Selwyn Community Education

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Cooking

Take your senses on a journey of spices, flavours, aromas, and delights with one of our many courses in cooking. Whether you want to cater for guests, create edible gifts, or simply impress someone special, our diverse range has something for everyone. Not only can you learn professional techniques and savour fantastic recipes, but you're sure to have a whole lot of fun doing it !

We also offer a range of children's cooking classes.

Our tutors are all highly accomplished in the culinary arts - most have run restaurants, catering businesses or have professional training - ensuring you get the most out of every course.

Give it a try ! Your friends, family and your taste buds will love you for it!

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Name	Duration	Price (inc. GST)	Next Running
Cooking
A Global Vegetarian Culinary Journey	Four Wednesdays	From $145.00	05 Aug 26
Artisan Chocolate Making	Four sessions	From $195.00	04 Aug 26
Authentic Persian Cuisine	Six Wednesdays	From $240.00	06 May 26
Chocolate Making for Beginners	One day	From $150.00	17 May 26
Christmas Chocolate Making	One day	From $150.00	28 Nov 26
Classic Sweet Pastries	Four sessions	From $177.00	09 Jun 26
Coastal Italian Cooking — Cinque Terre Classics	Four Tuesdays	From $195.00	04 Aug 26
Cooking & Healing with Turmeric	Five Wednesday evenings	From $235.00	29 Jul 26
Date Night: Greek		From $79.00	16 Feb 26
Date Night: Swiss		From $79.00	13 Oct 26
Date Night: Turkish		From $79.00	05 May 26
European Pastry Masterclass: Pies, Tarts & Beyond	One day	From $130.00	31 Oct 26
Feijoa Fun	Three hours	From $77.00	03 Mar 26
From Garden to Jar: DIY Flavoured Salts	One evening	From $59.00	01 Dec 26
Handmade Citrus Gifts	Two evenings	From $95.00	20 Oct 26
Japanese Cuisine - Vegetarian	Four classes	From $160.00	04 May 26
Mastering Pies and Pastries	One day	From $130.00	04 Jul 26
Mastering the Art of French Meringues, including Macarons	One day	From $130.00	16 May 26
Shine & Swirl: Mirror Cake Workshop	One day	From $59.00	29 Aug 26
Sweet Easter Treats from Around the World	Four sessions	From $145.00	10 Mar 26
Thai Cuisine	4 Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM	From $176.00	Register interest
Thai Cuisine	Six Hours	From $142.00
Thai Cuisine Weekend Course	Six Hours	From $142.00	Register interest
The Art of the Naked Cake NEW	One day	From $112.00	16 May 26
The Slavic Kitchen	Four nights	From $195.00	01 Sep 26
Traditional Paellas of Valencia - Paella Valenciana (The Authentic Experience)	One day	From $125.00	19 Sep 26
Traditional Paellas of Valencia - Arroz con Salmón estilo de Tasmania (Seafood Paella Experience)	One day	From $125.00	20 Sep 26
Vinay's Chinese Spicy Tofu with Seasonal Veg and Fried Rice	One evening	From $59.00	03 Aug 26
Vinay's Chinese Sweet & Sour Pork	One evening - two hours	From $59.00	24 Aug 26
Vinay's North Indian Chicken Biryani with Yoghurt Raita	One Evening	From $59.00	10 Aug 26
Vinay's North Indian Chicken Korma	One Evening	From $59.00	08 Jun 26
Western Inspired Japanese Cuisine	4 classes	From $160.00	27 Jul 26
Aspiring Young Cooks (8 - 12 Years)	Two days x five hours	From $158.00	08 Apr 26
Authentic Indian Home Cooking	Four classes	From $153.00	Register interest
Barista for Beginners	Six hours $55/$98	From $55.00	15 Mar 26
Barista: Latte Art	Six hours $44/$92	From $44.00	14 Mar 26
Brunch with a Twist - Mastering Classic Favourites	Four hours	From $75.00	Register interest
Cake Decorating - Introduction	Four classes	From $130.00	Register interest
Cake Decorating - Modelling with Fondant and Sugar Paste	Three hours	From $68.00	14 Mar 26
Cake Decorating - The Basics	Three hours	From $65.00	Register interest
Christmas Cake and Cookies Decorating	Three hours	From $68.00	28 Nov 26
Christmas Cooking with Nichole (8 - 12 Years)	Two days	From $149.00	17 Dec
Continental Cakes	Three weeks	From $120.00	Register interest
Cooking for Absolute Beginners	Four classes	From $159.00	10 Mar 26
Cooking for Singles: Fun, Flavourful Meals That Last	Four classes	From $165.00	Register interest
Cooking for Teens (13 - 16 Years)	Two days x five hours	From $158.00	15 Apr 26
Creating and Making Food for a High Tea	Four hours	From $80.00	Register interest
