Cooking Experience Hobart

Living in Tasmania we are so lucky to be connected to our food. With pristine air, soil and water at a great latitude for lots of sunshine that ain't too hot, Tasmania can showcase some amazing produce. The ultimate way to be an insider and participate intimately in this connection is to spoil yourself with a full day at the Agrarian Kitchen Cooking School.

This is a truly unique and special hands-on food and professional kitchen experience that encompasses everything that is good about food, starting with collecting directly from the abundant Agrarian Garden. Rodney Dunn, founder of Agrarian Kitchen, will lead a hands on cooking experience in their purpose built kitchen that will be ready for classes from October 2022. A light dinner following the class, if anything at all, will be ample.
Accommodation is provided at a gorgeous and award winning Guest House five minutes from The Agrarian Kitchen.
After a good sleep in and breakfast of your choice, take your time to relax in the peaceful gardens or sunroom. Your guide will pick you up late morning and take you to some places of interest, and then back to The Agrarian Kitchen. Now it is time for you to enjoy a long lunch with matching wines, being served dishes that now carry so much more meaning. Being able to fully experience both sides of the kitchen simply enhances the whole experience.
In its totality, this is an expertly crafted and well balanced food focused weekend designed to forge deep connections with seasonal food and your creative passions.


Highlights and Inclusions:
Participation in a full day, small group cooking class led by The Agrarian Kitchen founder Rodney Dunn
Set menu lunch with matching alcoholic or housemade non-alcoholic drinks at The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery - the day before or after attending their cooking class
Private Garden Tour of Rodney and Severine's (and their amazing team) grand edible garden, an integral part of their business, philosophy and legacy.
Wine tasting at Derwent Estate Winery.
Time to explore boutique craft and antique stores of New Norfolk
Boutique accommodation at Explorers Lodge for one night.
Continental or Cooked Breakfast at Explorers Lodge
Cheese platter / charcuterie board light dinner
Transfers to and from Hobart, and around New Norfolk.
Expert guiding and hosting from local operator from start to finish.


This option is about focusing on the magic you will encounter and create at The Agrarian Cooking School, preceded by a Winery visit and tasting, lunch at The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery, and exploring New Norfolk’s boutique homewares and antique store on the first day.
A relaxing and peaceful night in a New England style cottage, a traditional Bed and Breakfast, will have you refreshed and ready for a full day at the Agrarian Cooking school under the tutelage of Rodney Dunn. Accessible from anywhere in Australia for a truly delicious two days.


Please contact Sam (Owner of The Derwent Experience), directly to discuss any variations, ask questions, negotiate with a smile: m. and e.sam@derwentexperience.com.au
(Depending on a few variables we may have the Cooking Class on day one followed by lunch at The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery, or in reverse)