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Check out what’s coming up with Nina Cantina.
We occasionally hold pop-up food events and dinners and our famous food stall!
You will find everything you need to know right here!
Cringila Foodie Tour!
Nina Cantina is back and wants to take you on a culinary journey through Cringila!
Nina is a passionate foodie and local who wants to share her knowledge of the best places to eat and shop in Cringila. We will be tasting things along the way. Coffee and lunch is included.
We will be eating Cringila’s world famous Burek from Pece’s Burek shop and trying some delicious Lebanese pizza from Munoochi pizza as well as some other local delicacies including coffee.
You will also receive a Nina Cantina tote bag for all your goodies.
Put your walking shoes on and grab a hat. Tours go ahead rain hail or shine so bring a brolly if it’s raining.
We will meet in the carpark behind the Five Islands Hotel on Lake Ave.
Bookings are essential!
Tickets $75
My Big Fat Greek BBQ!
Who wants to learn how to make delicious Greek inspired BBQ dishes with all the trimmings? My gorgeous dad Costa and I will be setting up our traditional Greek-Cypriot BBQ and teaching you how to make delicious Pork Souvlaki and slow cooked lamb Souvla. We will also make some lovely vego inspired Souvlakia as well. YUM! I will also teach you how to make some yummy side salads and dips as well.
We will finish off the meal with some delicious home made Baklava and Greek coffee.
Price
$110
Fairy Meadow Foodie Tour!
Come along and discover the delights of Fairy Meadow!
Fairy meadow is a food mecca with lots of beautiful local treasures to discover. We will meet for a coffee and a cannoli to start the day and graze our way around town. Yummy snacks and coffee included on the way.
Put your walking shoes on and grab a hat. Tours go ahead rain hail or shine so bring a brolly if it’s raining.
You will also receive a Nina Cantina tote bag for all your goodies.Bookings are essential.
We will meet at Massimo Papas, 130 Princess Hwy, Fairy Meadow
Price $75
Warrawong Foodie Tour!
Come along and discover the delights of Warrawong.
Warrawong is a multicultural hub with a fabulous array of cuisines and hidden treasures. We will meet for a coffee to start the day and graze our way down Cowper St. Yummy snacks and coffee included on the way.
Put your walking shoes on and grab a hat. Tours go ahead rain hail or shine so bring a brolly if it’s raining.
You will also receive a Nina Cantina tote bag for all your goodies.Bookings are essential.
We will meet at Nam Phuong Asian Grocer, 278 Cowper St, Warrawong
Price $75
Greek mezze - Common Ground @ the Base
Order your delicious plate of Greek Cypriot Mezze for this amazing event.
Mezze plates are $30, save $5 by pre booking your food ticket here.
For more information about the event click here https://fb.me/e/4d4kYXoub
Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm start. Food service finishes at 8.15pm.
The Mezze contains grilled haloumi, delicious home made dips, dolmades, Cantina olives and grilled flatbread.
There will be some Baklava to purchase on the evening as well.
Port Kembla Foodie Tour! Sold OUT!
Come along and discover the delights of Port Kembla!
Port Kembla is a vibrant and artistic community and we want to share some of its best kept secrets.
We will meet for a coffee to start the day and graze our way down Wentworth St.
Put your walking shoes on and grab a hat. Tours go ahead rain hail or shine so bring a brolly if it’s raining.
You will also receive a Nina Cantina tote bag for all your goodies.Bookings are essential.Price $75
We will meet at Tonnitos Cakes and make our way down the street.
BÚN CHA GIÒ - SPRING ROLL VERMICELLI SALAD BOWL WITH ALISSA TRAN - SOLD OUT!
Come and learn how to make Bún Chả Giò - Spring Roll Vermicelli Salad with Alissa Tran.
Come and join us for a delicious Vietnamese meal, where we will learn to make (and roll!) Vietnamese spring rolls, along with a beautiful vermicelli salad with all the trimmings. We will then turn them into a delicious Bún Chả Giò - Spring Roll Vermicelli Salad Bowl.
Alissa’s first experience in the kitchen began as a small child where she was always the taster for the delicious meals her mum made. In this way she learned to prep, and cook traditional Vietnamese food. And now she wants to share this with you!
This is a hands on class, participants will help cook the dish and then you will all sit down together and enjoy it. Bookings are essential.
Let's Make Ramen! with Manami Henderson - sold out!
Here’s the one you have all been waiting for! Learn how to make delicious Ramen with Manami Henderson. Manami is a local home cook and dietitian is passionate about sharing her culture through food. Manami is originally from Tokyo, Japan and has been living and working in Wollongong for 19 years and has been teaching Japanese cooking for many years.
