NEW CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR 2020
The Ultimate Christmas Masterclass - Thursday 5 Dec 2019, 11am - 2.30pm
Learn how plan, shop, prepare, cook and serve your Ultimate Christmas Feast all with a glass of champagne in your hand. I will share my chef tips and tricks on how to achieve a successful and memorable meal without all the stress. Learn how to prepare Turkey, ham and bbq butterflied lamb, canapés, starters, main course and sides, a superb festive dessert and petit fours.
$195pp Includes recipes, champagne and festive gourmet lunch
The Ultimate BBQ Masterclass & Beer tasting for Blokes - Feb 23rd & March 22, 11am - 2.30pm
Even if you have perfected the art of a medium rare steak, this boutique Masterclass held at my home is a chance to learn up-close some of my secrets and tips around perfect bbq technique. We’ll test out cooking degrees, caramelisation, mastering cooking times with thicker cuts of meat, how to handle seafood and let's not forget our greens! I will also demonstrate some easy impressive yet simple winning vegetable ideas, and we'll make some tasty sauces to deliver the finishing touch and 'wow' factor. With all the cooking going on we will need refreshments and this will make up an impressive tasting of boutique beers, looking for a perfect match of course! $175pp - Masterclass includes 3 courses, boutique beers, recipes and unique gift.
Pizza Oven Masterclass - March 8th, 11am - 2.30pm
Have you ever wanted to hand make your own perfect pizza with the true Italian style thin crisp crust? Look no further - Geoff will share his very own check list on how to prepare and host a superb well run piazza night from planning, shopping and procurement tips, where and when to purchase your ingredients from, getting started, cleaning the oven, wood selection, how to get a great fire going, getting the timing and temperature just right. You will get to make your own pizza dough and learn how Geoff does his toppings and how combinations work. There are also recipes and ideas on how to utilise the heat after the pizzas are done. Roll up your sleeves, this one’s gonna get tasty!
$175pp - includes beverages, recipes and gourmet pizzas.
Seafood Lovers Masterclass - April 5th, 11am - 2.30pm
March will see the first seafood class for the year and with hopefully a good summer of fishing it will the perfect time to learn, see and taste a number of sunning moreish seafood creations all featuring local Auckland kai moana.
$175pp - Masterclass includes 3 courses, matching wines, recipes and unique gift.
Master the Pasta - April 26, 11am - 2.30pm
Having trained in Milan Geoff has a serious Italian love for all things pasta! Join him for this unique one off class. Perfect the techniques of making fresh pasta. Learn what to look for when making your dough, master the art of rolling and achieving thin even sheets, learn new fillings and how to fill and shape ravioli. See up close the secrets in cooking and getting your pasta ‘al dente’. Learn the finishing touches to create a winning pasta dish with delicious sauces and stunning garnishing techniques. From flour and eggs to finished masterpieces - this masterclass in pasta will take you all the way.
$175pp - Masterclass includes 3 courses, matching wines, recipes and unique gift.
Geoff worked in Paris for Michel Rostang where he was the “poisoner’ Fish Chef. Join him for a fresh seafood Masterclass like no other. From filleting a whole fish through to plating up a masterful main course this class in seafood will arm you with clever tricks and skills to impress. Learn about which are the best knives to use with fish, where and how to buy good seafood, how to best store your fresh catch, tips on trimming and portioning. Learn the essential for steaming, frying & grilling - and how to make great tasting sauces to accompany your seafood.
Masterclass includes - 3 courses, matching wines, recipes and unique gift (Date TBC 11am - 2.30pm $155pp).
SPECIALISED MASTERCLASS WITH GEOFF
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The concept behind my masterclasses, is to share my knowledge and experience in explaining and demonstrating how and why certain cooking techniques are used in recipes to make dishes absolutely wonderful - and taste superb. For me I've always wanted to know what the secret to a great risotto is, or how do you cook the most perfect steak, or how do you make a perfect hollandaise sauce to spoon over the most amazing expertly poached eggs! It's these cheffy techniques and tips that do actually make all the difference between average and excellent!
It is the essential foundation basics that all home cooks need to understand, not only will you really enjoy cooking but the tastes and flavours you will produce will open the doors to another level of satisfaction, enjoyment and reward from your hard work! Large groups for corporate entertainment can be booked by special request - pls fill in contact form with details of how many people and date etc HERE.
These up close and personal masterclass lunches with Geoff are a personalised cooking lesson and a lunch, designed specifically with a short essence of cooking techniques and recipes explained and demonstrated. All great delicious dishes that you can perform at home for entertaining guests or simple casual family dining. You will learn and discuss the key secrets behind each dish followed by a stunning lunch accompanied by a selection of wine. Please note that all dietary requirements can be catered for! |
FOOD ADVENTURESIf you have a sense of adventure and you enjoy surprises, let me take you exploring to find some culinary treats and a full day of fun!
Departing at 9am (Auckland) the day includes a full adventure surprise, foraging, cooking, feasting on our lunch somewhere unusual outdoors.....and of course drinking! Finished by around 5pm. A Food Adventure is a great idea for a day out with your mates or work colleagues, so get a group together or book yourself a day out.... Large groups for corporate entertainment can be booked by special request - pls fill in contact form with details of how many people and date etc HERE. $175pp includes all food, beverages, transport and a full day of adventurous entertainment with lots of laughs. Bring your camera, a coat, a pair of walking shoes and your hunting nose to sniff out something tasty - and leave the cooking to me! |
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GIFT VOUCHERS...
For that person who has everything or is just impossible to buy for, why not get them a "Geoff Scott" gift voucher.
They can then select between a Food Adventure a MasterClass or even a Private Dinner with me as their Chef to enjoy in their own time or for a special occasion! FIND OUT MORE HERE!
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