Cooking class FAQs

1. What makes these classes different from other cooking classes?
2. Where are classes held?
3. What do I need to bring?
4. What level of cooking experience is necessary?
5. How many participants attend each class?
6. What will we be cooking?
7. What will I get to take home with me?
8. Do you offer gift certificates?
9. Do you offer customised classes or private lessons?
10.I'm already a good cook - why would I want to attend a life's a feast cooking class?

1. What makes these classes different from other cooking classes?
Our classes are more than just a cooking lesson: in additional to preparing a selection of sumptous dishes you will increase your kitchen skills and culinary knowledge as well as enjoy a full sit-down meal with wine tastings, in a relaxed and fun environment at beautiful Noosa on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

As well as gaining valuable kitchen and cooking skills, the class will also cover topics such as menu planning, food and wine pairing, sourcing ingredients, food presentation and home entertaining tips and essentials.

Additionally, unlike some other cooking classes which are merely a cooking demonstration, our classes are hands-on, meaning you are in the kitchen preparing and cooking the dishes being created.
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2. Where are classes held?
Our cooking school is located at Noosaville on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, and is surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens backing onto Noosa National Park. We are just minutes from Hastings Street, less than a 30 minute drive from Sunshine Coast Airport at Maroochydore and an easy day-trip from Brisbane. The kitchen used is a domestic kitchen, rather than a professional kitchen, as we want our participants to feel confident to replicate the meal in their own kitchens. Private classes can also be held at the venue of your choice (Sunshine Coast only).
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3. What do I need to bring?
Only your enthusiasm and a healthy appetitite! All ingredients, equipment and utensils including aprons are provided.
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4. What level of cooking experience is necessary?
All classes are suitable for all levels of cooking skills. Because our classes are limited to just 6 participants, we are able to tailor the class to ensure everyone benefits, regardless of their skill levels.
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5. How many participants attend each class?
Our scheduled class sizes are limited to 8, which allows for as much participation and support as you require.
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6. What will we be cooking?
Please refer to our class descriptions for sample menus to give you an idea of the types of dishes you will be preparing. Sample menus are subject to change, depending on seasonality and availability of ingredients.
Our recipes are all designed to be easy to follow and prepare, so you will easily be able to recreate them at home.
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7. What will I get to take home with me?
You will take home with you a specially prepared folder, which provides you with everything you need to replicate the meal seamlessly in your own home. Included in your take-home folder is:

• The menu including matching wine suggestions
• All the recipes you will be preparing in the class, written in an easy-to-follow format
• Class notes and fact sheets relevant to the specific class (eg. BBQ tips)
• Wine tasting notes
• Discount voucher for future class
• Complementary cookbook

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8. Do you offer gift certificates?
Yes we do, and these make a perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, business rewards, Christmas, graduation, retirement, thank you’s and any occasion where you just don’t know what to give.
To purchase a gift certificate, complete our online order form. Gift Certificates are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
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9. Do you offer customised classes or private lessons?
Yes, life’s a feast can customise a class to your requirements or theme of your choice. Ideal for birthday and anniversary celebrations, Hen’s parties, social get-togethers, children's birthday parties and teambuilding events, these can be held either at the venue of your choice (Sunshine Coast only) or at our Noosaville premises. Please contact us to discuss your requirements. We also offer private lessons and individual tuition.
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10. I'm already a good cook - why would I want to attend a life's a feast cooking class?
Even competent cooks struggle with the logistics of coordinating a dinner party or home event. All our cooking classes cover such topics as menu planning, food and wine pairing, ingredient sourcing and tips to ensure your occasion runs smoothly. You will learn everything you need to know to confidently entertain, leaving you free to enjoy yourself and the company of your guests.
Apart from anything else, our cooking classes are lots of fun and it is an extremely enjoyable way to spend 4 hours!
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