Native Australian Cooking Class

Recent reviews of Native Australian Cooking Class

• 5/5 from Laurie Langford, attended Oct 2026: Great class! Anon was a very good teacher and we couldn’t believe how delicious the food we prepared tasted. We even got to take food home to enjoy the following day. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Mary Rafter, attended May 2026: Teacher was outstanding. Very hands on and made the experience a fun and learning session
• 5/5 from Héloïse Delattre, attended Apr 2026: Very good class, made 2 différent dishes, well explained.
• 5/5 from Frances Hyde, attended Feb 2026: The chef was engaging, helpful and instructive. The menu was delicious. I enjoyed using native herbs and flavours that I wasn’t familiar with or that I had eaten but not cooked with. It was also the first time that I had cooked kangaroo. I am excited now to try using some other native herbs, flavours and foods. Great value for money
• 5/5 from Rachael Franklyn, attended Feb 2026: The class was well taught and the food was fantastic. They accommodated me being gluten and dairy free without difficulty. Highly recommended class
• 5/5 from Camilla Anderson, attended Jan 2026: The dishes were delicious and easy to make. The native ingredients were great to learn more about.
• 5/5 from Jan Thomson, attended Jan 2026: The class was a good mix of demonstrations and hands on. The instructor, Phillip was very knowledgeable about the ingredients and techniques, gave clear instructions and demonstrated in stages so good timing between dishes. They provided an understanding of how the ingredients worked and could be used which helps with adapting other dishes and ingredients. But most importantly, it was fun and tasty!
• 5/5 from Bronwyn Short, attended Nov 2025: I really enjoyed the class, the demonstration was clear, the prep of the ingredients made things move easily. The quality of the ingredients were outstanding, so fresh and so many new things to try. It was relaxing and fun, meeting new people cooking together and sharing a meal. Loved it and would highly recommend to others
• 5/5 from Kylie Chung, attended Nov 2025: The explanations of how to cook the pre measured out ingredients for our Indigenous Flavours course were very useful to go back to our spots to chop, mix, grind, knead and cook to replicate the dishes shown in our teacher's demonstration. The indigenous ingredients were well explained and we were given tips on where to buy them so we could try making these dishes at home. I loved the tips for making the flat bread and the preparation of the salsa mixes to flavour and accompany the dishes. This class was a gift from my young adult children.
• 5/5 from Kerry Dandridge, attended Aug 2025: Very enjoyable Class enjoyed the usage of native ingredients cooking instructor was really informative helpful
• 5/5 from Gillian Gray, attended Feb 2025: Loved the class layout, recipes and food. Anan was a great teacher. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Kay Kryggger, attended Feb 2025: The teacher was very knowledgeable about the ingredients used in Australian native ingredients class. What fun it was to enjoy such unique flavours and learning how to create the dishes.
• 5/5 from Arwen Julian, attended Dec 2024: Anna is an excellent teacher. The class was fun. Food was delicious and it was nice to use some native ingredients. What a great night out. I went with my daughter and we wish we lived closer to check out his Thai cooking classes too!
• 3/5 from Elizabeth Chow, attended Dec 2024: The food was great. The instructor was difficult to hear and understand. The mis en place was excellent. The staff very friendly and helpful. It was about australian native plant so history about it and details ljke where it grows etc would have been more interesting.
• 4/5 from Blythe Asta Whittier, attended Nov 2024: Highly recommend! The recipes were simple yet delicious and brilliantly varied. Highly encourage to ask clarifying questions as there were a few different instances in which multiple different pairs in our cooking group misunderstood the instructions and made cooking mistakes.
• 5/5 from Siobhan Reilly, attended Oct 2024: Got this voucher for my birthday, it was so much fun, learned a lot and our teacher was awesome
• 5/5 from Ben Coote, attended Aug 2024: Was a very enjoyable class, a tad on the pricey side but Anan was a wonderful teacher and brought great energy to the class
• 5/5 from Leita Hutchings, attended Jul 2024: Gorgeous meal with truly interesting ingredients; I particularly wanted to do an Indigenous cooking class, and there are very few of them. The communication before was superb also
• 5/5 from Barry & Narelle Parsons, attended Jul 2024: Philip was an excellent teacher - he was supportive, gave clear instructions and was friendly and good fun. The facilities were superb, with everything setup as required and highly organised. Generous drinks and quantities of food to prepare and consume.
• 5/5 from Nicole Kingston, attended Jan 2024: Each item we had to prepare and cook was explained thoroughly with great visual walkthroughs. The smoked kangaroo tenderloin was lovely to try as it is something I would not cook back home. We really enjoyed ourselves and will be signing up for another class in the future!
• 5/5 from Giulia Folini, attended Jan 2024: My partner and I did the Native Australian cooking class and it was very interesting discovering all the native herbs and flavours. The teacher was lovely and the food was great, we had an amazing time
• 5/5 from Ana Rusulet, attended Jan 2024: We had a great experience with the native cooking class. Our instructor was thorough and knowledgeable. This is a great venue and a wonderful activity I highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Courtney Carpenter, attended Jan 2024: This cooking class was a Christmas gift, and it was such a fantastic choice! We prepared a variety of dishes, honing our techniques and exploring delicious flavours. I really enjoyed learning more about native Australian ingredients. The quality of the materials provided was great, excellent kitchen equipment and fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in refining their cooking skills in a relaxed yet supportive environment.
• 5/5 from Gerard Kennedy, attended Nov 2023: All aspects very good Came away with a new comprehension of food combinations. Great help for people of different levels of experience
• 5/5 from Michelle Pearce, attended Oct 2023: Great fun and atmosphere, good food and instructions. The teacher was excellent, well prepared and made it easy for us.
