2026 Regional Series

Travel through Italy one region at a time in this hands-on Italian Regional Cooking Class.  Discover the stories, ingredients, and techniques that define each region, from rustic countryside dishes to refined coastal flavours.  In this class you’ll cook a complete regional menu using traditional methods and seasonal produce, then sit down to enjoy the dishes you’ve created together.  A delicious way to experience the true diversity of Italian cuisine.  Curated by Richard Latham, a renowned chef in the Hunter and his wife Leisa, they will take you on an unforgettable journey of taste,  sensation and pure joy inspired by traditional Italian cooking.

Series 1 - Tuscan Summer 

Immerse yourself in the flavours of a Tuscan Summer.  In this hands-on class, we celebrate the season’s vibrant produce and rustic charm , think sun-ripened tomatoes, fragrant herbs, handmade pasta and simple dishes that let the ingredients shine.  Learn the secrets of regional Tuscan cooking as we prepare a menu inspired by long lunches under the olive trees and warm afternoons shared with friends.

Slow down, cook with heart, and taste the essence of Tuscany right here in the Hunter Valley.  This series of regional inspired classes will be run by our very talented and chef to many of our fine restaurants here in the Hunter - Richard Latham.

We are a BYO venue and the class begins at 10am, welcome to arrive at 9.45am to settle in and concludes at the venue around 3.30pm. Gather your group and and select your date below.

* Class suitable for children aged 14 years or older , if under 18 they must must be accompanied by an adult.

* The cost of the class starts from $325 per person.

* We are a BYO venue.

* Recipes and ingredients may vary from class to class, so that we can always source the freshest seasonal ingredients available on the day.

* Class and the lunch runs for 5+ hours starting at 10am and concludes around 3.30pm at the venue, unless otherwise stated on the booking page.

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If you are unable to find a date below that you can attend please also view our class schedule for our Deluxe Cooking Experiences,  Pasta Making Classes and our Masterclasses.

Dietary Requirements -  This class involves traditional pasta and bread making and is not suitable for gluten-free, vegan or dairy free diets. While we endeavour to accommodate dietary requirements where possible, ingredient substitutions cannot always be made.

As an Italian cooking school, our menus regularly include ingredients such as tomatoes, basil, onion, garlic, nuts, eggs and dairy.  Classes are held in a shared setting and some dishes cannot be modified.

We recommend reviewing our FAQ's for detailed food allergy information.

If you have any concerns about the menu or ingredients, please contact Jen via email or on 0412 229 521 prior to booking a class.

Mobility and Pram Access - Yes we have mobility and pram access on our venue.  We request that prior to booking a spot in a class you contact us either by email or directly on 0412 229 521 so that we can ensure the class you book into is best suited to your needs.

Private classes, Team building and Corporate groups – we can tailor make a cooking class and day at our venue to fully cater to the needs of your group.  Please contact Jen directly to discuss how we can create an unforgettable experience for your group.

FAQ's - everything you need to know.

Please view our Terms & Conditions.  Please note that minimum class numbers are required to be reached for a class to be held, in the very rare event that a class needs to be cancelled we will be in contact directly.