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2012 cooking demonstrations

Saturday 3 March: Seasonal salads – join this class to learn some great shortcuts and amazing ways to prepare some divine salads using seasonal ingredients.

Saturday 28 April: Dinner in 30 minutes! Use local, seasonal produce and a few items from the shop and you’ve got a delicious, nutritious meal.

Saturday 30 June: Pasta & risottos – have you ever looked on the shelves at all the different types of pasta & rice and wondered how to maximise this staple?  Join this class and Dan will take you through the varieties and give you some great recipes using seasonal ingredients and a few other bits & pieces.

Saturday 25 August: Join Daniel & Sally to learn about the art of baking cakes, pastries & biscuits.

Saturday 13 October: Quick canapes – get ready for summer entertaining.

Saturday 17 November: How to prepare yourself for the dinner party This is a hands-on class where you will be in the kitchen with help from Dan & his team (special class, 4 people only, $300 per person)

Saturday 24 November: Christmas ideas - would you like some ideas about how to make your Christmas entertaining easier?  This class will provide you with ideas about how to glaze your ham, cook your turkey, interesting seasonings, dressings and heaps more.

2011 cupcake class dates

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Cakes by Alps & Amici - 2012 classes

Saturday 17 March: Easter cupcakes – want a change from chocolate & Easter eggs?  This class is all about decorating cupcakes based on the Easter theme.

Saturday 21 April: Novelty cupcakes – you can make a cupcake look like anything! A shoe, plane, car, handbag, animal ... the list is limited only by your imagination.

Saturday 12 May: Macaroon making – have you tasted one of the ever changing flavoured macaroons here in the store?  They look so delicate but are brittle to touch and the way they break in your mouth is amazing, oh and the flavours are incredible  ... join this class to learn how to make your own macaroons.

Saturday 23 June: Figurines on cupcakes – this is one for those of you who’ve done one of Sally’s classes before.

Saturday 28 July: Kids party cupcakes – make their day even more special with some uniquely decorated cupcakes ... imagine the look of delight on their little faces ...

Sunday 19 August: Large cake decorating – this class is a full day class from 10am – 4pm and includes lunch & beverages.  (special class, 8 people only, $330 per person)

Saturday 6 October: Spring flowers – learn the art of creating pretty spring garden flowers using fondant icing as a gorgeous decoration for your cupcake.

Saturday 10 November: Macaroon making - have you tasted one of the ever changing flavoured macaroons here in the store?  They look so delicate but are brittle to touch and the way they break in your mouth is amazing, oh and the flavours are incredible  ... join this class to learn how to make your own macaroons.

Saturday 1 December: Christmas cupcakes - they make a lovely Christmas gift especially when boxed up and finished with a beautiful ribbon and to say that you made it yourself makes it even more special.

Electrolux @ Alps & Amici cooking classes

Gift vouchers care a great gift ... you can book a specific class or the recipients can choose the class of their choice. 

We offer both demonstration style cooking classes and hands-on cake classes. The classes are an intimate demonstration style where you will have the opportunity to watch, learn and interact with Daniel & Sally Alps. During the class you will be tasting the food being demonstrated. Matching local or international wine/beer tastings shall be served to enhance the flavours of what has been prepared.

In 2012 Daniel is offering a hands-on class for just 4 people ... you'll come out of this class with everything you need to know about preparing your next dinner party.  This year Sally offered cupcake classes but with all the requests for macaroon making & large cake decorating classes these have been added to the 2012 schedule.

click on this link to print the 2012 cooking demonstrations   click on this link to print the 2012 cake class schedule

For more information or to make a booking please email info@alpsandamici.com

If you would like to arrange a gift voucher for someone special for either a cooking demonstration or a hands-on cake class please give us a call on 03 6331 1777 or email us on info@alpsandamici.com

Alps & Amici have teamed up with Electrolux to provide you the best appliances for your cooking and cupcake classes.

