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Sydney Cooking School
Cook, Eat & Enjoy
5.0 (63)
4.6 stars (177+)
Sydney Cooking School opened in 2010 when Executive Chef Brett Deverall pursued his dream to share his love andpassion of cooking in a fun and relaxed learning environment. Offering a range of cooking classes daily, our Neutral Bay venue is fitted with state of the art appliances and equipment from Fisher & Paykel, Breville and Anolon.
Our experienced and passionate team take pride in teaching practical, entertaining and informative cooking classes or hosting your next event.
We have a variety of themed menus and packages available, and our formats are suitable to anyone, from the absolute beginner to the more passionate cook. As well as our regularly scheduled classes, we offer masterclasses in Pastry, Chicken & Duck and Pork & Cider, as well as Children’s School Holiday classes.
If you prefer to be out of the Kitchen join us in our fabulous BBQ area for one of our Popular BBQ classes – Things really heat up in these classes so ensure you dress comfortably.
Classes
Reviews
(63)
Andrew Freeman • Nov 2020
French Cooking Class (White Menu)
Paul (the instructor) was very helpful and I feel more confident with cooking duck (course was for duck l'orange).
I will be coming back for further courses as it was a lot of fun
Tanya Amarasingham • Nov 2020
Lovely evening, very well organised and It was nice to have a kind and experienced teacher
Rahlee Collaery • Nov 2020
Pasta and Gnocchi Cooking Class
Teacher was amazing, the facilities were great We were terrible students even though tried our best, but we were still given the extra help we needed. I'm coming back again.
Stefanie Carmody • Nov 2020
Spanish Paella and Tapas Cooking Class
Great class! We had a very fun time and learnt lots, will definitely come back.
Scott Langford • Nov 2020
Excellent tutoring, tasty dishes, great cooking tips and easy to use appliances. Enjoyed to classroom as well.
Michael Swinhoe • Nov 2020
I booked this class for my wife and I as we love eating dumplings. The welcome, coffee and chef Ken’s knowledge and support was first class. All of the people who attended the class loved the food we made and the wine that went with it. I will definitely book another class there very soon.
Highly recommended
Cheryl Bell • Nov 2020
Pasta and Gnocchi Cooking Class
This was a great activity. The equipment & food was provided. Everything ran smoothly. Brett was a great teacher. He demonstrated the techniques, gave tips and helped us wherever possible. The pasta and gnocchi were kept simple to prepare and we were given a chance to eat the gnocchi and take home the pasta. All in all, it was a great experience.
Brian Spear • Oct 2020
Teacher was excellent. Instructions were clear and easily understood. Premises and equipment were good and food well prepared. Best night out I’ve had in Sydney. Good food. Good value. Great host.
Jo Whyte • Oct 2020
Healthy & Delicious Weeknight Meals Cooking Class
My 16 yr old son did this class last night and it was great! Very interesting and tasty dishes which my son loved the lentil appetiser been his favourite! The chef was great and explained everything really well. Thank you!
Alexandra Perdikaris • Oct 2020
Loved the teacher and the food great and yummy dumplings of different styles and flavours
Wilma Quirante • Oct 2020
Ken is a very enthusiastic teacher
loved the way he conducts the class the recipes are easy to follow
Roger Eaton • Oct 2020
Unique Curry Creations Cooking Class
An inspirational evening. Expert cooking advice that went well beyond the meals- delivered by an expert chef with a great sense of humour- outstanding!
Mary Larkin • Sep 2020
The class was a great combination of well selected recipes and clear and informative instruction including excellent techniques and explanations to match. Paul balances pace with the opportunity to practice and engage.
Sofia Worthington • Sep 2020
Really fun night and great teacher! A good balance between learning and fun and it was also delicious.
Rebecca Eid • Sep 2020
French Three Courses (Blue Menu)
Paul was such an amazing teacher. Very informative and fun to cook with. Thank you for an amazing class
Lucia Fraile • Sep 2020
Japanese Street Food Cooking Class
What an amazing experience! The teacher was great and the food was very yummy. Highly recommended
Cayle Horder • Sep 2020
Japanese Street Food Cooking Class
Amazing class! Loved the teacher and really enjoyed every moment. Definitely would do another class there
Veronica Reitano • Aug 2020
We did the Dumpling Making class. Our teacher Ken made the class fun, informative and took his time explaining each process. It was fabulous all we had to do was turn up all the ingredients were provided and the best part was we got to eat what we made. Ken at all times made sure to include everyone in the class. Overall a great experience
Carolyn Walker • Aug 2020
Teacher was great and the Food was amazing and it was so much fun #plantbased #love
Ella Rantos • Aug 2020
Meat, Cooked to Perfection Cooking Class
Learnt a lot about food handling and general safety. learn the best ways to cook different types of proteins. Due to COVID19 the classes are smaller to make things more controlled. everyone was able to wash their hands and sanitise frequently. Ate some lovely food at the end of the course from what we prepared. my only negative criticism is that there wasn't room for social distancing when being seated on the table.
