Mata Cooks

A great cooking class, we all learnt so much
Ideal venue at Mata's house.

Matildae was an outstanding teacher, she was extremely personable and had a lot of fun stories which really helped make the whole experience memorable and bespoke.

The venue was beautiful and the smaller class sizes made me feel like I was learning a lot and getting more focused instructions and attention.

I absolutely loved this class, would definitely do it again.

Can’t wait to show off my new skills for the family. Matilde was so knowledgeable and FUN! Can’t wait to come again.

The pizza making class was amazing! The teacher and her assistant were so lovely and the pizza was literally the best we’ve ever had!

Mata is so passionate and knowledgable. The food was delicious! Will be coming again.

We had a full class today with two parties of English expats who agreed that the Melbourne winter was not cold at all to my wonder and amazement. Anyways Matilde kindly changed the menu on this occasion because I had already attended another class with the same original menu. We had the hickory smoked salmon crostini, pork tonnado, handmade from scratch spinach and ricotta ravioli and a beautiful vanilla panna cotta with blueberry coulis. Oh my goodness everything hit the spot. I left feeling full and satisfied. Thanks to Matilde and Rosie for another fab way to spend the weekend.

The experience with Matilda and Rosie was so incredibly fun! We also learnt so much about food in Tuscany and the food you make and eat on the day is just *chefs kiss*

It felt like a mini trip to Italy with the most fun people and am just still raving about the experience to all our friends and family.

We even think we like wine now thanks to Rosie and Matilda! If you want to learn to make Italian food - Matilda is your go to. A fun, funny and just beautiful homely experience that transports you to Italy ☺️ 100/10

Mathilde and Rosie were so lovely and hospitable. There were three of us in today’s small and intimate Tuscan cooking class. The menu was very healthy and homely, flavours that you don’t usually get at a restaurant. They were all dishes Mathilde grew up with having grown up in Tuscany and worked in elite dining venues all her life. We were fed and watered well and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thank you!

Delicious food, great instructor, chill environment. Had a blast!

A wonderful day spent learning new skills and tips around Italian cuisine. Mata was so careful to explain every detail and ensure we were confident in that knowledge.
The cosy house made us all feel at home and there was always ample opportunity to be included in the different elements of the dish.
The pace was easy to keep up with and we stopped and different points to rest or have some wine.
The 3-course meal was divine and really topped off the day.
Highly recommend

This was my first time doing a Class Bento experience, and it was such a great one.

Matilde and Rosie were really welcoming and friendly, the class was relaxed and easy to follow, surrounded by lovely people as well.

Matilde was very insightful by providing both technique and enjoyable stories to go along with the delicious food.

All the food and recipes were absolutely delicious and ones that I will definitely recreate at home.

I highly recommend this class for people to go deeper into hyper regional Italian cuisine, Matilde is a well of knowledge and is very keen to share it with everyone so there’s heaps of other topics that spark during the class.

Thank you so much for a beautiful afternoon!

Incredible experience! Learnt some gorgeous recipes and the chef was very friendly. Would 100% recommend.

I recently had the pleasure of attending a vegetarian cooking class with Matacooks, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience that exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I walked into her home that was warm and inviting, I knew I was in for something special.
 
The instructor, Matilde, is a true culinary artist and a passionate advocate for vegetarian cuisine. Her expertise and enthusiasm shone through as she guided us through the class with warmth and patience. Matilde extensive knowledge and experience of working in worldclass kitchens shone through in how she combined vegetarian ingredients, techniques, and flavor combinations. It was truly impressive, and she effortlessly shared her wisdom with the class.
 
What impressed me the most about the class was the emphasis on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Mata's commitment to sustainability and zero waste approach was inspiring - she uses pumpkin scraps to make vinegar that is so tasty!
 
The recipes we prepared were a perfect balance of creativity and simplicity. Matilde expertly taught us how to create mouthwatering vegetarian dishes that were bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. From vibrant salads to hearty main courses, each recipe showcased the versatility and richness of vegetarian cuisine.
 
Moreover, the social and hands-on nature of the class made it all the more enjoyable. We had the opportunity to actively participate in each step of the cooking process, from chopping vegetables to sautéing and seasoning. Mata provided helpful tips and tricks along the way, ensuring that even novice cooks like myself felt confident in the kitchen.
 
I would highly recommend Matilde's cooking classes to anyone, regardless of their cooking experience or dietary preferences.
 
Thank you, Matilde, for a truly exceptional vegetarian cooking experience. I left the class feeling inspired, empowered, and excited to continue exploring the world of vegetarian cuisine. I look forward to attending future classes and further expanding my culinary horizons with MataCooks maybe a non vegetarian or pickling class next time.

Fantastic course, comfortable setting and great food! Matilde was such a good teacher and will definitely be going back to do more courses with her.

Had an amazing time at the cooking class All the recipes were absolutely delicious and Matilde was so knowledgeable and friendly! Would 100% recommend.

Matilde and Rosie welcomed us into their home and showed us their thriving veggie garden which I enjoyed a lot especially for an aspiring green thumb like me. There was kale, lovage, radishes, basil, oregano etc etc even a yuzu tree. We made crostinis with roasted capsicums, frittata with sage, shallots and roasted pumpkin, leek and mushroom lasagna with pasta sheets made from scratch! We were also served homemade arancini, dessert and a beautiful seasonal salad with goat cheese, radicchio leaves and witlof which I never tried before. Thoroughly enjoyable with a good drop of red or white wine. We all left with happy full bellies, recipe cards and also very impressed with the class.

Matilde makes incredible food and is such a passionate and energetic teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed this class and will be booking another as soon as possible!

Excellent food with an excellent teacher. Everything was catered for, and the kitchen we cooked in was lovely. Super close to Newmarket station!

Matilde was a fantastic host ☺️
We left with full bellies, lots of knowledge and take-away containers filled with amazing food. It was a pleasure to be part of their home and this experience.

Brilliant stuff! Mata is a great teacher and experienced chef, and the meals you get to make are divine. Strongly recommend - I can't wait to try the vegetarian class!

Mata is a knowledgeable chef and a great teacher who is very passionate about what she does. The food is delicious! Highly reccomend!

I loved this class! Matilde is a professional chef but she thought us in a very simple and friendly way, so I will able to replicate all the dishes we made in the class! The food was to die for…Creamiest cacio and Pepe Pici plus tiramisù ever. We made everything from scratch and she shared with us all her tips and secrets. At the end of the class we sat down to enjoy all the food we prepared paired with some fine Italian wines. We made a good amount of food and we also got some to take home! This class has a great value and I can’t wait to attend her pizza and vegetarian class.