Tom Monotti • Jun 2026



Wonderful and sumptuous recipes! Thank you Tonya for being such an excellent host and for teaching us how to make such excellent desserts!

French Bistro Desserts Cooking Class review by Tom Monotti - Melbourne

Alan Moseley • Jun 2026



Ideal exposure to a scope of cooking techniques with a teacher who created an understanding of the steps needed for great results. Very comfortable atmosphere with a friendly group of fellow food lovers.

Elana Cordiner • May 2026



Lovely day full of food, cooking and eating. Highly recommended. Tonya is very knowledgeable and warm.

Simon Bray • May 2026



Thank you Tonya. An insightful
And fun day. Lots to go home and try soon!! Loved the little hints, tips and techniques.

Indran Purushothaman • May 2026



Great class - well structured and done as a small group so you get all your questions answered! Tonya is an excellent teacher and wonderful host. Having done a few over the last several months, I can recommend her classes - regardless of your level of f expertise- just need a great attitude!!

Moroccan Cooking Class: Dishes, Spices and Flavours review by Indran Purushothaman - Melbourne

Karen Durso • May 2026



Cooking French cuisine for the first time at Cooking on The Bay was a great experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the process of reviewing the menu, executing the (very hands-on) method and the best of all, the tasting! Learning about French cooking techniques and the best options for locally sourced food was insightful. I admired Tonya’s enthusiasm for cooking and attention to detail. The venue and location works as the perfect place to apply home style cooking. Being amongst other enthusiastic cooks and having good conversation made the whole experience even more enjoyable :)

Indran Purushothaman • Apr 2026



Another awesome cooking experience - last weekend’s Italian cuisine was the third one for me having done the French and Spanish classes recently - have learnt a lot from all three and it’s not just the specific cuisines but also cooking techniques, use of different ingredients and equipments! While it’s rather hectic day as we prepare 7 to 9 dishes, it’s all done in enjoyable and fun environment. Love it and highly recommend Tonya Jennings classes!

Italian Cooking Class: Cooking with Passion review by Indran Purushothaman - Melbourne

Pamela Hansen • Apr 2026



The class was everything I had hoped for. It was fun, informative, and very hands-on. I gained confidence to try new cooking techniques and experiment with different food combinations. The food was delicious. The class was made even more enjoyable by the lovely group of people, and I am keen to do more cooking with Tonya, who is a gentle, patient, and highly knowledgeable teacher.

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Belinda Worrell • Apr 2026



Great food, amazing knowledge and great people. Tonya was an amazing host. Would attend again

Annette Bretag • Mar 2026



Loved out French deserts cooking class with Tonya! It was great fun and we learned tips and tricks. A wonderful way to celebrate of friends birthdays toget.

Greta Ryan • Feb 2026



The Moroccan cooking class was fantastic. Tonya breaks up the tasks and the day into perfectly coordinated focus points. The day is hands on and you learn tips and advice along the way. Eating the meal with your fellow class mates is a great way to end the day. Our meal was delicious. I highly recommend Cooking On The Bay

Sharon Rush • Feb 2026



Beautiful environment, superb fresh whole food, fun and informative. A lovely relaxed day with Tonya as a perfect host

Liam Frost • Dec 2025



Very good class learnt a lot couldn't recommend it more

Emmett Brew • Dec 2025



Great session, learnt a lot and had a good time!

John Renehan • Dec 2025



Thoroughly enjoyed our French cooking class with the amazing Tonya, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic food all throughout, can't recommend this class enough! Can't wait to come back for more.

French Cooking Class review by John Renehan - Melbourne

Colette Goydych • Nov 2025



Tonya is a wonderful host and inspiring chef. She had some of the preparation done ahead so we could concentrate on the cooking. What a feast we prepared! We were given clear detailed instructions and explanations to understand what we were doing. She encouraged us to use our skills during the class. Sharing lunch and conversation was special.

Margaret Kerr • Nov 2025



Fabulous fun, recipes were comprehensive and Tonja had lots of helpful tips. We cooked a lot of dishes which we then got to sit and enjoy.
The space including the kitchen and meals area were both very functional and inviting.
I was so lucky to have done this class with a wonderful group of people. I never felt uncomfortable not knowing anyone else beforehand. Thank you for a great day

Kathy Woods • Nov 2025



Tonya was well organised and her support Sandra, was terrific too.
The lunch we prepared was delicious. Tonya was happy and eager to share tricks of the trade with us. A most enjoyable day.

Billy Hare • Oct 2025



Thank you Tonya for a terrific day learning new techniques and Moroccan recipes capped off with an enjoyable lunch and well earned glasses of wine. I like your style!

Julie Falcone • Sep 2025



What a fantastic way to spend a Sunday. We made a number of scrumptious desserts and got to take some home. Tonya is a kind and patient teacher with a wealth of knowledge and experience. The location was divine and the class size was perfect for one to one learning in a fun and friendly environment. Thank you, I will be back again.

