The barbeque is certainly part of the Australian identity. It is associated with spending quality time with family and friends, complete with a grilled meal shared in the great outdoors, under the warm Australian sun. Help them forget the snags and onion classic and truly wow guests with a Gourmet Aussie Barbeque Cooking Class.

Guests will arrive to be greeted with a café quality coffee and a freshly baked muffin to enjoy on the veranda overlooking the stunning Noosa National Park, and tropical gardens. Being a fun, sociable and interactive experience, the participants will be friends in no time.

Once they have finished up their welcome treats, barbeque guru, Paul Rast (previously featured on SBS Food Safari) will guide them through the basics of the perfect grilled goodies. No experience with the BBQ is necessary for the students to learn these delectable dishes – with names so exciting, it almost doesn’t seem possible for the novice cook!

These include a great mix of vegetable and meat dishes to cover all bases:

• Grilled haloumi with a caper and lime dressing
• Smoked chicken made in two ways: berbere spiced and lemon myrtle infused
• Marinated butterflied leg of lamb with a warm tomato salsa
• Grilled garlic and herb corn on the cob
• BBQ’d kumara (sweet potato) with lemon and chilli oil
• Coconut grilled pineapple with butterscotch sauce

After helping Paul create these BBQ miracles, the class will have the opportunity to dine on their efforts in an alfresco bush setting! The food will be accompanied by matching wine, and participant will enjoy 2 glasses each. This gift idea is perfect for anyone wanting to learn new and unique ways to work the grill, or a great way for a couple or group to have a fun day out together.

The participants will have a folder full of recipes, tips, class notes and fact sheets to take home so they can recreate these delicious meals in the comfort of their own backyard – where they will be able to serve crowd pleasing BBQ delights they can be proud of!

All of our experiences are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, so it could be the perfect gift to pair up with a holiday to sunny Queensland, or will give a local time to decide when is best for them to enjoy their class. All details will be emailed to you after purchase, and all arrangements will be made directly with the experience provider.