When I was a kid growing up in Scotland there was this tiny little shop in the village called ‘The Chocolate Box’ and my memory of that place is a clear today as it was when I was 5.
Nestled down a cute side street in Stirling is Red Cacao, a place where similar sweet memories are being made today and day after day.
This place is your journey to chocolate discovery and a journey that may never end once you have tasted their salted caramel!
Its a hip, boutique, artisan chocolate shop in the heart of the Adelaide Hills where you can discover the exquisite flavours of high quality chocolate, in particular single origin chocolates. Row upon row of unique and inspiring chocolate bars and truffles line the display counters and the sheer quantity of choice is staggering.
Its a buzzing cafe for coffee lovers, its a haven for cake and dessert lovers and its a Mecca for chocolate lovers. Belgian chocolate drinks are a specialty here served hot or iced, the Aztec Hot Chocolate being a tantalising blend of rich dark chocolate, heart-warming cinnamon and a tickle of chilli.
And chocolate is not reserved for afternoons here. No no no. There are indulgent chocolate breakfast waffles on the menu and every Friday night Red Cacao Dessert Bar comes alive serving up stunning and sensationally plated desserts by candle light.
The dessert menu is a highlight of owner Marcus’s passion, and was the inspiration for our dessert bar classes which he taught on a Tuesday night at Sticky Rice Cooking School
Red Cacao have rarely been out of the media limelight since opening in 2013 and have been awarded a string of accolades including Best Dessert Bar two years running and that’s because there is nothing even close to being as good as what these guys deliver.
Its an absolute must do on your itinerary when visiting the Adelaide Hills and is only 3 mins from Sticky Rice Villas if you are staying with us.
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What a fantastic experience. This was our first cooking class and we’re already planning our next cooking adventure with Sticky Rice. Yukio is an excellent instructor. The menu was well planned. We had a lot of fun and learned so much. Thank you Yukiko and Daniel for all your hard work.
It was a great experience, learning some trade secrets to great cooking. Met some lovely people, a totally enjoyable afternoon. Cannot wait to do the next one!!!
Amazing experience thank you. Beautiful food, beautiful people, magical from start to finish
Best inspiration to be creative back at home!
We did the Japanese Essentials. excellent chef guide in Yukiko. food was excellent quality and class was a lot of fun. Daniel was a delightful host. We stayed in the Bali villa which was beautiful and relaxing. Wonderful get away.
I’ve done five classes so far. Great time, great repeatable recipes. Japanese cooking class was amazing. Going to repeat entire menu for family this week.
A great day at Sticky Rice Cooking School, Stirling yesterday – so enjoyed “Sensational Seafood” with chef Tania. Fantastic food, flavours, cooking tips, wonderful host Daniel and new friends Trudy & Rachael. Thanks Claire for making your dream come true – such a beautiful place filled with happiness, love & care.
Fabulous Middle Eastern Cooking class with Genevieve Harris. Wonderful day cooking a delicious menu of Hummus and flat bread, Chermoula chicken, Harissa marinated Prawns,with a beautiful eggplant and tomato salad, and bbq lamb skewers marinated in Hilbeh served with baby spinach, pomegranate seeds and yoghurt sauce.
Then deep fried almond pastries with honey and orange blossom syrup.
All served with lovely wines or fruit juice and water.
Fabulous day, heaps of fun and staying at the villas made the walk home very easy.
Highly Recommended 5*****
It’s all hands on, all interacting with each other. The food, atmosphere and setting are just awesome. highly recommended.
Fantastic fun night out
The perfect Staycation ideas for these Adelaide Hills Luxury Villas. Stay and Play. Wellness, Adventure and Relaxation. Which Villa will you choose? Bali, Yoko or Zen
One of the standout features of group cooking classes is their inclusivity. Unlike non-hands-on activities that might alienate certain members, cooking classes create a level playing field.
Life doesn’t always go according to plan, and our fridges are the unsung comedians in this culinary saga.
Explore the exciting avenue of integrating cooking classes into School Excursions. Lesson Plan and Rubrics included.
