If you are searching for the best cooking class in Adelaide or a unique foodie day trip from the city, Fleurieu Food and Wine offers award winning, hands on classes in stunning regional venues just over an hour away.
Our small group experiences combine South Australian produce, native ingredients and relaxed long lunches, so your cooking class feels like a mini holiday, not a classroom.
Gold winner - Excellence in Food Tourism, 2025 South Australian Tourism Awards
Fleurieu Food and Wine is a mobile cooking school and food tourism operator based on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. We specialise in premium, hands on cooking classes that feel like a full day experience rather than a quick demonstration in the city.
Guests regularly tell us it is the best cooking class they have ever done and one of the highlights of their visit to South Australia. We are proud to hold five star reviews across Google and Facebook.
Every experience is hands on, guided step by step and suitable for beginners as well as confident home cooks. This table gives you a quick way to choose the best class for your Adelaide day trip.
| Class | Location | Best for | Find dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Making | Cut Hill Distillery, Hindmarsh Valley | Cheese lovers and curious foodies | View dates |
| Pasta Like Nonna Makes | Lot 50, Yankalilla | Couples, friends and Italian food fans | View dates |
| Gnocchi Making Masterclass | Chapel Hill, McLaren Vale | Comfort food and soft gnocchi lovers | See gnocchi dates |
| Gluten Free Pasta Workshop | Chapel Hill Retreat | Guests who are gluten free and still want great pasta | See gluten free pasta dates |
| Sausage Making Masterclass and Long Lunch | Bungala House, Yankalilla | Groups of friends and fun food days out | View dates |
| Hibachi Steak Masterclass | Bungala House, Yankalilla | Meat lovers and special occasion celebrations | View dates |
| Spice Up Your Life: Global Flavour Fusion | Chapel Hill, McLaren Vale or Milang Lakeside Butter Factory | Spice lovers and adventurous home cooks | View dates |
These are the classes most often recommended by guests who ask for the best cooking class near Adelaide for a couple or small group.
Roll, shape and cut fresh pasta by hand using traditional Italian methods and family recipes, then sit down to a lunch that feels like Sunday at Nonna's table.
Best for: couples, friends and Italian food lovers.
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Turn milk into silky mozzarella and fresh cheese in a rustic distillery setting, then enjoy your creations with local bread, olive oil and regional accompaniments.
Best for: cheese lovers and curious foodies.
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Grill premium South Australian steak over hibachi grills, explore native herbs and spices and share a generous long lunch in the gardens of historic Bungala House.
Best for: meat lovers and special occasions.
View class dates Make gourmet sausages from scratch with classic and native flavour mixes, then enjoy a relaxed long table lunch in one of the Fleurieu's most elegant heritage homes.
Best for: groups of friends and fun food days out.
View class dates Toast, grind and blend your own spice mixes, then cook bold, vibrant dishes that bring global food inspiration together with South Australian ingredients.
Best for: spice lovers and adventurous repeat guests.
View class datesInstead of a city classroom, our Adelaide cooking class guests enjoy historic homes, distilleries and countryside venues across the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Share a relaxed day together, learn new skills side by side and linger over a long lunch with local wine and regional stories.
Celebrate birthdays, hens days or weekends away with a fun cooking experience that gets everyone involved and laughing.
Join a welcoming group and enjoy the social side of a cooking class without needing to bring anyone with you.
Guests usually drive 60 to 90 minutes from Adelaide to our venues and turn their cooking class into a full day out on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Whether you live in Adelaide or are visiting South Australia, our classes are an easy way to combine a best in class cooking experience with a scenic day trip.
Many guests consider Fleurieu Food and Wine the best cooking class near Adelaide because our award winning experiences combine hands on learning, small groups, regional venues and generous shared lunches in one day trip.
Most venues are around 60 to 90 minutes drive from Adelaide, which makes them ideal for a foodie day out without needing overnight travel.
No. All classes are beginner friendly and step by step. Confident home cooks still pick up new skills, recipes and ideas.
Yes. Couples love cooking together, sharing tasks and then relaxing over lunch with local wine and regional food stories.
Yes. Private and tailored sessions are available for birthdays, hens days, corporate teams, retreats and holiday groups. You can learn more here: private classes and events.
Absolutely. Solo guests are very welcome and our small group format makes it easy to feel included and meet other food lovers within the first few minutes.
Yes. A generous shared lunch made from the dishes you have cooked is included in each experience unless clearly stated otherwise.
We regularly cater for gluten free, vegetarian, dairy free and low FODMAP guests. Please let us know your requirements when you book so we can confirm options for your chosen class.
Yes. Cooking class gift vouchers are very popular for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries and thank you gifts. You can purchase vouchers online from our website.
Yes. Many guests travel from interstate or overseas and tell us their Fleurieu Food and Wine cooking class was one of the best experiences of their holiday in South Australia.
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