Unleash Your Inner Chef with a Market-to-Table Adventure

Discover Melbourne’s multicultural food culture through a unique market-to-table cooking experience with Otao Kitchen.

This full-day experience takes your group beyond the kitchen and into the heart of Melbourne’s food scene. Explore one of the city’s iconic markets, meet local traders, learn about seasonal produce, and handpick ingredients before returning to Otao Kitchen for a hands-on cooking class led by professional chefs.

More than a standard cooking class, this is a curated culinary journey designed especially for your group. The day typically includes a 1–2 hour market visit followed by a 3-hour cooking class, plus travel time between locations.

It is ideal for corporate groups, team building, private celebrations, and food lovers looking for a more immersive Melbourne experience.

Market Options
Queen Victoria Market Tour & Cooking Class

Opening Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6am–3pm; Saturday 6am–4pm; Sunday 9am–4pm. Specialty shopping opens from 9am on market days.
Includes: Guided market tour, hands-on cooking session, food and wine pairing, and a market shopping bag

Begin the day with coffee and pastries before exploring one of Melbourne’s most iconic markets. Meet traders, discover seasonal produce, and select premium ingredients for your cooking class before heading back to Otao Kitchen to prepare and enjoy a multi-course meal.

South Melbourne Market & Cooking Experience

Opening Hours: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am.
Includes: Guided market tour, hands-on cooking class, gourmet tastings, and wine pairing

Step into one of Melbourne’s oldest and most loved markets. Taste fresh seafood, artisanal cheeses, and gourmet produce, then choose ingredients for a personalised cooking session back at Otao Kitchen.

Prahran Market Discovery & Cooking Class

Opening Hours: Monday and Wednesday 7am–4pm; Thursday and Friday 7am–5pm; Saturday 8am–4pm; closed Tuesday and Sunday.
Includes: Guided market tour, hands-on cooking class, food and wine pairing

See Prahran Market through the eyes of a chef. Learn about rare and seasonal ingredients, gather cooking inspiration, and enjoy a fun, interactive workshop afterwards.

Preston Market & Cooking Adventure

Opening Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 8am–3pm; Friday 8am–6pm; closed Monday and Tuesday.

Explore one of Melbourne’s most diverse markets, known for its fresh produce and multicultural ingredients. This experience includes guided food selection followed by a cooking class inspired by your market finds.

Yarra City Glendale Market Culinary Experience

Opening Hours: Saturday Morning

Discover hidden gems, specialty stalls, and fresh produce vendors while learning practical tips from traders and chefs. The experience continues with a guided cooking session using seasonal ingredients.

Springvale Market Asian Food Tour & Cooking Class

Opening Hours: Daily 8am–6pm. Trading hours may vary by individual store.

Dive into one of Melbourne’s best Asian food markets. Learn how to source authentic Asian ingredients, connect with local traders, and cook dishes inspired by the flavours of the market.

Dandenong Market Foodie Tour & Cooking Class

Opening Hours: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 7am–4pm; Sunday 9am–4pm; closed Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Experience one of Melbourne’s most culturally rich markets. Taste spices, fresh produce, and international delicacies before joining a hands-on cooking session that reflects the market’s multicultural character.

Melbourne Epping Wholesale Market & Culinary Workshop

Opening Hours: Fruit and Vegetable Market: Monday to Friday 3.30am–7.00am. National Flower Centre: Tuesday and Thursday 3.30am–7.00am, Saturday 4.30am–7.30am.
Location: Melbourne Wholesale Market, Epping
Format: Customisable for business groups and food enthusiasts

This experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at Melbourne’s wholesale food industry, with expert guidance on sourcing fresh produce and an optional cooking workshop tailored to your group.

The menu

1. Spanish or Italian

A Mediterranean-style menu built around seasonal antipasti, a seafood paella or handmade pasta, and a fresh seasonal salad.
Market focus: seafood, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, capsicum, mushrooms, basil, parsley, rocket, and lemons.

2. Australian Native (*)

A distinctly local menu featuring damper bread, market fish or seafood, and a fresh herb salad with native flavours.
Market focus: local seafood, seasonal vegetables, herbs, citrus, and native ingredients such as lemon myrtle, samphire, Davidson plum, bush tomato, and wattleseed.

3. North Asia

A hands-on menu inspired by Japanese and East Asian flavours, with sushi hand rolls, noodles or dumplings, okonomiyaki, and miso soup.
Market focus: fish, prawns, scallops, cabbage, spring onion, mushrooms, radish, cucumber, tofu, Asian greens, and soft herbs.

4. Southeast Asian

A fresh and vibrant menu built around rice paper rolls or herb salads, steamed fish in banana leaf or market curries, and a bright seasonal salad.

Market focus: whole fish or fillets, prawns, squid, mussels, lettuce, mint, Thai basil, coriander, cucumber, spring onion, lemongrass, limes, chillies, and banana leaves.

Group Cooking Events

Duration: 3-4 Hours
Group Size: From 10-70+ people. 
Includes: Market visit then interactive cooking session with choice of cooking classes(*), food and wine.

Perfect for team-building and corporate events, this experience features:

• A fully interactive cooking session with some ingredients sourced fresh from the market.
• Engaging culinary challenges to enhance teamwork.
• A gourmet dining experience to share and enjoy together. 

(*) Standard pricing applies to most cuisines. Specialty cuisines, including those featuring native Australian ingredients, are priced at $425pp.

Book Your Market & Cooking Experience Today

For inquiries, availability, or tailored experiences, contact us:

• Email: hello@otaokitchen.com.au
• Phone: Experience Manager at 0405 720 470

Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure as you shop, cook, and dine with Melbourne’s finest local ingredients!