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Melbourne's greatest cooking experiences
We celebrate Melbourne's rich and varied multicultural
communities by sharing our passion for exotic Asian and
international cuisines, inspiring our guests with expert chef knowledge gained from our own travel experiences
For Individuals
- Hands-on Cooking Classes - In-person or Online
- Gift Vouchers - Birthday, Anniversary
- Kids & Teens - Parent & Kids, School Holiday and School Cooking Programs
- NDIS Master Classes, Special Class or Courses
- Private Events: Hen's/Buck Parties, Special Occasions or Family Reunions
For Busineses
- Interactive In-person and Virtual Cooking Classes
- Special Food Experiences or Cooking Events
- Incentive Gift Vouchers
- Corporate and Christmas Hampers
- Multiple Teambuilding Formats (Social Cook-Off, MasterChef Challenge, Amazing Race Challenge and more).
- Christmas and End of Year Cooking Events
Discover our most popular classes
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Mexican Cooking Master Class
Making Mexican food with a wonderful blend of fruits, vegetables, meats and beans. In this cooking class, you'll receive a special tips and tricks in Mexican culinary tradition as you explore how to make this special menu.
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Spanish Cooking Master Class
Join Otao Kitchen's guest chef for this unique hands-on cooking class and discover the secrets of our Spanish cuisine and culture. You will learn how to cook some of Spain's authentic dishes.
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Korean Cooking Master Class
Explore Korean cooking and culture, this Korean Cooking Class is great ways to bring home some best Korean dishes for you to take home.
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Indian Cooking Master Class
Take a trip down the trail of spices. The nuanced and complex curries of North India are renown globally for their astounding deliciousness. In this cooking class, we'll explore a selection of India's famous dishes.
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Indonesian Cooking Master Class
Embark on an Indonesian culinary adventure unlocking the secrets of authentic Javanese cooking, utilising traditional ingredients and preparation methods in our fully equipped kitchen at Otao.
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Japanese Cooking Master Class
Inspired with simplicity and popular foods of Japan. Brilliant for things to do in the weekend, gift voucher or special cooking experience treat today!
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Street Food of Asia
Embark on a cultural journey into the Street Food of Asia with this series of cooking classes. From the smoky alleyways of Tokyo, through the vibrant markets of Bangkok, explore beloved Asian dishes in this fun and engaging experience.
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Italian Cooking Master Class
Italian cooking is renowned for it’s use of fresh and high-quality ingredients. Our Italian cooking class will transport you to the heart of Italy where we will take you, step-by-step, through a range of Italian classics.
Vegan Cooking Master Class
Explore vibrant spices, beautiful sauces, fresh vegetables, tofu and beans in vegan cooking. If Asian vegan dishes are your dream to make then join us to learn to cook and be inspired by Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indian and more.
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Gift Voucher $139 Master Class For One
Buy this cooking class gift voucher and that can be used for various classes on our site – the ideal gift for any foodie
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Japanese Sushi Making Hamper Delivered & Online Class
Gift hampers are the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. Send a gift from the heart with our specially curated online hampers with Japanese ingredients.
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Mexican Cooking Hamper Delivered & Online Class
Gift hampers are the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. Send a gift from the heart with our specially curated online hampers with Mexican ingredients.
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School Programs with Asian Foods
For things to do in Melbourne , you can't get more immersed in Asian food culture than a food tour and/or lunch and/or cooking. Our food tour is a true culinary escapade, both inside and outside of our Melbourne food culture.
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Vietnamese Cooking Master Class
Join us as we explore the fresh and vibrant qualities of Vietnamese cuisine. It's liberal use of fresh herbs, light rice noodles, piquant chillis and savoury fish sauce give it a depth, complexity, and nutritiousness that is unparalleled.
NDIS Participant Private Cooking Program
In this online vegan cooking class, we bring you the best foods of Asia - using traditional techniques spanning many cuisines and cultures. This class focuses on healthy meals and expands your wealth of vegan recipes ideas.
Gift Voucher $354 Master Class For Two
Gift Voucher for Any Cooking Class or alternatively you can buy a cooking class for your loved one below.
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Chinese Cooking Master Class
Learn fundamental cooking techniques and master Chinese food culture. The diverse dishes show the wisdom of Chinese people and also develop the different flavours in Chinese cuisines.
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Thai Cooking Master Class
Thai cooking classes showcase the amazing food of Thailand, stories of its people, culture and history. Join us to cook simple entrees, fresh salads, everyday Thai currie and dessert.
Why choose Otao Kitchen?
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Our expert resident and guest chefs know how to turn your event into a fun, social culinary experience
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We offer a premium food and drink experience with more than 15+ international cuisines to discover and relish
![Classes are 100% hands-on cooking at our brand new kitchen studio in Abbotsford, minutes away from Melbourne’s CBD](/files/thumb/305/305//uploads//why_with_us/why3.jpg)
Classes are 100% hands-on cooking at our brand new kitchen studio in Abbotsford, minutes away from Melbourne’s CBD
Read what our guests say
Jenny Reaney
A fun, hands-on class!! Our team from work did this together and had a great time and best of all got to eat delicious dumplings! Our teacher was ..more
Aaron Soroka
Otao kitchen was a present I got for my partner and what a great night. A great variety and selection of cuisines to learn and try and well priced. We ..more
Sanah Barakat
My husband and I attended the Japanese cooking masterclass and it did not disappoint! It was interactive, educational and above all else fun! They ..more
Dominic Fenton
Dylan & Wan run a superb cooking class in delicious and truly homemade Thai cuisine, recipes inspired by the central region of Thailand. Dylan's ..more
Lucy Lloyd
We've used Otao Kitchen for two work social events now - one making dumplings and the other a Vietnamese cooking class, and both were ..more
A friendly team ready to welcome you
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Phillip Moon
Chef and Operation Manager
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Jennifer Munson-Montanez
Marketing and Sales Manager
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Chef Anan Phonyothan
Chef Instructor
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Chef Dylan Vickers
Head Chef Instructor
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Founder and Chef Ha Nguyen
Founder and Chef Instructor