Join acclaimed South Australian chef, food writer and much-loved cookery teacher Rosa Matto at Sticky Rice Cooking School in the Adelaide Hills for two special hands-on cooking classes offered across selected dates in 2026. These immersive experiences celebrate the vibrant flavours, stories and traditions of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine in Rosa’s warm and generous teaching style.
Mediterranean Feast – Valencia to Istanbul
Travel through the kitchens and markets of Spain, Venice and Turkey in this vibrant Mediterranean-inspired class. Guests will learn the secrets behind some of the region’s most loved dishes while experiencing the atmosphere of bustling mercados, Venetian bacari and Istanbul’s spice bazaars.
Highlights include:
- Traditional Spanish paella, including sofrito and crispy socarrat techniques
- Hand-stretched Turkish gözleme
- Shared Mediterranean-style feasting
- Stories, flavours and cooking traditions from across the Mediterranean coast
Mediterranean Feast – Valencia to Istanbul June Cooking Class
Middle Eastern Mezze Cooking Class
Journey along the ancient Spice Road and explore the bold flavours of Lebanese, Turkish, Moroccan and Tunisian cuisine. This generous hands-on class is filled with fragrant spices, smoky chargrilled dishes and vibrant shared plates designed to be enjoyed with family and friends.
Class menu includes:
- Turkish Spiced King Prawns with pul biber and charred lemon
- Turkish Lamb Kofta with sumac onions and tahini drizzle
- Moroccan Chermoula Beef with grilled capsicum and coriander
- Lebanese Chicken Shawarma with garlic toum
- Fattoush with pomegranate and crispy pita
- Hand-stretched yoghurt flatbread
- Orange Blossom & Pistachio Semolina Cake with honey syrup
Middle Eastern Mezze Cooking Class August Cooking Class
Both classes offer a relaxed and interactive experience celebrating generous hospitality, bold flavours and the joy of cooking and sharing food together.