Participants in the classes will learn to create dishes straight from Hugh's current seasonal menu, such as tortellini of local goat’s cheese, barramundi slow cooked in aromatic Indian spices, and orange blossom ice cream.
The classes are held in conjunction with two local wineries, Di Lusso Estate Wines from Mudgee and Bloodwood Wines from Orange. The two dinners included in the course feature matching wines from both producers, providing a great opportunity to share an intimate discussion with Hugh and the winemakers.
Awarded two stars by Australian Gourmet Traveller in November 2005 and a Chef’s Hat from the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2006, Hugh Whitehouse is a passionate supporter of sourcing local produce. Having grown up on a farm on the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales, Hugh creates Modern Australian cuisine whilst championing the use of regional suppliers, seasonal fare and organic foods in his constantly changing menu.
Hugh Whitehouse's culinary classes are priced from AU$1,815 (from £745*) per person and include three nights accommodation at the luxurious Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa, a mountain breakfast daily, two four hour cooking classes (including lunch), one three course dinner in Tre Sorelle Restaurant (with matching wines), one five course dinner in Darley's Restaurant (with matching wines), cocktails and canapés on arrival and an afternoon touring the region to visit a local producer.
The class is limited to a maximum of eight participants and will be held from 23- 26 July and 3-6 September 2006 inside historical Darley's Restaurant, a former Chief Justice's residence turned restaurant that dates back to 1889.
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Set on spectacular cliff-tops overlooking the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains and adjacent to the famous “Three Sisters” landmark, Lilianfels is one of Australia’s most sought after spa and wilderness retreats. This historic 85 room European style country house features a spacious lounge with open fires, a billiard room, fabulous spa facilities and many amenities including tennis court, outdoor pool with an infinity edge overlooking the Jamison Valley, mountain bikes and daily guided bushwalks. Set amidst two acres of English style gardens and a 90 minute drive from Sydney,.
High resolution images of Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa are available at www.orient-expressimages.com
*The sterling price guide is based on the exchange rate at the time of going to press, but the final price, payable in Australian dollars, will depend on the exchange rate at the time of booking.
For further press information, please contact:
Victoria Legg
Public Relations Director
Orient-Express Hotels
Tel: (0207) 921 4067
Fax: (0207) 805 5938
e-mail: vicky.legg@orient-express.com
Web: www.lilianfels.com.au
