Sun-kissed Sicilian cooking
Roll pillowy gnocchi, fry golden arancini, and finish with citrus-bright cannoli—then settle in for a hosted Italian meal with wine.
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.
Entrée — Arancini
Crisp risotto balls with oozy bocconcini on a tangy tomato sauce
Main — Gnocchi with Lemon Ricotta & Pistachio Pesto
Tender potato gnocchi tossed through lemon–ricotta and finished with aromatic pistachio pesto
Dolci — Cannoli
Dipped in white chocolate and pistachio and filled with Citrus mascarpone
Menu: Seasonal & flexible — fillings, sauces and garnishes vary with peak produce; we optimise on the day.
Some techniques you’ll cover
- Gnocchi dough — potato selection, steam-drying, ricing, flour ratios for pillowy texture
- Rolling & shaping — light hand technique, ridging, gentle cooking and finishing in sauce
- Arancini — forming, crumbing, safe deep-frying
- Tomato sugo — quick reduction, seasoning, brightness without acidity bite
- Cannoli — shell handling/filling, citrus-curd balance, clean piping and chocolate work
- Plating & pacing — hot-hold strategy, garnish choices, smooth service for groups
Groups & Fast facts
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
Half-Price Holiday Cooking
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