our Sophisticated French Cooking Class

This class is classic French! Indulgent, rich, silky foods

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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.  

Sophisticated French Cooking Class Menu

  • Whipped butter with truffle paste
  • Freshly baked mini baguettes
  • Tarragon and porcini stuffed spatchcock, Porcini Jus, Petit Pois
  • Classic and timeless Creme Brûlée with tappy, tap sugar top

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

No dietary substitutions available sorry, this indulgent class contains eggs, dairy, meat and gluten.

  • Camila_

    I had a really great French Cooking Class there with my boyfriend and had the pleasure to meet nice people as well. I left the class so full and with big pots of food too! I would definitely go back for another class (maybe pastries?). Also, shout out to the teacher who were so patient and had so many good tips!

  • Anita_

    We had the best time night out at Vanilla Zulu.  Chef Mel was such fun! What a great sense of humour, a very charismatic teacher! We learned a bunch of different skills but also ate the beautiful food me made, while sipping on our vino! The bar was a great feature, and the facilities were top notch. We did the French cuisine lesson but the Spanish tapas lesson was occurring concurrently- we will be going back for that one next time as it looked fantastic too! Definitely recommend this class.

  • Rachna_

    I loved the French cooking class, we had Chef Elle, she is so lovely. I loved all the dishes we had and she gave so many cooking tips. Really helpful ! Hopefully follow some recipes at home. Thanks once again

  • Jane_

    What a great, fun delicious afternoon.  Loved it!  Highly recommend. Definitely going to be doing more classes.

Why a Sophisticated French Cooking Class

This class is classic French - indulgent, rich, silky foods with our Vanilla Zulu twist. You will take home tips and tricks to wow your friends and family. You will also learn the art of culinary bling which is very chef-y, very easy and very impressive. Join us as we celebrate this beautiful culture of foodie heaven.

Lose the fear of attempting to make your own French cuisine from scratch ever again

Follow the step by step, fail-safe recipes that will produce amazing fresh dishes

Learn the secret authentic French 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!

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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, desserts and pastries

Apron provided

Enjoy your creations throughout the class, a sugar hit you’ll love!

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!

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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 sophisticated French cuisine.  Rich and indulgent, everything is made from scratch! This class is fun, informative and will teach you how to produce stunning authentic dishes that are steeped in tradition and flavour!

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Class Terms & Conditions

NO REFUNDS ON BOOKINGS – but we do have a very generous rescheduling package, please check your invoice for details or visit our FAQ page.

Vanilla Zulu is usually booked out for several weeks in advance, late changes have an impact and we can’t always find replacement participants at short notice. Staff rosters and food are prepared in advance of each class. These rules are designed to protect our business, but also to ensure if something does come up, you and your friends don’t miss out on a great experience.

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. 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.