Creating Calm: Blending Herbal Teas for Relaxation and Wellness	Two hours	From $60.00	Register interest
Date Night: French	One evening	From $60.00	Register interest
Date Night: Italian	One evening	From $79.00	28 Jul 26
Date Night: Spanish	One evening	From $79.00	10 Nov 26
Delicious Dumplings (8 - 12 Years)	Four hours	From $72.00	07 Apr 26
Discovering Malaysian Cuisine: A Fusion of Flavours	Four classes	From $153.00	Register interest
The Art of European Soups: From Gazpacho to Minestrone	Three evenings	From $115.00	02 Jun 26
Exploring Moroccan Cuisine: A Journey Through North African Flavours	Four classes	From $153.00	Register interest
Fijian Indian Cuisine	Four evenings or one day	From $145.00	Register interest
Food as Medicine: An Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking	One evening	From $125.00	Register interest
Food Styling - The Art of Plating	Two classes	From $95.00	Register interest
French Cuisine: A Journey Through Classic Flavours	Four evenings	From $160.00	Register interest
French Pastries	Four classes	From $152.00	09 Mar 26
Fresh Pasta Mastery: A Hands-On Fresh Pasta Experience	Four classes	From $220.00	31 Aug 26
Handmade Christmas Gifts from your Kitchen	Three classes	From $145.00	23 Nov 26
Hissing and Sizzling - Barbecue Brilliance	Five hours	From $120.00	29 Nov 26
Vinay's Indian Street Food Chicken Kathi Kebab Roll	One Evening	From $59.00	17 Aug 26
Indonesian Cuisine and Spiceries	Three hours	From $72.00	Register interest
Japanese Cake Roll	Five hours	From $93.00	Register interest
Japanese Cuisine - Meat, Fish & Seafood	Four classes	From $160.00	08 Jun 26
Japanese Cuisine: Savoury & Sweet Delights	Three evenings	From $120.00	Register interest
Japanese Shortcake: Mastering the Fluffy Sponge Cake and Decoration	Five hours	From $93.00	15 Mar 26
Knife Skills 101 - Fish & Chicken	Four hours	From $75.00	30 Aug 26
Knife Skills 101 - Vegetables and Fruit	Four hours	From $104.00	06 Jun 26
Korean Cuisine	Five classes	From $157.00	Register interest
Korean Food Treats for Children 8 - 12 Years	Six hours	From $89.00	Register interest
Korean Kimchi	4 hours	From $94.00	07 Jun 26
Korean Kimchi Masterclass	Two classes total eight hours	From $130.00	Register interest
Korean Pancakes : Mastering the Art of Jeon	Five classes	From $140.00	Register interest
Korean Vegetarian Food	Four hours	From $73.00	Register interest
Lebanese Cuisine	Four classes	From $153.00	Register interest
Making Croissants	Two evenings	From $95.00	Register interest
Making Delicious Bread	Five hours	From $69.00	Register interest
Making Macarons	Four hours	From $75.00	Register interest
Making Sauerkraut	Two or two and a half hours	From $49.00	28 Nov 26
Mastering Classic Italian Cooking	Four classes	From $153.00	Register interest
Mastering Continental Cakes	Four hours	From $85.00	19 Sep 26
Perfect Savoury Pies and Pastry	Four evenings	From $145.00	12 May 26
Mexican Cuisine	Four Tuesdays, 6-9PM	From $188.00	Register interest
Plant Based Cooking	Four classes	From $159.00	Register interest
Plant-Based Cooking with Aaron Brunet - Everyday Meals	One day	From $165.00	15 Mar 26
Plant-Based Cooking with Aaron Brunet - Food for Life	One day	From $165.00	20 Sep 26
Flavours of Provence: A French Cooking Series	Four weeks	From $195.00	24 Feb 26
Soup from Scratch: Mastering Homemade Stocks & Hearty Vegetable Miso Soup	Four hours	From $48.00	Register interest
Sourdough Bread	Three hours	From $75.00	14 Mar 26
Street Food from Around the World	Four classes	From $153.00	Register interest
Summer Preserves: Jams, Pickles & Chutneys	One day	From $105.00	Register interest
Syrian Desserts	Four classes	From $160.00	Register interest
Syrian Home Cooking: A Taste of Tradition	Four classes	From $165.00	Register interest
Thai Cooking	Six classes	From $235.00	25 Feb 26
Traditional Japanese Cream Puffs	One day	From $88.00	07 Jun 26
Vinay's Turkish Beef Shish Kebabs with Gözelme Patates (flat bread stuffed with potato)	One evening	From $59.00	19 Oct 26
Vinay's Chicken Skewers with Bulgur Pilaf	One evening	From $59.00	27 Jul 26

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Welcome to our affordable and easily accessible evening, weekend and daytime short courses with experienced tutors in a friendly environment.

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