Cooking Classes - Public classes and events
There are always a large number of requests for cooking classes, demonstrations and public speaking events. To meet this demand a number of different cooking classes,
luncheons and events have been organised for the public in the months ahead. All are listed below.
AUGUST 2008Foodies Walking Tour of Melbourne
Saturday 2nd August 2008 - 9.45am - 1.30pm
Join host Allan Campion on a three hour walking, talking and tasting tour that is not to be missed!
As featured on Channel 9's That's Melbourne these tours explore and sample the best food spots in the Melbourne CBD.
It takes in places such as the QV building, Chinatown, Bourke Street, Federation Square and the many alleys and laneways that
contribute to the multicultural mix of this great food city. Along the way visit great food stores meeting the owners and tasting their wares - artisan chocolates,
Hong Kong style egg tarts, Asian sweets, beautiful coffee, fantastic fish and chips, Japanese dumplings and much more.
We also discuss the food history of Melbourne as we explore the old and the new dimensions of the CBD. This is a terrific way to get out and explore the foodie
scene of this great city. Bookings to the CAE on 03 9652 0611 or toll free 1800 601 111. These tours cost $115.00 per person.
To make an email enquire contact customer service here.
Gift certificates are available for all tours. Dinner for one
Tuesday 5th August, 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
Join Michele Cutis as she presents beautiful meals which suit cooking for one. Pan-fried salmon with noodles in a lemongrass broth, stir-fried beef fillet with cashews, spaghetti with Italian sausage and spiced lamb cutlets with pine nut couscous.
Bookings to the CAE on 03 9652 0611 or toll free 1800 601 111.
This class costs $90.00 per person. Venue: CAE Building B - 253 Flinders Ln, Melbourne.
Chocolate Rush Festival - The World of Chocolate
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August - To be held at The convent in Abbotsford, Melbourne.
Allan will be hosting Chocolate tours at the festival plus his "World of Chocolate' classes.
Bookings are now open for The World of Chocolate classes at Midday and 3.30pm
Explore the Chocolate Rush website for lots more info on this delicious event and
checkout the Chocolate Rush 2007 festival movie below.
Shop and Cook Tour - Gaswork's Farmers' Market
Saturday 16th August 2008, 9.00 am - 1.30 pm
Join food writer Allan Campion and nutrionalist Samantha Gowing at the market, purchase seasonal produce and return to CAE to create a sensational winter feast.
Bookings to the CAE on 03 9652 0611 or toll free 1800 601 111.
Cost $125.00 - Code: DHS19601
Beautiful vegetable dishes
Wednesday 27th August, 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Allan Campion shares his favourite recipes for preparing delicious vegetable dishes. Broccoli with toasted pine nuts, roast baby carrots, choy sum with ginger and
roast parsnips to sugar snap peas with lemon butter and rosemary garlic potatoes.
Bookings to the CAE on 03 9652 0611 or toll free 1800 601 111.
Cost $90.00 Venue: CAE Building B - 253 Flinders Ln, Melbourne.
Foodies' Bus Tour of Melbourne - Saturday 30th August 2008 at 10am.
Explore the best food shops of South Melbourne followed by a tutored olive oil tasting and a wander through the heart of Prahran Market for hand made chocolate truffles.
A yum cha lunch will follow before the mini bus whisks everyone across the Yarra.
Here its time for a cheese tasting at one of the city's best providores, followed by a trip to the streets of Carlton for amazing gelati and finally it's off to funky Fitzroy for a glass of wine and a
visit to an incredible foodie book store. Along the way Allan will bring everyone up to date with the latest places to eat around town, plus all the most up-to-date foodies'
news and information. If there was to be an ultimate food tour through Melbourne this would have to be it.
Bookings to the CAE on 03 9652 0611 or toll free 1800 601 111. These tours cost $169.00 per person.
To make an email enquire contact customer service here.
Gift certificates are available for all tours. SEPTEMBER 2008Kitchen boot camp for blokes
Wednesday 10th September 2008, 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
Join Allan Campion as he presents real food for blokes. Learn the techniques and essential skills needed to create terrific pastas, casseroles, stir fries and
curries at home.
Bookings to the CAE on 03 9652 0611 or toll free 1800 601 111.
This class costs $90.00 per person. Code: DHS09201. Venue: CAE Building B - 253 Flinders Ln, Melbourne.
Foodies Walking Tour of Melbourne
Saturday 20th September 2008 - 9.45am - 1.30pm
Join host Allan Campion on a three hour walking, talking and tasting tour that is not to be missed!
As featured on Channel 9's That's Melbourne these tours explore and sample the best food spots in the Melbourne CBD.
It takes in places such as the QV building, Chinatown, Bourke Street, Federation Square and the many alleys and laneways that
contribute to the multicultural mix of this great food city. Along the way visit great food stores meeting the owners and tasting their wares - artisan chocolates,
Hong Kong style egg tarts, Asian sweets, beautiful coffee, fantastic fish and chips, Japanese dumplings and much more.
