Cook with Dom

Cooking Classes

Arriving back from my amazing travels through North and Southern Italy,  I am all things Italian and this year with gusto, new recipes and a renewed passion for all things delicious I return to Black Pearl Cooking school and Learn Cook Dine cooking school with my new series of classes “Pure Pleasure of the Italian Kitchen”  filled with new recipes and inspiring menus guaranteed  to tempt even the basic of cooks into the kitchen and the fussiest of eaters to the table.  Along with my inspirational Italian classes I returns with more of your favourites menus including gluten and wheat free, vegetarian, legumes and vegetables and her much loved middle eastern, Moroccan, Spanish and spice inspired classes. . Journeying through Italy I invite you to join me on a culinary explosion of traditional recipes, wonderfully simple ideas and  my unique styling to showcase the best of the  regions of Northern  and Southern Italy. My love of simple Italian flavours, passion for fresh whole foods and my healthy approach will leave you wanting more.

All my open classes are hands on and are great for all levels of culinary expertise. If you are interested in private cooking classes or would like to book a group class with me please contact me on 0434141322 or on my email purefoodcooking@gmail.com.

There is also a private cooking class section on this web page for you to get some ideas for your next special occasion, corporate function of simply a dinner party with a difference.

Bookings

To make a booking, either contact Learn Cook Dine or the Black Pearl by phone or email along with your payment details.

Learn Cook Dine are also offering classes to suit Corporate team building, special occasion private classes, kitchen teas and hen’s parties, , shopping and lunch bus tours, and fund raising evenings. For further information please contact Kerrie.

For further information visit our website www.learncookdine.com or www.blackpearl.com.au.

or phone Kerrie at Lean cook dine to book your class on  0439 772 668

Be sure to explore the event calendar to find a class that will suit your tastes!

Pure Food School Based Cooking Program

My aim is to provide a varied and comprehensive selection of tailored school based cooking classes with an opportunity for students to gain a greater appreciation for healthy whole foods keeping them in touch with modern cooking techniques in a hands-on fun and relaxed environment.

The classes are aimed to assist the Home Economic programs and the progression of the students learning. Classes vary from basic knife skills, to precision cutting styles, basic cooking techniques through to specific cuisine styles all the while focusing on healthy whole foods and fun easy recipes. Classes are also tailored to the ages of students and levels of schooling.

With over 10 years experience facilitating cooking classes at “Mondo Organics Restaurant” in Brisbane’s West End, “Black Pearl Epicure” in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley and “Learn Cook Dine” cooking school in Loganholme. I am extremely passionate about my newest venture, The Pure Food School Based Cooking Program.
The program is a unique concept enabling students to experience hands on cooking classes developing their skills for cooking, recognising ingredients, developing flavours, food presentation and encompassing basic professional cooking and preparation techniques while focusing on following their current school based curriculum.

Classes are held on school premises and during school hours. All ingredients, recipes and related kitchen notes are included in the program. The program includes a selection of classes ranging from hands-on; where each student participates in the chopping, preparation, cooking and serving of the foods or a demonstration based class where some of the students participate in the preparation and cooking but most of the students are watching. Depending on the students ages chopping may not be applicable and therefore classes will be tailored to suit.

Past High School classes have been held at John Paul College, Mt Alvernia College, Canterbury College and A.B. Paterson College, and primary classes held at Mary Immaculate Primary School. The program is fast becoming a welcomed addition to the Home Economics department. Classes are also available to the teachers as a team building event, general interest and or developing and honing new cooking skills. Teachers classes are held after school and on school premises.

I pride myself on my integrity, professionalism, effectiveness and success in delivering the same high quality product in any given circumstance or situation. My experience and food flair is showcased with my particular forte in developing lessons and customizing recipes for any specific culinary area and all dietary requirements including specific food allergies, vegan and vegetarian cooking.

To have the opportunity to pass on the importance of learning basic cooking skills and the techniques to prepare simple healthy meals to our next generation is a gift. Through teaching I feel I am able to share my innate enthusiasm, knowledge and passion for what I have come to learn is an invaluable lesson which will assist any young person in life.
For further information, prices and class titles please contact me via email on
purefoodcooking@gmail.com

Testimonials

I have just been to the gold coast food & wine festival ,& just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your cooking demonstration & the food tasted deilicious , cant wait to get the recipes . My three friends & I felt your demonstration was by far the most superior in every way thank ,we shall watch you on Ready Steady Cook with renewed interest.
Thank you again

Thanks for a great night, we all enjoyed it immensely and I think a number of the team members surprised themselves with how well the meals turned out!  The partners/husbands back at home were also very grateful for their share of the dishes as well.  Your passion for what you do is obvious and so easily transferred to getting great results from a bunch of amateurs, I’m sure that the classes will be a great success.

On behalf of the Girls Night Out Program I would like to extend our sincere thanks for your generous contributions to our recent Cooking Show.
A fantastic number of women attended to see you cook up a storm!
It was our privilege to have teenagers from our local schools (who are a part of the Girls Excel Life Skills Programs) also attend with their families.

Thank you so much for organising today’s event.  It was fantastic!!!  I really enjoyed it and it was great to learn!  Also great team building exercise.  The wellness program is good and it’s going well with my attendance at boot camp!  Please also pass my thanks to your helpers and to Dominique who was really amazing!
Cheers

I actually made the soufflé and fritters for my sons vegetarian friends last night who were overwhelming with their ‘mmmmmmmms’ and ‘ooooooh’ and ‘aaaaaaarghs’ while they were devouring their meals – a cooks satisfaction indeed. Anyhow, thanks again for a great class, it was a thoroughly enjoyable way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Thank you for the fantastic cooking class today! My daughters, my niece and I had a wonderful time, and learned so much. I even made my husband buy me a pasta maker today, and then I made the meatballs and pasta for dinner. It took me a while, but it turned out great. Tomorrow night – Ravioli! Thank you again.