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Thai Cooking Class

OTAO kitchen

4.8 (147)

4k followers

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3 hours

1 to 20

$165 (or 4 payments of $41.25 via- Afterpay)

What you'll do

If you're fully COVID-19 vaccinated, you can attend this class anytime
If you're not fully COVID-19 vaccinated, you'll need to wait for the government to announce the re-opening date for unvaccinated people

If you're looking for fun things to do in Melbourne why not spend a few hours learning how to make Thai food at a fun and hands-on cooking class.

This Thai cooking class is the perfect introduction if you want to learn how to make Thai food at home. After a refreshing arrival drinks our expert chef will introduce you to Thai ingredients and give some demonstrations of cooking methods and techniques. You'll then get hands-on and create your own dishes in a fun and social setting.

At the end of the class, everyone will enjoy a communal lunch (made by you!) and will be able to kick back and relax with a glass of wine or beer in hand.

Sample menu:

Phrik Nam Plaa- Fish Sauce Dressing
Kaeng Khiao Wan - Green Curry Paste
Som Tam - Green Papaya Salad
Kaeng Khiao Wan Kai - Green Curry Chicken
Tod Man Khao Pod - Fried Corn Fritters
Kaeng Phet - Red Curry Paste
Kaeng Phed Phet Yang- Red Curry Duck

Thai Essential Ingredients:

Sauces: Fish sauce, soy sauce, sweet chilli, chilli sauce, rice vinegar, shrimp paste, coconut cream, milk
Spices: Dry chilli, cumin, coriander seeds, cinnamon, cardamon, slaked lime
Fresh spices: chilli, ginger, galangal, garlic, kaffir lime leaf, coriander roots, lemongrass, shallot
Herbs: Vietnamese mints, Thai basil, spring onion, mint, perilla, Chinese chives
Vegetable and Fruit: pineapple, sprouts, red cabbage, carrot, daikon, cabbage, papaya, wong bok, mushroom, tofu, iceberg, Thai eggplant, mango, banana
Meat and Seafood: chicken, beef, pork neck, duck, shrimp
Dry Goods and Starch: palm sugar, dry shallot, rice stick, sugar, pepper, salt, peanut (option), tomato paste, dry shrimp

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 Thai 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, Christmas party, birthday, hens party or bucks party.

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

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

See additional precautions taken

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

360 Victoria Street, Richmond, VIC (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

Your teacher

OTAO kitchen

4.8 (147)

4k followers

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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Michelle Zikas • Nov 2021

The teacher was amazing
The venue was beautiful and everything was provided, loved the experience and would totally recommend and do the another class again. ❤️Ren and Michelle

Lisa Carnell • Nov 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed the day. Dylan, the teacher was great. Everyone was friendly and really helpful. Ingredients were fresh and the Dishes were delicious.

Ania Krysztofiak • Jun 2021

So much fun, yummy food, great atmosphere!

The space was well prepared, the teacher knew what he was doing, the class was well planned and organised.

My friend and I both loved it and we’ll be back

Cooking workshop review by Ania Krysztofiak

Alexandra Gawley • Feb 2021

Amazing teacher who explained everything clearly.
Would definitely recommend such a good activity and really enjoyed the whole experience.

Daniell Wilden • Feb 2020

Thai cooking class was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Very knowledgeable friendly teacher and great atmosphere. Recipes easy to follow and very yummy food.

Tony Wohlers • Jan 2020

Had a great time learning to cook Thai dishes. The skill level was pitched well. Not too hard. The ingredients were fragrant and the teacher unpretentious and helpful. There were good options for different dietary preferences. It was fun and I felt very satisfied with the result. enjoyed eating our delicious creations and brought leftovers home which was a bonus. Time well spent.
I would certainly take another Master class at Otao Kitchen.

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4.8 (147)

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