Burnett Therese • Aug 2020
Meat, Cooked to Perfection Cooking Class
Convenient location, Covid clean practices, Paul excels at clear explanations, demonstrations, encouragement and enthusiasm.
Professional presentation. Focus on protein. Feel confident to repeat at home after a trip to butcher.
Ayesha Wijesinghe • Aug 2020
Pasta and Gnocchi Cooking Class
My friends and I had a great time at the pasta and gnocchi class! The teacher was very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable, and made the whole experience fun. We made a few different types of pasta and gnocchi, which were all so delicious. We were given the recipes to take home, as well as our own hand made pasta. The venue was COVID safe so we were all physically distanced and hand hygiene was strongly encouraged throughout the evening. Overall, great experience!
Emily Roden • Aug 2020
Brilliant class. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves whilst learning to make dumplings from scratch. Thank you
Richard Srinivasan • Aug 2020
Spanish Paella and Tapas Cooking Class
This was a great class. Engaging, fun and lots to learn. My wife and i will definitely return for another class
Anthony Leo • Jul 2020
Ken was great! A lot of knowledge and he catered well for all skill types. You felt like you were doing great even if you weren't. The food itself was fantastic, best dumplings I've ever had and the sauces were to die for.
Pat Gallagher • Jun 2020
Meat, Cooked to Perfection Cooking Class
Great value. Teacher - Paul - really knew his stuff, kept it interesting, I learnt heaps. Venue super clean & organised, i'll def do another course. Pat.
Iyona Shi • Jun 2020
Overall it was great class, lovely teacher, delicious desserts. I will definitely be coming back.
Ray Nasso • Jun 2020
Teacher was really helpful and patient. Created a fun atmosphere for the class. Would recommend it
Liv Hunt • Jun 2020
Spanish Paella and Tapas Cooking Class
We absolutely loved this class. Paul is very knowledgeable and is a wonderful teacher. He taught us very useful tips and techniques that I will use from now on. We had a lot of fun making it and tasting the food after was even better I highly recommend this course. The food was beautiful!
Anja-Mia • Mar 2020
The teacher was so awesome, so friendly it was great Book in for the class
Wendy Irik • Mar 2020
The class was excellent, it has definitely given me the confidence to make these at home. It was fantastic that the teacher was able to accommodate dietary requirements too, and so much appreciated! Thanks very much, I highly recommend this class.
David Loomes • Mar 2020
Tastes of Tuscany Cooking Class
Teacher was very well informed and inspiring.
All the ingredients were fresh and tasty.
Great time overall.
Kajake Bhat • Feb 2020
Pasta and Gnocchi Cooking Class
Super fun! Paul was a really helpful teacher, the space was clean and well kept, will definitely be back
Kajake Bhat • Feb 2020
Pasta and Gnocchi Cooking Class
The class was awesome, flavours were great and the teacher was soooooo wonderful! Great experience!
Derek Darley • Feb 2020
Japanese Street Food Cooking Class
The venue was dry well equipped. Our teacher made everything clear and was helpful if more guidance was needed. All in all a very professional, informative and enjoyable evening.
Tanya • Feb 2020
Class was great value. A good mix of hands on and teacher demonstration. Everything was provided with easy step by step instructions. The end result was delicious & I am looking forward to trying my new cooking skills at home. Thanks for a wonderful experience.
Kelly Friday • Feb 2020
The teacher was great! We learnt so much and we’re excited to start making our own dumplings at home.
We found our teacher very knowledgeable and very patient the class was fun from start to finish.
Darlene Murdoch • Feb 2020
Our dumpling class was amazing! Teacher was fabulous! Venue was great and easy to find. The food was A-mazing! We will definitely book another class!
Tom Macmahon • Feb 2020
Spanish Paella and Tapas Cooking Class
We thoroughly enjoyed our Paella cooking class last night. Paul was fabulous giving us a hands on experience with loads of great cooking tips. The process was fun and the meal we created was five star! Highly recommend it.
Frances Macdonald • Feb 2020
Our teacher demonstrated and explained very well.
she taught us how to deal with the more exotic ingredients and where to buy them.she engaged us all, and the food was very delicious.
she gave alternatives to some parts of the recipes if they might be very spicy.i helped prepare the second helping of Green salad, after she had demonstrated this.
i would definitely recommend this experience.
Lynne Small • Feb 2020
The teacher was great, it was all very well organised, and we seemed to churn out a lot in quite a short time!
Leanne Matheson • Feb 2020
Ken was a great teacher. He was knowledgeable, organised, very personable and ran the class efficiently. The food was delicious and we have come away wanting to make dumplings again for ourselves ASAP.