We also discuss the food history of Melbourne as we explore the old and the new dimensions of the CBD. This is a terrific way to get out and explore the foodie
scene of this great city. Bookings to the CAE on 03 9652 0611 or toll free 1800 601 111. These tours cost $115.00 per person.
To make an email enquire contact customer service here.
Gift certificates are available for all tours. Foodies' Bus Tour of Melbourne - Saturday 27th September 2008 at 10am.
Explore the best food shops of South Melbourne followed by a tutored olive oil tasting and a wander through the heart of Prahran Market for hand made chocolate truffles.
A yum cha lunch will follow before the mini bus whisks everyone across the Yarra.
Here its time for a cheese tasting at one of the city's best providores, followed by a trip to the streets of Carlton for amazing gelati and finally it's off to funky Fitzroy for a glass of wine and a
visit to an incredible foodie book store. Along the way Allan will bring everyone up to date with the latest places to eat around town, plus all the most up-to-date foodies'
news and information. If there was to be an ultimate food tour through Melbourne this would have to be it.
Bookings to the CAE on 03 9652 0611 or toll free 1800 601 111. These tours cost $169.00 per person.
To make an email enquire contact customer service here.
Gift certificates are available for all tours. OCTOBER 2008Shop and Cook Tour - Queen Victoria Market, a foodies paradise!
Saturday 11th October 8:30am - 3pm
The QVM is a lasting Melbourne icon which never fails to inspire you to want to cook up a feast! Allan Campion, food author and food aficionado will not only show you
what makes this market so special, but he will introduce you to the stall holders, show you where to find those specialty items, how to identify the freshest products
and give you ideas on putting quick and easy, fresh and flavoursome menus together. Buy up and then it will then be back to William Angliss to cook up a culinary storm.
This interactive class will be about simple, fabulous flavours, quick preparation and an introduction to many new ingredients. A late lunch over a glass of wine will be
a fitting end to the culinary adventure. This tour includes transport, morning coffee, cooking, lunch and wine.
Cost: $190.00 PP Bookings to William Angliss online here
Or telephone (03) 9606 2111.
Foodies' Bus Tour of Melbourne - Saturday 25th October 2008 at 10am.
Explore the best food shops of South Melbourne followed by a tutored olive oil tasting and a wander through the heart of Prahran Market for hand made chocolate truffles.
A yum cha lunch will follow before the mini bus whisks everyone across the Yarra.
Here its time for a cheese tasting at one of the city's best providores, followed by a trip to the streets of Carlton for amazing gelati and finally it's off to funky Fitzroy for a glass of wine and a
visit to an incredible foodie book store. Along the way Allan will bring everyone up to date with the latest places to eat around town, plus all the most up-to-date foodies'
news and information. If there was to be an ultimate food tour through Melbourne this would have to be it.
Bookings to the CAE on 03 9652 0611 or toll free 1800 601 111. These tours cost $169.00 per person.
To make an email enquire contact customer service here.
Gift certificates are available for all tours. NOVEMBER 2008Foodies' Bus Tour of Melbourne - Saturday 22nd November 2008 at 10am.
Explore the best food shops of South Melbourne followed by a tutored olive oil tasting and a wander through the heart of Prahran Market for hand made chocolate truffles.
A yum cha lunch will follow before the mini bus whisks everyone across the Yarra.
Here its time for a cheese tasting at one of the city's best providores, followed by a trip to the streets of Carlton for amazing gelati and finally it's off to funky Fitzroy for a glass of wine and a
visit to an incredible foodie book store. Along the way Allan will bring everyone up to date with the latest places to eat around town, plus all the most up-to-date foodies'
news and information. If there was to be an ultimate food tour through Melbourne this would have to be it.
Bookings to the CAE on 03 9652 0611 or toll free 1800 601 111. These tours cost $169.00 per person.
To make an email enquire contact customer service here.
Gift certificates are available for all tours. Shop and Cook Tour - Queen Victoria Market, a foodies paradise!
Saturday 29th November 8:30am - 3pm
The QVM is a lasting Melbourne icon which never fails to inspire you to want to cook up a feast! Allan Campion, food author and food aficionado will not only show you
what makes this market so special, but he will introduce you to the stall holders, show you where to find those specialty items, how to identify the freshest products
and give you ideas on putting quick and easy, fresh and flavoursome menus together. Buy up and then it will then be back to William Angliss to cook up a culinary storm.
This interactive class will be about simple, fabulous flavours, quick preparation and an introduction to many new ingredients. A late lunch over a glass of wine will be
a fitting end to the culinary adventure. This tour includes transport, morning coffee, cooking, lunch and wine.
Cost: $190.00 PP Bookings to William Angliss online here
Or telephone (03) 9606 2111.