Pasta in the atrium, wine in the glass
A working cellar door on the edge of Onkaparinga Gorge. Our pasta classes run in the atrium of the 1865 chapel, with Chapel Hill wines poured through as the sugo reduces.
Classes at Chapel Hill , book your seat
Pasta is the headline class at Chapel Hill. Pick a date from the live calendar in each card, or send an enquiry for a private group.
Pasta Like Nonna Makes
Two doughs (egg and semolina, around 200g total per guest), five hand-made shapes from different regions of Italy, ravioli, and a demo sugo. Paired with Chapel Hill wines. 2.5 hours at the bench. You leave with a recipe cookbook.
Mozzarella
Three cheeses, a hot stretch, take home a knot of your own. At Chapel Hill the class finishes with a glass from the cellar door. Pairs nicely with one of Chapel Hill’s whites.
Dumplings
Dough plus filling, four folds, a demo potsticker cook-up. A glass of wine from the Chapel Hill range to finish.
Seasonal & private bookings
Chapel Hill also runs occasional seasonal ticketed events and is well suited to private group bookings up to sixteen guests. Hens parties, milestone celebrations, work team builds.
Finding Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is in McLaren Vale, about 45 minutes south of Adelaide CBD by car along the Main South Road. Most guests drive down and make a day of it. The cellar door is signposted from the Main South Road and from McMurtrie Road.
Parking
There is a carpark at the door, with sealed ground from the carpark through to the venue. Accessible parking is available close to the entrance.
At every Fleurieu Food and Wine class we bring a first aid kit, height-adjustable workstations and seated prep boards. We provide a water bowl and bedding for assistance dogs. Quiet space for sensory breaks can be organised. We can organise early arrival so you can settle in before the class starts.
Companion Cards are welcome at all classes at no charge for assist or observation only. If a meal is needed there is an additional charge, please contact us.
For guests who would like hearing or vision assistance, we have Nuance hearing glasses and Meta vision glasses available on the day, supplied through Health Partners Optical.
Please indicate your accessibility needs when booking or call us on (08) 7221 1685 to discuss.
At Chapel Hill specifically: classes run in the atrium beside the 1865 ironstone Chapel. Carpark at the door. Sealed ground from the carpark to the venue. Accessible bathroom close by, a short distance from the cellar door.
Nearby in McLaren Vale
Where to stay
Shadow Creek (couple)
A one-bedroom hideaway set in its own twenty-acre vineyard paddock, with wallabies at dusk and ocean views past the vines.
Vale 194 (small group, sleeps 6)
Five two-storey, three-bedroom homes off Main Road, silver medallist at the 2025 SA Tourism Awards, walking distance to cellar doors.
The Vineyard Retreat McLaren Vale (large group, up to 16)
Six self-contained guest houses on one estate at Blewitt Springs, with private decks, fireplaces and a shared jacuzzi platform among the vines.
Things to do
Samuel’s Gorge
An old stone barn on a ridge above the Onkaparinga gorge, pouring grenache made slow and by hand.
The d’Arenberg Cube
Five floors of optical-illusion architecture, tasting rooms and Salvador Dalí oddities planted in a mourvedre vineyard.
Vale Brewing
Beer flights, a brewhouse tour and a long-table lunch at the McLaren Flat taphouse.
FAQs about Chapel Hill
Is Chapel Hill suitable for all guests?
Yes. Car parking sits close to the buildings, and there is direct access with no steps or slopes to the atrium where we cook. Tell us when you book if you have any specific access needs and we will confirm the closest parking and the best approach.
Is Chapel Hill Winery accessible for cooking classes?
Chapel Hill Winery has a mix of indoor spaces with good access and beautiful views. Access to our cooking class areas is suitable for most guests, with car parking close to the buildings. As some areas involve sloped paths or small steps, we encourage guests with reduced mobility to contact us before booking so we can confirm the class location and any assistance that might be helpful.
Is a wine tasting included at Chapel Hill?
Many Chapel Hill classes include the option of a Chapel Hill wine tasting either before or after the cooking component, and some events include wine pairings as part of the experience. Please check the specific Chapel Hill class listing for exact inclusions, as some tastings are optional add-ons and others are included in the ticket price.
Do all venues have heating and air conditioning?
All venues we work with have a combination of heating, cooling, or good ventilation to keep guests comfortable in most seasons. As some spaces are heritage or semi-open, we encourage guests to dress in layers suitable for South Australian coastal and wine region weather. If there are any specific notes about a venue, we include them in the event information.
Is shade or shelter available at the venues?
Yes. All class locations provide indoor or under cover spaces so the experience is not dependent on direct sun or rain. Where gardens and outdoor areas are used, we also have access to sheltered spaces for comfort and safety if the weather changes.
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Cook at Chapel Hill
Browse upcoming dates above, or send an enquiry for a private class for your group.