The Chef and the Farmer with Danielle Alvarez SOLD OUT

Saturday 12 November

Danielle Alvarez, renowned Chef and author (previously Head Chef of Fred’s in Paddington), commands rave reviews for her generous, farm-to-table cooking. Danielle’s food, celebrated in her book Always add Lemon is simple, uncomplicated and delicious. She describes her cooking as “seasonal” and “nourishing for the heart and soul".

Join Danielle at Moonacres School and Farm for a full-day, immersive food and farm experience like no other. On the Farm with Moonacres owner Phil Lavers you will learn about the importance of the Farmer/Chef relationship, and how the team at Moonacres care for the soil through regenerative farming. As you tour Moonacres Farm with Phil and Danielle, picking and tasting as you go, you will harvest fresh produce and learn how regenerative farming practices build amazing flavour. 

Returning to Moonacres School Danielle will show you how to use this fresh bounty to cook up a feast. Danielle will lead you through a range of dishes all based on her signature style – simple and so delicious! This is an intimate class of 12 where you will learn from Danielle's experience creating memorable, generous dishes and sides, and be inspired by her knowledge and passion for great food.

This exclusive cooking class and farm experience is not to be missed!

You will learn:

• how to cook with what is seasonal and on-hand
• how to take inspiration from great produce to create a superb dish
• simple ways to create great flavour in your cooking
• the connection between regenerative farming and great tasting produce

During the class you'll enjoy:

• bottomless coffee & tea, morning tea 
• a sit down lunch at our feast table by the fire
• local highlands wine to accompany lunch

At the end of the class you will take home:

• some fresh Moonacres produce
• full recipes and tips from Danielle's menu

The class runs from 9.30am to 4pm.

We begin at the School for coffee & tea, then transport you to Moonacres Farm in Wildes Meadow.

Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes for the Farm - gumboots are a good choice!