ANTOINETTE’S COOKERY SCHOOL – TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THEMED COOKING, PRIVATE GROUP COOKING, CORPORATE GROUP COOKING,  AND SOCIAL COOKING CLASSES

  • Class content and prices may change from time to time without prior notification.
  • The coordinator or organizer of the function or cooking session will be held responsible for any damages and or losses that occurred by any of the participants and or Antoinette’s Cookery School during the function.
  • The duration of all Themed cooking, Corporate and Private Classes is 4 hours.
  • Evening classes will start at 18h00 and finish at 22h00, the Cookery school will be open to receive guests from 17h30, and guests have to leave the premises by no later than 23h00.
  • Day classes will start at 10h00 and finish at 14h00, the Cookery School will be open to receive guests from 09h30, and guests have to leave the premises by no later than 15h00.
  • Afternoon classes will start at 14h00 and finish at 18h00, the Cookery School will be open to receive guests from 13h30, and guests have to leave the premises by no later than 19h00.
  • In the event of a Corporate or Private group cooking class, an additional hour will be allowed (5 hours) however, should a group stay longer than the prescribed time; an R1000 per hour venue fee will be charged, starting after the first 5 hours.
  • All classes consist of a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 12, the only exceptions are prior arrangements.
  • Cancellation Guidelines – After confirmation of your booking with a completed registration document and proof of payment, you will forfeit 50% of the class fee in the event of your cancellation. Antoinette’s Cookery School reserves the right to cancel classes subject to minimum participants not attending; however, we will try to accommodate all participants in presenting the class on another date or arranging a full refund. Should we cancel a class or course, Antoinette’s Cookery School will not be responsible for any loss, costs, damages or expenses that you may suffer or incur. All payments to be done via EFT transfer or direct deposit prior to the class date, please note no cash deposits. Kindly use your name as reference and forward proof of payment in order to confirm your booking. Antoinette’s Cookery School does not accept payment for any classes on the premises. Kindly note adult classes are not suitable for infants or children of any age, with the exception on a child age 16 years that not only have a confirmed booking for the class but is also accompanied by an adult with a confirmed booking.
  • All classes are fully hands-on, knives are sharp, we are cooking with gas, counters are adult size, all participants have to be in full control of all their actions at all times. For this reason, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate children younger than sixteen years of age during themed and private group cooking sessions, unless prior written arrangements have been made with Antoinette’s Cookery School, and they are accompanied by an adult.
  • We do not have babysitting facilities and do not allow persons that are not cooking on our premises while we are busy with a cooking event. Please note and respect this as it will not be allowed.
  • The main purpose of Antoinette’s Cookery School is to teach cooking skills in a fun milieu, with the emphasis on hands-on cooking, having fun and socializing.
  • To ensure that our Chefs have control, we are unable to accommodate individuals who are not cooperating, rowdy and unruly as this, without doubt, leads to a breakdown of the class creating an unpleasant atmosphere for the rest of the group. We would look to the organizer of the group to make this clear to all participants and to control the group.
  • We reserve the right to end the class prematurely should the group become too unruly and we will not consider any refunds. The coordinator or organizer of the group will be held liable for costs arising from damages caused to property and equipment due to negligence on the part of unruly participants.
  • Antoinette’s Cookery School supplies all ingredients, aprons to cook in and return after the session if personal aprons were not ordered, as well as a recipe booklet.
  • Antoinette’s Cookery School is the sole provider of aprons for clients or mini chefs for use at the Cookery School or as part of a corporate package.
  • For your comfort please dress comfortably and preferably wear flat gym shoes, remember to bring something warm to wear, especially in winter time.
  • For drinks, Antoinette’s Cookery School supplies limited to fruit juice, coffee, and tea.
  • Participants are welcome to bring their own beer, cider, and soft drinks. Please contact the School prior to delivery for directions and suitable time. The School does not have storage facilities and all deliveries must take place no more than one working day prior to the event.
  • Due to licensing laws, spirits are not allowed to be consumed on the premises. All cooking participants are asked to refrain from consuming alcohol prior to the class and participants disregarding these stipulations will be asked to terminate their participation in the class immediately and be removed from the Cookery School if necessary.
  • Please note that due to the format of classes, if ingredients have to be substituted for clients the whole class will need to use these ingredients. Antoinette’s Cookery School classes are not recommended for coeliac or gluten intolerant diets, we can unfortunately not accommodate special dietary requirements and allergies. Please understand we will do our best to accommodate you where we can but some ingredients cannot be substituted. Antoinette’s Cookery School is not a Halaal kitchen although there will always be vegetarian dishes in each themed cooking class.
  • At the end of the class, participants are invited to sit down and enjoy their own creations, an ideal way to interact with each other.
  • To avoid disappointment, Antoinette’s Cookery School suggests that client’s book at their earliest convenience. To confirm a booking, Antoinette’s Cookery School requires a 50% non-refundable deposit, with the balance paid not later than 14 days prior to the event. Classes shall not be run, and Antoinette’s Cookery School reserves the right to re-sell the date if full fees are not received 14 days prior. Once bookings have been confirmed, no changes to the dates shall be considered if they are made less than 14 days prior to the original date. No refunds shall be considered for changes in numbers within 7 working days of the booked dates.
  • When making a booking for a scheduled class, your internet booking is not a confirmed booking, you will receive a registration document from Antoinette’s for completion, as soon as Antoinette’s receive your completed registration document and proof of payment you’re booking will be confirmed with an email.  Should we not receive your confirmed booking within 24 hours we will delete your booking from our system.
  • In the event of a confirmed booking being cancelled by the client, they will be liable for all legal fees arising out of the non-payment of the invoice. No refund or change in the booking will be considered.
  • All photographic material stays the property of Antoinette’s Cookery School and may be used for promotional material. (If we take your picture, we will not sell it to the highest bidder, but you might see yourself on Facebook, Instagram or even Pinterest). Please note that Antoinette’s Recipes and notes may not be reproduced or distribute without Antoinette’s permission. (Before giving the recipes to your BFF’s bring them to come and cook with us).
  • You are now informed of what to expect at Antoinette’s we will send direct marketing to you via WhatsApp or email, exclusively according the POPI Act, and should you decide to unsubscribe, you are welcome to forward your request to us via WhatsApp or email.
  • Although every precaution has been taken to ensure the safety of participants, their belongings and their vehicles, Antoinette’s Cookery School and its staff cannot be held responsible for any injuries or losses that may occur while on the premises of Antoinette’s Cookery School.
  • When attending a class at Antoinette’s Cookery School, it is imperative that all terms and conditions are understood and accepted by all participants.
  • When purchasing a voucher for a cooking session at Antoinette’s the voucher is not redeemable for cash, is non-transferable and resale is prohibited. This voucher is not to be combined with other vouchers or special promos or offers.