Classes start at 10.00am and finish at approximately 3:30pm.

Please be prepared that your class may run slightly later than 3:30pm

You will be welcomed into Florian Cottage with a warm beverage where we will have the opportunity to meet each other.

We will then pop our aprons on and get into preparing our dishes together. Every guest will have the opportunity to be as hands on as they like.

We will enjoy a break for morning tea, and the end of the day will culminate with us enjoying a meal under the pergola in the garden, set among rural surroundings that overlook the Huon River.

Put simply, anyone who is interested in food. The experience is suitable for those who have decades of cooking experience and also for those who are wanting to learn the fundamentals of cooking.

Learning is a lifelong journey, and I am continually learning new ways of doing things from others.

Florian Cottage’s goal is to create a welcoming and comfortable space for us to enjoy learning and sharing a shared passion for food.

The classes are designed to be very small and intimate, with a maximum of 4 guests. This allows for a very hands on and personalised experience with plenty of opportunities for guests to ask for questions and advice.

Hands-on learning is the heart of Florian Cottage, as cooking is a hands-on skill, that is best learnt through doing.

It is best to travel to Florian Cottage by car, as there are no public transport services in the local area.

You will be provided directions on how to get to Florian Cottage when you confirm your booking.

Due to the nature of the small class sizes, all bookings are non-refundable. If you can't make it, there are two options:

1. Nominate a substitute: Send someone in your place

2. Reschedule: Give us at least 14 days' notice before your scheduled class, and we’ll happily transfer your spot to a future date.

Please note: Cancellations made with less than 14 days' notice cannot be transferred or refunded.

When you make your booking I do ask if you have any dietary requirements or allergies. Please inform us as it’s very important we are aware ahead of your booking, so that we can cater accordingly.

Some classes I am able to accommodate vegetarian and vegan attendees.

Whilst I will endeavour to cater to dietary restrictions and allergies, I cannot guarantee that every request can be met, due to the nature of the classes.

Please feel free to contact me for further information before making a booking.

Yes I do offer private Florian Cottage experiences, I ask for a minimum of two and a maximum of four attendees.

Please reach out to us via our get in touch page and I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.

The style of cooking I most enjoy is food that feels like home—bringing cooking back to its core essence and celebrating the seasons through produce that is as local as possible.

I have a passion for cooking delicious food from scratch, using simple techniques and letting quality ingredients shine through.

My goal is to make this style of cooking approachable by sharing practical culinary skills, tips and techniques that you can take home with you and make your own.

I want to inspire confidence in the kitchen and help you create beautiful, wholesome dishes from scratch, using what’s fresh, local and in season.

Yes the classes are designed for anyone who has a passion for food. The classes are small by design, so that each guest has ample opportunity to ask questions and have the opportunity for a hands-on learning approach.

I feel strongly that cooking is a skill that is best learnt through doing. I have observed many culinary techniques and skills through my cooking journey and only ever truly “learnt” how to replicate it, once I got my hands in and did it myself. There is beauty in making those mistakes when we first give it a try, as it’s always an opportunity to learn.

I do ask that you wear sturdy enclosed footwear when attending a class at Florian Cottage. You will be standing, and comfort and your safety is key.

Also the gardens around the cottage are seasonal, so the grass may be wet, dusty and/or muddy a times.

You will also be provided with an apron for your class.

We can and do experience four seasons in one day in Tasmania, so I do suggest bringing some layers with you, that you can pop on/off while you are enjoying the garden and time under the pergola.

In the event that it is heavily raining we can enjoy our lunch inside of Florian Cottage.

In summertime the sun can be quite harsh, so I do suggest popping on some sunscreen and also bringing along a hat to wear.

Yes I do offer gift certificates in many denominations and they can be redeemed against any of the class offerings.

A receipt will be emailed to you directly after you have placed your order online to the email address you have provided.

Florian Cottage gift certificates are non-refundable and remain valid for 3 years from the date of purchase.

If you would like to find out more about the gift certificates please click here

You can book directly through the website. There are a list of available classes on our classes page here.

Please reach out via the Get in Touch page — there's the option to book your preferred date/s, as I leave availability in my calendar for private classes (minimum 2 guests required to confirm a booking)