About the Workshops
At Willow Vale Cooking School we plan our calendar around the garden and tailor our classes based on what vegetables are in season, reinforcing our beliefs around living a more sustainable lifestyle.
Bruno will cook and decipher the recipes giving lots of advices, details and “tricks of the trade” making it as clear and enjoyable as possible.
You will have the opportunity to get involved in helping Bruno or stand back, watch and enjoy if you prefer during the 2 and ½ hours workshop.
This will be followed by a 3 courses lunch.
We provide homemade Kombucha, chilled infusions, filtered rainwater and tea/coffee, and you are more than welcome to bring any additional drinks.
We will also send you home with a goodie bag which includes recipes from the class, an apron, Willow Vale Cooking School honey and homemade infusions.
Workshops run from 9.30am until 3pm
Please read our Terms and Conditions before booking.
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French Icons
Most people, who have experienced good “old school” French food will have been struck by the honest depths of flavours, followed by a soothed, comforting feeling.
We could call it the ultimate comfort food, but don’t be fooled…this is sophisticated cooking.
Wednesday 7th August 2019
Wednesday 16th October 2019
Price: $195
Scrumptious truffles
Australian truffles from Manjimup are renowned for their premium quality, due to the amazing work done by regional producers. I, myself originally from the South West of France (home of the French truffle) can honestly say Australian truffles are as good as any European ones.
Thursday 8th August 2019
Price: $250
My mother’s special recipes
With the reminiscent of the second World war, food was something taken very seriously in the Loubet home. Everyday my mother, cooked simple food but always with a lot of care, good ingredients, that were cooked and seasoned properly.
Wednesday 28th August 2019
Thursday 28th November 2019
Price: $195
A day in Provence
Provence could be seen as the quintessential place for the perfect holiday in France. The colourful beauty of Provence has long been recognized by many great artists and influenced their work with it’s blue skies, fields of flowers, local markets, even the scent in the air, has made visiting Provence a bucket list wish for many.
Wednesday 4th September 2019
Wednesday 27th November 2019
Price: $195
French Pastry
France has long been envied for its beautiful pastry shops. My first job in my industry was in a famous pastry shop in my childhood city of Libourne.
Thursday 19th September 2019
Thursday 17th October 2019
Price: $195
French bread making
I love bread! Maybe a bit too much for my health! Historically bread goes back very far in time. Historians say up to 8000BC in the Middle East. Of course, over time, techniques have been developed and lots of recipes were created around the world.
Thursday 29th August 2019
Thursday 14th November 2019
Price: $195
Mastering the flame
Flame did play a big part in the rise of human species. Cooking with flame is the most primitive way of cooking, but in my opinion it is also one of the most technical.
Thursday 5th September 2019
Wednesday 18th September 2019
Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Thursday 3rd October 2019
Price: $195
The Ultimate Picnic Basket
There is nothing as satisfying as a picnic in the countryside or on the beach, and in Queensland we are so blessed with fantastic weather to enjoy it in.
Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Wednesday 13th November 2019
Price: $195
Fresh pasta
Anyone who has already put their hands to fresh pasta making will know how satisfying rolling a silky dough is.
Thursday 15th August 2019
Wednesday 25th September 2019
Price: $195
Festive Entertaining
The festive period is the time of year when you like to share great moments around a table with friends and family. It’s can also be one of the most stressful and busy times of the year.
Lots of planning and decisions! In this workshop we are learning not only to cook delicious impressive “Fayre” but also to plan, and minimize stress!
Thursday 24th October 2019
Wednesday 6th November 2019
Thursday 7th November 2019
Price: $195
Flexitarian
If you want to move more towards a plant based diet or already champion the plant kingdom, its easy to feel stuck on what to do to keep it interesting and more importantly healthy.
Wednesday 14th August 2019
Thursday 26th September 2019
Price: $195
