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Pleating and steaming your way through a dumpling morning among the vines at Hastwell and Lightfoot on 25 October. There are 24 seats. Book dumplings →
Thumbs into the potato dough at Lot 50 on 6 December, rolling gnocchi from scratch and then sitting down to eat the lot together. Book the class →
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Flour on the bench and pasta hanging on the racks at Lot 50 on 1 November, then we sit down and eat it together. Just 10 seats left. Book your spot →
Only 8 seats left to pleat, fold and steam a table full of dumplings at Lot 50 on 13 December, then sit down and eat them together. Book now →
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Upcoming cooking classes

Hands-on cooking classes near Adelaide and across the Fleurieu Peninsula, including Willunga, McLaren Vale, Victor Harbor, Normanville and Yankalilla. Pasta, cheese, sausage making, Steak, Natives and Fire, spice masterclasses. Browse upcoming dates below and book online.

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Hens day, corporate team, milestone birthday, or your own group of friends? Private bookings let you choose the class, the venue, and the date.

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Gift vouchers can be redeemed across any of our classes and venues, including the new Jackson Square Adelaide classes. They never expire on excitement.

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§ booking questions

Before you book

A few of the most common booking questions. The full FAQ page has everything else.

How do I book a cooking class?

Browse the upcoming classes above, click the class you want, and follow the booking prompts on the class page. Payment is taken at the time of booking. You will receive an email confirmation with all the details for your visit, including venue address and timing.

Can I book online?

Yes. Our online booking system is the easiest way to secure your spot and see real-time availability. You will receive an email confirmation with all the details you need for your visit, including venue address and timing.

How far in advance should I book?

Book as early as possible once you know your dates, especially for weekends and peak Adelaide and Fleurieu seasons. Some classes sell out weeks or months ahead. If you are flexible, last-minute spots are sometimes available.

Do you offer gift vouchers?

Yes. Gift vouchers are available and are a popular way to give the gift of a Fleurieu cooking experience. Vouchers can be redeemed across a range of classes and events. Buy a gift voucher.

What is your cancellation policy?

A minimum of 14 days notice is required for any cancellations or rescheduling requests. Cancellations made with at least 14 days notice receive a full refund or credit. Cancellations within 14 days of the event are non-refundable unless exceptional circumstances apply, in which case a credit may be offered at our discretion.

Can I book a private class for my group?

Yes. Private classes are available for groups such as families, friends, hens, bucks groups, corporate teams, and special occasions. Contact us with your group size, preferred date, and any preferences for a tailored proposal.

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§ what to expect

A class is a whole experience

You will not be standing in a city classroom watching a chef cook. You will be at a cellar door, a distillery, a heritage homestead, or our Adelaide partner venue at Jackson Square. Small groups, hands-on the whole time, hosted by Jackie and John, with a long-table meal or generous tasting of what you have made.

Read about Jackie, John, and our story →

Hands-on cooking, not a demonstration. Every guest has their own or shared work station. You roll, knead, stretch, fill, season, and cook. By the end of the class you will have the skills to repeat the recipes at home. Jackie is trained in Adult Education and teaches so that beginners feel supported and experienced cooks pick up technique tips they have not seen before.

Wine and spirits where it makes sense. John brings more than forty years of wine industry experience and curates the wines and spirits for each class. Pairings are designed to match the dishes you cook, not just to provide a drink. A glass from the cellar door range at Hastwell and Lightfoot and spirit tastings at Cut Hill Wall Distillery are built into many of our experiences.

Working venues across the Fleurieu and Adelaide. Our five venues each have their own character. Jackson Square in Adelaide. Hastwell and Lightfoot in McLaren Vale. Cut Hill Wall Distillery in Hindmarsh Valley. Bungala House and Lot 50 in Yankalilla. Each class lists its venue so you can choose based on the experience and the region you want to explore.

Award credentials you can verify. Fleurieu Food and Wine is the 2025 South Australian Tourism Awards Gold Winner for Excellence in Food Tourism, Highly Commended at the 2025 Australian Tourism Awards, and a 2026 Small Business Champion Finalist. We hold Quality Tourism Accreditation, TICSA Sustainable Tourism Accreditation, and an Accessible Tourism Information report.

§ where we cook

Five working venues across South Australia

From the Adelaide CBD to the cellar doors of McLaren Vale and the coastal towns of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Each venue offers a different character. Each class page tells you which one you will be cooking in.

Adelaide CBD

Jackson SquareNew

Our newest venue brings Fleurieu Food and Wine into the city for the first time. If the Peninsula is too far for one weekend, this is where we will meet you instead.

Adelaide venue →
McLaren Vale

Hastwell and Lightfoot

A small batch wine producer and working cellar door on Foggo Road, and the closest of our venues to Adelaide. Every class here opens with a glass of wine on arrival.

McLaren Vale venue →
Hindmarsh Valley

Cut Hill Wall Distillery

A working distillery on a 40-acre rural property. Cooking classes often pair with whisky, gin, or other spirits tastings on site.

Distillery venue →
Yankalilla

Bungala House

A heritage homestead with gardens and a pavilion that suits long-table masterclasses, hens days, and corporate retreats on the Peninsula.

Homestead venue →
Yankalilla

Lot 50

A relaxed creative space with gardens and a cafe. Lot 50 hosts our cheese making and other intimate workshops.

Creative venue →
Plan your visit

Make it a weekend

Combine a class with beaches, wineries, distilleries, and walking trails. Our partners at can sort accommodation across the Peninsula.

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§ awards and accreditation

Recognised by tourism Australia

The independent recognition behind our cooking school. Verifiable and recent.

2025 South Australian Tourism Awards Gold Winner
SA Tourism Awards
2025 Gold Winner
2025 Australian Tourism Awards Highly Commended
Australian Tourism Awards
2025 Highly Commended
Quality Tourism Accredited Business
Quality Tourism Accredited
Current
TICSA Sustainable Tourism Accredited
TICSA Sustainable Tourism
Accredited
2026 Small Business Champion Awards Finalist
Small Business Champion
2026 Finalist
§ from our guests

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What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with my friend! We made ravioli and various types of pasta. The instructors were super friendly and we finished off the class with pasta and wine. Definitely worth a visit 🍝🍷
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Amazing day and worth the trip to do. We will be back for another course soon
  
 
  
 
 
 
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A brilliant experience, laid back but full of great information, we made em, we cooked some, we ate some and bought the rest home for tomorrow. Plus bought the tools to make them ourselves. A stunning day, thanks Jackie and John and team.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Good fun - made a really long (and tasty) sausage
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Damn fun day out
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What an amazing experience! I highly recommend!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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This is the second course I've done with Jackie & the team and it was just as good as the first one. A fun day out learning new skills that I'll be using at home with the added bonus of a yummy lunch.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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great learning experience with knowledgeable & friendly instructors
  
 
  
 
 
 
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So much fun to learn a new cooking technique Jackie and her team made it a nice relaxed time and easy to learn now i feel brave enough to make more dumplings at home