Our Courses

• All classes are hosted at GECKO Culinary Adventures cooking school in Musgrave Road, Berea, Durban.
• Prices include the ingredients, the lesson, the recipes, all kitchen equipment, aprons, etc., for your use whilst at the school as well as the feast we prepare. You will also benefit from lots of free recipes, ideas, hints and tips that chefs seldom share.
• All our courses are interactive and fun and set in a beautiful venue with a fantastic view of the Durban skyline and Indian Ocean!
• We offer a variety of courses, see below for course details and what you'll learn to cook.
• See on our calendar for course dates and times.
• Class numbers are limited so book early to avoid dissapointment!

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Creative Cooking Skills

A hands on interactive course designed for those with a passion for cooking but don't have time to spend hours in the kitchen. Prepare show stopping meals which take no time or effort to prepare! Each lesson features a specialty bread, a starter, main and dessert. Learn all the tricks to achieve perfect results in this course which runs for one night a week over six weeks.

Part I - Mini Chefs Course

This course covers the basic fundamentals of cooking and shows you how to be creative with daily meals as well as when catering for guests. Learn how to make:

• Breads such as focaccia, pizza, rolls, loaves, stuffed breads, rolls, pita and naan bread.
• Pastries - how to use Phyllo, Puff pastry; make springrolls and pies.
• Sauces - complex sauces, basic sauces and salad dressings.
• Beef – the perfect steak - how to prepare and present fillet steak to perfection.
• Chicken - versatile dishes for everyday cooking or entertaining.
• Pork (or substitute) - perfectly lean meat which is easy, economical and versatile.
• Pasta – easy, perfect and versatile.
• Fish - the perfection of fresh fish.

Part II - Mini Gourmet Course

Use basic skills and ingredients to create masterpieces in minutes! Master risotto, pate's, galette's, mousses, stacks, flambè's, pasta's, sublime salads, seafood, sauces, vegetables, bread making, pastry, flans, tarts, pull apart loaves, decadent desserts and party catering made easy ... time is of the essence!

The Mini Chef and Mini Gourmet courses consists of 6 lessons which run once a week over a 6 week period. Full payment or a 50% deposit will secure your place on the course 5 days before commencement.The full amount is due on the first night of the course. You are welcome to book with friends or family. Please note the price cannot be discounted due to non-attendance, so should a lesson be missed for any reason, you may make it up another time provided we are advised of your non-attendance at least the day before.

Price: R1500.00 for 6 lessons

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Gourmet WEBER Courses - proudly sponsored by WEBER

Comprehensive, hands-on cooking lessons will set the men apart from the boys! We offer a variety of Weber courses to master the art of gourmet braaiing and use your WEBER correctly and efficiently. Classes are held monthly and each class will be completely different! Learn how to braai meat perfectly, prepare a whole fillet to perfection, spatchcock a chicken, delectable salads, marinades, make pizza, paella, puddings; make your own bread and much, much more on your WEBER.

Men Behaving Badly!

A great night out for the boys around the braai and learn gourmet cooking as well!

Price: R280.00

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Who says the WEBER is just for the guys? So easy to use when electricity fails you or just because you feel like cooking out doors.

Price: R280.00

Oceans On Fire!

Celebrate summer in South Africa with wonderful new ways to prepare the ocean’s finest fare over open flames on the world famous WEBER! Bring husbands, wives, partners, friends and family for a fabulous seafood feast!

Price: R300.00

Our WEBER braai courses are very popular so be sure to book early!

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Around The World Courses

'You don't have to travel to far away countries to experience exotic cuisine!'

Part I

• Mediterranean Cuisine – Tapas & Meze - delicious 'sun' cuisine made easy
• Thai Cuisine - Easy Exotic Thai Dishes
• French Cuisine - Traditional French Food
• Italian Cuisine - Just like Mamma used to make it! Gnocchi, ravioli etc
• Middle Eastern Cuisine – taste sensations from Morocco, Lebanon, Turkey
• Caribbean Cuisine.....Fresh and Fruity ..to suit our climate!

Part II

Another six countries.... introduced due to popular demand!

• Mexican Cuisine - Tortillas, Fajita's and flaming fruit! Olé!
• Cajun Cuisine - A little bit of Cajun, a little bit of Creole...!
• Portuguese Cuisine – A taste of the Algarve.
• Greek Cuisine - Creative ways with traditional Greek ingredients.
• Hungarian Cuisine - Goulash? Never - discover traditional Hungarian treats!
• North Indian - Fragrant and subtle North Indian curries…

Book for a course for all six lessons or book for one night.

Price: R1500.00 for 6 lessons

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Sushi Making Courses

Making Sushi is really easy when you know how!  See our calendar for regular Sushi courses or book our chef for your personal party at GECKO in Musgrave Road.

Price: R300.00 ..... Norwegian salmon, prawns, avo, etc ... 

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Survival Cooking Classes

Just moved out of home? Taking a GAP Year? Student going into digs?

School Leavers, Varsity Students, High School Students … have fun whilst learning the basics of cooking! Away from home for the first time... healthy homemade burgers and buns, easy pizza, quick pasta, versatile chicken dishes, quiche, sumptious salads and quick desserts. Quick, easy, healthy and easy on the budget!

This course is presented in 2 parts, consisting of 4 lessons each.

Price: R1000.00 for 4 lessons

 

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Domestic Cooking Course

The course is conducted in English, so a basic understanding of reading the English language is required. However, because of cultural food differences, we taste, smell and talk about the food we prepare in an emotive manner so as to understand why flavours and textures go together. Classes will take the form of participation and demonstration which include breakfast, lunch and supper dishes.
Basic skills and ingredients for a variety of easy meals with flare presented in two parts consisting of 4 lessons each.

We prepare a variety of different dishes which are easy ot prepare, such as:

• Deliciously Simple Pasta Dishes.
• Basic Scones both sweet and savoury.
• Health Muffins.
• Stylish Soups.
• Simple Sauces.
• Simple Salads with a difference for every day and dinner parties.
• Easy Meals.
• Decadent Desserts...

Duration – These are 4 week courses and only requires your domestic to attend once a week for 3 hours. Courses start at 09h30 sharp and end at 12H30.

Price: - R1000.00 for 4 lessons.

 

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Special Occasions, Parties & Client Entertainment

Client Entertainment, Birthdays, Hen’s Parties, Ladies Lunches, Ladies OR Men's night out! Bring your Dinner Guests, or just come and experience something fun and different ….. We offer an intimate venue to relax and have fun whilst learning new gourmet cooking skills. Click here to contact Megan to discuss your occasion.

Call now to secure the date of your choice!

 

View our course pics, our kitchen and the dishes we prepare.