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Florian Cottage

Outdoor dining area at Florian Cottage overlooking the Huon River and valley in Tasmania.
Farmhouse kitchen at Florian Cottage cooking school in the Huon Valley, Tasmania
Library of Cookbooks in the Florian Cottage Kitchen, Huon Valley.
Freshly baked sourdough loaves cooling at Florian Cottage in the Huon Valley.
Farmhouse stove and cooking nook at Florian Cottage cooking school in the Huon Valley.
Basket of fresh carrots, silverbeet,  potatoes and beetroot grown in the Huon Valley, Tasmania.
Sliced frangipane tart served at Florian Cottage cooking school, Tasmania.
Fresh pasta dough rolled through a pasta machine at Florian Cottage cooking class.
Farmhouse sink with brass tap and fresh flowers at Florian Cottage kitchen, Tasmania.
Florian Cottage offers intimate, hands-on cooking classes and culinary workshops in the heart of the Huon Valley, Tasmania, a short drive from Hobart. The farmhouse property overlooks the Huon River, with perennial gardens in a rural setting. Guided by a qualified chef, small groups learn to make food from scratch using seasonal produce sourced from the surrounding valley. Classes are highly personalised, with just a handful of participants per workshop, allowing plenty of opportunity to get involved, ask questions and learn new techniques. Workshops cover simple, approachable skills, from sourdough baking to paddock-to plate cooking, with an emphasis on understanding how seasonal ingredients can be transformed into something wonderful. The Huon Valley is known for its cool climate produce and scenic river landscapes, and Florian Cottage captures the character of the region, bringing fresh local flavours and rural charm together in one setting. Rather than simply following a recipe, participants learn the principles behind each dish, building the confidence to recreate it at home. Florian Cottage is a place to slow down, take in the valley surrounds and enjoy the company of a small group while learning new culinary skills.

Cooking School

Does not cater for people with access needs.

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