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Consulting at Otao Kitchen – Expert Guidance for Your Food Project

At Otao Kitchen, we do more than run cooking classes and events — we partner with individuals, brands, schools, councils, and businesses to co-create meaningful food experiences, training programs, and culinary products.

Whether you're a food entrepreneur, hospitality operator, education provider, community group, or corporate team, our consulting services can help turn your idea into a delicious and impactful reality.

Why Work With Otao Kitchen?

We’ve spent over a decade building culinary programs, launching food products, hosting thousands of events, and delivering educational experiences. With this hands-on expertise, we bring:

  • Deep knowledge of food, kitchen operations, and event logistics

  • Creative program design for cooking schools, team-building, NDIS & accessible food education

  • Product and recipe development for catering, hampers, meal delivery, and more

  • Training and curriculum development for chefs, schools, and community organisations

  • Strong networks across Melbourne’s hospitality, education, and multicultural sectors

  • A dedicated space in Abbotsford for testing, piloting, and running programs

Consulting Services We Offer

1. Program & Curriculum Development

  • Design hands-on cooking classes for adults, kids, or special interest groups

  • Develop step-by-step guides, recipes, and training materials

  • Create tailored courses for NDIS participants or CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) communities

2. Food Product Innovation

  • Help you develop, test, and refine recipes for hampers, sauces, frozen meals, or preserved goods

  • Work on packaging, labelling, and compliance with food safety and shelf-life requirements

3. Hospitality Experience Design

  • Plan memorable corporate cooking events or community food activations

  • Offer expert input on menu curation, flow, engagement, and accessibility

4. Small Business Start-Up Support

  • Assist food startups with business models, budgeting, and marketing plans

  • Advise on equipment, suppliers, and operational setup

  • Collaborate on branding and audience engagement strategies

5. Community and Education Projects

  • Partner with councils, schools, and not-for-profits to deliver inclusive and educational food programs

  • Experience in working with NDIS, cultural festivals, youth groups, and community meal programs

Recent Consulting Projects Include:

  • A home-cooked meal delivery program for aged care (Meal Fresh)

  • A Train the Trainer cooking program for community leaders

  • Kids’ cooking classes for local schools and councils

  • A multicultural food experience program for corporate team-building

  • Culinary product development for hampers and gift boxes

  • Strategy and curriculum development for themed masterclasses (e.g. Vietnamese, Japanese, Pasta, Sauces)

Ready to Collaborate?

We’re always open to new ideas and collaborations.

If you’re planning a food project and want a trusted, creative, and experienced partner, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Email us: hello@otaokitchen.com.au
📍 Visit us: 393 Victoria Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067
🌐 Website: www.otaokitchen.com.au

Let’s bring your food vision to life — together.