Granite Belt Wine Country: Stanthorpe Food Education & Experiences

Food Education

Whether you’re looking for formal qualifications, or just wanting to be a better "dinner party cook”, the Granite Belt is the place to do it! Spend a Stanthorpe weekend experiencing the elevated flavours of the Granite Belt, and while you are here, learn how to make the most of the fresh local produce.

Stanthorpe Cooking Classes

Local chefs and restaurants host regular cooking classes, try these:

Bellas Rosa's - Chocolate Making Classes

Join Michelle, Nat and Sarah in our Saturday afternoon cooking classes. Classes are held on the 1st Saturday of each month from 2.30pm for 2.5 hours. There is no class minimum and classes can be arranged at any time, day or night to suit the chocoholic's needs.

Cost: $45 per person
Contact Michelle, Nat or Sarah on (07) 4685 2367 or email bellalicious@live.com.au

Queensland College of Wine Tourism

Multicultural differently themed every quarter. Groups of 10 - 14 people for private lessons from 6pm to approx. 10pm.

Cost: $85 per person
Contact Andrew Simpson, Queensland College of Wine Tourism, on (07) 4685 5050 or email simpsona@usq.edu.au

Vivienne's Cottage

Sri Lankan Cooking once a month and/or on demand (group of 6 or more) for a 2.5hour class.

Cost: $50 per person
Contact Vivienne Abeywardena (The Author of cookbook "Mixing Cultures") on 0403 351 968 or email chootiv@gmail.com

Food Vocational Training

The Granite Belt is home to the world's first College of Wine Tourism. This $6.5 million purpose-built education and training institute is located on the Stanthorpe highway by-pass, almost opposite Stanthorpe State High School campus. Students produce wine under the Banca Ridge label sourced from grapes in its own vineyard. Check the College website for course details.

Dining out in Stanthorpe and want to learn more? You'll find many Granite Belt chefs and cooks are happy to share their recipes or the secrets of their success. If it is not too busy when you visit, just ask!