Kirby's Atelier de Cuisine

25/07/2026

THANK YOU....

Thank you for the incredible outpouring of kindness & support following the news this week of our closure.

Frederick & I are truly grateful for every comment, direct message, phone call (& hug)!
During such a difficult time, it has been incredibly comforting to know that our concept has had such a meaningful impact on so many people. Hearing your wonderful memories of your experiences at Kirby’s over the past two years means more to us than words can express.

I sincerely apologise if I haven’t replied to you over past days yet. I am doing my very best to respond to each message & the overwhelming number of emails we’ve received.
As we also pack down our business in preparation for my upcoming surgery very soon (plus whilst ensuring we meet the needs of our gorgeous son who navigates life with multiple additional needs), it has been an especially challenging & emotional time.

Thank you for your patience & understanding.
Please know that I am working through emails/messages as quickly as I can each day & hope to reply to everyone as soon as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: Future emails will be unable to be replied to during my first surgery / hospital / recovery period & will most certainly be attended to as soon as we possibly can.

With heartfelt thanks,
Jacqueline (& Frederick)

22/07/2026

18/07/2026

APPRECIATION POST...

Almost 2 years ago we opened the doors to Kirby’s and it is hard to find adequate words to share our appreciation for the support our concept has received...

138 cooking classes to date and the demand / support has exceeded our expectations 🙏

Each week Frederick shares his passion for cooking, for local produce and most of all… a love of creating dishes that inspire our cooking class guests to embrace expanding their weekly repertoire at home (it absolutely makes our day every time we receive photos from your home kitchens 🖤).

We both share HUGE appreciation to all our loyal guests who return numerous times… waaaay too many to list (I will be sure to share a separate post soon with further gratitude to all our regulars), however a particular shout out today goes Jack and Darran who have shown up again and again eager to learn and also inspire fellow class guests each course.

Last weekend Jack attended his 38th class at Kirby’s Atelier (PLUS 4 Bread & Pastry Making Workshops as our guest baker!)
And Darran attended his 16th class with us, both gentleman joined back to back classes last week alongside many regulars who also spent the entire weekend at Kirby’s cooking up a storm ahead of our break.

Thank you to each of you who have joined us across our 28 classes on offer, for sharing your love of food with us, bringing enthusiasm and often much laughter as Chef corrects a few ‘minor disasters’.

As you may know, Frederick isn’t a short man, however I couldn’t help but share these fabulous pics of two Aussie blokes (Jack & Darran) and one smaller Irish fella (legit Frederick is standing in both pics 😂)

11/07/2026

GLORIOUS GNOCCHI…

This evening in our ‘Glorious Gnocchi’ class Frederick shared tips how to create the perfect little ‘pillows of joy’ & our guests prepared a variety of gnocchi styles…

- Canederli Gnocchi
- Padovani Gnocchi
- Pestariei Gnocchi
- Potato & Ricotta Gnocchi

Accompanied by an array of sauces;

- Roast Pumpkin, Burnt Butter & Sage Sauce
- Spiced Poached Pear & Gorgonzola Cream
- Guanciale, Black Pepper, Pecorino Romano
- Tomato Beef Ragu Sauce
- Fresh Pesto
- Arrabbiata

Followed by enjoying;
- Torta Tenerina with Mascarpone
& each guest took home;
- White & Dark Chocolate, Baileys Tiramisu to enjoy in the days to come!

What a feast it was…. so much laughter & HUGE thanks to our multiple repeat guests, along with many new guests who enjoyed a wintery Saturday evening in Albany mastering the art of gnocchi 🖤
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09/07/2026

FRENCH BISTRO CLASS….

Our class guests prepared;

- Soupe a L’oignon’ (French Onion Soup)
- Goat’s Cheese & Chive Soufflé
- Coq au Vin with Parisienne Mash
- Asparagus, Leek & Brie Tartlet
- Herbed Potato & Crème Fraiche Tourte
- Nicoise Salad
- Braised Endive with Confit Beetroot

Followed by;

- Apple Tarte Tatin
- Mint Crème Brûlée

05/07/2026

STUNNING SEAFOOD CLASS…..

Our guests prepared a seafood feast , created showcasing a variety of Australian seafood;

- Bouillabaisse
- Traditional Seafood Paella
- Beetroot Cured Salmon Gravadlax
- Smoked Salmon Fishcakes
- Blue Swimmer Crab & Corn Spring Rolls
- Salted Trevalla Brandade with Toasted Brioche

Followed by;
- Key Lime Cheesecake Parfait

27/06/2026

MACARONS, MACARONS & THEN….. EVEN MORE MACARONS!

Chef and our class guest prepared hundreds of macarons flavoured/filled with:
- Baileys & Coffee
- Salted Caramel
- Pistachio
- Strawberry Cheesecake
- Peanut Butter
- Raspberry

25/06/2026

SPANISH FEAST CLASS.....

Did someone say Churros?
Our guests concluded their Spanish supper with warm churros dipped in dark chocolate and salted caramel 🖤

OUR ONLY CLASSES WITH AVAILABILTY AHEAD OF OUR BREAK:

SUNDAY ROASTS
1 place
This Sunday
12pm-5pm

GLORIOUS GNOCCHI
3 places
Saturday 11 July
3pm-8pm

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
8 places
Sunday 12 July
12pm-5pm

BOOKINGS
www.kirbys.com.au

19/06/2026

WINTER BREAK....

19th JULY
Due to health reasons, we will be taking a break shortly - limited availability remains, we would love to welcome you to experience Kirby’s before we pause for a little while...

CLASS & DINNER RESERVATIONS:
www.kirbys.com.au

14/06/2026

2 Day Bread Masterclass….

That’s a wrap!
Hugely successful back to back ‘Bread & Pastry Workshop’ weekends completed & once again, our guests departed each day with boxes of freshly baked treats to enjoy at home. MASSIVE thanks to our guest baker Jack who shared his sourdough knowledge & take home starters with each guest 🙏

A highlight of the weekend is always the laughter & chats whilst enjoying fresh scones & Elmstock tea for Sunday afternoon smoko 🫖

Well done to our guests who created an abundance of recipes showcasing WA grown ‘Risen’ flours/grains, whilst utilising our fabulous Smeg stoves/ovens/steam ovens/blast chiller/proving ovens & small appliances.

This week ahead…
- Friday Dinner - Fully booked
- Spanish Feast class - Fully booked
&
- Macarons class - Fully booked