Sunshine Coast Cooking Classes - Poco Capelli

Gympie's own Kids cooking classes were held at Capelli on Duke Restaurant this week.  We had some hot tropical Queensland weather to contend with however the kids were fantastic and the classes were a hit.  The kids managed to find the coolest place it the kitchen and were often found 'stocktaking' in the cool room.

Capelli Foods are holding classes over the holidays for the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Gympie area. All children 8+ of any level of experience who are keen for a fabulous cooking experience are welcome.

Teaching kids aged 8+ we held a 2 day course coving both lunch and dinner.  The first day was the preparing, cooking and sitting down eating together a menu of bread, fattoush salad, marinated chicken skewers, lamb koftas and every child's favourite - pavlova with vanilla cream and macerated berries.  The second day the kids prepared a dinner party for their parents, who enjoyed chicken won ton soup, bread (of course), beef Wellington with slow baked sweet potato, pumpkin and carrot and local beans and to finish chocolate pudding with cream.

A mix of skills were taught and each child was encouraged to try something new (and taste new food as well), as we had a variety of skill level the kids were kept busy with different jobs.  From food processing, chopping, piping, mixing, crushing, cracking, separating, kneading, stirring, frying, baking, layering, rolling and of course eating; our days were very busy.

The highlight for the kids was the fresh bread.  The quality and the joy of eating warm freshly baked bread was enjoyed by all the kids - who wouldn't love that!!

See some photos and like us on our face book page. Upcoming courses for all ages COOKING CLASSES

Short classes will also be available for all ages and skill levels.  Please email Carolyn for more information and upcoming classes.

Papa Capelli - Secret Men's Business (classes for Men) will be held Sunday 12th February bookings required.

		Poco Capelli Cooking Classes

Queensland Good Food Guide

All of us at Capelli on Duke are super excited to hear the news that the Fairfax Groups are finally publishing a Queensland Good Food Guide. Being originally from Victoria we have grown up with the Age Good Food Guide and it has not only guided our choices of great places to eat but has also given small rural locally own Restaurant and Cafes the chance to be noticed and applauded for fabulous food. 

Michael received his first mention in the Age Good Food Guide at Bohjass Wine Bar in Shepparton in Victoria, we were very proud of his score of 14/20 just one point off receiving a HAT.  Michael had only been a head chef for his second year and was duly noted for his wonderful cooking.  Since moving to Queensland we have sorely missed this opportunity to be recognised for the fine food that we proudly produce so as you can imagine we were ecstastic to have Natascha Mirosch in our Restaurant recently eating (and reviewing) our food.

To be a part of this book will finally put Capelli on Duke, Wine Bar and Restaurant on the radar of food lovers from around the country.  There is a chance for us to be recognised and celebrated and or course to continue to do the thing we love the most.

Stay tuned for the Queensland Good Food Guide 2012 out in May and look out for Capelli - we might just be good enough to get a mention...(fingers crossed...)

''That longevity is directly down to their reputation as being the most well-researched, impartial and respected guides around. Just to be in one of them is the goal of many restaurants.'' Natascha Mirosch

Long Lunches at Capelli

What is not to love about spending a lazy afternoon dining on the deck under the Poinsiana Tree?

Capelli on Duke have started their year of Long Lunches with the perfect cusine for the hot steamy Queensland weather.

Come to one of the Sunshine Coasts best restaurants, take a drive through the lovely Hinterland, only 40 minutes drive from Noosa and 60 minutes from the Sunshine Coast Airport.  Gympie is a delightful old goldrush town with fabulous architecture of beautiful 'Queenslanders' dotted all over town.  There are some wonderful antique shops and the drive is easy and green.

Asian Long Lunch

Mix the lovely flavours of sweet, spicy, salty and spice with fresh pungent herbs and local ingredients.  Enjoy our multi course degustation, wonderful delicious food combination and wine to match.

Sunday 26th February at noon

Booking Essential: 54829515

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Upcoming...

2012 Posh Plate - the dining club that has the town talking.  Now in its 6th year this exclusive club is a gathering of food lovers who get together 4 times a year to basically 'ENJOY FOOD'. A chance to try new flavours and meet some other great people.  Limited places are available, Contact Carolyn for more information.  See blogs below for some of the wonderful menus from last year.

Poco Capelli - Kids cooking classes, run over 2 days in the school holidays.  Aimed at 8+ ages for more info......Poco Capelli

Papa Capelli - Cooking classes for Men, it is secret Men's business so you will need to speak to Michael, he wont tell me anything else!... call Michael 54829515. 

Next class Sunday 12th February 2012 9:30am for lunch.

Capelli Foods on the Radio

Capelli was recently mentioned on the ABC radio, where chef Michael Hehir was interviewed by Annie Gaffney, host of the program 'Mornings with Annie Gaffney'.

• Listen to the interview between Michael and Annie

Michael is inspired by the wonderful range of local produce around Gympie. Zucchini Flowers (fresh picked) and Kilkivan organic confit duck are specialties - view a recipe for Confit organic Kilkivan crispy skin duck. 

Wedding Catering on the Sunshine Coast

We love to cater and provide great food for fabulous events.  One of our favourites is to help organise special events such as your wedding.  Our good name is spreading and we now travel as far as 1770 to Montville, Maleny and the Sunshine Coast.  Our professional team of Chefs, wait staff and bar people will bring great food to your door.  Preparation, cooking, serving and of course cleaning up is all done to the highest standard.  We specialize in catering from domestic kitchens and can produce a delightful array of Canapes from your own home.  If you are after a sit down meal then we work with a local hire company to provide all the items needed to seat, protect, cook and serve for however many guests you invite.

