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French Cooking Class

Learn how to cook a French feast at this hands-on class in Fingal!

Jacqui Selleck
(In-House Dining Cooking Classes with Chef Jacqui Selleck)

5.0 (6)

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4.5 hours

1 to 8 (public classes), 6 to 10 (private) (private classes)

$150 - $180 (or 4 payments of $37.50 - $45 via- Afterpay)

($180 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $150 for 8+ guests)

What you'll do

If you're fully COVID-19 vaccinated, you can attend this class anytime
If you're not fully COVID-19 vaccinated, you'll need to wait for the government to announce the re-opening date for unvaccinated people

Want to take your culinary skills and tastes to the next level? A day of cooking and eating delicious French cuisine might be just what you're looking for!

During this hands-on class, you'll be guided by Chef Jacqui, who is passionate about showing people how to cook the food she loves, enjoy the process and not panic in the kitchen.

Come along to Chef Jacqui's beautiful home in Fingal on the Mornington Peninsula to cook a delicious three-course French meal and enjoy your tasty creations at her magnificent table overlooking stunning panoramic views of Moonah Links golf course.

You'll be greeted with canapes and light refreshments upon arrival so you're ready to tackle our wonderful French menu on a full stomach.

Using seasonal, sustainable and fresh ingredients is a must in Jacqui's kitchen, which her kitchen garden and local suppliers and producers play a huge role in. This philosophy will rub off on you in this class.

We have a few precious things in life the give us pleasure and enjoyment and cooking and eating food does just that, especially when we get to share those moments with the people we love.

Join us for an amazing day of fun, food, wine and laughter and learn some stuff too. Bon Appetite!

See available dates, Request a private class or Gift

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Knowledge required

Beginner-friendly or for the budding chef

What you'll get

Canapés and light refreshments on arrival.
Three-course fine dining menu. We will eat each course as it is cooked so we will basically be grazing all day.
Excellent quality and quantity of ingredients for each person.
Chef Jacqui's own recipes so you to recreate this wonderful menu.
French cookery techniques and kitchen tips to make you more confident.
Food storage techniques.
Fresh flowers and herbs cut from the chef’s garden to add to the final presentation of these artistic plates of food.
Plenty of time to take photos throughout the day.
Protective apron to wear.

What to bring

A good appetite and BYO alcohol. Please also wear enclosed shoes.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team building activity, birthday, hens party or bucks party.

This is a fun indoor activity, suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old). An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or anniversary gift.

Jacqui Selleck is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and adheres to COVID-19 government guidelines.

See additional precautions taken

As a professional Chef with years of experience, making sure that I have clean, sterilized and sanitized work place and equipment is paramount. All Covid guidelines will be adhered to most stringently.

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Location

Chef Jacqui Selleck’s In House Dining - 7 Nagles View, Fingal VIC

Your teacher

Jacqui Selleck
(In-House Dining Cooking Classes with Chef Jacqui Selleck)

5.0 (6)

Chef Jacqui Selleck offers a unique interactive cooking and dining experience in her beautiful home overlooking magnificent golf course views in Fingal on the Mornington Peninsula. This very talented chef has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is very adept at passing it on to the cooking students.

The menu is an excellent three-course dinner party menu that also begins with Jacqui’s favourite canapés. You will learn tips and tricks of food prep and presentation and be instructed in knife skills and French cooking techniques to bring about the best result in your beautiful produce.

Jacqui’s passion for cooking shines through as she shares her recipes and stories from working in professional kitchens around the globe and on home turf in some of the best fine dining restaurants.

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Verified reviews

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Rodney Kwok • Jan 2022

The experience Jacqui provided us was five star, felt so welcoming and relaxing throughout. The food was so well prepared and fresh, as well as being taught techniques along the way.

French Cooking Class review by Rodney Kwok

Emma Morris • Jan 2022

Wow! This class was so much fun! Jacqui was very encouraging throughout and made sure to accommodate me as my fibromyalgia started flaring up. All in all, a wonderful afternoon

French Cooking Class review by Emma Morris

Eliana Salamone • Nov 2021

Jacqui is so knowledgeable and hospitable. Thank you for a fantastic experience. Lots of fun!

Gabriel Liu • Nov 2021

The best cooking class! Really homely and engaging plus Sophie & mika & other cat were the goodest

Stefanie Basso • Jul 2021

Such a fun day and we learnt so much! As well as ate the most delicious food and had a great laugh.
Would highly recommend for a group of girlfriends that want change it up from just having a restaurant dinner to celebrate a birthday .
Chef’s house is warm and inviting!

Claire Brady • Apr 2021

We had such a wonderful day. We learnt new skills in the kitchen whilst producing , then devouring a mouth watering feast with the help of chef Jacqui.
Will definitely be booking in for another class.
Can’t wait to see what Jacqui has on the menu next time.

Thank you for a really fun day