We’ll guide you through essential techniques and everyday recipes, helping you create wholesome meals with simple ingredients and good flavour. You’ll build skills and confidence in a relaxed and supportive environment — and enjoy a beautiful shared meal at the end of class.
We keep this class intentionally small — capped at just 8 guests — so you receive personal guidance, hands-on practice, and the space to ask questions along the way. This intimate format is reflected in the class price and is designed to help you get the most from the experience.
Here’s just a taste of what we’ll cover:
Mastering the art of a fluffy, golden omelette
Steaming fish to preserve its delicate flavour
Preparing a fast and flavour-packed midweek stir fry
Cooking rice to perfection
Nailing a pan-seared steak indoors
Making a simple, delicious Tomato Napoli sauce
Using fresh herbs to bring life to your meals
Basic knife skills — including how to dice an onion and carrots properly
Plus, you’ll receive a bonus online knife skills class after attending, so you can continue learning at your own pace.
Before you leave, we’ll also help you shape 2–3 easy dinners using what you’ve just learned — so you can confidently cook again in the week ahead. It’s all about turning new skills into everyday wins.
This beginners cooking class is held in Sandringham in Bayside Melbourne. Full address details are shared after booking.
While we do our best to accommodate dietary needs in other classes, this particular class has a set menu and cannot be adapted for vegetarian diets.
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