Fiona Battersby • Sep 2025



What a delicious enjoyable day, thank you Tonya
I learnt much about those important little things in preparation that make all the difference!
Tonya thank you so much for taking time for all my questions,
The menu was fabulous and very filling.
The duck was moist and delicious and the dessert was to die for
See you again soon

French Cooking Class review by Fiona Battersby - Melbourne

Helen Delimitros • Aug 2025



Had a wonderful Italian cooking class with Tonya. She has transformed her home into a beautiful, intimate cooking space with a sincere attention to detail from the food preparation, sharing hints and tips, recipes and 5 star table setting with amazing marina views! I love to cook and received this experience from a friend for a special birthday. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a personalised, professional cooking experience tailored to small groups.

Italian Cooking Class: Cooking with Passion review by Helen Delimitros - Melbourne

Anthony Boccia • Aug 2025



Great class in an easy, laid back atmosphere. Was great to learn some skills. Recipes were well organised and delicious.

Katie Rees • Aug 2025



Amazing class in an amazing location! Our teacher Tonya was super organised and so knowledgeable. We learnt some fantastic French dessert techniques and used these to make delicious desserts. We had a small but super friendly, engaged and encouraging group. I will definitely be signing up for more classes!

Mike Brownlow • Aug 2025



A delighful and talented host. Tonya runs a fast paced class followed by a lovely lunch of the items made during the sessions. The mussel soup in safron broth is ' to die for'.

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Jillian Dwyer • Aug 2025



Great cooking class - small, convivial, excellently organised and delivered. Wonderful teacher. Enjoyed my introduction to Moroccan food and cooking; and took away with me some definitely manageable recipes for home. Thank you Tonya.

Julianne Richards • Jul 2025



Great day at Cooking on the Bay! Excellent all round - teacher, menu, venue and fellow chefs. We had a great time cooking, then eating the wonderful food. So good. Highly recommend.

Sarah Britz • Jul 2025



Tonya structured the course very well to enable everyone to have a go at different parts of the dessert prep. It was relaxed and informative. Great day finished by a lovely lunch.

Nicola Stein • Apr 2025



Loved this hands on, small class. Gave us a chance to try and learn new skills and tips. Excellent!

Rae Guerin and Lynelle Guerin • Apr 2025



Have just enjoyed a great day at Cooking On The Bay doing Tonya’s Moroccan cooking class. The group made (with lots of help from Tonya) flat bread, bean dip, honey salted aubergines, Berbera omelette, B’stikla-Moroccan spiced chicken pie, Cranberry jelly and a Chocolate, date & almond torte.
We then got to sit down at a beautifully set table, overlooking Port Phillip Bay, to enjoy the meal together, with wine provided.
Tonya gives lots of tips and info throughout the day and you are also given a folder with all the recipes and lots of additional information.
I had previously done other classes with Tonya when she was in Queensland and was so pleased to be able to do the class today. It had been too long between classes.

Philip Gall • Mar 2025



This was a well organised fun day. I am a relative novice working with a partner who is much more experienced, so I learned a lot from the 'doing'. This included some basic skills as well as seeing how a relatively complex cooking agenda can be brought together by eight people. Our teacher was obviously knowledgeable and skilled and the support documentation was thorough and helpful

Dennis Michael (Peter) van Zeyl • Mar 2025



Birthday Celibration
Camino Frances preparation experience.
Exceeded my cooking skills
Perfect location overlooking St Kilda Marina and Port Phillip Bay
Great social interaction with the other guests

Spanish Cooking Class: Camino Inspirations review by Dennis Michael (Peter) van Zeyl - Melbourne

Melinda Taranto • Mar 2025



A class packed with delicious recipes that you get to be hands on to create & then feast on in the end!

Zoe Walters • Mar 2025



Great friendly info for home cooks that is well prepared and planned out. Loved this class.
Remember to bring containers for take home stocks and sauces.

Amanda Gooden • Feb 2025



Tonya taught the most amazing class!
The ingredients were fresh and the feast we created under Tonya's guidance was delicious. I have recommended many friends and relatives to Cooking on the Bay. We always have a fantastic time cooking, eating and meeting new people.

Sue Wilton • Feb 2025



Cooking by the Bay is literally cooking with amazing views over Port Phillip Bay.
I was very impressed with the format of the day beginning with a thorough insight into the food we were endeavouring to cook that day.
A small class of six bonded well and with the wonderful Joan as Tonya’s assistant we navigated our way through the menu.
Today theme was Mediterranean - Touch of Spice which was inspiring and delicious and as we prepared the food that we would later enjoy together, Tonya was a wealth of knowledge and gave many tips throughout the day.
The dining experience was a delight and with a glass of wine and new friends made, I would highly recommend this cooking experience.