• 5/5 from Martha Mulley, attended Sep 2023: I really enjoyed my time learning how to cook with native ingredients. The recipe was easy to follow, and the teacher was very helpful.
• 5/5 from Dohee Lee, attended Aug 2023: Funny and delicious Free drinks and foods included in fee! I want to come with my boyfriend again
• 5/5 from Melita Prideaux, attended Jul 2023: Venue was easy to find! Parked at the hive car park Teacher was great. It was but noisy in the room as there was 2 classes on at the same time but I could always put my hand up and the teacher was always quick to come over and help right away. Loved the native Australian cooking class. I got to use ingredients I would have never cooked with before The bonus was getting to eat the delicious food we cooked.
• 5/5 from Karen Noble, attended Jul 2023: Great setup, lots of fun, learnt new cooking recipes and tasted new amazing food. Professionally run with fun along the way. Recommend to all.
• 5/5 from Fiona Lerk, attended Jun 2023: Teacher generously allowed me to come another time because I couldn’t come along today
• 5/5 from Gabriele Schanz, attended Jun 2023: It was really fun and enjoyable experience. Our teacher was very knowledgeable, entertaining and approachable. We had a great time!
• 5/5 from Mia Jaques, attended May 2023: The Native Australian cuisine cooking class was exceptional! The teacher was clear, inclusive, very attentive and helpful. The classroom was very clean, organised, and spacious. The food we created was delicious! And we get to take home the e-recipe and make it all again at home without having to take notes in the class. It was one of the most stress-free classes I’ve ever had. We learnt about so many new and interesting native ingredients which we also sampled. They have a small supply of niche cooking implements and local products, including some of the ingredients we cooked with, displayed on their wall in the kitchen. You work in pairs on a table with a few other people depending on class numbers. The pace was very accessible, even for beginners. All our ingredients were placed in clear containers on our tables. I brought my hard of hearing mother to the class and the organisers and teacher accommodated her condition and even placed us at the front where we could hear the teacher better. The teacher went out of his way to ensure my mother could understand all the spoken instructions and the classroom was set up with a screen where you could visually see all the teacher’s prep work. All of these little additions made the biggest difference and my mother was so happy with the whole experience, she couldn’t stop smiling!
• 5/5 from Alexandra Baxter, attended May 2023: Really nice class, it was good to learn how to use native cooking ingredients. Teacher was experienced and skilled.
• 5/5 from Sarah Conn, attended Apr 2023: Teacher was great, instructions were easy to follow and created great food. We had a blast and enjoyed it greatly
• 5/5 from Fiona Lerk, attended Apr 2023: Thank you for letting me do it on another day when I couldn’t find the location
• 5/5 from Wai Lam, attended Apr 2023: Delicious dishes that showcase our bush food ingredients. Look forward to a new set of dishes in the next class. Thank you for the wonderful time.
• 5/5 from Rowena Leveritt, attended Apr 2023: Loved this class! Delicious good, great fun, and a beautifully equipped kitchen. Highly highly recommend.
• 4/5 from Cassie Woolums, attended Apr 2023: Fun class, good food, teacher was nice. Learned a lot about native Australian food in Australia.
• 4/5 from Marda Skepper, attended Apr 2023: I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of the Native Australian cooking class. The food really was delicious. The Chef was really good at explaining cooking instructions and checking on everyone's progress throughout the afternoon. As English wasn't his first language, I did find it a little hard to understand sometimes. I didn't know that I was to be paired up with someone else, I would've liked to have cooked by myself. Hopefully the ingredients will be accessible online for future cooking.
• 5/5 from Erin Russell, attended Mar 2023: Great class, made some very yummy dishes and the teacher was very helpful. Would go again
• 5/5 from Jeremie Boudinet, attended Feb 2023: I enjoyed the overall experience. The coaching was very good and clear. I'll come back for another class.
• 4/5 from Robin Hirst, attended Feb 2023: A very enjoyable afternoon: learnt a lot by watching and doing, met lovely people and ate good food.
• 5/5 from Jenny Chan, attended Jan 2023: Facilities at Otao are well set out with overhead video if you want a closer glimpse of the chef’s food preparation and instructions. The native bush food is a unique cultural experience. It’s a enriching experience for locals and visitors who want a taste of ingredients like kangaroo and barramundi combined with some edible native Aussie plants.This was a delicious early Australia Day feast with great flavours and smells.
• 5/5 from Brad Francis, attended Jan 2023: loved it, the space was professional, the food was delicious, lots of fun, great teacher
• 5/5 from Amy Heinrich, attended Jan 2023: Soo much fun and informative! The cooking environment was very safe and instructions were clear. Very generous portions, note that you cook in pairs so you’ll buddy up if you sign up just yourself.
• 5/5 from Jenice Robinson-Ashenden, attended Dec 2022: Excellent recipes and instruction. High quality ingredients and very informative. We highly recommend this class.
• 5/5 from Janeanne Lee, attended Nov 2022: It was interesting to taste the native ingredients and then work with them. I enjoyed the class. Food can be replicated easily at home
• 5/5 from Claire Alexander, attended Nov 2022: Great venue, everything was provided. Teacher was really good, explained things well. Delicious food! Enjoyed it immensely.
• 5/5 from Jessica Panzarino, attended Oct 2022: This was a wonderful class with a great teacher and a delicious meal after our efforts!
• 5/5 from Roberta Buchanan, attended Oct 2022: Really good fun, relaxed environment with good food and equipment. The teacher was really knowledgeable