Otao Kitchen offers hands-on cooking classes led by expert chefs, allowing you to create and enjoy authentic dishes. With a variety of cuisines including Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Mexican, and more, our classes provide a fun, interactive, and educational experience for all skill levels.

Step into the kitchen with some of Australia’s most inspiring chefs. Cooking with the Stars is an exclusive series of one-night-only masterclasses where food lovers can cook, connect, and learn directly from culinary icons. 

Looking for a fun and unique way to bring your group together? Whether you’re planning a team-building activity, a birthday party, or a special get-together, our cooking events are a great way to connect, learn something new, and enjoy amazing food.

The Confident Home Chef Program

Learn to Cook in Australia & New Zealand with Hands-On Cooking Learning

Are you ready to transform the way you cook at home? The Confident Home Chef Program is a 10-day culinary journey designed for passionate food lovers who want to master the essential skills of professional cooking. Whether you’re in Australia or New Zealand, this program will give you the confidence, knowledge, and techniques to cook like a chef in your own kitchen.

Why Choose the Confident Home Chef Program?

• Tailored for home cooks across Australia and New Zealand

• Guided by experienced chefs with real hospitality expertise

• Learn commercial cookery skills in a home-friendly way

• Access recipes, resources, and post-class learning materials

• Build confidence across nine themed culinary workshops

Unlike short one-off cooking classes, the Confident Home Chef Program is structured as a comprehensive learning pathway, covering 80% o cookery fundamentals.

Who Is This Program For?

• Home cooks who want to learn to cook in Australia or New Zealand with structured training

• Food lovers looking to build professional-level cooking skills at home

• Aspiring chefs preparing for commercial cookery or hospitality pathways

• Families and individuals who want to eat better, cook healthier, and save money

Learning Outcomes

By completing the program, you’ll:

• Confidently handle, prepare, and cook all major proteins and vegetables
• Apply essential cooking methods — roasting, braising, steaming, frying, and more
• Master the building blocks of flavour: stocks, sauces, marinades, and condiments
• Bake breads, pastries, and desserts with consistency
• Develop food safety and knife skills to professional standards
• Plate dishes with modern presentation techniques

Study Options in Australia & New Zealand

The Confident Home Chef Program is available as:

• In-Person Cooking Classes – held at our Melbourne cooking school, ideal for Australian participants

• Online Learning Pathway – for students across New Zealand and regional Australia, with access to videos, recipes, and interactive support

Give the gift of flavour, fun, and unforgettable memories with an OTAO Kitchen Gift Voucher – the perfect present for food lovers and experience seekers alike!