KEY DETAILS

• Minimum 6 to a maximum of 10 people (with Covid19 spacing). Minimum 8 to a maximum of 15 people before Covid19 for the Richmond venue. We can host 20-80 people in other venues (Hotel Amora or Melbourne Bowling Club - Flagstaff  pending on their availability 
• We charge a minimum of $650 per group nett (2-4 pax). We charge $95pp nett for group (6-8 or more pax). 
• For private groups, children from 10 years old can join and cook with their parents. Children from 12 years old will be treated as an adult as they will require a shared set of ingredients.     
• Our 2-3 hour classes can start at 10 am, 2 pm and 6.30 pm.
• See the menu sample below. And yes we will send them recipes. We can cater to most dietary requests. Read more FAQs.
• We include 2-3 beers, sparkling wine, red and white white, soft drinks for the duration of 2-3 hours. A welcome refreshment will be offered. For safety reasons, guests can drink once their cutting is finished.
• Guests can order (1) apron $45 each (2) photographer $250/hour (3) Japanese knife $100-$300 and wooden chopping board $40-$120 
• Bookings: Mon-Thu can be scheduled for private. Fri-Sun we will need to negotiate the time as we have scheduled classes already so we prefer to have the minimum notice of 2 weeks. 
• Cancellations: To book the date/time, a deposit of equivalent to 4-seats required. We prefer to have a confirmed booking so we already reduced a minimum order normally of $1,200 to $650 nett rate for the agents. See booking terms HERE.

ON THE DAY

• Our Private and Corporate Cooking Events are 2-4 hours in length. We begin with a complimentary refresher while guests are arriving. Next, we prep for 1 hour. Then together we cook all the dishes. Finally, you and your guests can enjoy new flavours, exotic ingredients, cooking, drinking, eating and sharing your creations around a large kitchen table. 
• We handle all the arrangements so you and your guests can enjoy the bonding time together. Beyond a one-stop activity spot, we really pride ourselves on the fact that our cooking experiences truly bring people together in a unique way, smelling, feeling, slicing, dicing, rolling and panfrying. 
• We are not an ordinary cooking class, there is no recipes or slide show or lecturing, we are a playful arena where you and your guests can build connections, make great memories and as well healthy and freshly made foods.
• We include a competitive or relaxed style of cooking in this 3-hour class.
• Pre and Post party venue  – The National Hotel, located in Richmond’s bustling Victoria Street, is a place for locals and far-flung travellers 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/

THE ULTIMATE DUMPLING MAKING CLASS

For things to do in Richmond, you can't get more immersed in food culture than the Dumplings Party. Learning to make dumplings is a true culinary escapade with beginning with making the perfect dough then learn how to shape your best dumplings, get inspiration for composing your gourmet Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese menus. You will be making pork, chicken, beef or vegetarian dumplings. You will learn to shape different types of dumplings. 

Love dumplings? In this hands-on class, learn to make your own Chinese dumpling dough and a mixture of choice! Join an expert chef to learn the art of making your own handmade dumplings. Eat some of your delicious dumplings in the class and take your creations home!

HIGHLIGHTS

THE MENU 

• Chicken dumpling
  
• Pork dumpling
  
• Vegetarian dumpling
  
• Prawn dumpling on request

STREET FOODS OF ASIA

This exploration of popular Asian Street Food will take you through four countries. Our well-travelled chef instructors will guide you through 4 diverse cooking traditions, spanning 4 classes, which can be attended individually or as a package. In this hands-on class, you'll be navigated through preparing numerous beautiful and tasty morsels of food.  This class has been crafted to teach you all the skills necessary for you to be able to prepare your own Asian finger foods at home, perhaps a perfect solution for your next party at home. Whether you're looking for new and creative ideas for your next dinner party, a unique date night, we offer an engaging and thoroughly convivial experience. 

We'll take you, step by step, through professional, yet approachable techniques to impress your guests at the next cocktail food party you host. Everyone cooks around our long, hand-made spotted gum kitchen bench for an interactive and sociable experience. Each month, we will alternate through our humble yet well thought out menu of finger foods and the street foods of Japan, Thailand, China and Vietnam. 

Join us for this unique culinary experience! 

HIGHLIGHTS

ON THE DAY

• This hands-on experience lasts for 2 to 2.5hours
• Enjoy a complimentary refreshment upon arrival 
• Demonstrations and guided hands-on instruction coordinated by our chef instructors 
• Prepare and cook a varied menu, utilising a wide range of techniques along the way 
• Explore the creation of popular street food dishes 
• Work either by yourself or with a partner 
• Finish the class by tasting all of your creations with a glass of sparkling wine or beer

STREET FOOD THAILAND

Jan May-Sep

• Nam Phrik Kaeng Daeng -Red Thai Curry Paste
• Prik  Nam Plaa- Fish Sauce Dressing
• Tod Mun Pla- Thai Fish Cakes
• Gai Tod Nam Pla- Glazed Chicken Wings 
• Tod Man Khao Pod -Corn Fritters 
•  Nam Tok- 'Waterfall' Beef Salad 

STREET FOOD VIETNAM

• Gỏi Cuốn -Rice Paper Rolls 
• Bo lá lốt- Beef In Betel Leaf
• Nước Chấm- Fish Sauce Dressing
•  Bánh Mì Xíu Mại- Mini Baguette with Vietnamese Meatballs
• Chả- Pan-Fried Lemongrass Sausage with Herbs

STREET FOOD CHINA

Mar Jul Nov 

• Cong You Bing- Spring Onion Pancakes 
• Ma La Ji Chi- Chonqing Chicken Wings
• Pai Huang Gua- Sichaun Pickled Cucumbers 
• Gua Bao - Steamed Pork Buns with Caramelised Pork Belly and Quick Pickles

STREET FOOD JAPAN

Apr Aug Dec

• Inarizushi- Tofu Pockets with Salmon Salad
• Tsukune -Chicken Meatballs with Teriyaki Sauce
• Enoki-Niku Maki- Beef Rolls with Enoki Mushrooms
• Horensou Hakusai Maki no Goma Ae- Chinese Cabbage and Spinach Rolls with Sesame Sauce