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Cocktail and Dumpling Making Class
4.9 (967)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Potts Point
1 to 50
label $99
Barista and Coffee Art Class
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date_range Runs regularly
location_on Surry Hills
1 to 20
label $150
Dumpling Making Class
4.6 (140)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Potts Point
1 to 50
label $65 - $69
French Croissant Baking Class
4.9 (214)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Maroubra
1 to 10
label $230
Japanese Street Food Cooking Class
4.9 (105)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 12
label $145
Burrata and Bocconcini Making Class with Bubbles
4.9 (135)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Rosebery
1 to 26
label $99 - $150
Pasta Making Masterclass
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location_on Croydon
1 to 20
label $95
Christmas Cupcake Decorating Class
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date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mosman / Mobile
1 to 20
label $85 - $99
Cocktail Class
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date_range Runs regularly
location_on Surry Hills
1 to 20
label $85
Vintage Cake Decorating Class
13k followers
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mosman
1 to 20
label $185 - $199
American Smoking BBQ Class: Centennial Park
4.6 (36)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Centennial Park
1 to 20
label $160
Macaron Making Class
5.0 (15)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Maroubra
1 to 10
label $195
Gnocchi and Ricotta Making Class with Bottomless Wine
5.0 (11)
date_range Wed 31 Jan, 6:30pm
location_on Rosebery
1 to 21
label $99 - $154
Pasta and Gnocchi Cooking Class
4.9 (47)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 10
label $145
Pasta and Cannoli Making Class
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date_range 21 Jan, 11 Feb
location_on Sydney
1 to 20
label $109
Introductory Pasta Making Class
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date_range Runs regularly
location_on Surry Hills
1 to 15
label $150
Christmas Pasta Making Class
date_range Sat 23 Dec, 10:30am
location_on Surry Hills
1 to 15
label $180
Ricotta Cheese Making, Ravioli and Rosé Class
5.0 (15)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Rosebery
1 to 18
label $135 - $163
Tastes of Tuscany Cooking Class
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date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 15
label $145
Fresh Pasta Masterclass
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date_range 21 Jan, 3 Mar
location_on Alexandria
1 to 30
label $149 - $169
Gnocchi Making Class
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location_on Surry Hills
1 to 15
label $160
Knockout Gnocchi Making Class
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date_range Sun 14 Jan, 2pm
location_on Sydney
1 to 20
label $99
Arancini Making Class and Aperol Affair
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date_range Sun 4 Feb, 2pm
location_on Sydney
1 to 30
label $99 - $114
Vegan Pasta Making Class
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date_range Sun 25 Feb, 10am
location_on Sydney
1 to 20
label $99
Beginners Sushi Making Class
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date_range Your choice of time
location_on Chatswood
5 to 10
label $160
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
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location_on St Ives
1 to 8
label $95
Sushi and Sashimi Master Class
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date_range Sat 27 Jan, 11am
location_on Chatswood
1 to 10
label $210
Japanese Cooking Class for Beginners
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date_range Runs regularly
location_on Sydney & Mosman
1 to 24
label $149 - $169
Matcha Lovers High Tea Cooking Class
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date_range Sat 3 Feb, 10am
location_on Mosman
1 to 24
label $149 - $169
Superfood Ramen Cooking Class
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date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mosman
1 to 24
label $149 - $169
Gluten Free Shojin Ryori Japanese Cooking Class
5.0 (6)
date_range Sun 18 Feb, 10am
location_on St. Ives
1 to 8
label $95
Japanese Cooking Class: Superfoods as Medicine
4.9 (17)
date_range 23 Jun, 25 Aug
location_on Mosman
1 to 24
label $149 - $169
Superfood Sushi Cooking Class
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date_range Sat 9 Mar, 10am
location_on Mosman
1 to 24
label $149 - $169
Sushi Making Class for Kids
4.9 (55)
7 to 14 years
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Chatswood
1 to 10
label $60
Japanese Cooking Class: Udon Noodles and Tempura
4.6 stars (177+)
date_range Wed 17 Jan, 6pm
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 15
label $140
Healthy Gut with Japanese Superfoods Class
13k followers
date_range 4 Feb, 24 Aug
location_on Mosman
1 to 24
label $149 - $169
Vegan Indian Cooking Class
5.0 (5)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Epping / Mobile
1 to 6
label $190
The Art of Indian Cooking Masterclass
