A walk through a first night at Essence.  Imagine this...”

For lovers of good food, wine and music.

‘More than just a cooking class’, this multi award-winning business entertains, teaches and inspires. Choose from a list of themes for the ‘gourmet concert’.

Event includes:

• Beverages, gourmet cheeses and antipasto on arrival
• Full three course dinner cooked and demonstrated by chef Bart Beek
• Recipes of each course served
• Boutique red and white wines throughout the evening
• Live music by Lighthouse
• Amazing giveaways and prizes
• Selection of hot drinks at conclusion

You arrive at Essence Food Studio at 7:00pm sharp. You walk in to a beautiful setting – candles, couches, amazing colours and you are warmly greeted by one of the musicians. He offers you a glass of sparkling wine. You enjoy some gourmet cheeses while getting to know a few of the other guests. Shortly the music starts. You sink into a comfy chair, sit back and relax as you listen to the incredible sounds of the musicians, Lighthouse.

It’s time for the food so you are taken to a state-of-the-art kitchen. Bart Beek is the chef presenter and introduces himself. A luscious recipe has been cooked and is immediately served to you. As you savour each mouthful, the chef recreates the recipe right in front of you and through his incredible skills, knowledge and often crazy wit, you take it all in. A special wine chosen to match the recipe is also served. You watch Bart and you ask questions, trying to remember everything. He reassures you, all is well as every guest receives a copy of each recipe. Another wine is served.

Time for a break, you take the opportunity to chat to your friends, one of the musicians or the chef. Back into the lounge and again you find the comfiest chair just in time before the musicians play. Guitar, voice, harmonies – one of the musicians brings out his electric violin and describes how it is a made to order, one off in the world, and then he plays. You are away with the music again.

Back into the kitchen, two different courses, more fun, food, wine and giveaways. There are only 24 guests here, the odds of winning something are really high. And if you don’t, it doesn’t matter, there’s still so much more to enjoy.

What a night, what a sensation, what a sensual journey. You’ve already decided you’re coming back…. But will it be Mystical Moroccan this time or maybe The Secret Herb Garden...hmmmmm...???