About Us

We started Simply dVine Cooking Classes over 5 years ago in Williamstown near the city of Melbourne, we are now located in Shepherds Flat near Lavandula Lavendar Farm just a few minutes drive from Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.

Our Place And Home Of Simply d'Vine Cooking Classes

So who are we? Well, Lesley who does most of the cooking is a qualified Nutritionist, Naturopath, Councillor, Herbalist.....the list goes on and on......but above all she is a very keen, and very good cook. Whilst husband Glenn is a qualified Civil/Structural Designer, a CAD/BIM Expert, a big foodie, and a great dishwasher so he keeps the Cooking Classes running smoothly. Both Lesley and Glenn are also Level IV Certified Workplace Trainers and Assessors.

Join Lesley In A Cooking Class

We have put this Blog together to introduce us, our Cooking Classes at Simply d'Vine Cooking, and as well as all of the great Foodie locations in the area....from Restaurants, to Pubs, Farmers Markets, Wineries, Breweries, Growers, Farmers...this list goes on and on and continues to grow. So if you are a Foodie and want to visit the area this Blog will introduce you to the many great places to go around us.......as you most probably know, we also have a lot of Spa's and Massage Therapies around so that you can relax between your Eating and Drinking Adventures!

Beautiful Views Across Lake Daylesford

Simply dVine Cooking Classes offer classes in Spanish, French, Italian, Greek, Moroccan, Middle Eastern, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese cuisines, as well as a number of Healthy Cooking courses, and live-in Cooking Retreats. In case you are wondering our second love behind great food is travel!

Travelling And Collecting Recipes.....When Ever We Can!!

For the health conscious we can make any class to suit your dietary requirements, or pehaps you would like to attend one of our Healthy Eating classes that can include everything from Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Paleo.....the list goes on and on....with Lesleys extensive knowledge of food we can cater for anything.

Healthy Can Be Very Tasty!

We do not run regular classes but prefer to allow interested people to talk to us about what they would like to learn to cook and when they would like to attend....we will run classes for groups of 2 to 6 people using this format.

Very Popular With Couples On Weekend Getaways

We are also a popular destination for Corporate Team Building Events.....cooking is a great way to work together in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, and to work with, and to get to know your work colleagues in a completely different environment.

Team Building With A Difference

We also have accommodation for those that feel inspired to join us for a Cook and Stay adventure.

Guest Wing Accommodation

So if you are interested in joining us for a Cooking Class or Cooking Retreat check out our web page at www.simplydvinecooking.com.au....you can also LIKE us and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SimplyDvineCooking.

We look forward to cooking with you soon.