Our food is sourced locally where possible and is prepared in our own restaurant in Gympie.  We are able to keep costs to a minimum and therefore can offer competitive rates and also design packages to suit any budget.

Call Carolyn 0412 933 197 who will personally work with you to design your perfect day.

See our testimonials to see what our other customers thought of our service.

Wine Flights on Friday Nights

Live Jazz at our beautiful Gympie Wine bar and Restaurant.  For the most relaxed place on the Sunshine Coast to dine.  Every Friday night.

$10 for choice of 3 or a bucket of Corona for $20

Special SpanishTapas plates $10

Choice of:

- Calamari
- Prawn Croquette
- Marinated Mushrooms
- Chicken brochette
- Meatballs
- Warm Olives
- Spiced almonds
- Potato Bravas
- Zucchini Flower

Or drop one of your savoury tapas for a baci semi-freddo dessert.

Live Jazz music with pianist Diane Cross

Call us on 5482 9515 to make a booking.

Poco Capelli Cooking Class

"Exclusive cooking classes for budding food enthusiasts"

Cooking classes for children and adults in Gympie and on the Sunshine Coast starting in January 2012.

More about cooking classes at Capelli Foods

Xmas Take Home Menu 2011

Have a more relaxing Christmas this year with Capelli Foods catering

Christmas catering has never been so easy - or so delicious! Take a look at the Capelli Foods Xmas catering menu and get your orders in as soon as possible to have a stress free lunch or dinner on the Sunshine Coast this Christmas.

Christmas pudding orders by Friday 11th November
Turkey and Ham orders by Friday 11th November
All other orders by Friday 16th December

To be picked up from Capelli on Duke (Xmas Eve), Saturday 24 December
To order, email Carolyn

Capelli Long Lunch

What: Seafood Banquet

When: Sunday 20th November at NOON

Bookings: 5482 9515

Stella & Dot at Capelli Foods

Posh Plate October 2011

The last Posh Plate for 2011 was a wonderful turn out of old and new friends. Once again Michael brought together a list of delicious flavours. The new strawberry, chilli and balsamic jam was a delight with a soft gooey cheese.

Posh Plate dining club will begin again next year with some exciting events planned and, of course, even more wonderful food.

Posh Plate Menu

White tuna belly in olive oil with mango and chorizo salsa

Carnaroli squid ink risotto with roasted Harvey Bay scallops

Braised duck kofta with Swiss brown and chestnut puree sauce topped with celeriac mousse

Palate cleanser - basil smoothie with diced strawberries and Turkish delight

Veal envelope of buffalo mozzarella and basil leaves with rotolo di pasta, silverbeet and ricotta. Finished with organic diced roma tomatoes and veal jus

Fennel bomboloni with orange jam and mascarpone 

Cheese plates to share

Locheilan triple cream
Locheilan broken blue
Manchego hard with Capelli house made strawberry and chilli jam and toasts

Enjoy our gift of fresh strawberry and chilli jam. Made with fresh strawberries still warm from the afternoon sun, it's the only way... 

August Posh Plate at Capelli on Duke

Green pea and ham soup with a parmesan crisp and parmesan marshmallow

Greek salad in a tomato jelly topped with iceberg lettuce and mint salad drizzled in lemon dressing

Hot smoked salmon and salmon roe served on palm hearts with a mandarin and ginger sauce

Slow braised beef cheeks with house made strapata finished with gremolata and salsa verde

Pork cheek confit in quack fat with cauliflower puree, pickled French breakfast radish and fried daikon

Lime soufflé with berry sorbet – limes from our own orchard – (well rather, stolen from the orchard next door..!!!)

Gift of passionfruit curd from our first harvest of Capelli passionfruit. Yay.

Capelli at Gympie's Flavourfest and Flavourfeast

At Capelli Foods we did our bit to support local Gympie and Sunshine Coast produce at this year's Flavourfest and Flavourfeast Festival. We showcased our very popular tapas as well as our pork belly, chorizo and chickpea, beef pinchos and marinated mushrooms. The dishes were so popular we had sold out by 1.30 – next year we will bring a lot more food!   It was fantasitc to see so many local producers gathered together to show their latest and favourite products. The day finished with the dinner as four local chefs showed off their skills using fresh local produce. Michael provided the main meal of an alternate drop of crispy skin duck or Nolan’s private selection rib eye served with local widgee pumpkin and white sweet potato crush, Wilson’s pocket Zucchini flowers and Goomborian green beans topped with Capelli own house made jus.   Michael loved it and was in his element rubbing shoulders with celebrity chefs Rita Macali, Ben O’Donoghue and Matt Golinski. It's always great to gain inspiration and ideas for our own beloved Sunshine Coast restaurant, Capelli on Duke

Capelli on Duke Featured in U On Sunday

We're very proud at Capelli on Duke to have been featured in the Sunday Mail's U On Sunday. Michael got to share some of his favourite foods, favourite Sunshine Coast restaurant and his delicious Baked Chocolate with Ginger Poached Pears and Praline recipe. It's a wonderful winter recipe for you to try at home and impress the family. Enjoy!

Traditional Brazillian BBQ at Capelli's