CURATED MENUS
Seasonal, generous, and designed to impress without the stress.
Menus you’ll actually want to recreate at home.
HANDS-ON COOKING
Guided step-by-step, in a relaxed, social kitchen.
No pressure. Just good energy, great food, and
a few “I didn’t know I could do that” moments.
LONG-TABLE DINING
The best part.
Everything comes together around one table —
warm, lively, and full of conversation.
Winter Menus
Each night brings a different flavour, a different mood — but always the same cosy, generous experience.
Elegant, indulgent, and a little bit romantic. Think buttery sauces, perfect scallops, and
a chocolate fondant that never misses.
Sunshine meets comfort. Pastis chicken, ratatouille, saffron rice…
slow, fragrant, and deeply satisfying.
🇮🇹 Tuscan Reverie of Fresh Pasta
From dough to plate. Silky ribbons of pasta, rich sauces, and
that unmistakable Italian generosity.
🥔Handcrafted Gnocchi from Sicily
Soft, pillowy gnocchi made from scratch. Simple, rustic, and surprisingly addictive.
🌙Arabian Nights Warm spices, fragrant rice, jewel-like colours,
and food made for sharing. Think slow-cooked comfort, and a table that feels generous before anyone even sits down.
Some techniques you’ll cover
- Cooking scallops perfectly
- Building rich, balanced sauces
- Fresh pasta from scratch
- Gnocchi that’s light, not heavy
- Layering flavour through slow cooking
- Timing dishes so everything comes together beautifully
What’s included
- Chef-led, hands-on cooking + on-the-spot coaching
- All ingredients, equipment & aprons
- Seasonal grazing boards on arrival
- Wine 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: ~3 hours - cook + dine
- Location: Manly, NSW
- Beginners Friendly: All levels welcome
- Dietaries: accommodated with notice
- Menu: Seasonal & flexible— may vary by availability
THE GIFT OF COOKING
A Roving Larder GIFT CARD is the easiest way to gift a delicious Sydney food experience. No guessing sizes. No panic-buy candles. Just great food, good company, and brag-worthy skills.
Ideal for birthdays, thank-yous, anniversaries, Christmas...
or classic: "I left it too late, but I nailed it any