THE ULTIMATE BUCKS COOKING PARTY 

Sharpen up your cookery skills with expert tips and tricks from professional chefs. With interactive and creative classes in a range of cuisines, you’ll be able to create and enjoy your own culinary masterpieces. Food is a great way to bring people together, whether you want to learn to master dumpling, pizza, or face the challenge of preparing Asian restaurant menus, we have foodie workshops to suit all tastes.

Buck Cooking Parties quickly gaining popularity as a way to have a great time with a close group of friends before the big day. Plan a surprise cookery party for the groom-to-be and teach them how to add some spices to the marriage. Learn new techniques and recipes while cooking up a storm, before sitting down together to enjoy delicious homemade food.

WHY BUCKS WILL LIKE THIS COOKING EXPERIENCE?

Good food. Good friends. Good times. Your bucks get together to enjoy a hands-on cooking experience with plenty of entertainment to prepare a social cook-off party. This class is perfect for these gentlemen cooking together looking to ignite their culinary passions. Located conveniently in Richmond, we are also only minutes from the Melbourne CBD and easily accessible by public transport. Our facility is a purpose-built space offering a range of hands-on Asian and modern cooking classes to suit your buck event. Our training kitchen is fully equipped, using the latest induction cooking technology which is efficient and safe for you and your group. Group cooking classes can be personalized to suit your requirements. 

If you need help with any aspect of the process, just pick up the phone or call us on 0408 217 899. We've been planning hen parties like yours with our perfect hands-on cooking every week. Use our experience, knowledge, and expertise to your advantage.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Hands-on cooking experience with your own chef 
• A wonderful meal to enjoy at the end, with complimentary sparkling wine and refreshment drinks throughout the class
• Access to exclusive use of our venue, indoor and outdoor function spaces available
• How to prepare a range of quick, healthy and authentic Asian recipes
• Have fun with cooking, sharing and eating bonding experience with a family and private group
• Use of all cooking equipment and utensils, including an apron

ON THE DAY

• Our bucks' cooking events are 2-4 hours in length depending on your package. We handle all the food, drink and equipment even aprons so you and your guests can enjoy the bonding time together.
• We begin with a complimentary refresher while guests are arriving. You are introduced to the chef for the day. We prep for one hour. Then the bucks together cook all the dishes. Expect to work solo or in a small team of 2,3,4 or 5 people depending on the menu you selected. 
• Once the chopping and cutting are finished we invite you to have a drink and celebrate new flavors, exotic ingredients, cooking, drinking, eating and sharing your creations around a large kitchen table. 
• We are not ordinary cooking class, there is no recipes or slide show or lecturing, we are a playful arena where you and your hens can build connections, make great memories and as well healthy and freshly made foods. You can download the recipes HERE.
• Pre and Post party venue  – The National Hotel, located in Richmond’s bustling Victoria Street, is a place for locals and far-flung travelers to come together in a community-minded space, where the staff is always proud to serve and the atmosphere is heady with good vibes. http://thenationalhotel.com.au/

EXTRA THINGS

• Photographer for bucks $495 for the 2 hours - photo will be ready the next 2 days.
• Apron $45 each with your logo and our embroidered - minimum order 20pcs - need 2 weeks
• Set of 3 Japanese knives shun kai gift from $549 
• Wooden chopping board $125-$250 each
• Chef jacket $125 each

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.

• Email hello@otaokitchen.com.au or call chef Ha Nguyen 0408 217 899 for available date/time and obligation free quote today.