Cooked from Scratch
COOK ★ EAT ★ LAUGH ★ LEARN
Welcome and Hello
Nestled on 33 acres in the picturesque heart of the Granite Belt you will find the Cooked from Scratch cooking school that beckons culinary enthusiasts. Under the guidance of the passionate if not cookbook possessed Lizzie Sabo you are sure to have fun! The cooking school provides a hands-on experience, fostering a supportive environment for both novices and seasoned cooks to learn grow & explore, recipes, tastes, flavors, cookbooks & what ever is related to really embrace that inner FOODIE!
What sets Cooked from Scratch apart is its commitment to hands-on learning. Participants actively engage in the cooking process, translating recipes into practice, learning from each other and having fun along the way. We require a minimum of 4 people for our classes so grab some friends and lets start cooking!
Whether one aspires to learn new techniques or venture into the realm of contemporary cuisine, Cooked from Scratch has a tailored class just for you. The school prioritizes an intimate setting, ensuring small class sizes for ample one-on-one interaction with your instructor. This ensures a personalized learning journey, free from the pressures of intimidation. Cooked from Scratch cooking school beckons you to come cook eat laugh & learn.
Come join us and share a meal at our table
Bon Appetit
Lizzie
Fresh Local & Regional Ingredients
The Granite Belt and surrounding region has an amazing range of seasonal produce. The range of fruits and vegetables available is amazing. Berries, stone fruit, apples, pears, figs, tomatoes, capsicums, zucchini cabbages, lettuce micro greens, just to name a few. And how could we forget the award winning winery’s and brewerys this place really is a foodie and cooking school heaven, from the farm gate to your plate, there is something here for everyone.
Come taste for yourself.
Cooking Classes
Cheese-Making 01
Fresh & Soft Cheeses
In this class you will be making labneh, ricotta, quark, mascarpone, You will create different styles of feta from marinated to Persian. We will then make these into wonderful dishes to wow family and friends. We finish with a glass of veno and enjoy a cheese platter & some tasting of what you have and can create with your soft cheeses.
Asian Street Food
Ever wanted to make your own dumplings or pot stickers? how about chicken, prawn and chive pot-stickers with black vinegar, Korean fried chicken wings, crunchy spring rolls with Nuoc cham sauce, pot stickers with black vinegar, these are just some of the dishes you will be preparing in this class. Asian street is one of our favorite classes and always great fun!
Pickles & Ferments
Want to do you gut a favor? I love fermentation and I want you to also. In this class you will learn how to make traditional Kraut, Kim chi, Beetroot kavas pickled seasonal vegetables and quick pickles that you can make ahead and have in your fridge to liven any meal. Take home your hand made pickles & ferments to get you started. We will finish the class with a cheese platter and some tasty pickles & ferments!
Italian 01 -
Fresh Pasta
There’s nothing quite like the taste and texture of freshly made pasta. It’s a far cry from the store-bought varieties, offering a richness and flavor that elevates any dish. Whether you want to impress at your next dinner party or simply enjoy the satisfaction of creating a meal from scratch, our class will give you the knowledge and confidence to recreate this at home.
Cannoli Making Class
Our Cannoli cooking class is perfect for beginners and experienced cooks alike, and is a great way to spend an afternoon/ morning with friends or family. We will be creating a variety of fillings and finishes for you cannoli. So come and join us for a fun and tasty experience at Cooked from Scratch cooking classes!
Tapas & Paella
Have you ever pondered the art of crafting Spanish paella and churros to perfection? . Together, we’ll embark on a journey to create a delightful Spanish paella, exploring various techniques to customize this beloved comfort food to cater to the tastes of your guests!
Gnocchi, Gnocchi Sardi & Gnudi
Who doesn’t love homemade pasta gnocchi & gnudi with its beautiful textures and wonderful mouth feel? With a few simple ingredients we will have you cooking like an Italian Nona and sharing wonderful meals with family & friends.
Italian 02 - Fresh Filled Pasta
In this immersive, hands-on class, you’ll explore the world of filled pasta varieties like ravioli, tortellini, and agnolotti. Under Lizzie’s guidance, you’ll learn how to create the perfect pasta dough, prepare flavorful fillings using fresh, local ingredients, and shape your pasta into delicate parcels of deliciousness by hand and using a variety of Italian molding tools.
Instant Pot & Pressure Cooking
Here at the cooking school, we love using our Instapot so much so we have three! If you have ever wanted to learn how to cook with pressure, then this is the class for you. Vegetable soup in minutes, Chicken wings that fall of the bone lamb shanks that melt in your mouth and to finish a lovely cheese cake all created in the instapot. Come see for yourself they really are amazing….. the list goes on and on, these pots are truly the BEST!!
Taste of Thai
We start the class with Thai fresh spring rolls (Poh Pia Sod), then Tom Yum Goong that’s a classic hot & sour soup, next we create Green Curry Chicken (Gaeng Keow Wan Gai) served with jasmine rice and to finish a mango sticky rice (Khao Niew Mamuang). Subject to availability we will also make Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum) Come enjoy the fresh flavors of Thai food.