Manami will teach you how to make a Pork Ramen with a delicious Soy based stock with all the trimmings.
Manami has a wealth of information about Japanese cooking and she will teach you so much about how to source good ingredients and share her secrets to mastering this traditional dish.
Kitchen Bench Mushroom Growing with Liz thomas
Mushroom growing enthusiast and educator Liz Thomas will teach you how to grow two varieties of magnificent oyster mushroom at home accompanied by recipes and tastings.
Growing mushrooms is a fun way of producing a cost effective abundance of high nutrient value food to share with your people.
You will assemble a simple mushroom-tek set-up, using readily available substrates and upcycled containers.
Instructions for your on-going set-up and care of your two take-home containers of mushroom spawn ready to fruit in 2-3 weeks time.
All materials are included.
Port Kembla Foodie Tour! - SOLD OUT!
Nina Cantina is back and wants to take you on a culinary journey through Port Kembla. Nina is a passionate foodie who lives in Port and wants to share her knowledge of the best places to eat and shop in Port. We will meet for a coffee to start the day and graze our way down Wentworth St.
Coffee and lunch is included.
Bookings are essential.
Price $75
We will meet at Tonnitos Cakes and make our way down the street.
Fairy Meadow Foodie Tour!
Nina Cantina is back and wants to take you on a culinary journey through Fairy Meadow!. Fairy meadow is a food mecca! We will meet for a coffee to start the day and graze our way around Fairy Meadow and discover all it’s delights.. Yummy snacks and coffee included on the way.
You will also receive a Nina Cantina tote bag for all your goodies.
Bookings are essential.
We will meet at Pasticerria Massimo Papa, 130 Princes Hwy, Fairy Meadow
Price $75
Cringila Foodie Tour! - Sold out!
Nina Cantina is back and wants to take you on a culinary journey through Cringila!
Nina is a passionate foodie and local who wants to share her knowledge of the best places to eat and shop in Cringila. We will be tasting things along the way. Coffee and lunch is included.
We will be eating Cringila’s world famous Burek from Pece’s Burek shop and trying some delicious Lebanese pizza from Munoochi pizza as well as some other local delicacies including coffee.
You will also receive a Nina Cantina tote bag for all your goodies.
Put your walking shoes on and grab a hat. Tours go ahead rain hail or shine so bring a brolly if it’s raining.
We will meet in the carpark behind the Five Islands Hotel on Lake Ave.
Bookings are essential!
Tickets $75
Let's Make Ramen! with Manami Henderson - sold out!
Here’s the one you have all been waiting for! Learn how to make delicious Ramen with Manami Henderson. Manami is a local home cook and dietitian is passionate about sharing her culture through food. Manami is originally from Tokyo, Japan and has been living and working in Wollongong for 19 years and has been teaching Japanese cooking for many years.
Manami will teach you how to make a Pork Ramen with a delicious Soy based stock with all the trimmings.
Manami has a wealth of information about Japanese cooking and she will teach you so much about how to source good ingredients and share her secrets to mastering this traditional dish.
Let's Make Ramen! with Manami Henderson
Here’s the one you have all been waiting for! Learn how to make delicious Ramen with Manami Henderson. Manami is a local home cook and dietitian is passionate about sharing her culture through food. Manami is originally from Tokyo, Japan and has been living and working in Wollongong for 19 years and has been teaching Japanese cooking for many years.
Manami will teach you how to make a Pork Ramen with a delicious Soy based stock with all the trimmings.
Manami has a wealth of information about Japanese cooking and she will teach you so much about how to source good ingredients and share her secrets to mastering this traditional dish.
Making Miso from Scratch Masterclass with Manami Henderson
Making Miso from Scratch Masterclass with Manami Henderson
In this Masterclass we will be teaching you how to make miso from scratch! We will then make some delicious miso recipes like miso dressing, miso soup and a miso vegetarian dish. Then we will sit down and enjoy a healthy delicious lunch.
Manami is a local home cook and dietitian is passionate about sharing her culture through food. Manami is originally from Tokyo, Japan and has been living and working in Wollongong for 16 years.
The workshop includes demonstration, recipe notes and lunch.
Price
$110
Warrawong Foodie Tour!
Nina Cantina is back and wants to take you on a culinary journey through Warrawong!.
Warrawong is a multicultural hub with a fabulous array of cuisines. We will meet for a coffee to start the day and graze our way down Cowper St. Yummy snacks and coffee included on the way.
