French Cooking Class With Di Holuigue

French Cooking Class With Di Holuigue

Code: TFK582
  • $250
  • 19 Reviews
  • Location: Melbourne, Victoria
  • For: 1 person
  1. Valid for 12 months
  2. Free exchange

Come and learn how to cook with passion, joining food-writer and internationally acclaimed prize-winning cook book author Diane Holuigue. You choose the particular culinary skill you wish to perfect or the cuisine you want to master in this unique 6 hour cooking class.

The hands-on format starts the minute you call. Each participant is asked to give input into what the menu might include - not just the dishes, but the techniques you’d like to master to be a comfortable, confident cook in your own home.

Be it making Italian risotto, roasting the best crisp-skinned duck, feeling at home with French soufflé-making and complex sauces, insight into the new 'fusion' of cutting edge Australian cuisine or Moroccan dish, delicate fish dishes, puff pastry or a classy, made-in-advance dessert, Di will find a like-minded group for you.

Your class starts at 9.30am and it’s all hands on deck to cook a sumptuous, four-course sit-down lunch with wine. When we wrap up at 3.30pm, the students will have had a full 6 hours to learn as much as possible from Di’s skills, talents and years of experience.

Initially trained at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, and L’Ecole Le Nôtre, Paris (pâtisserie and charcuterie), Diane continually augments this outstanding grounding with classes around the world, and in the kitchens of famous chefs, including those of Michel Guérard, Freddy Girardet, Roger Vergé, Alain Senderens, La Tour d’ Argent, Alice Waters and Wolfgang Puck.

Di was named a Living Legend of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and has authored 12 cookbooks, winning the inaugural "Best Contribution in Food print" for the Australian Food Media Awards.

Di has been food editor of several national magazines, among them Home Beautiful, Epicurean, The Australian Magazine, Ita and the Sunday Herald Magazine and for 2 years was resident chef on the national TV programme Good Morning Australia, and for 10 years, chief judge for the Restaurant and Caterer's Victorian Restaurant Awards.

Please note: Due to the popularity of this experience we reommend booking in at least 2-3 months in advance. Please contact us if you are after a specific date.

This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Venue:

Armadale, Melbourne.

Session Length

6 hours. Classes are all day time, and there is a choice of Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Dates and menus have to be discussed with Di to find a group (maximum 8-9 people) interested in the same style of cuisine.

Guidelines:

To book, the participant must redeem their voucher and then call to find a menu and a time that suits. No experience necessary, just a healthy appetite to learn. This supplier does not refund. If you have to change the date of your experience you must inform the supplier at least 1 week prior.

Numbers:

Maximum participants per group is 8-9. For company team building experiences the maximum is 16. For corporate groups of 10 people, the 11th person (group organiser) will be able to join the group, free of charge (please enquire at time of booking).

Other Info:

Please note: Due to the popularity of this experience we reommend booking in at least 2-3 months in advance. Please contact us if you are after a specific date.

Map

The map below gives you the location of this experience to allow you to plan.

Exact location, directions and meeting place will be available to you once you have booked your experience

Reviews

  •  
    Reviewer: Michelle
    March 26 2012

    Excellent class- Di is a gem and a wonderful teacher.

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    Reviewer: CAROLYN
    March 25 2012

    I thought it was a very good day. It would be even more fun to do with a partner or friends.

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    Reviewer: Ellen
    March 17 2012

    This was an extremely enjoyable experience. Loved the intimacy of being in Di's home and sharing a meal and wine with the other participants. Definitely learned a few tricks and techniques from Di which I will be using in my kitchen. Would recommend this highly.

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    Reviewer: Ray
    March 17 2012

    I enjoyed the experience. I will consider repeating it.

  •  
    Reviewer: Kristen
    March 11 2012

    This was an excellent course. Well arranged and hands on. I loved it.

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    Reviewer: susan
    March 11 2012

    It was absolutely fabulous. Di is great :)

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    Reviewer: Nicholas
    February 20 2012

    It was the best expiernce I have had with cooking and I learnt a huge amount during the day and met some interesting people as well. I have allready recommended Di's cooking course and will be booking in again in the near future as well as trying other cooking courses on your web site.

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    Reviewer: Ella
    February 20 2012

    One of the most enjoyable and rewarding gifts I have ever received..Di proved to be as informative and friendly as her famous The French Kitchen cookbook... a must for everyone...

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    Reviewer: Steve
    February 19 2012

    This was a great cooking class. Great course content, great atmosphere and great use of 6 year grandchild and big black poodle to add that special ambience.

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    Reviewer: Andrea
    February 13 2012

    I was very impressed with the whole process, the day with Di was outstanding and far exceeded my expectations.The knowledge and expertise Di shared was fabulous and all of our questions were meticulously responded to and answered, leaving us enlightened and I experienced many "ah ha!" moments. I came away feeling very confident to recreate and experiment more. I didnt want to go home!

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    Reviewer: Christoper
    February 13 2012

    Di was warm and welcoming and an excellent instructor. I felt that I got a lot of practical experience out of the session. Her depth of knowledge was fantastic and I really enjoyed understanding the "why" of what happens to food during the cooking process.

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    Reviewer: Jenny
    February 12 2012

    I thoroughly enjoyed the cooking class.Di is a fountain of knowledge and taught me techniques I will continue to use in everyday cooking. I am looking forward to participating in future classes.

  •  
    Reviewer: Helen
    December 23 2011

    Really informative day, packed with loads of tips and a great deal of fun. Would definitely do it again.

  •  
    Reviewer: Hayley
    November 26 2011

    We had such a great time - what a fabulous engagement present. We ate amazing food all day. The friends who bought it for us are pretty excited about our next dinner party!

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    Reviewer: Cameron
    August 15 2011

    This was a fantastic experience and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. I have already started to cook some of the recipes I learnt and started using the tips I picked up. Would highly recommend this to others. I will be going back for another class again for sure, I have already added it to my wish list! Thanks Di and thanks RedBalloon!

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    Reviewer: Georgia
    August 09 2011

    I loved the hands on approach, Diane was a lovely host with so much information ... it was the technical tips that I will remain with me forever!

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    Reviewer: CATHIE
    August 07 2011

    It was fantastic. Di is so friendly. Doing the class at her own home made it even better.I love cooking and do heaps at home so I know alot already, but managed to come home with heaps more knowledge.The best part was to cook all day.eat a beautiful meal and not have to do any dishes

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    Reviewer: Cheryl
    June 27 2011

    This was personal and the small number of the group made it a very specific. Very hands on, personal tips and extra feedback given readily. Able to ask extra questions and have things clarified. Being able to enjoy the product of our cooking classes was a lovely end to the class.

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    Reviewer: paul
    June 27 2011

    Excellent day, great techniques and a positive delivery style. Outstanding value for money.

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