Rustic Italian 2 – Cooking Class

Learn the art of delicious homemade Italian food with Gnocchi!

Rustic Italian 2 – Cooking Class Menu

  • Porcini Arancini AND you’ll learn how to make perfect Risotto at the same time
  • House-made Gnocchi with traditional sugo and burnt sage butter sauce – GLUTEN FREE friendly!
  • Holy Cannoli with Vanilla Ricotta filling

Each table will share the cooking of these dishes on the day, some sides and sauces may be made for the group!

Gluten Free and Vegetarian available.

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Michael – We did the Rustic Italian Gnocchi cooking class, can not recommend it enough!  Our Chef was wonderful and funny, she made the class so easy and fun. We left here very full and satisfied.

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Weeknight Classes Mon – Fri are 6pm – 9pm, Weekends are 10am – 1pm or 3pm – 6pm.

Bookings of 4+ guests will automatically discount.

Booking with Children – please note we accept Youths from 9yrs to 17yrs.  However, for Children 9yrs – 14yrs one adult must be booked in with them.  


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Why a Rustic Italian 2 – Cooking Class

Learn the techniques behind creating simple yet delicious Italian dishes that will wow your friends and family.  This class is the winning class – golden arancini balls, silkiest gnocchi in town and holy cannoli for dessert.  So much in one class.  Make your own fresh gnocchi with a hands-on experience followed by a sit-down meal created by you!

  • Lose the fear of attempting to make your own homemade gnocchi from scratch ever again
  • Follow the step by step, fail-safe recipes that will produce amazing Italian dishes
  • Learn the secret authentic Italian ingredients that really make the dish and how to use them with ease
  • Repeat every recipe at home whenever you want and create food that is better than your local restaurant
  • Fully licensed Bar with Gin Cocktails!

Continue your cooking journey in our Rustic Italian series with cooking class Rustic Italian 1 , learning different techniques each time.  Complete your Italian adventure in any order, it doesn’t matter!  Be ready to wow your guests next time you entertain.

Who Is This Class For?

Come alone, bring a friend or bring the whole family!  Kids 9yrs+ with a passion for cooking are very welcome!  Novice level and up – anyone can learn this.

Enjoy a night out with a friends and family.  Book 4+ guests to save.  Enjoy a glass of wine while you learn a new skill you can use for the rest of your life. Celebration coming up? Is it your friend or partner’s birthday? Treat them to something different.

  • 3hr action-packed, friendly cooking session in a relaxed environment
  • Everything you need to create the most authentic, made from scratch, mouth-watering food
  • Apron provided
  • Sit and enjoy a feast of the meals that you have just created at the end – prepare to amaze yourself!
  • Recipe book included

Class format. Vanilla Zulu Cooking Classes are a mixture of demonstration and group cooking practices. Instead of individual work stations, students will work in pairs and cook in groups of 4.  And afterwards, enjoy a feast of the meals prepared. Demonstration aspects of classes ensure we cover enough content to make you into a fabulous chef. We do not believe in making you peel carrots or chop onions!

Jen – Attended this class and had a great time. Chef Mel is a bundle of entertainment and knowledge. Plenty of food, including goodies to take home (make sure you take a few containers along). I particularly appreciated that everyone contributes to every recipe so lots of learning. We’re already booked in for our next class. Definitely recommend!

Beatriz & Glenn – I purchased this for my partners birthday. We had a great time! Chef Luciana was a great teacher. She demonstrated and explained things well and was very patient when we all needed help at once! 😆
The other participants were also fun and the whole evening was very enjoyable. The portions are generous and the food plentiful. We bought left overs home. The recipes are simple and will be easy to replicate at home… no fancy stuff needed! Would highly recommend and look forward to doing another course in the near future, thanks for a great night! Beatriz & Glenn

Scott – Very friendly and everything was catered for. Relaxed cooking class and we learnt a lot as well. Looking forward to cooking for our friends.

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What to Expect in the Class

Your cooking class begins with a heart-warming welcome, introduction and chat with your fellow budding chefs. Then pop on your apron, get into the kitchen and start cooking. You will work in small groups of about two on a table of four as your Chef guides you step by step. In this class you will learn the tricks and tips to making Italian favourites including arancini, gnocchi and cannoli! This class is fun, informative and will teach you how to produce stunning authentic Italian dishes that are steeped in tradition and flavour!

Class Terms & Conditions

NO REFUNDS ON BOOKINGS – but we do have a very generous rescheduling package.  A minimum of 8 guests is required for the class to go ahead, in the event we don’t reach these numbers we will contact you in advance to reschedule your booking.

Please note: The menu is based on available seasonal produce and is subject to change at the experience provider’s discretion. Gnocchi will always be included. You will work and cook together as a team, and shared a workspace and the kitchen equipment with other participants. A group cooking session with partial group participation is the most effective and fun way to add to your cooking skills. To ensure the class finishes on time some elements of the dishes are demonstrated.

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