Three Week Essentials Beginners Cooking Course

From basic to brilliant! Cooking confidence starts here



3 x 3 hours Location Richmond Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 6 to 18   $594 (Afterpay available)
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Does cooking feel overwhelming or a bit boring? It doesn’t have to be.
The Essentials Course is a three week program that will give you the skills you need to gain real cooking confidence and finally enjoy the freedom of cooking for yourself.
Invest in yourself for just three weeks, and you’ll go from unsure, overwhelmed, and stuck on quick fixes to confident, creative, and cooking food you’re proud of!
The Mad Cooks Method is a unique, step-by-step system that builds your skills quickly, progressively… and deliciously. Let us help turn you into a confident, creative cook—for life.
Our boutique Essentials Course runs on Mondays, just once a month, for small groups, and is booked well in advance, so be sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Why it’s worth it:
  • Hands-on learning with professional coaches – learn tips and tricks you won’t get from a 30-second reel.
  • The cost is the same as a few weeks of takeout or three weekly meal kits for a family.
  • But the payoff lasts a lifetime – once you know how to cook, you KNOW.
  • Cooking for yourself is healthier, cheaper, and more satisfying than ordering in.
  • Liberating – no more dependence on subscriptions or apps.
This fun, comprehensive, and interactive course will equip you with the core skills every good cook needs. No experience? No worries, this course meets you where you’re at.
In just three hands-on sessions over three weeks, you’ll learn essential techniques through our set of core signature dishes. By the end, you’ll have the skills to cook over 100 recipes using what you’ve learned.
Invest in yourself! Join our three week essentials course and set yourself free in the kitchen.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 6 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Three Week Essentials Beginners Cooking Course

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 5 Nov 2026, 7:05pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 23 Nov 2026 and 15 Mar 2027.

  • Mon 23 Nov 2026, 6pm-9pm then Mon 30 Nov, 6pm-9pm then Mon 7 Dec, 6pm-9pm
  • Mon 8 Feb 2027, 6pm-9pm then Mon 15 Feb, 6pm-9pm then Mon 22 Feb, 6pm-9pm
  • Mon 15 Mar 2027, 6pm-9pm then Mon 22 Mar, 6pm-9pm then Mon 29 Mar, 6pm-9pm
What you'll get
  • 3 x 3-hour, hands-on cooking workshops
  • Qualified, friendly cooking coaches
  • All food, equipment, and ingredients
  • Use of aprons
  • A shared meal of everything cooked in class
  • Recipes and course materials to take home
  • Note: this course does include meat based dishes with vegetarian options on the take home recipes
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Knowledge required
No experience necessary.
What to bring
Wear comfortable clothing and flat, enclosed footwear.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 3 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Sorry, our menu is set and we can't adapt it for dietary requirements. If you have a food allergy, please message us before booking.
Location

Richmond, VIC

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Recent reviews of Three Week Essentials Beginners Cooking Course

  • 5/5 from Susannah Palmer, attended Oct 2026: Absolutely loved the three week essentials cooking course with Naomi! So much fun learning new dishes and techniques and really appreciated how hands on the whole experience was some start to finish. We chopped, we stirred, we even picked herbs from Naomi’s gorgeous herb garden. And then, we ate it all! I came hoping for some fun and some cooking tips and tricks and left with a whole swag of cooking confidence and enthusiasm. Highly recommend going with a friend or partner for Props also to Patricia, Naomi’s 2ic. Would love to try one of the themed classes too. Thanks so much!
  • 5/5 from Anita Ona, attended Oct 2026: Naomi was a fantastic teacher and we learned so many things. I wish the course had even been longer so we could have kept on going! We would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Tal Kedar, attended Jul 2026: Amazing teacher, so easy to learn and so much fun!
  • 5/5 from Sophie Grainge, attended Jun 2026: I absolutely loved the essentials cooking course with Mimi! I’ve gained so much confidence in the kitchen from learning the basics to discovering new cuisines. I now look forward to hosting family and friends for meals. Highly highly recommend!
  • 4/5 from Mia Mats, attended Jun 2026: Great Class, I learnt new techniques and great recipes - thank you for the experience
  • 5/5 from Charlie Thermos, attended Apr 2026: Our teacher Mimi was very warm, friendly and engaging. Her assistant was a wonderful backup. Mimi made us feel at home immediately. She is knowledgeable, very experienced and easy to follow. She gave us lots of helpful preparation and cooking tips. It was really enjoyable learning all the techniques and recipes that are covered in three weeks. I certainly feel more confident in the kitchen. She also responded to questions during the week. I would have no hesitation in recommending this course. In fact I would highly recommend it to beginning or experienced cooks.
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ABOUT MAD COOKS
We are Naomi Crisante (Mimi) and Mandy (Amanda Menegazzo) – long-time friends, food professionals, and passionate home cooks. With decades of experience between us, we’ve taught, styled, written, and cooked our way through just about every corner of the food world.
We started Mad Cooks because we saw something missing: a chance for people to learn how to cook – face to face, hands-on, with real guidance and encouragement.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or ready to take your skills further, our classes are designed to guide, support, and inspire you every step of the way.
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