Noosa is renowned for its gourmet produce and vibrant local foodie scene. Of course, indulging in said delicacies is always a popular part of any visit to Noosa.
However the holiday hangover is common and many find themselves lamenting the lack of culinary creativity back home.
Thankfully there is a way to bring the magic back home with you and it doesn’t require a private chef. In fact, it runs more along the principle of ‘teach a man to fish’, however in this case it’s teach a person to cook. Well, not just cook, create culinary brilliance!
The Spirit House’s food legacy – Tasted and Proven!
Spirit House has long been an icon in Noosa’s gastronomical holiday notoriety and is a unique food experience, blending modern Asian fine dining with fresh local ingredients and the opportunity to learn from some of the best chefs in the region. Boasting a couple of best-selling cookbooks as well as a smorgasbord of prestigious food awards, Spirit House offers an iconic restaurant and cooking school focused on contemporary Thai cuisine.
Set in an exotic oasis of tropical gardens, Spirit House is inspired by the cuisine it produces and features tropical Asian inspired décor complete with lush gardens, a tranquil pond, cascading waterfalls, whimsical wind chimes, smiling Buddha statues and private dining courtyards. Whether you’re indulging at the restaurant or getting your hands dirty at one of the many cooking classes, your sense will be delighted by the aromatic range of fresh produce and spices supplied by farms that surround the region.
If you want to sample the fragrant dishes, Spirit House restaurant is open for lunch daily and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday however the hands on cooking classes are always a popular option. Available daily as well as a couple of evening classes, the Spirit House cooking school offers intimate cooking lessons limited to just 16 people. Designed as a fun way to meet new people, the classes allow you to learn some impressive culinary skills and demystify some of the more potent Thai ingredients such as chilli, ginger, kaffir lime, turmeric and lemongrass.
Learn from the Experts
Discover the secrets of the chefs as you slice and dice up a storm of fantastic Thai cuisine. With senior chefs heading off on Asian food tours each year to hone their skills and gather new inspiration and ideas, you can be sure that you’re not only learning from the best, but learning a unique blend of traditional and more modern methods and recipes. This famous cooking school offers 4 hour classes beginning at 9.30am or 4.30pm and provides everything you need to cook up a storm and have a great time, including complimentary beer and wine.
At the end of your cooking lesson you’ll not only have a great range of new friends and cooking skills, you’ll all get to sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labour in a wonderful feast where the beer and wine flows freely. Whether you’re confident in the kitchen or have a lot to learn, the Spirit House cooking school embodies the gourmet spirit of Noosa.
Author: Jason Kerner is a blogger who contributes to several websites and sees life as one which yourself writes. He’s a nature-lover so he often takes time traveling or camping at least once a month. For him, nature can give you freedom and a priceless beauty.
