
Escape the city and discover the flavours of South Australia with Fleurieu Food and Wine’s hands-on cooking classes just over an hour’s drive from Adelaide. Set in stunning regional venues across the Fleurieu Peninsula, our small-group experiences celebrate local produce, native ingredients, and the joy of cooking. From stretching fresh pasta to mastering the perfect hibachi steak or learning traditional cheesemaking, each class offers a gourmet adventure with a relaxed, country feel. Whether you're a curious home cook or planning a unique day out, our classes are the perfect blend of learning, fun, and flavour.
If you can't find a public class to suit don't forget we also run private groups in your home or accommodation on the Fleurieu. Click Here to find out more.










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.
Quick answers for guests searching the best cooking classes in Adelaide and South Australia, including the Fleurieu Peninsula and McLaren Vale.
Choose a date on this page, open the class you want, and complete checkout to secure your spot. If a date shows SOLD OUT, select another date or explore similar classes on our events list.
We are a mobile cooking school based on the Fleurieu Peninsula, hosting classes at regional venues just over an hour from Adelaide. Depending on the class, you may join us in Yankalilla and the Fleurieu, at a distillery in Hindmarsh Valley, or at a winery in McLaren Vale.
Your class listing will confirm the venue before you book.
Both, in the way travellers search. Many guests look for “Adelaide cooking classes” and choose us because it is an easy day trip from the city, but our experiences take place in the Fleurieu Peninsula and nearby wine regions. You get a hands-on cooking class plus a regional mini getaway.
If you are already planning time in McLaren Vale or the Fleurieu, choose the class that matches your holiday vibe:
All dates and locations are listed on this schedule.
Whilst there are other cooking schools in Adelaide and regional South Australia Fleurieu Food and Wine is the leader and the current Awards winner in the 2025 Tourism Awards and a Finalist in the Australian Tourism Awards for excellence in Food Tourism. Our 5 star ratings is testament to this. Our guests like our classes because we are more than just a class hosted by chefs and local food personalities we host in different regional venues across the Fleurieu Peninsula and nearby wine areas. Guests choose us when they want a hands-on cooking class that also feels like a short escape from the city, with a strong South Australian produce focus and a relaxed, small-group atmosphere.
If you want a food experience that doubles as a Fleurieu day trip, you are in the right place.
Yes, popular dates can sell out, especially weekends and school holiday periods. If you see SOLD OUT, choose another date on this page or consider a private booking for your group.
Private groups: enquire here.
Yes. Our classes are designed for beginners through to confident home cooks. You will be guided step-by-step, with plenty of hands-on time and a relaxed pace.
We welcome dietary needs and do our best to support guests. Each class listing notes what is possible, and we are happy to chat before you book so you can choose the best class for your requirements.
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Yes. Gift vouchers are available online and can be used across cooking classes and many events, subject to availability. They are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, and thank-you gifts.
Yes. We host private and corporate cooking experiences for celebrations, teams, and visiting groups. Tell us your date range, group size, location, and the style of class you want and we will suggest options.
Our cancellation and rescheduling terms are listed on this page and in our FAQs. Please review them before booking, especially for limited-capacity dates.
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