Join Head Chef Fendi for an immersive afternoon exploring the journey from garden to table. Wander through our market garden, learn the art of fermentation, create your own authentic sambals, then gather around the table to enjoy a generous shared feast inspired by Indonesian home cooking.
This is more than a cooking class. It's an experience celebrating culture, sustainability and the joy of sharing food.
Your Experience Includes
Welcome seasonal drink and tasting bite
Guided walk through The Good Paddock's market garden, discovering the herbs, vegetables and ingredients that inspire the menu
An introduction to the history of sambal, Indonesian food traditions and the role fermentation plays in creating flavour
Hands-on workshop making:
Sambal Matah
The Good Paddock Signature Sambal
Live chef demonstration showcasing how one fermented chilli base can be transformed into a variety of traditional sambals.
A family-style Indonesian feast featuring seasonal produce from the farm, grilled protein, steamed rice, vegetables, house-made pickles and the sambals you've explored throughout the afternoon.
Take Home
Every guest will receive:
A jar of their handcrafted sambal
Recipe booklet
Fermentation guide
Good Paddock recipe card
Whether you're passionate about food, curious about fermentation or simply looking for a unique winter experience, Sambal, Smoke & Rice offers an afternoon filled with flavour, learning and community.
Please allow 3 hours for this immersive experience.
A journey through flavour, culture, sustainability and community.
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The Good Paddock celebrates the seasons with menus inspired by 11 Acre Farm's syntropic market garden and rescued fruit trees. Set in a rustic, outdoor setting, it's a place where food lovers and families share honest, seasonal food.
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11 Acre Farm is a regenerative hobby farm. Home to rescued fruit trees, a syntropic market garden and open spaces for families to explore, the farm celebrates sustainable living and celebrates the simple joy of slowing down and connecting with each other.
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