2026 Classes and Workshops with Marcea
My cooking classes and workshops offer a warm, hands-on introduction to the art of whole food cooking and fermentation. Designed for all skill levels, these sessions guide participants through nourishing plant-based recipes, traditional fermentation techniques, and practical ways to bring more vitality into everyday meals. With a focus on real, seasonal ingredients and simple methods, I have created a welcoming space where people can learn, cook, taste, and connect while discovering the powerful benefits of wholesome food.
Fermenting & Pickling Class for the 5 Seasons
Elizabeth Bay
$179 pp
Saturday 18th April 2026 – 11.30am to 2.30pm
Saturday 13th June 2026 – 11.30am to 2.30pm
Fermenting & Pickling for the Seasons Course
Rozelle
$229 pp
Saturday 2nd May 2026 – 11.30am to 2pm
Saturday 27th June 2026 – 11.30am to 2pm
*There will also be classes held in July, August and October – please contact
Sydney Community College directly to enquire about these classes

Private Cooking Events
Would you like to gather a group of family, friends or workmates in the privacy of your home, my kitchen, or in a virtual setting? I also hold classes fore special occasion like birthdays, hen’s or kitchen tea.
Private Booking Details:
3 hr class for 1-25 people, cost negotiable. The fee includes food, the time to develop the menu, shop, cook with you, and leave the clean-up to us.
I can do demonstration style or we all cook together depending on the facilities. Everyone leaves with notes, recipes, and suggestions.
If you prefer, gather friends and/or family together and create a Virtual Zoom brunch, lunch, or dinner party of your choice.
These classes are fun, stimulating, and creative and can be a place where you can have lots of your questions answered.
What you will learn
- How to fit these foods into your lifestyle for health, nourishment, and well-being.
- A workshop tailored to your needs and wishes
- Small groups and personal attention
What you will get
- A booklet with notes, recipes, and suggestions for variations
- Fun and connection
Give one as a gift
- Plant-based cooking around the world
- Master class ferments
- Wild ferments and pickles
- Dumplings
- Naturally sweet desserts
- Japanese
A range of menus are available and sessions are adapted to what your needs are. Simple everyday family recipes to more exotic party ideas are also available.
If you are interested please contact me to discuss. Choose from the following options or suggest one that you would like to have:
- Festive seasonal ferments
- Master class ferments
- Seasonal plant-based or vegan whole foods
- Wild ferments
- Saltwater brine pickles
- Vegan plant-based cuisine
- Vegan or vegetarian desserts
- Whole foods in your Kitchen
- Plant-based vegan Dumplings
- Gluten-free plant-based vegan dumplings
The workshop includes demonstration and/or participation, recipes, all ingredients, and a full clean-up. Just leave it all to us and enjoy.
Use the contact form below to enquire about private bookings:
