Lot 50
Spice and flavour masterclass at Lot 50, Yankalilla.
A class about heat, depth, and what makes a dish actually taste of something. Native Australian flavours, chillies from the garden, three dishes you will cook for the rest of your life.

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Spice and flavour masterclass at Lot 50, Yankalilla.
Spice and flavour masterclass at Chapel Hill, McLaren Vale.
Spice masterclass at the distillery, with a spirit tasting and long drink included.
In Adelaide. Private and corporate groups, dates by enquiry.
The spice class is the one Jackie wishes more guests would book first. Three hours on flavour, not technique. How heat works in your mouth. Why salt is not the same thing as seasoning. How native pepperberry behaves differently from black pepper. How to layer.
The class moves through three small dishes that each lean on a different idea. A Sichuan-style cucumber salad for tingling, fermented heat. A finger-lime ceviche for citrus brightness and salt. A native-spiced lamb shoulder for slow depth.
What you cook changes through the year with the seasons. Below is what is currently on the bench. The booking page for each date confirms the exact dishes.
Tingling, vinegared, garlic-heavy. The class starts here on purpose.
Local fish, finger lime, salt. The native citrus that punches above its size.
Saltbush, pepperberry, rosemary. Slow-cooked since the class started.
How to make it, how to keep it, how to use it in everything.
The framework that ties all of the above together. The thing you take home.
Including the native spices, the chillies, the citrus, the meat.
Use it for the next year. Recipe in the booklet.
The framework is what makes the difference. It is yours to take.
The three dishes plus a glass of something thoughtful.
An apron and all bench equipment are provided for you to use during the class. Bring nothing but your enthusiasm.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the popularity and limited capacity of our programs, a minimum of 14 days’ notice is required for any cancellations or rescheduling requests. This allows us adequate time to offer the spot to others on our waiting list. Cancellations made with at least 14 days’ notice will receive a full refund or credit.
Cancellations received within 14 days of the event are non-refundable unless exceptional circumstances apply, in which case a credit may be offered at our discretion.
EXCELLENT Based on 73 reviews Posted on Google deborah meagherTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with wonderful hostsPosted on Google Tania WasintykTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great day at the Cut Hill Wall Distillery for the Mozzarella Making experience. Lots of fun and as well as making mozzarella, practical tips for when you try again at home. Jackie and her team were great, very helpful and they all enjoyed a laugh.Posted on Google Wendy Eva-ScottTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Outstanding experience. Thank you Jackie and John. We loved the Mozzarella class and the butter bonus !Posted on Google Chris StewartTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A lovely fun experience. Jacqui and John made us and all guests welcome from the time we arrived. A welcome drink was appreciated and delicious. The setup of tools and ingredients was well organised and everything was very relaxed and casual … whilst still getting clear instructions and lots of support once you started making the mozeralla. Stretch don’t squeeze!!! Jacqui really knows her stuff and shared lots of helpful insights and skills. The gin tasting was a bonus and we also got to make some butter. You get to take home the cheese, butter and whey. All in all a lovely day and recommend as something a bit fun and different! Bravo!Posted on Google Shaun VoigtTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome experience. Wonderfully delivered.Posted on Google Josephine GrahamTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a perfect setting for our Mozzarella making class at Lost Pheonix Gin Distillery. Everything we needed was supplied and everyone was very enthusiastic to get stuck in. We all turned milk into Mozzarella in no time at all with smiles all round and feeling very proud of ourselves. Lovely group of people with very professional guidance from our instructors. Many thanks from Josephine & SimonPosted on Google Katina VTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did the Hibachi steak masterclass and it was an incredible afternoon. It had a relaxed yet elevated feel to it, from the beautiful Bungala House setting with its history to the nice table presentation. Jackie and John are amazing tour operators and great people, along with the butcher Paul who thoroughly explained what we were getting from our steak. Jackie's knowledge of using native foods in various ways was also excellent, and learning about that was a nice touch on top of preparing our steaks. Highly recommend this experience to anyone just wanting to appreciate the food around us better!Posted on Google Joanne HenkeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a fantastic day! Great hosts, friendly and informative. Want to book in for the cheese making classes!Posted on Google Maria RussoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Jackie and John .. my second class did not disappoint.. a glass of gin was a great start! The class yesterday afternoon was fun and relaxed and the mozzarella was wonderfully delicious today with my lunch combined with fresh garden roma tomatoes. The shared lunch after the class was delicious with its savoury and sweet selection - The Phoenix Farm restaurant is a hidden gem with its open outside views. It was a total package experience with the beautiful venue, gin sampling, mozzarella cheese making class and shared luncheon. It was delightful! I highly recommend the spices class taken before Christmas and looking forward to the indigenous ingredients class in the near future. MariaPosted on Google Michelle GreeningTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great time. The hosts were very welcoming & knowledgeable, bonus - we learnt how to make cheese & a delicious flavoured butter all from scratch.
§ Take it home
Putting the Heat into your Kitchen
Spice blends, fermented sauces, slow-cooked chilli dishes. The recipes from the masterclass plus the pantry list to take home.
A$12.11 · Paperback · Available on Amazon
Some of it. The Sichuan salad and the chilli brine have proper heat. The lamb is depth, not heat. Guests who cannot tolerate much chilli have plenty of dishes to enjoy and we adapt portions accordingly.
Pepperberry, saltbush, finger lime, lemon myrtle, warrigal greens, and the occasional davidson plum. We source from native ingredient growers we trust and we name them in the recipe handouts.
Yes. The fermented chilli brine is part of the class and you take some home. The technique is straightforward once you have done it once and the brine keeps for many months in the fridge.
A simple way of thinking about heat, salt, acid, fat, and umami across any dish. Jackie developed it teaching adult cooking classes and it is the thread that ties this class together. The handout is one page, well thumbed.
Yes. Mention restrictions when you book. The Sichuan salad and the chilli brine can be made milder or dropped entirely. The lamb is naturally low-spice and high in depth.
Cut Hill Distillery, Lot 50, and Jackson Square. The native ingredients side is strongest at Lot 50 where some of them grow in the garden. The flavour framework runs the same across all venues.
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