Discover the ultimate Steak Masterclass in South Australia—where fire meets flavour in a hands-on culinary adventure set in the heart of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Perfect your steak game using traditional hibachi grills under the guidance of award-winning guest chefs, while enjoying the region’s best local produce and wine. Whether you're a foodie looking to master the perfect sear or searching for an unforgettable gourmet experience near McLaren Vale, this immersive class delivers a feast for the senses. Join us in Normanville for a premium, small-group workshop that’s more than just a class—it’s a celebration of South Australian food and fire. Join one of our most popular cooking classes and you'll love the lunch!
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A Cut Above is a premium hands on hibachi steak masterclass held at historic Bungala House in Yankalilla. You cook premium South Australian beef over live flame, learn steak techniques and finish with a shared long lunch. The class includes a full native food experience where you taste, cook with and learn about native Australian flavours.
Yes. Native food education and tasting is a major part of the experience. You cook with ingredients such as anise myrtle, wattleseed, pepperberry, saltbush and lemon myrtle. Guests also make a native spiced mayonnaise and a native infused butter to pair with their steak.
You learn how to select cuts, prepare, season and rest steak, manage hibachi heat, make a native inspired mayonnaise and native infused butter, balance flavours using native ingredients and pair your steak with sides.
The experience runs for approximately three hours including the seated long lunch at the end.
Your ticket includes premium South Australian beef, all ingredients and equipment, hibachi use, native tasting and flavour education, making native mayo and native infused butter, a long lunch featuring the steak you cook, wine served with lunch and guidance from Jackie Mazzocato and guest chef Stephen Edwards.
The class is held at Bungala House, 34 Main Street, Yankalilla. It is approximately a 60 to 90 minute drive from Adelaide, making it a popular option for people searching for cooking classes near Adelaide.
This is a steak based class so only limited adjustments are possible. Contact us before booking via our contact page.
Enclosed shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor and open flame cooking. All equipment is supplied.
Yes. Private and corporate groups are welcome depending on availability. Enquire via our contact page.
We follow the same cancellation terms listed on our main FAQ page. Full details: https://fleurieufoodandwine.com.au/faqs/.
Yes. Vouchers can be used for this class and all others. Purchase vouchers here.
This masterclass features hands on hibachi steak cooking, native ingredient tasting, flavour education and a long lunch in a heritage venue. It offers an immersive food experience near Adelaide with strong regional and native flavour focus.
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