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Taste of Vietnamese
We will be exploring the balance of flavors: sweet, salty, sour, and spicy. Starting we will create Vietmanese Pho: a fragrant broth served with rice noodles, thinly sliced proteins, fresh herbs, sprouts & lime. We then move to Bun cha, a favorite with grilled pork meatballs or lemongrass chicken,served with noodles fresh salad, pickles & freshly made nuoc cham sauce. This is one of our favorite classes.
Dumpling Party
Great fun to get a group of people together and make a variety of dumplings from meat eaters, pescatarian, vegetarian to vegan all with your own hand made dough. This is a favorite with our girly weekend ladies with lots of laughs and fun and whats more you get to enjoy your tasty treats!
Woodfired oven & Gozney Pizza
Nothing tastes better than homemade and Cooked from Scratch pizza!! In this hands on class we will be cooking in the Gozney oven & our wood fired oven making some fantastic pizzas and toppings. In this class we will be creating pizzas from scratch, from dough to toppings all with a glass of fabulous local wine to wash it down.
Supper Club 2025
Once a month we have a themed menu taking your taste buds on a journey of the worlds cuisines. We will be traveling from Hungary, Turkey, Middle East, Asian, and across European to name a few. Along the way I will be sharing some of my favorite chefs & their cookbooks, recipes and blogs. Come join us on a culinary experience during 2024! During winter we will be celebrating our Christmas in Winter Dinner with
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Why not spoil that someone special with a Cooking Class. Give us a call and we will organize it all for you
Please call Sabo’s On Severn to book your class.
Spanish Tapas & Mezze
What isn’t to love about Spanish food and especially Spanish tapas. We will be creating a feast of Spanish tortilla, that is crispy fried potatoes served with a spicy tomato and aioli. Prawns sautéed in olive oil with garlic, red pepper flakes, and a splash of white wine. Spanish meatballs, creamy ham croquettes, rolled into small cylinders and deep fried. Spanish potato salad, Spanish chorizo, olives & manchego cheese, red wine mushrooms….. just to name a few of the delights we will be creating.
Italian 03 Polenta Board
This is a fun class and great to share with a group of friends. Our polenta board starts of with creamy polenta and then top with 3 different toppings from a Italian bolognese sauce, mushroom in herbs & vegetable stew or ciambotta in Italian. We then serve with basil pesto & fresh grated parmesan cheese! All washed down with a lovely glass of local Italian style red wine…..Bellissimo!
Christmas In Winter
2025
Step into a winter wonderland at Sabo’s On Severn, where the holiday spirit comes alive in every corner! For the past couple of years, our cozy establishment has been transformed into a festive paradise, adorned with twinkling lights, lush garlands, and glittering ornaments, creating an enchanting ambiance that will warm your heart.
We are celebrating Christmas in Winter due to popular demand for our special Christmas Dinners. We really go all out to make your evening special & magical.
What People are Saying
“Surprise team building event”
My staff had really put out during a difficult year and I was trying to dream up an experience that they’d all love. Liz conspired with me to surprise my whole staff with a fermenting class & lunch. They thought they were turning up for a stocktaking day but instead had the most wonderful experience of making gut friendly foods from scratch. The smiles, laughter and sheer enjoyment was exactly what I had been aiming for and Liz delivered so much more than I could ever have hoped for. Don’t tell my team but we’ll be back again for a mid year team building even at Cooked From Scratch.
Melissa
Washpool Skin Wellness, Fermentation 101 Cooking Class
“Another successful experience”
Drawing from her extensive cooking experience and overflowing library of cookbooks, Lizzie has put together a series of classes which reflect her passions. She is an excellent teacher, taking students hands-on and step by step through every process, so they leave confident to repeat the recipe at home
Kerry
Eat Drink & Be Kerry
“Speechless”
Lizzie, I cooked for my wife and son on a Saturday night after your cooking class and they were thrilled with what I cooked, my son even came back for seconds which never happens, they cannot that
“I” cooked our dinner!! Thank-you, thank-you,…you have increased my confidence in the kitchen. Thanks Lizzie I will be back for more fun and confidence in the kitchen..
Jason
Brisbane, Curry in a Hurry Cooking Class
“Absolutely Fabulous”
What a wonderful afternoon was has at Cooked from Scratch cooking school. From the moment I walked in the door I was warmly welcomed by the host and instructor Lizzie who”s passion for cooking was obvious and contagious.
The setting, atmosphere was amazing and the whole experience was amazing and the meal shared at the end was everything I’d hoped it would be. Lizzie was such a warm and friendly host that I felt like I was in an Italian kitchen with Nonna preparing a meal for family & friends. Truly transported to my happy place.
Ally
Brisbane, Homemade Pasta, Gnocchi and Gnudi Class
Discover Your Love of Cooking
Here at Sabo’s on Severn we offer a one of a kind culinary experience. Our classes are a fun and welcoming environment with hands on experience. Where we can we use fresh and seasonal ingredients from local farmers and out of our own kitchen garden.
With each class you get to enjoy your creations with your fellow students in our beautiful dining room. It’s the perfect combination of a fun activity and delicious food. We love to cater for groups so grab your family and friends and spend time creating tasty food to share and enjoy.
Group Bookings - The More The Merrier
For Group Bookings or information about organising a private event with your friends or colleagues please give us call to discuss on 0403 727 898.
Let us know if you have any questions