Thai Cooking Class



3 hours Class size 1 to 20

label $179 - $321 (or 4 payments of $44.75 - $80.25 Afterpay)
($179 for 1 Adult, $321 for 2 Adults)

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.



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, birthday, hens party or bucks party.

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


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

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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.
Location

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

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OTAO kitchen
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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.

Products and services: cooking master classes, private and corporate events, catering and event services, kid and school programs, and gift vouchers.

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Shelly McKay • May 2022


Loved it very much and may awesome new friends to hang out with to cook

Thai Cooking Class review by Shelly McKay

Mark Weller • May 2022


An excellent afternoon: well organised, generously provided for, delicious food and a totally enjoyable experience.

Emma Morris • Mar 2022

75 ClassBento workshops attended • 46 reviews


Dylan is a great teacher, we always love his classes at OTAO! The food was tasty and all dietary requirements are catered for

Cooking workshop review by Emma Morris

Steve Brown • Feb 2022


Teacher was great. Support staff are great. Really good venue & preparation, I learned a great deal.
Thankyou :-)

Thai Cooking Class review by Steve Brown

Raehanna Reed • Jan 2022


Quick, but good course. Dylan was great. Would have preferred more detail in the ingredients etc but otherwise great

Gabriella Fitzgerald • Jan 2022


The cooking class was excellent and I learnt many new cooking skills that I can use in everyday cooking. The food I cooked was delicious and everything was well prepared by the teachers. The meals I made were easy to make, due to the assistance and support from the teachers. The teachers are very friendly and supporting to everyone of all ages and their cooking capabilities and skills. Overall, the cooking class was excellent and enjoyable.

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Margaret Cutler • Jan 2022

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Excellent class presented well , beautiful food . Learnt a lot flavours and combinations with friendly helpful staff and chefs

Wen-Chen Xia • Jan 2022

52 ClassBento workshops attended • 37 reviews


This is my second Otao kitchen cooking class. I was amazed that something I cooked with my own hands could taste this good. We made corn fritters, green papaya salad and either red duck curry or green chicken curry, the flavours and taste were a great surprise, exceeding my expectations. The Brut sparkling was great and teachers very knowledgeable and friendly. Booked more classes.

Cooking workshop review by Wen-Chen Xia

Tessa Guthrie • Dec 2021


Everything was great, very good cooking class with a really nice set up. The venue was also nice and clean.

Krithika Purushothaman • Dec 2021


Had a great time at Otao Kitchen learning about Thai cuisine and ingredients. Dillen was an incredible instructor and kept us engaged throughout, helping to answer questions. Was also very grateful that he was able to cater for my dietary requirement.

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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