DETAILSFrom the colonial nostalgia of French fine diner Gaddi’s to the uber modern Philippe Stark-designed interiors and international cuisine of Felix bar and restaurant, the Peninsula Hong Kong is a culinary force to be reckoned with. The Peninsula Academy – a unique activities service for hotel guests that focuses on cultural experiences – has taken this gourmet reputation one step further with the provision of themed cooking classes.
CLASSESCooking programmes at the Peninsula Academy give the hotel’s expert chefs a forum to showcase their unique culinary skills, with themed classes held monthly. Themes include the likes of ‘Specialties from Guangzhou Province’, ‘Asian Flavours Meet European Techniques’ and ‘Festive Cookies and Petits Fours’. More specific classes teach students about a singular form of food, such as the dim sum tutorial that focuses on preparing and steaming everything from dumplings to egg custard tarts. Each class begins with a light breakfast, followed by a small group cooking class clinched with a luncheon for students to sample their creations together. Prices start from approximately AU$130 per person.