Chinese Cooking Class

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3 hours

1 to 20

$179 - $321 (or 4 payments of $44.75 - $80.25 via- Afterpay)

($179 for 1 Adult, $321 for 2 Adults)

Melbourne

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Food and Drink

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Cooking

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Kid Friendly

What you'll do

In this hands-on cooking class you'll learn how to make Chinese food the authentic way.

Chinese cuisine has been around for thousands of years and is ingrained in Chinese culture and philosophy, with different foods often used to balance the body's yin and yang. In this social cooking class, you will learn all about Chinese cuisine and how to make some Chinese dishes yourself.

Led by a hands-on instructor you'll see a series of cooking demonstrations and be taught about best practices for keeping your knives and kitchen equipment in top shape. You'll have some hands-on practice chopping, rolling and preparing the dishes while you learn about different ingredients, spices and how to create the right flavour balance.

The cooking lesson will conclude with a sit-down meal where everyone can enjoy a glass of wine and the delicious Chinese dishes you have created.

The menu:
Mapo Tofu - Tofu with Chilli Bean Paste
Ganbian Sijidou - Dry Fried Greenbeans
Dong Po Rou - Braised Pork Belly
Chao Shuo- Sichuan Wontons
La Yu- Chilli Oil

On the day:
Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time of the class. We cannot accommodate or refund for those who arrive after the scheduled start time, even if you call ahead. The instructor will be expected to start on time and will not be able to repeat the health and safety and/or demonstrations at the beginning of the class.

Important info:
We can cater to different dietary requirements. If you need to cancel or reschedule a booking you must do this at least seven days before your class to cancel or reschedule. We are sorry that we cannot refund or rebook any cancellations made online or in-person after this time. In the event that you are unwell, we ask that you send someone in your place. The participants who are not unwell will still be expected to attend. Alternatively, if you provide notice prior to the class, you are welcome to collect the ingredients and online recipe to take home with you after the class. Please note that this may not be possible as fresh meats and seafood in all cases.

Please note: If you are bringing a support worker to the class with you, they will also need a paid ticket for the class.

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Knowledge required

Perfect for beginners.

What you'll get

All ingredients, tuition, a Chinese feast with a glass of sparkling wine, and online recipes so you can recreate the dishes at home.

What to bring

Everything is provided. Just book, turn up and enjoy

Suitable for

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

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 16 years old). An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This would also be a nice gift for her, gift for mum or anniversary gift.

OTAO kitchen is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and adheres to COVID-19 government guidelines.

Otao kitchen is compliant with the Victorian State Government’s Hospitality Industry Guidelines for coronavirus (COVID-19), implemented to keep our guests and community safe.
Fewer guests and strict seating arrangements. Maximum guest numbers, density and distancing are tightly regulated. Signage displays allowable guest numbers and new hygiene protocols. QR codes with names and mobile numbers of all guests are held to assist with contact tracing. Guests showing signs of illness will not be allowed entry. Coats and personal items are kept separately. Online payments only are accepted. Store purchase EFTPOS machine is sanitised between uses.
Frequent schedules for cleaning and sanitising. All surfaces and touch points throughout are cleaned frequently. Heating and air-conditioning systems have been serviced to ensure proper fresh air flow. Team members are not permitted to be at work while showing signs of illness. We have completed the Victorian Government Hospitality Industry Guidelines for Coronavirus (COVID 19) Return to Work Training.
Help us keep you and others safe when you visit. Follow the advice of authorities and stay home if you are feeling unwell, or if travelling from a government declared coronavirus hotspot. Wear a fitted face mask on arrival and while moving through the kitchen and remove it only when seated and eating or drinking. Arrive on time for your booking, so density restrictions can be met. Wash your hands when you enter in to the school and at regular intervals throughout your visit. Maintain a distance of 1.5 meters between you, staff and other guests at all times. Remain seated throughout your experience, except when you need to visit the bathroom.

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Location

393 Victoria St, Abbotsford VIC (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

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ABOUT US

Otao kitchen is a cooking school and event space with a mission for people to come together to cook, connect, celebrate. We believe cooking and eating should be an experience, not just a meal. We created Otao kitchen as an extension of our passions to cook, share and inspire.

EXPERT IN COOKING CLASSES

Otao kitchen was launched in Melbourne, Australia in July 2014, with the goal of celebrating the rich and varied cooking experiences of Melbourne’s immigrant multicultural communities. Its founder, Chef Ha Nguyen, originally from Hanoi shares his passion for food, instructing customers in the exotic diaspora of Asian and around the world cuisine.

WHAT WE DO BEST?

Today our guests can get inspired by cooking with our local and international chefs, listen to their cooking and travel experiences in Asia and around the world and bring some cooking and cultural tips and tricks home. With the nods at the diversity of communities within Melbourne, Otao kitchen features an array of global food experiences from Indian to Japan to Mexico and more.

In 2020 with the challenge of global Covid 19 pandemic, we set out to capture the curriculum of our hands-cooking classes and deliver it online to home cooks in Australia and across the world to guide you to cooking success and better health.

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Ingrid Watson • Mar 2021

Such an incredible class that packed in a lot of delicious authentic dishes. Dylan was fantastic at talking us through the how and why for each step so make sure we took home traditional lesson and ended up with a delicious dishes to enjoy.
The only suggestion I have for the ingredients for each meal to be better segregated, many participants got confused over what the quantities of garlic and ginger were for! Didn't impact the dishes, just created some frustration.

David Godfrey • Jan 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

The teacher was very thorough and his instructions were clear. The class ran smoothly and there was no pressure to finish quickly candidates were able to complete things in their own time

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4.8 (244)

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