Farm kitchen events for June and July

We held our first cooking class at the Mandagery Creek Farm Kitchen on Sunday. Hosted by Michael Manners, one of regional Australia's finest chefs, we cooked some beautiful, easy venison recipes and then all sat down to lunch together. The highlight was Michael's Medieval venison casserole, closely followed by a simply roasted rack with red wine sauce. 

So now the ice is broken and we have loads of events in the pipeline, please see below and send me an email if interested in more information or making a booking.

May 27 | Sunday Lunch | $35pp | BYO

A relaxed lunch by the fire at our big communal table. Today’s menu will be venison osso buco with parsnip mash, salad and bread followed by a warm crumble with homemade ice cream.

Saturday, June 23 | Cooking class and lunch with Gina Allen | $70pp | BYO

Gina is one of our region’s best cooks and makes a seriously good pie. Just ask her many regulars at the Orange Farmers Market. Today she will show us how to make the perfect venison casserole then turn it into a beautiful pie and finish with a quick dessert. Three-course lunch, cooking demonstration and recipes included.

Sunday, June 24 | Sunday Lunch | $35pp | BYO 
A relaxed lunch by the fire at our big communal table. Today’s menu will be venison osso buco with parsnip mash, salad and bread followed by a warm crumble with homemade ice cream.

Sat, July 21 | Farm Lunch and tour | $70pp | BYO
Starting with a glass of mulled cider, we’ll take a look around the farm before heading back for a standing entree and brief cooking demonstration. Then we’ll share a 2-course lunch and finish with coffee. Bring friends or just yourself and join us for a great day.

Sun, July 22 | Cooking class and lunch with Kathy Snowball | $70pp | BYO
Former food editor of Australian Gourmet Traveller, Kathy will demonstrate some beautiful recipes before we all sit down to enjoy them together. Three-course lunch, cooking demonstration and recipes included.

Sun, August 5 | Farm Lunch and tour | $70pp |BYO
Starting with a glass of mulled cider, we’ll take a look around the farm before heading back for a standing entree and brief cooking demonstration. Then we’ll share a 2-course lunch and finish with coffee. Bring friends or just yourself and join us for a great day.

10 & 11th August | A Pie by the Firel | $15pp | BYO
Come out for a relaxed lunch by the fire at our big communal table. Menu is venison pie, mashed potato and salad. And while you are at the farm, pick up some venison to take home! Bookings essential.

Art Workshops at the Farm Kitchen

August 10 | Basket Making with Harriet Goodall | 9.30-3.30 | $195pp inc materials and lunch
In Harriet's popular weaving workshops, beginners learn how to collect & prepare materials available in nature and then weave them into a sculptural basket to take home. For more information on the kind of work Harriet does and her workshops, please take a look around her beautiful website. Notes are provided on collecting, drying, preparing, weaving and storage of natural materials. This includes a comprehensive list of garden plants which can be harvested for baskets.

September 1st & 2nd | Drawing workshop with Annie Herron | $395pp inc 2-day workshop, morning and afternoon tea and lunch
Artist and art teacher Annie Herron will go through basic drawing techniques, introducing students to a wide range of drawing materials leading up to more sustained works both inside and on the farm. Annie’s daughter and farm resident Sophie will be on hand cooking morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Join us for a relaxing, productive and fun weekend.