School Excursions

Brasserie Bread School Excursions are designed to introduce children of a wide range of ages to artisan baking with a focus on traditional, natural food production.

The excursion will commence with a working bakery tour followed by a discussion of the techniques and history of bread making led by one of our artisan bread bakers. The student excursions and bread education tour applies to many areas of the school curriculum including:

  • PDH & PE: the complex carbohydrates provided by bread are a vital part of a balanced diet in the right quantities. Overly processed bread that is high in sugar (as found in supermarkets) does not qualify as a substitute for natural, good quality bread.
  • Biology: Brasserie Bread uses its own live yeast Starter culture in its sourdough production. This Starter has now been cultivated and carefully maintained for over 15 years and is responsible for the delicate, unique balance of flavours found in our organic sourdough breads.
  • Chemistry: There are many chemical reactions in the bread making process including fermentation, a vital step for the development of the gluten and flavours of the bread, and during the proving and baking steps.

Outline:

  • Tour of the Production Facility
  • Hands-on baking class
  • Q&A with the Bakers
  • There must be one teacher present for every 15 students.

Details

Primary / After School / Vacation Care Centres

  • For Years 1-6, After-school and Vacation Care centre groups
  • No minimum number required
  • Maximum number of students per 1.5hr session is 60
  • A minimum booking charge of $400 applies for excursions with 20 students or less
  • Any bookings of more than 20 students will attract a $20/student fee: $400 + ($20/additional student)
    Eg. An excursion for 12 students costs $400. An excursion for 24 students costs $480.

Secondary

  • For Years 7-12
  • No minimum number required
  • Maximum number of students per 2hr session is 30
  • A minimum booking charge of $450 applies for 15 students or less.
  • Any bookings of more than 15 students will attract a $30/student fee: $450 + ($30 for each additional student)
    Eg, An excursion for 12 High school students costs $450. An excursion for 18 High school students costs $540

How to Book

Call our Training Department to book a School Excursion & Bakery Tour on 1300 966 845, or email training@brasseriebread.com.au.

NOTE: Melbourne School Excursions will commence in 2012.