Top 5 Melbourne Christmas Activities for Foodies

Finding Christmas activities in Melbourne has never been easier with our curated selection of festive cooking classes, perfect for team building activities, family get-togethers and gatherings with friends. The holiday season is a time for indulgence – it’s all about food, family and fun, so the important thing is to find exciting things to do in Melbourne that will leave you feeling like a whole lot more like jolly Santa! Tis the season to spend quality time with your loved ones and remind yourself of the joy of Christmas in 2024.  

The big shop for the Christmas lunch or dinner is no joke, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be a source of stress, either. In fact, by partaking in culinary Christmas activities in Melbourne, you’re more likely to feel cool, calm and collected when the big day hits. Prepare a Christmas meal like no other as you learn how to cook from some of the city’s best chefs, and carry the skills you’ve learned into the new year once the class is complete. If you’ve got a best friend who would love the chance to go to Christmassy cake decorating classes, a mum who’s always wanted to expand her repertoire of Vietnamese food, or a pal for whom the idea of a BBQ cooking class is the dream, then look no further.

Whether you’ve been tasked with organising Christmas party ideas in Melbourne or you just want to add a little spice to your standard festive meal, a cooking class will have you improving your confidence both in and out of the kitchen and helping you to expand your culinary knowledge and skills. Discover thousands of cuisines and enjoy some of the best Christmas activities in Melbourne all around.

Don’t forget that Christmas cooking classes also make great work Christmas party ideas. Say goodbye to the same-old team building exercises and get your colleagues donning their aprons and socialising in a task that requires their collaboration, creativity and connection. Watch relationships strengthen and team bonds develop as you all enjoy a delicious homemade meal at the class’s end and feel ready to tackle whatever new challenges are thrown your way.

Cooking courses are fantastic things to do in Melbourne with kids too. Get your clan involved with the Christmas dinner and take a load off your own plate by delegating different dishes to different family members. You can all use the class to reconnect and spend quality time together before enjoying the meal you’ve made – what could be a better Christmas tradition than that?

Learn how to pipe Christmassy cupcakes 

We've got the perfect Christmas activity for a sweet tooth. Check out our cupcake decorating classes in Melbourne and add a sprinkle of magic to your festive celebrations. This hands-on experience allows you to learn different piping techniques, make sweet buttercream frosting, and leave with some sweet treats at the end to savour! 

Take a vegan cooking masterclass

If you’re in charge of cooking the Christmas dinner and find yourself needing to cater for vegans even though you’ve got no experience, then don’t fret. Add a vegan cooking class to the top of your list of Christmas activities in Melbourne and watch your confidence soar as you prepare fresh, flavoursome and festive vegan meals that will even impress die-hard carnivores. Kickstart the New Year’s healthy eating a little earlier this year by preparing a colourful Christmas meal that’ll get your guests asking where you got the recipes. 

You’ll be taught by a local Melbourne chef who will inspire you with their passion and knowledge of all things plant-based. Pick up tips and tricks for adding edge to vegan cooking and gain a greater sense of confidence when working with more unfamiliar ingredients. A vegan cooking class is one of the best things to do in Melbourne this festive season with friends or family, allowing you to reconnect and get inspired together.

Brush up your barbecuing skills 

Christmas in Australia means a BBQ, no matter the weather. Go above and beyond this year by taking a BBQ cooking class and learning all about how to choose the best cut, as well as marinating, smoking and grilling different meats. Earn compliments from everyone on Christmas day by picking up tips from a barbecue class like no other.

Whether you’re based in Malvern, Collingwood, Kew or beyond, you’ll be taught by a professional chef all about how to select and smoke the best possible cuts of meat. Bring a friend along and learn all about how to bring out the different flavours and textures – you could even see if you can BYOB or enjoy a few Christmas cocktails with the class alongside your BBQ-loving buddies.

Don’t forget to pick your instructor’s brains about where to source and shop for the best cuts of meat in the city, as well as how best to season and smoke them to deliver a Christmas dinner that will impress your family and friends.

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Assemble and decorate your own gingerbread house  

Popular among both kids and adults, come along to our gingerbread house decorating class in Melbourne. Creating your own edible winter wonderland not only promises lots of fun, but it also allows you to experiment with different flavours and decorations. By the end of the class, you'll be able to showcase your own edible work of art, adorned with colourful icing and candy embellishments. Sweet bliss! 

Take a cooking class in different global cuisines

Whether Southeast Asian, Indian, Italian or even French cooking is your thing, there are culinary Christmas activities in Melbourne to set your tastebuds alight. Why not take the Christmas dinner a little global this year by sprinkling in some international dishes to the mix? Christmas traditions are a wonderful thing, but there’s always space for introducing new traditions into the mix, and taking part in international cooking classes is one of the best ways to do so.

Whichever cuisine you opt for, you’ll be taught by a professional chef whose goal is to share their passion and enthusiasm alongside their knowledge and skill set. If your partner is a major foodie and you’re on the hunt for fun things to do in Melbourne for couples this festive season, why not treat them to a class where they’ll learn how to combine beautiful ingredients into seasonal dishes that’ll take Christmas lunch to the next level. You’ll spend quality time together and be able to pick up a new set of skills too, which you can build on going forward as you explore your new-found love of international cuisine.

So, roll up your sleeves and put on your aprons with culinary Christmas activities in Melbourne! Surprise your nearest and dearest with your newfound skills, nourish your body and add some extra flavour to your Christmas meal with festive cooking classes this year.