Studio Kitchen Relocating
This newsletter will be on hold for a few weeks!
Thursday 19th June 2025
Hi Foodie Friends,
We have some amazing news… we are moving to a new location… 🥁*drum roll*🥁… the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria.
Where? Point Lonsdale (pictured below) to be exact… it was a decision based on the fact we can run Studio Kitchen from anywhere, so why not the coast? We have lived and worked in Melbourne for decades and now inspired by our Tassie adventures we feel a sea change is due.
We are so excited… there is lots of great produce down there including fruit & veggies, wineries, seafood and much much more. We will be closer to Torquay Farmers market (pictured below) and so many other farmers markets and producers. We can’t wait to get to know our new neighbours and there are some incredibly delicious foodie adventures awaiting us here… and we can’t wait to share these with you.
So while we pack our boxes of props, lighting, kitchen equipment and cookbooks (oh gosh - what a load!), we will put the newsletter on hold for now.
Don’t dispair though, you will still receive a weekly email from us, thanks to the automated system on Substack - but it might not have the super fresh, step by step, spontaneous (on the fly 😂) content as normal.
We will be back bigger and better than ever before on the 17th July and we’ll have lots of delicious new content and news.
Thanks for your understanding and please continue to follow, support, like and subscribe - we appreciate all of you out there.
He’s Everywhere
While we have you, we thought we would just go through where and when you can see us in the flesh, in the coming months. We are always planning an appearance or event to compliment our online presence and we have some amazing experiences lined up featuring our very own Darren Purchese - let’s go through them and we hope to see you at one! Check out our Event page on Studio Kitchen for all current events.
1. ‘Bake Like a Pro’ Series - proudly powered by SMEG
Join talented chef and Great Australian Bake Off Judge, Darren Purchese and his creative partner and wife, Cath Claringbold for a four and a half hour culinary experience in SMEG’s fabulous Melbourne showroom. This class is designed to inspire, indulge, and elevate your baking game.
Together, you’ll create:
✨ A decadent Chocolate, Coffee Mousse Cake, finished with a glossy mirror glaze.
✨ A golden, flavour-packed Focaccia, ready to bake and enjoy at home
This intimate hands on workshop (limited to just 12 participants per class!) is powered by SMEG’s Premium Kitchen Appliances and tailored for both beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Expect expert guidance, creative flair, lots of laughs, a recipe e-book and plenty of delicious take-home treats.
And yes—a delicious grazing style lunch is included!
Class Details:
🕙 Time: 10am – 2.30pm (please arrive by 9:50am, coffee and tea provided)
👥 Class Size: Limited to 12 participants
🎟Ticket Price: $350 per person
📍 Location: SMEG Showroom, 153–155 Victoria Parade, Collingwood, VIC
🚗 Parking: Onsite parking available; easily accessible via public transport
🍽️ Lunch: Created for you by Darren and Cath, is included as part of your masterclass experience
BOOK NOW BELOW
5th July 12th July 11th October 18th October
Spots are limited and will sell out fast — secure your place now and bake like a pro with one of Australia’s much loved chefs!
2. Taste of Port Douglas 2025
A Festival of flavour, Friendship and Sunlit Moments
What is Taste Port Douglas?
Taste Port Douglas is Australia’s leading tropical food and drink celebration — a boutique, sensory-rich festival where world-class flavours meet sun-warmed beaches and unforgettable hospitality.
Across four days of curated events, celebrated chefs and passionate producers gather to share extraordinary meals, masterclasses, and experiences that capture the magic of Far North Queensland.
View the 2025 Program of Events including Darren’s demonstrations and ‘Legacy Lunch’ with Manu & Colin.
Taste Port Douglas is more than a festival. It’s a moment to savour, to connect, and to taste the very best of life — in one of Australia’s most breathtaking locations.
Join from 7 – 10 August in 2025 Visit: Taste Port Douglas
Darren’s events here… Sweet Alchemy Legacy Lunch
3. Agrarian Kitchen
Book now for this very special cooking class event at The Agrarian Kitchen in Tasmania.
PASTRY CRAFT WITH DARREN PURCHESE
Chef Darren’s creations have dazzled both viewers and judges on The Great Australian Bake Off, MasterChef Australia and Dessert Masters, and behind the screen lies a deep dedication to the pastry craft that has been honed in Australia’s top kitchens, including Vue de monde, Bennelong and B&P Sweet Studio. This is your chance to learn and spend time with a modern pastry icon, as Darren leads you through a joyful exploration of techniques & flavours. Fans of Studio Kitchen will be thrilled to know that Darren’s wife, business partner and chef Cath Claringbold will be on hand to ensure this is an unforgettable culinary experience.
Next Class: Friday 7 November 2025 OR Saturday 8 November 2025
Cost: AU$595.00 per person / Duration: 9.00am to 4.00pm / Guests per class: 12
Location: The Agrarian Kitchen, 11A The Avenue, New Norfolk Tasmania
Inclusions: Hands-on experience / Lunch matched with wine / Recipes
Class Details Page: www.theagrariankitchen.com/classes or here on Studio Kitchen.
Exciting times ahead cant wait for the next chapter 🤸🤸🤸
Fantastic! There's nothing like living near the sea. All the best in your new home.