult tickets. You can then add the participating children at $29 each during the booking process.

Every attending adult and child needs to be included in the reservation. If the booking system does not allow you to add the correct number of children, please contact Roving Larder and we will arrange it for you.


 Yes. The Big Dad Brunch is the more family-focused of the two experiences. Children cook alongside their enrolled grown-ups and must remain under their supervision throughout the event. 


 Your experience includes welcome refreshments and drinks to accompany the brunch. Adults can enjoy their morning while the children get involved in creating something special for Dad. 


 

Bookings are confirmed once payment has been received and are subject to Roving Larder’s booking terms and conditions.

If something changes, please contact us as early as possible so we can explain the available options.


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FATHER'S DAY Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@rovinglarder.com.au if you cannot find an answer to your question.

 

Choose Pasta, Pinot & Papa if you would like a relaxed Friday evening of fresh pasta, wine and long-table dining. It is particularly suited to couples, adult children, teenagers, dads and grandads who enjoy good food and a proper night out.

Choose The Big Dad Brunch for a shorter, family-friendly Father’s Day morning where adults and children cook and enjoy brunch together.


 Perfect. No previous cooking experience is required.

Your chef will guide you through every stage, and nobody is put on the spot. The emphasis is on cooking together, learning a few useful techniques and having a genuinely enjoyable time.


Both experiences are hands-on. You will prepare the dishes together with guidance and demonstrations from your chef.

Once the cooking is finished, everyone sits down to enjoy the meal they have created.


All ingredients, equipment, aprons and recipes are provided. Please wear comfortable, closed shoes for safety.

We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time so we can welcome you and begin on time.


Please provide all allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements when booking.

We will always do our best to accommodate guests, but some parts of the menus—particularly fresh pasta and dishes prepared in a shared kitchen—may not be suitable for every dietary requirement. If your requirements are complex or allergy-related, please contact us before booking.


 Absolutely. These experiences are for all the dads, grandads, stepdads, partners, mentors and father figures who deserve a place at the table.  Mums are welcome too.


Please provide all allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements when booking.

We will always do our best to accommodate guests, but some parts of the menus—particularly fresh pasta and dishes prepared in a shared kitchen—may not be suitable for every dietary requirement. If your requirements are complex or allergy-related, please contact us before booking.


CONTACT US

+61 410733278

info@rovinglarder.com.au

ROVING LARDER COOKING SCHOOL 2 Gunner Road, MANLY 2095 NSW


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