Celebrate the Holidays with a Unique Christmas Cooking Class in Melbourne

Are you searching for a memorable and unique idea for your work Christmas party this year? Look no further than Otao Kitchen's Christmas Cooking Class in Melbourne. Ideal for foodies and Melbourne locals looking to spice up their festive celebrations, these classes offer an unforgettable experience that combines cooking, camaraderie, and of course, delicious food.

Discover the Joy of Cooking Together

At Otao Kitchen, we've transformed the traditional Christmas party into a hands-on culinary adventure. Our classes are designed to bring people together, whether you want to bond with colleagues or simply enjoy a fun night out with friends. With over 10,000 satisfied clients attending our 500+ cooking classes and events each year, we’re confident that your team will love what we have to offer.

What Makes Our Cooking Classes Special?

• Culinary Variety: Choose from a diverse range of global cuisines, including Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Dumpling Making, Italian, Korean, Indian, Spanish, Native Australian, Vegan Asian or Mexican and more. Each class includes a 2-3 course meal complete with complimentary local beer and wine.
• Expert Guidance: Our chef-led sessions mean you’ll learn professional tips and tricks, ensuring no dish is a disaster. Plus, you'll receive online recipes to recreate the magic at home.
• Flexibility in Duration: Opt for either a 2-hour or 3-hour session, making it easy to fit into any schedule.
• Dietary Accommodation: We cater to most dietary needs—simply email us two weeks in advance, and we'll ensure your requirements are met.
• Fun and Engaging: Participate in fully interactive cooking sessions, or up the ante with a competitive pressure contest. Best of all, we'll handle the cleanup!

A Perfect Day Out

• Our cooking events last 2 to 3 hours, starting with a warm welcome, an apron, and a refreshing drink. Your team will prep and cook under the guidance of our expert chefs, all while enjoying new flavors and ingredients. Our communal kitchen tables are perfect for sharing stories and laughter, making it an ideal setting for team bonding and socializing.
• If you're planning a larger event, we'll divide the group into smaller teams to ensure everyone has a fantastic experience. And for those looking to continue the festivities, we recommend The National Hotel in Richmond. Known for its great food, drinks, and good vibes, it's the ideal post-party venue with cozy indoor and outdoor spaces to unwind and celebrate.

Discover a few of our cooking formats:

• Social Cook Off ($149pp - 2 hrs) brings you a fun and team building cooking event with an extensive selection of cooking classes to choose from. Recipes will be streamlined so team can put their amazing dishes together - i.e our staff will do some preps so there is more focus on cooking, communicating and enjoying the food.
• Cooking Masterclass ($197pp - 3 hrs) is great for the small team who likes to take their time and learn to master a recipe or a menu in a social setting. You will be prepping, seasoning and cooking from scratch and work towards a complete, delicious meal.
• Team Cooking Challenge ($245pp - 3-4 hrs) will give you the best competitive cooking experience like no other. As seen on TV, full of suspense, high-energy and fun. Teams collaborate together to plan, race, cook, compete and win. Everyone creates high quality dishes which will be judged on taste and presentation. This is high-energy and an amazing experience that you won’t forget! This format requires more chefs and preparation, hence the price difference. 

Book Your Christmas Cooking Class Now

• Ready to create lasting memories with your team? Book your Christmas cooking class with Otao Kitchen. Visit our website to choose your preferred date and time, and we'll take care of the rest. Our personalised event planner ensures that every detail is covered, leaving you to enjoy a stress-free celebration.
• Seize the opportunity to learn, laugh, and indulge this holiday season. Join our community of food lovers and make your Christmas event truly special.