Put your walking shoes on and grab a hat. Tours go ahead rain hail or shine so bring a brolly if it’s raining.
You will also receive a Nina Cantina tote bag for all your goodies.
Bookings are essential.
We will meet at Nam Phuong Asian Grocer, 278 Cowper St, Warrawong
Price $75
Fairy Meadow Foodie Tour!
Nina Cantina is back and wants to take you on a culinary journey through Fairy Meadow!. Fairy meadow is a food mecca! We will meet for a coffee to start the day and graze our way around Fairy Meadow and discover all it’s delights.. Yummy snacks and coffee included on the way.
You will also receive a Nina Cantina tote bag for all your goodies.
Bookings are essential.
We will meet at Pasticerria Massimo Papa, 130 Princes Hwy, Fairy Meadow
Price $75
Port Kembla Foodie Tour!
Nina Cantina is back and wants to take you on a culinary journey through Port Kembla. Nina is a passionate foodie who lives in Port and wants to share her knowledge of the best places to eat and shop in Port. We will meet for a coffee to start the day and graze our way down Wentworth St.
Yummy snacks and coffee included on the way.
We will meet at Barberista Espresso and make our way down the street.
includes: Coffee, a tasting plate from Yakka, Port Beirut and some yummy Cannoli from Tonittos Cakes and a beer and wine tasting from the Good Drop plus an exclusive Nina Cantina tote bag.
Bookings are essential.
Price $75
Warrawong Foodie Tour!
Nina Cantina is back and wants to take you on a culinary journey through Warrawong!. Warrawong is a multicultural hub with a fabulous array of cuisines. We will meet for a coffee to start the day and graze our way down Cowper St. Yummy snacks and coffee included on the way.
Put your walking shoes on and grab a hat. Tours go ahead rain hail or shine so bring a brolly if it’s raining.
You will also receive a Nina Cantina tote bag for all your goodies.
Bookings are essential.
We will meet at Nam Phuong Asian Grocer, 278 Cowper St, Warrawong
Price $65
Kids cooking classes
Nina Cantina will be holding a 4 week introductory to cooking. We will cover all 4 courses, breakfast, lunch and dinner and let’s not forget dessert!
We will learn how to cook eggs a few different ways, for lunch we will make dumplings , for dinner we will be making Spaghetti and Meatballs In our final class we will be making a delicious Apple Crumble! Yum!
This class is designed for 8-12yrs old. Kids must BYO their own aprons.
Classes will be held at Port Kembla Community Centre. On the corner or Church St and Wentworth St, Port Kembla.
Classes will start on Thursday 28th July and finish on 18th August 2022. 4pm - 6pm
Bookings are essential.
Making Miso from Scratch - Masterclass
Make Miso from Scratch with Manami Henderson
In this Masterclass we will be teaching you how to make miso from scratch! We will then make some delicious recipes using the miso rich as a miso dressing, miso soup and a miso vegetarian dish. Then we will sit down and enjoy a healthy delicious lunch.
Manami is a local home cook and dietitian is passionate about sharing her culture through food. Manami is originally from Tokyo, Japan and has been living and working in Wollongong for 16 years.
The workshop includes demonstration, recipe notes and lunch.
Port Kembla Foodie Tour
Nina Cantina is back and wants to take you on a culinary journey through Port Kembla. Nina is a passionate foodie who lives in Port and wants to share her knowledge of the best places to eat and shop in Port. We will meet for a coffee to start the day and graze our way down Wentworth St.
Coffee and all tastings included.
You will also receive a Nina Cantina tote bag for all your goodies.
Put your walking shoes on and grab a hat. Tours go ahead rain hail or shine so bring a brolly if it’s raining.
Bookings are essential.
Price $65
We will meet at Amos Adams General Store.
Cringila Foodie tour - Sold out!
Nina Cantina is back and wants to take you on a culinary journey through Cringila!
Nina is a passionate foodie and local who wants to share her knowledge of the best places to eat and shop in Cringila. Coffee and all tastings included.
We will be eating Cringila’s world famous Burek from Pece’s Burek shop and trying some delicious Lebanese pizza from Munoochi pizza.
You will also receive a Nina Cantina tote bag for all your goodies.
Put your walking shoes on and grab a hat. Tours go ahead rain hail or shine so bring a brolly if it’s raining.
We will meet in the carpark behind the Five Islands Hotel on Lake Ave.
Bookings are essential.
Price $65
Port Kembla Foodie Tour
Nina Cantina is back and wants to take you on a culinary journey through Port Kembla. Nina is a passionate foodie who lives in Port and wants to share her knowledge of the best places to eat and shop in Port. We will meet for a coffee to start the day and graze our way down Wentworth St.
