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COOKING CLASSES

COOKING CLASSES STRICTLY LIMITED IN NUMBERS . BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL . 

Bring the authentic flavours of Europe into your own kitchen with hands-on, immersive cooking classes led by international chef extraordinaire, Rachel Priestley. Hosted at the beautiful Prodigal Daughter Gourmet Lodge in Martinborough, these classes offer a rare opportunity to learn directly from a culinary master who spent over two decades cooking, consulting, and running restaurants across France, Vienna, and Italy.

Whether you want to roll perfect handmade pasta from scratch - a skill Rachel once famously taught to an Italian princess, or master traditional artisan techniques, these workshops are designed to inspire food lovers of all skill levels.

Perfect for private group getaways, corporate team building, or a romantic foodie weekend, our cooking classes culminate in a shared feast in the Lodge's private dining room. Enjoy your hand-made dishes paired with exceptional local Martinborough and fine imported Italian wines, celebrating the true spirit of Italian hospitality: where food, wine, and conversation are as essential as breathing air.

I SAID DUCK!

SATURDAY 1 AUGUST 2026  |   11am-3pm

"I said duck!" is a hands-on masterclass where participants learn to bone out a duck, prepare duck confit, cook sous-vide duck breast, render duck fat, and cook the best duck fat potatoes.

Inclusions: glass of local bubbles, canapés, hands-on cooking class, three course meal, glass of local wine, goodie bag (further wine available to purchase durning the lunch)

OLIVE OIL MASTERCLASS

SATURDAY 8 AUGUST 2026  |  11am-3:30pm

Join an exclusive Extra Virgin Olive Oil masterclass featuring a private olive grove tour, guided tasting, hands-on blending session and three-course lunch hosted by me, Rachel, Master Blender, infuser and International Olive Council (IOC) trained and accredited judge.

Inclusions:  glass of local bubbles, canapés, glass of local wine, a bottle of your own extra virgin olive oil blend to take home (further wine available to purchase during the lunch)

SWEET NOTHINGS

SATURDAY 15 AUGUST 2026   |  11am-3pm

"Sweet nothings" celebrates Italy's most beloved desserts, teaching participants to create silky pannacotta, tiramisu with a twist and zabaglione in a hands-on masterclass.

Inclusions:  includes: glass of local bubbles, canapés, three-course lunch, glass of local wine, goodie bag (further wine available for purchase during the lunch)

ARE YOU CHICKEN?

SATURDAY 22 AUGUST 2026   |   11am-3pm

"Are you chicken?!?" is a hands-on masterclass covering whole-bird butchery, stock-making, chicken ballotine, wing snacks, and essential techniques that transform an everyday chicken into exceptional dishes.

Inclusions: glass of local bubbles, canapés, three-course lunch, glass of local wine, goodie bag (further wine available to purchase during the lunch)

 

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