CityEast Community College

Learn the tricks of the trade from a professional chef to get impressive meals on the table with a minimum of fuss. Like all our cooking courses, this course is hands on and all participants prepare and consume a meal each night. Sample menu to be provided mid December. PLEASE NOTE: Course fee does not include ingredients. This course is not suitable for vegetarians. Materials Sharp Knife Tea Towel and Apron Oven mitts takeaway container for any leftover food $80 cash food levy to c... [More]

Take a gastronomic tour around the globe as you learn to create vegetarian dishes that delight the palate. From simple peasant fare to refined gourmet, vegetarian cuisine can be a simple or as extravagant as your imagination. Whatever your reasons for wanting to explore a vegetarian diet, this course will give you the skills to create delicious entrees, mains and desserts without the meat and without hassle. Materials sharp knife cutting board tea towel and apron oven mitts $80 cash... [More]

Learn the basic skills of cake decoration including royal icing work, covering cakes and flower making. Students will complete a special occasion cake during the term using a theme of their choice. Continuing students will extend their knowledge of more complex flowers and other motifs for both traditional and contemporary cake decoration. Cake decorating equipment will be discussed on the first night. Good quality beginners kits can be purchased for $100.00. Materials Pen and Notep... [More]

Master the latest craze and create easy great looking cupcake decorations that you can do in your own home. Learn the tips, tricks and secrets of turning a simple cupcake into a delicious masterpiece. Using professional cake decorating techniques, amazing and creative designs and a variety of garnishes, your cupcakes will become works of art! Make decorative cupcakes for everything from children’s parties to sophisticated high teas. Materials You will need to bring 6 un-iced cup cak... [More]

Over the course of the program you will gain an appreciation of the unique flavours of Thai cuisine and the herbs, spices and other ingredients used to achieve these flavours. Students will learn how to prepare starters, curries, stir fries, soups, rice, noodle dishes and desserts. Course fee does not include ingredients. PLEASE NOTE: this course is not suitable for vegetarians. Materials Sharp knife Tea towel and apron Oven mitts $80 cash food levy to cover cost of all food and mat... [More]

Take full advantage of the quality produce, Australia has to offer as you prepare dishes that are fit to be served in Sydney’s finest restaurants. Classic techniques influenced by our proximity to Asia, unparalleled produce and talented local chefs have created one of the most innovative cuisines in the world today. Materials Sharp Knife Tea Towel and Apron $80 cash food levy to cover cost of all food and materials required throughout the course. Learning Outcomes gained an awarenes... [More]

The best way to become a good cook is to learn basic cooking techniques. Once you learn how to handle these fundamental techniques, you will be able to handle most recipes. Cooking is not just about recipes....it is about how to take ingredients and make them taste as good as possible. This course uses simple but contemporary recipes, from around the world, to enable even the most reluctant cook to produce tasty dishes from brunch to sinful desserts with ease. As you read and interp... [More]

Take a culinary journey around the Mediterranean while learning how to cook delicious and healthy meals. Create authentic entrees, mains and desserts from France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Turkey and Morocco. PLEASE NOTE: Course fee does not include ingredients. This course is not suitable for vegetarians. Materials Sharp Knife Tea Towel and Apron Oven mitts $80 cash food levy to cover cost of all food and materials required throughout the course. Learning Outcomes gained an awar... [More]

In this hand-on workshop discover the lost art of baking. Learn about the science behind baking as you make savoury muffins, a delicate light sponge cake, scones, old fashioned slices and the perfect chocolate biscuit. Materials 2 tea towels apron dishcloth drink of your choice takeaway containers for any leftover food oven mitts . [More]

The bold flavours of Thai cooking work perfectly with seafood. Learn authentic regional Thai seafood dishes that blend flavours of sweet with salty, herbs with spices and have a kick of chili. Course fee includes all ingredients. Materials 2 tea towels apron dishcloth Sharp knife drink of your choice takeaway containers for any leftover food . [More]