Yummy snacks and coffee included on the way.
We will be following Covid Safe procedures. You will be sent instructions on booking.
Bookings are essential.
Price $65
We will meet at Amos Adams General Store and make our way up the street.
includes: Coffee, Burek, a tasting plate from Amos Adams general store, Port Beirut and some yummy Cannoli from Tonittos Cakes and an exclusive Nina Cantina tote bag.
Kids Cooking Classes
Nina Cantina will be holding a 4 week introductory to cooking. We will cover all 4 courses, breakfast, lunch and dinner and let’s not forget dessert!
We will learn how to cook eggs a few different ways, for lunch we will make beautiful flatbread pizza , for dinner we will be making Zuchinni fritters with a yummy Greek salad and Tzaziki . In our final class we will be making Baklava! Yum!
This class is designed for 8-12yrs old. Kids must BYO their own aprons.
Classes will be held at Port Kembla Community Centre. On the corner or Church St and Wentworth St, Port Kembla.
Classes will start on Tuesday 3rd May and finish on 24th May 2022. 4pm - 6pm
Bookings are essential.
Warrawong Foodie Tour
Nina Cantina is back and wants to take you on a culinary journey through Warrawong!.
Warrawong is a multicultural hub with a fabulous array of cuisines. We will meet for a coffee to start the day and graze our way down Cowper St. Yummy snacks and coffee included on the way. You will also recieve a Nina Cantina tote bag for your shopping. Yay!
Fairy Meadow Foodie Tour
Nina Cantina is back and wants to take you on a culinary journey through Fairy Meadow!. Fairy meadow is a food mecca! We will meet for a coffee to start the day and graze our way around Fairy Meadow and discover all it’s delights.. Yummy snacks and coffee included on the way.
We will be following Covid Safe procedures. You will be sent instructions on booking.
Bookings are essential.
We will meet at Pasticerria Massimo Papa, 130 Princes Hwy, Fairy Meadow
Cringila Foodie Tour!
Nina Cantina is back and wants to take you on a culinary journey through Cringila!
Nina is a passionate foodie and local who wants to share her knowledge of the best places to eat and shop in Cringila. We will be tasting the best Burek in town and eating yummy snacks along the way. Coffee included.
We will be following Covid Safe procedures. You will be sent instructions on booking.
We will meet in the carpark behind the Five Islands Hotel on Lake Ave.
Bookings are essential.
Price $65
Port Kembla Foodie Tour
Nina Cantina is back and wants to take you on a culinary journey through Port Kembla. Nina is a passionate foodie who lives in Port and wants to share her knowledge of the best places to eat and shop in Port. We will meet for a coffee to start the day and graze our way down Wentworth St.
Yummy snacks and coffee included on the way.
We will be following Covid Safe procedures. You will be sent instructions on booking.
Bookings are essential.
Price $65
We will meet at Amos Adams General Store and make our way up the street.
includes: Coffee, Burek, a tasting plate from Amos Adams general store, and some yummy Cannoli from Tonittos Cakes and more.
Online Kids Cooking Classes - Zucchini & Feta Fritters
We are going to make some delicious Feta and Zucchini fritters, Greek style of course. Full of delicious herbs and vegetables and yummy feta cheese. This class is pretty easy. Children may need help frying them up but they can also be oven baked.
This recipe can be made Gluten-free and vegan.
One ticket per household.
Dumplings From scratch! - Online cooking class
There is nothing more satisfying than making dumplings from scratch. Kneading the dough and rolling them out and filling them with your own scrumptious fillings. In this class we will make dumplings wrappers with your choice of filling. I will demonstrate a Pork and cabbage filling and a vegan option. I will also show you how to make a delicious asian style soup to accompany your dumplings.
All you need is flour and water and a rolling pin!
No experience necessary!
KIDS ONLINE COOKING CLASSES - EASY PEASY SPINACH AND CHEESE TRIANGLES
In this 1 hour class I will teach you how to make some delicious Spinach and Cheese Triangles. I will also show you how to make a cheeky Tzaziki to go along with it.
This class is for total beginners and kids. Fun for the whole family :)
1 ticket per household.
online Kids Cooking Class! LUNCHTIME FLATBREAD PIZZA
Let me teach you how to make a super easy quick and delicious flatbread recipe. You can top it up with your choice of toppings. This one is great for the kids!
It’s a 1 hour class. Great for some mid week inspiration.
No experience necessary!