Mediterranean Cooking Class: A Touch of Spice review by Sue Wilton - Melbourne

Douglas Campbell • Feb 2025



Friendly, enjoyable atmosphere. Excellent company and high class coaching. Valuable cooking tips clearly passed on. Quality teaching in a convivial setting.

Kathryn Noble • Feb 2025



Friends along with my husband and I attended the Italian cooking class with Tonya on Sunday. What a fun day lots of learning along with many laughs and amazing food! We had a great class, and all enjoyed the friendly banter! We learnt many tips and tricks in the kitchen which enhanced our food. It was all Italian and we made Focaccia, Salsa, Pesto, spinach and ricotta ravioli, tagliatelle puttanesca, panna cotta, limoncello sauce and almond tart! It was a busy but very enjoyable day!! So much delicious food that we will all be recreating.

Italian Cooking Class: Cooking with Passion review by Kathryn Noble - Melbourne

Amy Das • Dec 2024



I thoroughly enjoyed my cooking class with Tonya! She is very knowledgeable and gave us all very clear instructions. We broke into 4 groups of 2 to make 2 desserts each but also got to see our peers working on their respective desserts so we were able to gain a lot of insight into all the dishes. The finished results were awesome and I gained some confidence to make my own at home and even get creative and put my on twist on things.

Madeleine Boulton • Dec 2024



Tonya is a gem! This is a small group class in an intimate setting at Tonya’s lovely home. Tonya is an enthusiastic and passionate cook and teacher and is happy to share her knowledge and experience with attendees. I am a keen home cook and Francophile and learned a lot. The food was plentiful and delicious. A wonderful way to spend a day!

French Cooking Class review by Madeleine Boulton - Melbourne

Felicity Topp • Nov 2024



Another terrific day cooking with Tonya. This class not only gave me some new recipes but also some useful hints - sharpening knives, making preserved lemons, making harissa etc etc. I have completed now two courses and have thoroughly enjoyed the cooking, the people and dining experience of both. My partner also loves attending the meal after we have spent the morning cooking.

Moroccan Cooking Class: Dishes, Spices and Flavours review by Felicity Topp - Melbourne

Amanda Gooden • Nov 2024



As usual Tonya put together a great menu with clear instructions. A really enjoyable day cooking fabulous food with friends, meeting new people and catching up with people who had done previous classes.

Moroccan Cooking Class: Dishes, Spices and Flavours review by Amanda Gooden - Melbourne

Anne Hauke • Nov 2024



The class was very informative and relaxing. Lots of new recipes and cooking hints
The venue and lunch were amazing
Great teacher who shared her experiences with us.
Throughly enjoyed the day

Tu Tihirahi • Oct 2024



Tonya creates a warm and inviting environment and generously shares her knowledge and experience. I learnt so much and this is the second class I have booked. I’ll be back for some of the other classes!

Julie Broadhead • Oct 2024



What a fantastic experience!!
We learnt to make totally sensational and delicious meals and then enjoy sharing our menu with a great group of new friends also attending this Italian Cooking Class in the most comfortable environment!
Thank you, Tonya for a truly inspiring and wonderful day!

Italian Cooking Class: Cooking with Passion review by Julie Broadhead - Melbourne

Paul Woods • Aug 2024



Great fun and, despite a complete lack of cooking skills on my behalf, Tonya managed to focus us on the tasks at hand (after some initial early speedhumps :)) and we all produced some fantastic food.
Loved that we got to take away the recipes and also learnt basic tips on the way through like best way to cut onions; garlic etc. Also great follow up from Tonya with tips and tricks for various things and where she got all her goodies from.
Massive shout out to Sandra who was keeping everything clean and washing dishes all day…what a machine! I need a Sandra for my place
Great fun and would highly recommend….

Melissa Whiting • Aug 2024



Fabulous day cooking Spanish food, sharing stories and enjoying a delicious meal with people who had mostly just met each other that morning. I don't cook much but I do love Spain. I actually walked the Camino de Stantiago in June this year and it was a longing for memories of Spain that drew me to this class. Tonya was a friendly, enthusiastic hostess who generously shared her extensive food and flavour knowledge and practical cooking skills in way that catered to the different levels in the small group. From experienced cooks to complete novices like me, everyone was included, encouraged and appropriately challenged with ease and a sense fun and humour.

Kerry Gemmell • Jul 2024



A great class, really enjoyable and excellent tuition. I highly recommend you try a class.

Stewart Hine • May 2024



A very worthwhile and entertaining day from every perspective. Tonya is a very knowledgeable and talented chef as well as being an excellent communicator.

Amanda Gooden • May 2024



Really enjoyed this class!
The teacher was very knowledgeable, friendly and explained the steps well. An excellent lunch was made by the class. Highly recommend
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