Cooking Class: Modern Australian Kitchen

Modern Australian Cooking. Rooted in fresh ingredients and global influence, this class explores a style of cooking built on balance, bright herbs, and clean, bold flavors.

Guests will learn how to layer acidity, use herbs with intention, and create dishes that feel elevated without relying on complicated techniques. The focus stays on ingredient-driven cooking that is both approachable and expressive.

Whether you’re looking to expand your palate or refine your everyday cooking, this class offers a practical approach to building flavor with confidence.

Serge Ristivojevic is a New York–based private chef and culinary consultant working between the Hamptons and New York City. Raised in Australia, his cooking reflects an ingredient-driven approach shaped by seasonality, fresh produce, and the diversity of Australian cuisine, blending vibrant ingredients with global techniques. Trained across a range of cuisines, he combines classical foundations with modern methods to create food that is refined, direct, and rooted in balance. Alongside his private chef work, he consults on restaurant projects, focusing on menu development and culinary direction, and will lead an immersive residency exploring technique, creativity, and a modern approach to cooking.