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date_range Runs regularly
location_on Epping / Mobile
1 to 12
label $190
Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class
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date_range Runs regularly
location_on Epping / Mobile
1 to 6
label $190
South Indian Cooking Class - Vegetarian
39k followers
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Epping / Mobile
1 to 8
label $190
Indian Street Food Workshop
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Epping
1 to 10
label $180
Indian Home Cooking Class: Kerala and Beyond
date_range Thu 29 Feb, 6:30pm
location_on Pyrmont
1 to 40
label $180
Regional Indian Cooking Class
39k followers
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Epping
2 to 15
label $220
Indian (Mangalorean) Fish Fry Class
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Cremorne / Mobile
1 to 4
label $100
Allium-free Indian Cooking Masterclass
39k followers
date_range Your choice of time
location_on North Ryde
4 to 6
label $230
Indian Cooking Class for Hens Parties and Bridal Showers
39k followers
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Epping / Mobile
10 to 12
label $210
Indian Fish Class
39k followers
date_range Your choice of time
location_on North Ryde / Mobile
2 to 8
label $250
Indian Cooking Class for Kids
39k followers
Adults & 12+ years
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Rozelle / Mobile
4 to 7
label $190
Mexican Cooking Class
4.9 (10)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 30
label $140
Mexican Cooking Class: Terrific Tacos
4.9 (9)
date_range Sun 3 Mar, 10:30am
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 30
label $140
Fiesta Mexicana Seafood Cooking Class
12k followers
date_range Sat 20 Jan, 6:30pm
location_on Pyrmont
1 to 6
label $180
Mexican Fiesta Cooking Class for Palentine's Day
date_range Wed 14 Feb, 6:30pm
location_on Pyrmont
1 to 6
label $180
Mexican Seafood Cooking Class for Teens
12k followers
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Pyrmont
10 to 40
label $120
Private Group Mexican Cooking Class
4.6 stars (177+)
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Neutral Bay
10 to 30
label $145
Mexican Cooking Class for Kids
4.6 stars (177+)
10 to 12 years
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Neutral Bay
10 to 15
label $100
Vietnamese Cocktail Masterclass and Feast
5.0 (9)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Rozelle
1 to 18
label $87 - $95
Thai and Vietnamese Cooking Class
5.0 stars (41+)
date_range 13 Jan, 3 Feb
location_on Leichhardt / Mobile
1 to 35
label $125
Vegan Thai Cooking Class
4.9 (8)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 15
label $125 - $130
Singapore Chilli Crab Cooking Class
5.0 (6)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Pyrmont
1 to 40
label $195
Thai Street Food Cooking Class
5.0 (40)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 15
label $140
Sri Lankan Cooking Class
4.4 (7)
date_range Sun 11 Feb, 10am
location_on Alexandria
1 to 30
label $149 - $169
Thai Street Food Cooking Class
12k followers
date_range Fri 2 Feb, 6:30pm
location_on Pyrmont
1 to 6
label $180
Southeast Asian Seafood Cooking Class
12k followers
date_range Sat 27 Jan, 6:30pm
location_on Pyrmont
1 to 6
label $180
Thai Cooking Class
date_range Sun 18 Feb, 10am
location_on Alexandria
1 to 30
label $149 - $169
Korean Seafood Cooking Class: Taste of Seoul
12k followers
date_range Sat 10 Feb, 6:30pm
location_on Pyrmont
1 to 6
label $180
Korean Dessert Class for Kids
5.0 (12)
4 to 11 years
date_range Tue 26 Dec, 10am
location_on Ultimo
1 to 10
label $105
Asian Cooking Class: Master Stir Fry
5.0 stars (41+)
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Rozelle / Mobile
6 to 35
label $125
Spanish Paella Cooking Class
12k followers
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Pyrmont
1 to 6
label $150
French Three Courses (Blue Menu)
5.0 (25)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 30
label $150
Spanish Paella and Tapas Cooking Class
5.0 (31)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 30
label $145
Dessert Making Class: French Eclairs
4.9 (9)
date_range 20 Jan, 2 Mar
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 30
label $160
French Classics Cooking Class (Red Menu)
5.0 (12)
date_range 18 Jan, 16 Feb
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 30
label $140 - $150
French Cooking Class (White Menu)
5.0 (7)
date_range Sat 27 Jan, 10:30am
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 30
label $150
Mediterranean Seafood Odyssey Cooking Masterclass
date_range Fri 12 Jan, 6:30pm
location_on Pyrmont
1 to 40
label $180
Sundowners Classic French Seafood Tasting Experience
date_range Wed 13 Mar, 6pm
location_on Pyrmont
1 to 40
label $140
Greek Mezze BBQ Cooking Class
4.6 stars (177+)
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Neutral Bay
10 to 16
label $140
Greek Cooking Class for Teens
4.6 stars (177+)
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Neutral Bay
10 to 15
label $130
Christmas Lebanese Cooking Class
5.0 (2)
date_range Sun 17 Dec, 11am
location_on Lugarno / Mobile
1 to 6
label $150
Lebanese Cooking Class
5.0 (8)
