The mention of a traditional ‘English table’ conjures images of elegance, sophistication and order.
Flawlessly set with exquisitely matched plates, cutlery, glassware, implements of service and more, the table is a thing of beauty long before the food arrives.
The Essential Ingredient holds these traditions- and the philosophies governing them- dear, stocking a wide variety of traditionally-inspired pieces of tableware.
In many …
The use of carefully selected, specialised ingredients can elevate a ‘successful’ dish into an unforgettable triumph.
Cassonade is one such ingredient. This raw cane sugar has long been a secret of French desserts, and is now yours to use in Australia.
Produced to retain enough molasses to ensure consistent toffee results, then carefully dried into fine, free-flowing grains, this exceptional sugar is simply …
In our ongoing quest to present classes relevant to how we cook, eat, travel, entertain and live – right now –our team of regular presenters which includes Christine Manfield, Patrizia Simone, Guy Mirabella, Dylan Roberts & Joseph Abboud this year will be joined by many new faces: Tony Twitchett, Garen Maskal, Damian Sandercock and Lance Rosen are among those bringing …
Orange, a few hours West of Sydney, is one of Australia’s most exciting food destinations. A hub of quality food and wine production, it’s a natural home for one of our stores.
Once a year, the already-buzzing culinary heart of central New South Wales explodes during the thrilling ‘FOOD’ (Food of Orange District) Week festival.
The entire region comes together, along …
Looking for a cooking class in Melbourne presented in a professional environment by a highly regarded culinary identity?
The Essential Ingredient Cooking School Prahran presents dozens of classes every year, covering a wide variety of culinary styles, techniques, ingredients and cuisines.
When it comes to cooking classes, we believe knowledge and confidence are important ingredients in the kitchen. …
The Essential Ingredient Prahran is proudly home to one of Melbourne’s premiere cooking schools, home to dozens of classes every year.
The Essential Ingredient Cooking School Prahran has held almost 800 classes since its foundation in 1998 presents, covering an endless variety of culinary styles, techniques, ingredients and cuisines.
Our Melbourne cooking school hosts classes presented by highly regarded …
Open your nearest cookbook. Turn on the Food Channel. Peek in the window of the ‘hatted’ restaurant down your street. All the beautiful dishes, immaculately presented, have something in common; beautiful, large plates.
Presentation, any chef will tell you, is vital to every finished dish. While the taste of the dish may forgive lacklustre presentation, setting down a creative, well laid-out …
Contact us at Head Office, Level Two, 48 O'Riordan Street, Alexandria NSW 2015
T 02 9557 2388 F 02 9557 1880 E info@essentialingredient.com.au
Our stores are operated by independent franchisees. Some goods may not be available at every store and may be priced differently.