French Cooking Class

Recent reviews of French Cooking Class

• 5/5 from Karen Durso, attended 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 :)
• 5/5 from John Renehan, attended 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.
• 5/5 from Fiona Battersby, attended 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
• 5/5 from Douglas Campbell, attended Feb 2025: Friendly, enjoyable atmosphere. Excellent company and high class coaching. Valuable cooking tips clearly passed on. Quality teaching in a convivial setting.
• 5/5 from Madeleine Boulton, attended Nov 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!
• 5/5 from Amanda Gooden, attended 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
• 4/5 from Fiona Starford, attended May 2024: I liked cooking and eating the variety of dishes we prepared most. The selection of dishes was good & very tasty. The idea of groups cooking a few dishes and sharing them was great. Loved the dining area! I learnt some cooking, preparation, presentation & organisational techniques which I can use at home when trying the French recipes. Going to buy a Madeleine tin and a few accessories too!
• 5/5 from Michael Trounce, attended Feb 2024: Really enjoyed this class. Tonya is a wonderful teacher, very engaging, knowledgeable and friendly. Oh, and everything was really well prepared too, and Tonya had someone helping on the day which made a big difference to the experience too! The venue is relaxed and has the most incredible view out in the ocean. The number of people in the class was perfect. I've left the class feeling inspired to cook French the next day, what more could you ask for!
• 5/5 from Lisa Scort, attended Dec 2023: Tonya is an incredibly attentive and generous teacher. The location is so inviting and I loved that it shows you what is possible in your own kitchen at home. I will be back!
• 5/5 from Anna Xia, attended Dec 2023: Christmas was certainly in the air today as we prepared a scrumptious feast for a full class and a couple more guests arriving for lunch. Tuna and crab mayo salad to start, gougères which are delectable choux pastry puffs, roast pork loin with the all important crackling, succulent turkey basted in herb butter and covered in bacon, Dutch carrots, beans and hasselback potatoes, and two desserts to finish, a berry meringue roulade and chocolate berry tower all doused in whipped cream. Mmmm So good. Tonya presented me with a certificate and her signature apron in recognition of all the classes I’ve taken with her. So thoughtful and lovely. Always well fed and watered with gorgeous company.
• 5/5 from Ian Jackson, attended Oct 2023: Thank Tonya What a great experience and learning process. Sam and I have a much greater understanding and interest in food science and the results it can create. Our cooking partners Rod & Michael were vey interesting people, great company and quite amazing in their knowledge of food and wine in Australia and overseas. Tonya, your instruction and encouragement will leave a lasting legacy with me, thank you.
• 5/5 from David Bryson, attended May 2023: I thoroughly enjoyed the day. Everything was organised so well and Tonya was available at any time to assist. It was a perfect combination of demonstration learning, and learning with others in the group. The food was delicious and a fabulous banquet table set so we could enjoy what we made.
• 4/5 from Mark Luettin, attended Jul 2021: I learnt how to cook duck breast and vegetables. The rest of the food is not good for my cholesterol and triglycerides. Great teacher and an interesting experience something different to my daily routine.