Kids are having fun in the kitchen too...

Hi there, April is always a busy time as we prepare our classes for the kids in our lives. With school holidays, Passover and Easter there is so much to do. Putting on cooking classes for kids is however very rewarding as they are eager learners and are so happy to be handling ingredients. Simple everyday tasks like cracking a egg and making their own scrambled eggs from beginning to end in a stress free environment makes for a very fun experience. The occasional egg does land up on the floor however the kids take it in their stride and have a good laugh. Whisking, mixing and writing down their own recipes to take home create a great sense of satisfaction for them as well. They learn techniques and are all given the chance to prepare and cook their dishes from start to finish. We find that classes work best when the participants are close in age e.g. between 6 - 8 years of age. That way they are all on the same page and the results are very good.

Class Schedule for 2011

We are currently building the website which will be http://friendsinthekitchen.com.au/, in the meantime have a look at this year's class schedule.

From "Men in the Kitchen" from learning to BBQ to healthy salads and cooking to impress, we have tried to think about all kinds of classes to whet your appetites and help your inner foodie come out.

All our day classes start at 11:45 am and end at 2:15 pm
Our evening classes start at 7:00 pm and end at 9:30 pm

Daytime classes:

Saturday 7 May - “Cheating” in the kitchen – focus on delicious food that is easy to make
by using special sauces and marinades to produce magnificent tastes and textures.


Saturday May 28 - Indian Cooking - We will explore the spices and cooking methods to bring out the flavours of India. Hearty food for the winter months.


Saturday June 11 - Italian Cooking – Explore Tuscan cooking in the suburbs of Sydney


Saturday July 2 - A Feast from the Middle East - marinated Persian feta, pomegranates, tahina .... and much more.


Saturday July 30 – Tapas and wine tasting


Saturday August 6 - Cooking to impress - A dinner party specialty menu


Saturday August 20 - “Men in the kitchen” – Meat, fish and dessert. You will meet a butcher, a fish monger and a baker who will show you how to prepare and cook a wonderful steak, grill fish and make a delicious dessert dish – ladies also welcome!


Saturday September 3 - Lebanese food – learn to make your own labne and other favourite Lebanese dishes


Saturday September 17 - Light and Healthy – get into spring with fresh gazpacho (with a twist) and other healthy dishes

Evening classes:

Wednesday May 18 - Indian Cooking – We will explore the spices and cooking methods to bring out the flavours of India. Hearty food for the winter months.


Wednesday June 15 - Cake and desserts (includes a delicious dinner) -  class full


Thursday July 21 - “Cheating” in the kitchen – focus on delicious food that is easy to make
by using special sauces and marinades to produce magnificent tastes and textures.


Wednesday August 3 – A feast from the Middle East - Marinated Persian Feta, pomegranates, tahina .... and much more.


Wednesday August 24 – BBQ and beer tasting - A how to BBQ (make a perfect marinade and cook meat to taste on the BBQ ) with a Beer tasting. A father’s Day Special for the man who loves cooking (or wants to learn more...)

Details regarding classes:

To make a booking please call Annette on 0403 113 039  / sms / or contact FITK at mrscapetown@gmail.com


Average class size is between 15 and 25 guests (20 average) (small intimate class size)


All classes do require a minimum of 10 guests to and can be postponed unless the minimum guest count is reached.


All specified program schedules may be changed without notice by Friends in the Kitchen (FITK will do try their utmost be prevent any unscheduled changes)


And lastly bring a healthy appetite as we look forward to having you and your friends at our cooking classes.


Should you have any questions please contact Annette on Monday to Friday between 9am and 5 pm.


We value your business and look forward to meeting you in our kitchen.