CHRISTMAS COOKING MENU

VIETNAMESE COOKING 

• Banh Xeo-| Crispy Turmeric Pancakes 
• Cha Gio | Vietnamese Spring Rolls 
• Ba La Lot | Lemongrass Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaves 
• Add Banh Beo | Steamed Tapioca Dumplings (for 3 hour class) 

THAI COOKING

• Nam Tok Neua | 'Waterfall' beef or prawn salad 
• Tom Kha | Fragrant Chicken and Coconut Soup 
  
• Pad Thai | Prawn, Chicken or Tofu 
• Add Kaeng Lueang | Yellow curry (for 3 hour class) 

JAPANESE COOKING

• Temaki or Makizushi | Sushi Handrolls with Seasonal Fish and Vegetables
• Okonomiyaki- Cabbage and Pork Pancakes 
• Miso Shiru | soup with a selection of toppings
• Add enoki-niku maki | mushroom and beef rolls (for 3 hour class) 

ITALIAN COOKING

• Neapolitan wood-fired pizza
• Seasonal Anti-pasti 
• Add Seasonal insalata or primi (for 3 hour class)

KOREAN COOKING 

• Yangnyeom | KFC Korean Fried Chicken
  
• Bo Ssam + Banchan | Marinated Pork Lettuce and Assorted Pickles 
• Bulgolgi | Thinly Sliced Beef in Tare Sauce 
• Add Kimchi Jeon | Seafood and Kimchi Pancakes (for 3 hour class) 

MEXICAN COOKING

• Fresh Tortilla 
• Tacos- Tinga De Pollo- Braised Chicken 
• Tacos- Guisado De Res- Braised Beef 
• Salsa Verde 
• Salsa Rojo 
• Add ceviche (for 3 hour class)

SPANISH COOKING

• Pinxtos- Jamon y Manchego 
• Salsa Romesco 
• Paella Valenciana- Chicken or Seafood 
• Add kingfish fish, olives, (for 3 hour class)

CHINESE DUMPLINGS

• Pork, Chicken, and Prawn Dumplings 
• Wontons 
• Black Vinegar and Chilli Sauce 
• Sichuan Sesame Sauce 

SPANISH COOKING

• Pinxtos- Jamon y Manchego 
• Salsa Romesco 
• Paella Valenciana- Chicken or Seafood

COOKING WITH BUSH FOODS 

• Damper Bread with Samphire Bush Paste, and whipped goats cheese 
• Smoked Kangaroo or Fish with Taro Potatoes, and Davidson Plum 
• Add steamed fish in banana leaves (for 3 hour class)

INDIAN COOKING

• Naan Bread-
• Mint Raita- Cucumber Yoghurt Sauce 
• Murgh Makhani or Paneer Makhani- Butter Chicken or Butter Paneer 

STREET FOOD CHINA

Mar, Jul, Nov *all menus are subject to seasonal change

• Chonqing - Fried Chicken with Sichaun Chillis 
• Pai Huang Gua- Sichaun Pickled Cucumbers 
• Hun Tun Tang- Pork and Prawn Wontons 
• Hokkien Mee- Stir-fried noodles with Pork Belly

BOOKING TERMS

• A minimum charge of $1,650 is applied to all group and venue bookings. If your group number falls below the minimum spend, the minimum spend is applied. 
• A deposit of 10 seats or 50% whatever greater is required to confirm your booking. Payment may be made via credit or debit card, cash or by invoice. Full payment is required at the time of booking for events, within 14-day of the event date. The balance is due 14 days before the event, upon confirmation of the guest number and their dietary requirements. 
• If cancellation is made of more than 14-day notice, we will refund 50% of your deposit. For a cancellation is made within 14 days, no refund will take effect, and you will have to pay for the minimum spend. If your group voluntarily leave or not show up to the event on the day, no refund will take effect.
• Final numbers and dietary requirements for your session must be confirmed no later than 14-day prior to the start time of the cookery session in order to give us enough time to pre-order the necessary ingredients and staff.
  
• If you would like to increase the number of participants after this time, please email us hello@otaokitchen.com.au to discuss, and we will do the best to accommodate you.

Contact us

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