One Night in Italy with Chef Luca Faccin – Thursday 2 May
$120 per person, including food & wine

Indulge in the ultimate Italian culinary experience with our immersive cooking class. Sit back and watch Luca and learn how to prepare a range of dishes – with some encouraged to join him in the kitchen for some hands-on elements if you wish! Enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival and matched wines throughout the class. Learn about the fresh herbs and vegetables that complement authentic Italian cuisine, boasting the tantalising flavours of garlic, superb olive oil, delectable cheese, and much more.

The recipes Chef Luca will be demonstrating on the day are:

  • · Coddra cui sardi (anchovy fritters).
  • · Carasau bread, nduja whipped ricotta, blistered cherry tomato, fresh oregano.
  • · Casarecce pasta, rocket, and basil pesto, parmigiano reggiano, truffle oil.
  • · Canestrelli biscuit.

All attendees will receive tastings of each dish prepared, matched with the best wines from the SJ Wine Store, and receive copies of all recipes. Gain insider cooking tips and techniques from our skilled chef, whilst enjoying an intimate and engaging class.

About:
Luca grew up in a household filled with prosciutto, salami, Parmigiano Reggiano from his father’s business and with his mum constantly cooking. His passion for eating, naturally led him to the creativity of the kitchen, and eventually he brought his talent to Australia at Ex Balla, Spiedo, The Apollo and Mimi’s. Luca has worked closely with Ozharvest and now enjoys sharing his culinary experience as a private chef all over the Sydney region, catering for private events.

A Cheese Evening with the Studd Siblings, Sam & Ellie Stud – Thursday 16 May
$150 per person, includes a copy of The Best Things In Life are Cheese by The Studd Siblings

Join SJ for a cheese evening with Sam and Ellie to taste the yummiest cheeses paired with the best wines, and learn some tips on how to taste cheese, how to store it, how to pair it…an event you do not want to miss! Includes cheese & wine tasting, cheesy conversation, and you will take home a copy of The Best Things In Life Are Cheese by The Studd Siblings!

Cheese experts Sam and Ellie Studd (aka The Studd Siblings) will offer a unique glimpse into some of the world’s best cheeses – we invite you to join them as they share their passion for farmhouse artisanal cheeses and enthusiasm for understanding what good cheese is all about. A Cheese Evening with the Studd Siblings is an opportunity to taste some of their favourites matched with the perfect wines from the SIMON JOHNSON Wine Store.

Primo Estate Harvest Dinner with Matteo Grilli – Thursday 27 June
$165 per person

“Living the Lifestyle…We are lucky to live in Australia. We have the freedom to live the life we choose, and we choose to live La Dolce Vita.” Joe Grilli.

For Joe, this is about family. And when it comes to food it is about simplicity; not too many flavours, lots of fresh ingredients, long tables, sharing platters and good extra virgin olive oil.

Join us for this celebration Harvest Dinner hosted by Matteo Grilli, Joe’s son, and General Manager of Primo Estate – to launch the new season JOSEPH First Run Extra Virgin Olive Oil – the freshest oil of the new season. As the name suggests, this is the very first run of oil from the pressing of the harvest’s early crop. The yield per tonne is low, but the olive fruit characters are at their most intense.

Harvest Dinner includes:

  • Three course Italian celebration meal – La Dolce Vita style – long tables, shared platters, and good extra virgin olive oil.
  • Menu created and prepared by Chef Meena Throngkumpola
  • Matched wines throughout from Primo Estate.
  • Olive Oil Masterclass and talk by Matteo Grilli.
  • Gift bottle of JOSEPH First Run Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Spring Entertaining Class with Lucy Tweed – Thursday 1 August
$159.22 per person

Spring Entertaining Class with Lucy Tweed , Thursday 1st of August, 6:00pm – 8:00pm @$150pp

In this Spring Entertaining class, Lucy will share four of her best vegetarian recipes plus all the glamorous tips and tricks that help take the chore out of weekday cooking – for maximum effect – all while loving what you do. Enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival plus a selection of the best wines from our Wine Store throughout the class. The dishes Lucy will demonstrate are:

  • Sweet Corn Pillows
  • Asparagus, parmy, lemon, crumb
  • Supergreens Gnudi
  • Lychee and Lemon Sgroppino

About:

Lucy is the author and creative behind the ‘Every Night Of The Week’ franchise. She invites everybody to enjoy cooking by keeping her recipes simple yet diverse. Lucy is a creative stylist, with an exceptional ability to turn imaginative visions into tangible results. Lucy co-founded a collaborative studio that specialises in styling diverse portfolios across industries such as food, lifestyle, and events. Lucy has made her mark in the industry by styling extraordinary events, including Oprah Winfrey’s unforgettable ‘Welcome to Sydney’ party. As a freelance professional, Lucy continues to collaborate with an array of esteemed clients and was recently seen on Adam Liaw’s The Cook Up.

All attendees will receive tastings of each dish prepared, matched with the best wines, and receive copies of all recipes. Lucy will do a little style session too, to show her go-to Spring celebration table. Come and be amused by an event full of beautiful food, wine, and, naturally, lots of laughs. You will leave armed with an abundance of fantastic ideas to take away and make your own.

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Simon Johnson Masterclasses and Cooking Demonstrations Curated series of entertaining and educational events in the Alexandria Cooking School. Featuring top chefs and industry professionals, participants are immersed in a mix of cooking, tasting and engaging conversation.

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