date_range Sat 6 Jan, 10am
location_on Lugarno / Mobile
1 to 30
label $130 - $140
Moroccan Seafood Cooking Class
12k followers
date_range Fri 23 Feb, 6:30pm
location_on Pyrmont
1 to 6
label $150
Traditional Lebanese Maamoul Making Class
3k followers
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Rosebery
10 to 20
label $200
Turkish Mosaic Bottle Decorating & Cocktail Making Class
5.0 stars (11+)
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Comes to you
6 to 30
label $85 - $195
Moroccan Cooking for Mindfulness
1k followers
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Bondi Junction
5 to 16
label $185
Lebanese Cooking Class: Learn How to Cook Fish
3k followers
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Rosebery
10 to 20
label $250
Lebanese Cooking Class: Learn to Cook Lamb
3k followers
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Rosebery
10 to 20
label $250
Lebanese Breakfast Cooking Class
3k followers
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Rosebery
10 to 20
label $250
Lebanese Vegetarian Cooking Class
3k followers
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Rosebery
10 to 20
label $250
Middle Eastern Cooking Class
5.0 (19)
date_range Thu 22 Feb, 6pm
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 30
label $150
Middle Eastern Cooking Class: Mezze Feast
12k followers
date_range Sun 11 Feb, 11am
location_on Pyrmont
1 to 40
label $180
Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class
5.0 (40)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Epping / Mobile
1 to 6
label $190
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Cooking Class
5.0 (48)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on St Ives
1 to 8
label $95
Vegan Thai Cooking Class
4.9 (8)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 15
label $125 - $130
Vegan and Gluten-free Japanese Sweets Class: Christmas Menu
5.0 (2)
date_range Sat 16 Dec, 2pm
location_on St Ives
1 to 6
label $70
Japanese Cooking Class for Beginners
4.8 (62)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Sydney & Mosman
1 to 24
label $149 - $169
Cocktail Making Class with Tapas and Pizza
5.0 (54)
date_range Sat 23 Dec, 2pm
location_on Surry Hills
1 to 50
label $89 - $99
Superfood Ramen Cooking Class
4.8 (28)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mosman
1 to 24
label $149 - $169
Gluten Free Shojin Ryori Japanese Cooking Class
5.0 (6)
date_range Sun 18 Feb, 10am
location_on St. Ives
1 to 8
label $95
Vegan Pasta Making Class
4.9 (13)
date_range Sun 25 Feb, 10am
location_on Sydney
1 to 20
label $99
Japanese Cooking Class: Superfoods as Medicine
4.9 (17)
date_range 23 Jun, 25 Aug
location_on Mosman
1 to 24
label $149 - $169
Superfood Sushi Cooking Class
4.9 (18)
date_range Sat 9 Mar, 10am
location_on Mosman
1 to 24
label $149 - $169
Healthy Gut with Japanese Superfoods Class
13k followers
date_range 4 Feb, 24 Aug
location_on Mosman
1 to 24
label $149 - $169
Vintage Cake Decorating Class
13k followers
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mosman
1 to 20
label $185 - $199
Macaron Making Class
5.0 (15)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Maroubra
1 to 10
label $195
Gingerbread House Workshop
4.7 (3)
date_range 20 Dec, 23 Dec
location_on Drummoyne
1 to 12
label $85
Beginner Cookie Decorating Class
5.0 (11)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Randwick / Mobile
1 to 7
label $99
Cupcake Decorating Class: Buttercream and Bubbles
5.0 (6)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mosman
1 to 16
label $99
Sweet Tarts Cooking Class
4.9 (24)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 30
label $165
Cupcake Decorating Class: Buttercream Flowers
4.8 (101)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mosman
1 to 30
label $85 - $99
Ultimate Chocolate Making Class
4.9 (86)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Lilyfield
1 to 15
label $160
Christmas Cake Decorating Class
3k followers
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Ultimo
1 to 20
label $159
Christmas Ggot Tteok Dessert Making Class
3k followers
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Ultimo
1 to 14
label $133 - $139
Christmas Cake Painting Class
3k followers
date_range 23 Dec, 24 Dec
location_on Ultimo
1 to 20
label $129
Cupcake Decorating Class: Buttercream Succulents
4.6 (8)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Mosman
1 to 30
label $85 - $99
Pizza Making Class on King St Wharf
4.8 (17)
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Sydney
10 to 60
label $85
Rowdy Sausage Making Class and BBQ
4.9 (16)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Petersham
1 to 40
label $170
Fresh Pasta Masterclass
4.9 (33)
date_range 21 Jan, 3 Mar
location_on Alexandria
1 to 30
label $149 - $169
Wonton and Dumpling Making Class
5.0 (7)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Rozelle / Mobile
1 to 35
label $125
Christmas Cannoli and Pasta Making Class
5.0 (6)
date_range 17 Dec
location_on Sydney
1 to 30
label $109
Gnocchi and Ricotta Making Class with Bottomless Wine
5.0 (11)
date_range Wed 31 Jan, 6:30pm
location_on Rosebery
1 to 21
label $99 - $154
Pizza Making Masterclass
4k followers
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Darling Harbour
