Top Melbourne Cooking Classes

Indulge your inner foodie and learn to make dumplings like a pro with this cooking class in Melbourne. After a complimentary welcome drink, enjoy a hands-on experience in a fun atmosphere and discover how to prepare the perfect dough for Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese dumplings using a variety of meats and vegetables. Then, savor your creation in a small group setting.

Treat your taste buds on a guided culinary tour of Australia's charming Mornington Peninsula. Sample regional wines and cider at cellar door tastings, locally made goat cheese at a boutique dairy, and scrumptious fruit-flavored chocolates and liquors at a strawberry farm. Enjoy free time to explore the town of Flinders, followed by a beach walk in warm weather. Enjoy the fun and intimate atmosphere of this small-group tour, with numbers limited to 24 people.

Indulge in the culinary delights of the Yarra Valley on this full-day food and wine tour. Learn about regional wines at two boutique wineries and visit a local brewery to tap beer. Plus, satisfy your sweet tooth with samples of handmade chocolates and ice cream at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice-Creamery. Socialize with other passengers as you cruise through the beautiful valley aboard a mini-coach equipped with storage space for cooler boxes for any food and wine purchases along the way.

Spend your evening in Melbourne exploring new ingredients with this canapé-making class. Learn how to make simple finger foods and street food such as spring rolls, sushi, and satay from Japan, Thailand, China, or Vietnam. Then enjoy the meal with sparkling wine or beer (included). This is a good option for a group of travelers of varying culinary skills.

Delve into India’s rich and varied cuisine with this cooking class. Learn to prepare classic dishes like Butter Chicken, Rogan Josh, Aloo Gobi, and Beef Vindaloo. Make warm naan from scratch and create spicy, creamy curries. Discover the difference between cooking techniques and ingredients in different regions of India. End your class with a sparkling wine or beer and a delicious Indian meal.

What you will learn Learn about the Mediterranean based diet, its health benefits and the 10 ground rules of the Mediterranean diet How to make traditional Greek food using authentic family recipes What you will get Online cooking lesson with authentic recipes and a Greek host guiding and demonstrating the recipes A recipe card and preparation instructions will be emailed to you 3-4 days prior to the class How to prepare for the class to get the most out of the live online class. A list of equipment you will need.

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Treat yourself to a truly decadent tour and tasting at De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate. Join our Behind the Scenes tour of the De Bortoli Yarra Valley vineyard and winery. Immerse yourself in the story of the De Bortoli family, one of determination and triumph, and is now told four generations later at the Yarra Valley Estate. Before touring the wine making facilities, enjoy the spectacular views of the vineyard whilst learning about our viticultural practices. You will have the opportunity to taste wines from barrels and tanks. Your knowledgeable host will then spoil you with premium and reserve wines and food pairing in one of our private tasting rooms. Finish your visit at our Blending Table, a hands-on, interactive experience where you get to be winemaker for a day by creating your truly unique blend of wine with distinct flavours and textures. Bottle, name and label your own personalised sample to take home and enjoy!

Experience one of the largest local markets near Melbourne during a private cooking class taught by a professional chef. Take a guided tour of the market to peruse the fresh produce and select key ingredients, then go to your instructor’s home for a cooking lesson that covers three Australian dishes. Receive step-by-step instruction for each dish, then enjoy the meal accompanied by a glass of wine or beer.

Your local host Ella offers a hands-on cooking experience, where you will get to cook along with her in her kitchen. Ella lives in a lovely art deco apartment with retro styling in inner Melbourne. Her kitchen is small, however the dining table is big and perfect for demonstrations and food prepping!  The cooking portion of the experience will last about 1.5 hours during which you will learn to make an appetizer, main dish and dessert. Ella loves to cook contemporary Australian meals with produce, herbs and spices sourced from aboriginal farms. An example of some of the dishes you might cook together are king prawns marinated in a salt bush and lemon myrtle spice mix topped with finger limes for a dash of citrus, peppered Kangaroo, and a fresh tomato salad with samphire. Your meal will conclude with beach bananas and lamingtons, a classic Australian chocolate dessert. Join this welcoming local for an unforgettable cultural and culinary experience!

Learn to prepare authentic Chinese cuisine during a hands-on half-day cooking class in Melbourne. Your chef-instructor leads a class that includes use of all ingredients and cooking tools. After cooking the menu, enjoy a shared meal of the food that you helped to create, accompanied by beer or wine. You can also take home recipes to recreate the dishes at home.

Delve into Australia’s food heritage during a private half-day cooking class taught by a chef at her home in Melbourne. Make three dishes during this hands-on class, which includes cooking tips and a meal with your chef-instructor. You might make recipes with fresh oysters or trout, and top it off with dessert and a glass of wine. The menu can accommodate specific dietary needs with advance notice.

At The Hellenic Odyssey we offer a range of memorable food events because there’s no better way to connect with family and friends than over a sumptuous meal. Our food events and cooking classes are based on the flavours and aromas of authentic Mediterranean Greek cuisine, so you’ll learn about the ingredients, cooking techniques and of course, the wonderful health benefits the Mediterranean diet is so famous for! Our Greek Cooking Classes let you be a part of the experience or if you prefer, you can just sit back, soak up the atmosphere and watch the magic happen. Some of our fondest memories involve food because of the strong sensory relationship we have with it. The flavours and aromas, the textures and the visual appeal of beautifully presented dishes are linked to the sweetness, the piquancy, the crunch and all that is part of this banquet we call life. At The Hellenic Odyssey, we look forward to connecting with you and creating fond culinary memories.

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Reem, a self-taught cook, who grew up in Lebanon and moved to Australia in 2017. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Reem will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Lebanese dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's Melbourne home. • Cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Lebanon's culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Lebanese hospitality in a residential Melbourne neighborhood • Vegetarian and gluten free options available

A new experience with your mates, family, co-workers sit together and enjoy cooking, eating Thai cuisine and have a glass of sparkling wine by the end of the class. Otao Kitchen Cooking School proudly bring to you original Thai ingredients, unique menus and professional Chef tuition.