Milos Ilic-Miloradovic • Feb 2020
teacher was great. would have been better to 1) make more dumplings (quantity); 2) actually practice making the dough.
Stephen Whitmore • Jan 2020
Great teacher, he really engaged with everyone and passed on a lot of good information.
I will be booking more classes,
Thanks for providing a great product.
Emma Napoli-Hala • Jan 2020
Great teacher plus we learnt heaps, had lots of fun and enjoyed many delicious dumplings
Kirsty Russell • Jan 2020
Lovely teacher, well paced and good set up. Felt the hands on and demo time was well balanced. Loved that we got to make our own tarts from start to finish. They are very tasty too
Caleb Heng • Jan 2020
My partner and I attended the Very Vegetarian cooking course on 09/01/20 with Paul as our teacher. We were both very impressed by his culinary knowledge and approachability to ask questions.
All materials and ingredients were provided and some were prepared to help the speed of the cooking process. Paul made sure to go through how to prepare those items too. The recipes were easy to follow and absolutely delicious.
Also, we both especially enjoyed the simple pro tips of preparing certain ingredients more efficiently by Paul.
Lynn Stevens • Nov 2019
My team and I had the most wonderful time making dumplings.
Ken was delightful and a great teacher.
The dumplings we made were all delicious and we are all looking forward to making them at home.
Jane Li • Nov 2019
This was such a fun class! We learned how to make four different types of dumplings including gyoza and wonton PLUS two delicious dipping sauces. Our teacher was so friendly and supportive throughout the class. I cannot wait to try making these dishes again at home.
Tim Walsh • Nov 2019
Ken was a great teacher. The room was all set up when we got there and there was a good variety of options in terms of the food and Ken said he would make accomodations for any allergies or preferences. Ken was patient and informative and we learnt how to make 3 kinds of dumplings and 2 sauces. Would recommend this class to anyone who likes eating dumplings
Thomas Angove • Nov 2019
Really good. I learned so much, even little things. Like, and this is dumb, but how to cut onions like a freaking pro.
More than that it made me WANT to cook more dumplings for my mates. Excellent and well recommended.
Julia Mammone • Nov 2019
A little slow in the beginning but loved the class once we got more hands on!
Olivia Hubber • Oct 2019
Japanese Street Food Cooking Class
Our street food Japanese cooking class with Ken was so much fun It definitely exceeded our expectations and was a great birthday present for my husband. We learnt how to make some authentic dishes that were absolutely delicious! Ken was a great teacher and explained things so well. Would highly recommend, was so much fun!
Danielle McDonald • Oct 2019
Paul was a wonderfully clear and well paced teacher. He was very knowledgeable and he made every recipe seem achievable. Although we only had hands on tasks for the chocolate fondant and the filling of the peach crumble the dessert were all delicious.
Susan Subrata • Sep 2019
Chef Mayumi was amazing. She made the class so fun and enjoyable by getting everyone involved, she also gave useful tips along the way.
My tarts looked amazing and tasted so yummy. Will definitely recommend this class for anyone who likes sweet treats and want to learn some baking skills.
Denny-Lyn Dixon • Sep 2019
Teacher was fantastic- we learned a lot - I am definitely booking for another class - thank you!
Denny-Lyn Dixon • Aug 2019
The teacher was friendly and fun and really thorough. He packed in so much in the time we were there - I learned a huge amount. Had my son and his friend and they were a bit dubious beforehand but had loads of fun making and eating dumplings and said they would definitely do again.
Dean Coleman • Aug 2019
Fantastic venue, and equipment. The teacher was brilliant. He really made it feel easy, and not too complicated for a poor cook like me.
It was also nice to enjoy a glass of wine too.
Carolyn Stanisavljevic • Aug 2019
Meat, Cooked to Perfection Cooking Class
What an awesome experience. Paul provided a very informative class as we enjoyed our time cooking a feast! We will be chefs in no time! Can’t wait to go back to Sydney Cooking School to try another cuisine.
Kim Gatt • Aug 2019
Pasta and Gnocchi Cooking Class
Brett was very patient. The class was fun and informative. Gave me the confidence to make my own fresh pasta at home.
Lawrence White • Jul 2019
Very enjoyable and informative class. Comfortable classroom. Enjoyed eating the food and bringing some home as well.
We will definitely be cooking some of the dishes at home and looking into more recipes that use loomi. All of the other spices will be fairly easy to source.
Vicki Chrisafis • Jul 2019
Pasta and Gnocchi Cooking Class
Highly recommend !
Brett was friendly, approachable and made it a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Will be recommending it to our friends.
Michael Yates • May 2019
Spanish Paella and Tapas Cooking Class
Paul, who ran the class, was passionate about what he was showing and the resultant enthusiasm from the participants was obvious. Great clean venue, well organised, simple to follow. Ready to take on another class. I am not sure how you could improve the experience.
The Paella was excellent as was the vegetable tortilla.
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