Electrolux is a global leader in premium domestic and professional kitchen appliances, including refrigerators, ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, dishwashers and barbecues. Electrolux combines their strong Scandinavian heritage with over 90 years experience in thoughtful design innovation. What Electrolux learns from the development of world-class professional appliances, they apply to products for the home, to provide enjoyable, easy-to-use and beautiful cooking solutions. Electrolux is well known for its cooking credentials and has relationships with professional chefs including Tetsuya Wakuda, a long term Electrolux cooking ambassador. Electrolux shares the same passion for food and cooking as Alps & Amici and is proud to be associated with such an esteemed cooking school.

Please visit Electrolux at www.thinkingofyou.com.au

Cooking Demonstrations with Daniel Alps: FAQs

What’s included in the demonstration? The classes are an intimate demonstration style where you will have the opportunity to watch, learn and interact with Daniel Alps. During the class you will be tasting the food being demonstrated. Matching local or international wine/beer tastings will be served to enhance the flavours of what has been prepared. All participants shall receive the recipes from the class and 10% discount on anything purchased on the day.

How much does it cost? $100.00 per person all inclusive (incl gst) except for 17 November hands-on class $300

How long is the demonstration? We ask that everyone be at Alps & Amici at 3.15pm ready for a 3.30pm start. The class shall conclude about 6.00pm.

How many people in each cooking demonstration? There will be a maximum of 16 people in each class so get in fast. except for 17 November hands-on class 4 people.

How can I book? You can call us on 6331 1777 or email us on info@alpsandamici.com Monday – Friday during our opening hours. We are open Monday-Friday 7.30am-6.30pm and Saturday 8.00am-2.00pm

How do I pay? Payment is required at the time of booking – we accept Visa and MasterCard or cash (if you come in to the store).

Cancellation policy? If you cancel more than 3 weeks prior to the class we can either refund the amount or you can transfer to another class of your choice.  If you cancel within 3 weeks of the class we shall refund or you can transfer classes only if we are able to resell the place.  We keep a waitlist for all classes and shall do all we can to try and resell the place.  If you cancel within 48 hours of the class there will be no refund or transfer unless we resell the place.

What if the class I want to attend is full? We shall have a waitlist available for each class.

Group bookings or private classes? If you would like to book your own private cooking class outside the dates we offer please contact us as they are available on request.

Cakes by Alps & Amici classes with Sally Alps: FAQs

 

Have you been in to the store and seen the amazing special occasion and cupcakes Sally has been creating? Would you like to know how to make them yourselves?

What’s included in the cupcake classes? The classes will be conducted and hosted by Sally and will be hands-on where you will learn how to prepare, cover and decorate fondant icing cupcakes. You will receive the recipes & detailed decorating instructions from the afternoon and take home the cakes you decorate along with a 10% discount on anything purchased on the day.

How much does it cost? $100 per person all inclusive (incl gst)  except for the full day cake decorating class on Sunday 19 August which is $330 per person.

How long is the demonstration? We ask that everyone be at Alps & Amici at 3.15pm ready for a 3.30pm start. The class shall conclude about 6pm.

How many people in each cooking demonstration? There will be a maximum of 12 people in each class so get in fast, except for 19 August class which is 8 people maximum.

How can I book? You can call us on 6331 1777 or email us on info@alpsandamici.com Monday – Friday during opening hours. We are open Monday-Friday 7.30am-6.30pm and Saturday 8.00am-2.00pm

How do I pay? Payment is required at the time of booking – we accept Visa and MasterCard or cash (if you come in to the store).

Cancellation policy? If you cancel more than 3 weeks prior to the class we can either refund the amount or you can transfer to another class of your choice.  If you cancel within 3 weeks of the class we shall refund or you can transfer classes only if we are able to resell the place.  We keep a waitlist for all classes and shall do all we can to try and resell the place.  If you cancel within 48 hours of the class there will be no refund or transfer unless we resell the place.

What if the class I want to attend is full? We shall have a waitlist available for each class.

Group bookings or private classes? If you would like to book your own private cooking class outside the dates we offer please contact us as they are available on request.