This is not a cooking class, and it is not a styling workshop. It is a relaxed, generous day for people who love food, cooking and the joy of sharing a beautiful table.
Enjoy a special day at The Kitchen Studio Perth with the Curious Cooks, Kate Flower and Tracey Cotterell. Our time will be well spent cooking together, tasting together, asking questions, swapping ideas, sharing stories and enjoying a beautiful meal around the table.
We won’t ask you to sit quietly and watch from the back of a classroom.
Instead, you’ll become part of the conversation. You will have the chance to stir a pot, baste a chicken, ask questions, watch closely, join in as much or as little as you like, and discover the small details that make food feel special.
Created for curious home cooks, food lovers and anyone who enjoys bringing people together through good food.
Book for 4 or more and receive $25.00 off each ticket. Use code CURIOUS4 during checkout.
The ingredients for a wonderful day
The Hosts
Kate Flower and Tracey Cotterell have spent decades helping people discover the joy of cooking, sharing food and gathering around the table.
Kate is one of Western Australia’s most respected food stylists, recipe developers and cookbook authors, while Tracey is a professionally trained chef, food advocate and educator who inspired thousands of home cooks through more than 25 years of running the Matters of Taste Cooking School.
Together they host The Curious Cooks which is a podcast to get us thinking about what’s on our plates and why it matters.
The Experience
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed with freshly brewed coffee, tea and homemade baking before meeting the group and settling in for a relaxed day of cooking together.
Throughout the day we’ll share professional techniques, styling ideas, entertaining tips and plenty of practical know-how, while introducing you to some of our favourite local producers and artisan makers.
As the afternoon unfolds, we’ll gather around the table to enjoy a generous seasonal long lunch featuring the dishes we’ve created together, thoughtfully paired with Western Australian wines and great conversation.
The Place
Hosted at The Kitchen Studio Perth in East Fremantle, you’ll spend the day in Kate’s beautiful working studio kitchen—a creative space where recipes are developed, photographs are styled and good food is shared every day.
With just 16 guests, there’s plenty of opportunity to ask questions, get involved and enjoy a relaxed day with people who love good food as much as you do.
Warm, welcoming and thoughtfully designed, it will feel less like attending a class and more like being invited into a friend’s home.
The Food
Our menu celebrates the very best of Western Australian producers and changes with the seasons, allowing us to cook with the freshest ingredients available.
Throughout the day you’ll enjoy plenty of food including a beautifully prepared long lunch, artisan cheeses, handcrafted desserts, locally roasted coffee and thoughtfully selected Western Australian wines, while discovering the stories behind many of the producers whose products we love to use every day.
Indicative Menu
On Arrival
Freshly brewed coffee, premium teas and homemade baking.
Morning Inspiration
Seasonal fruit with artisan ricotta, toasted nuts and house-made accompaniments.
Seafood Masterclass
Premium Western Australian scallops prepared two beautiful ways.
Seasonal Long Lunch
A generous family-style shared feast celebrating exceptional Western Australian produce and carefully selected local wines.
Local Cheese
A selection of handcrafted Western Australian cheeses with seasonal accompaniments.
Dessert
A beautiful seasonal dessert showcasing handmade pastry, homemade lemon curd and lightly torched Italian meringue techniques.
To Finish
Coffee, handcrafted chocolates and relaxed conversation around the table.
What’s Included
- Welcome coffee, teas and homemade baking
- Relaxed participation throughout the day as we prepare the menu together
- A shared long lunch
- Carefully selected Western Australian wines
- Artisan cheese and seasonal dessert
- Coffee and handcrafted chocolates
- A collection of the day’s recipes to recreate at home
- Practical cooking, styling and entertaining tips
- An intimate experience with a maximum of 16 guests
Important Information
Dietary Requirements
Because we’ll be preparing and sharing one seasonal menu together, we’re unable to cater for individual food preferences or dietary choices. If you have a medically diagnosed food allergy or coeliac disease, please contact us before booking so we can advise whether this experience is suitable.
Bookings
Due to the intimate nature of this experience, bookings are non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend.
The best meals aren’t just about what we cook – they’re about the people we gather around the table. We can’t wait to welcome you.
If you have questions, we’re here to answer them.