An Authentic Mexican Feast

Mexican food isn’t simply about heat—it’s the combination of smoky spices, fresh lime, charred corn, creamy sauces and bright, zingy flavours that makes it so delicious.

Held on a Thursday evening mid December, this class would make a wonderfully different end-of-year get-together. Gather your workmates, bring a group of friends or book individually and join a table of people ready to cook, laugh and feast together.

We’ll press and cook our own corn tortillas, fill them with richly flavoured chicken in adobo sauce and top them with fresh pico de gallo.

We’ll also make golden beef empanadas, creamy and charred Mexican street corn, and freshly cooked churros dipped into thick Mexican hot chocolate.

Once everything is ready, we’ll load the table with our colourful creations and enjoy the feast together.

What We’ll Make

• Fresh corn tortillas made from scratch

• Chicken in a rich adobo sauce

• Fresh and zingy pico de gallo

• Golden beef empanadas with beautifully spiced filling

• Creamy, charred Mexican street corn (Elote)—the surprise favourite from my last class

• Churros with thick Mexican hot chocolate for dipping

Class Details

When: Thursday 10 December 2026
Time: 5pm–8pm
Where: The Post & Rail, 58 Riddoch Street, Penola
Cost: $185 per person

What’s Included

• A relaxed, fully guided three-hour Mexican cooking class

• All ingredients, recipes, cooking equipment and materials

• A generous shared feast of everything we make together

• A complimentary glass of wine from my family’s vineyard

Places are limited to keep the class personal and hands-on. Bring a friend or come on your own, and join me for an evening of cooking, sharing and magnificent Mexican food.

About The Post & Rail

The Post & Rail is an immersive cooking, gardening and art school located at 58 Riddoch Street in the heart of Penola, just a stone’s throw from historic Petticoat Lane and the Mary MacKillop Penola Centre. We are also on the doorstep of the renowned Coonawarra wine region, home to an exceptional collection of cellar doors and wineries.

Set within the beautiful heritage-listed former Cobb & Co building, our classes are relaxed, welcoming and hands-on. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some experience, you’ll be encouraged and made to feel at home.

Please arrive approximately 10 minutes before the advertised starting time so you can settle in, meet the group and be ready to begin. Allow approximately 30–35 minutes’ travel from either Mount Gambier or Naracoorte.