10 to 40
label $90
Mexican Cooking Class
4.9 (10)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 30
label $140
American BBQ Cooking Class
5.0 (24)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 30
label $160
Arancini Making Class and Aperol Affair
4.8 (9)
date_range Sun 4 Feb, 2pm
location_on Sydney
1 to 30
label $99 - $114
Lebanese Cooking Class
5.0 (8)
date_range Sat 6 Jan, 10am
location_on Lugarno / Mobile
1 to 30
label $130 - $140
Pasta Masterclass
4.4 (7)
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Darling Harbour
10 to 50
label $95
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Sushi Making Class for Kids
4.9 (55)
7 to 14 years
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Chatswood
1 to 10
label $60
Italian Cooking Class for Kids
5.0 (8)
5 to 12 years
date_range Tue 16 Jan, 10am
location_on Sydney
1 to 20
label $60
Pasta Making Class for Kids
4k followers
8 to 13 years
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Surry Hills
10 to 15
label $105
Afterschool Cooking Course for Kids
7 to 16 years
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Point Clare
10 to 15
label $25 - $120
Mexican Cooking Class for Kids
4.6 stars (177+)
10 to 12 years
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Neutral Bay
10 to 15
label $100
Private Latte Arts Class
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Strathfield
1 to 4
label $75 - $120
Margarita Class
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Bundeena
1 to 20
label $95
Holiday Fun Cooking and Baking Lesson
date_range 13 Jan, 20 Jan
location_on Lugarno
1 to 10
label $100 - $140
Kids' Halloween Cakepop Making Class
5.0 (1)
Adults & 6+ years
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Mosman
10 to 16
label $70
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Workshop
date_range Contact for details
location_on Petersham
1 to 2
label $35 - $60
Baking 101 Masterclass
date_range 20 Jan, 4 Feb
location_on Mosman
1 to 20
label $91 - $101
Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Sweets Class: Summer Menu
5.0 (4)
date_range 17 Feb, 2 Mar
location_on St Ives
1 to 5
label $80
Indian Street Food Workshop
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Epping
1 to 10
label $180
Fresh Pasta Making Class: Eat Your Own Creations
5k followers
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Potts Point
4 to 22
label $90
Gingerbread Decorating Workshop for Kids
4 to 12 years
date_range Sun 17 Dec, 11am
location_on Chippendale
1 to 15
label $70
Whisky Tasting Experience: Discovering Whisky Terroir
date_range Your choice of time
location_on The Rocks
10 to 30
label $70
Cocktail Class with a Firefighter
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Comes to you
10 to 100
label $110
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Sydney cooking classes go far beyond teaching you how to julienne carrots and perfectly boil an egg. Instead, you might think of these hands-on experiences as your passport to unfamiliar culinary landscapes. With engaging demonstrations and one-on-one feedback from some of the best chefs in Sydney, you’ll walk away with much more than just the cooking basics. It's easy to explore new culinary worlds with group classes, private events, and mobile classes so that you can learn how to cook in the ideal setting. The range of classes available, from vegan dishes to Japanese food to American BBQ and more, make these cooking lessons a must do in Sydney.
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It's time to banish the myth that cooking is stressful! A class at a Sydney cooking school near you could help you tap into the mindful benefits of this hobby. Learn how to enter a state of flow, where you can de-stress, improve focus and boost self-esteem, at weekend cooking workshops. Fall into the flow of preparing and cutting veggies, watching the slow boil of your pot of pasta, and getting creative with plating and presentation. What used to be a chore will quickly become your favourite daily activity with these fun cooking workshops. With all utensils, fresh ingredients and equipment provided for you, all you need to bring is your eager self!
Cooking courses Sydney also cover how to cook meals that are both healthy and delicious. Discover how you can be more mindful about selecting ingredients and the different cooking techniques for beginners that help you maximise flavour and nutrition. The local chefs and foodies who will guide your cooking class will let you in on some insider secrets too, such as where to find the best fresh produce and how to shop seasonally.
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Want to learn or experience something specific? You can easily contact our teachers and arrange a custom workshop at your preferred time and to suit your skill level. If you’re looking for a unique and memorable event these workshops are perfect for aged care groups, team building exercises or kids weekend activities. We've got a range of teachers who cater specifically to larger events, and we can customise classes to meet your needs. Get in touch today and we'll put something together for you.
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