Masterclasses from Master Chefs

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Bacar's executive chef Bill Magno takes these legendary masterclasses which demonstrate how to create some of the signature recipes from his menu. The resulting three-course lunch is the reward for your efforts, and it comes with selected wines to complement it. You won't be disappointed; in fact, you'll be feeling pretty darn proud of yourself by the time you're through.

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These once-a-month masterclasses are reaching the upper echelons of exclusivity now, with special guest chefs such as Scott Pickett from the Point Restaurant, Andy North from the Sebel and Teage Ezard of Ezard and Gingerboy fame.

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There's a cooking class for almost everyone at Mondo Organics. For the rest of the year, different chefs will present masterclasses on different cooking techniques from classic Italian to refined Japanese or a taste of Spain. There are even dietary requirement classes such as wheat- and dairy-free cooking and a pastries and desserts session with chef Eileen Horsnell that features some decadent dessert recipes.

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Piermont's masterclasses cover a plethora of different culinary techniques from hosting the perfect dinner party to bread-making and cooking with game meats. Participants need to bring their own knife and apron as this is definitely a learn-by-doing class.

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Join the culinary wizards at Pettavel Winery for plenty of cooking masterclasses throughout July and August. Topics include creative canap?s, divine desserts and perfecting pasta, but as the classes are hands-on, places are strictly limited, so book well in advance to avoid disappointment.

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The award-winning Brompton Hotel's head chef Jonathan Kemble is taking a series of classes throughout winter at Norwood's fine food mecca, Bottega Rotolo. With classes covering themes ranging from winter warmers and knife skills to native Australian cuisine and northern Chinese food, a huge amount can be learned from one of South Australia's finest chefs. Call Bottega Rotolo for bookings: (08) 8362 0455.

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This gorgeous cafe in a 1930s cottage overlooking terraced gardens at Pialligo Plant Farm, near Canberra airport, offers twice-weekly cooking classes that are rapidly gaining a following with local foodies. No experience in the kitchen is required, so the classes are accessible and relaxed while also being hands-on and interactive. It's a beautiful spot to bring a friend and enjoy your handiwork with a glass of wine after class.

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This Perth institution has been serving up delicious, authentic, south Asian cuisine for years as well as teaching home cooks how to do it themselves in relaxed, interactive classes. Latasha's offers two types of classes, hands-on and demonstration, so you can choose to take an active approach or sit back and soak up the knowledge that Latasha (or one of her specialist cooks) is sharing with you along with a glass of wine. With a different class almost every night of the week, there's bound to be one to interest you.