Pop Up Cooking Event Offsite MasterChef Challenge

Bring the flavours of the world to your next event with Otao Kitchen’s Pop-Up Cooking Challenge. Whether you’re planning a corporate team-building day or a team celebration, this immersive, hands-on experience is packed with creativity, collaboration, and delicious discoveries.

Led by expert chefs, our MasterChef-style challenge brings people together to cook, compete and connect—all while celebrating Native Australian ingredients. Minimal cooking, maximum fun.

Why Choose an Otao Kitchen Pop-Up Cooking Challenge?

• Hands-on & Interactive – No heavy cooking, just creativity
• Celebrate Native Australian Flavours
• Flexible Choices – Choose your own twist on global dishes
• MasterChef-Style – Fun, fast-paced, and flavour-packed
• All-Inclusive Setup – We bring ingredients, tools, and guidance (pop-up kitchen hire additional)
• Dietary-Friendly – Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and seafood-free options available

Challenge Flow – How It Works

Ahead of the Challenge

• Confirm venue and access (including parking and loading)
• Final guest numbers and dietary requirements due 2 weeks prior
• Confirm if you’d like us to supply prizes
• Our team arrives 2 hours before to set up

We’ll handle:

First 30 Minutes – Welcome & Setup

• Warm welcome, intro & safety briefing
• Teams of 4–5 per bench

Collaboration – 30 to 60 Minutes

• Optional chef demo to kickstart ideas
• Teams create one plated dish for judging + one for sharing
• Encourage storytelling: “What makes your dish Aussie?”

Last 30 Minutes – Tasting & Judging

• Teams enjoy each other’s creations over drinks
• Our chefs visit each team for judging
• Scored on Execution, Appearance & Taste

Judging Criteria – 20 Points Total

• Criteria Max Points: Taste10 Appearance 5 Execution 5
• Scoring method: World Food Championship E.A.T. format
• Scorecard Template Team Name Dish Ingredients Used Taste (10) Appearance (5) Execution (5) Total (20)Chef Notes

*Bump-Out

• We’ll clear and pack up after food service. Please arrange venue cleaning.
• Our chef / contractor may return to pick up items next day if required.

Dish Inspirations – Choose One & Add Your Aussie Twist

Each team selects their dish 2 weeks before the event.

Japanese – Sushi Hand Rolls (Temaki)

• Salmon & Finger Lime | Tuna & Cucumber | Tamago & Pickled Radish
• Base Ingredients: Sushi rice, nori, pickled ginger, soy, wasabi

Thai – Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)

• Classic with Dried Shrimp | Vegetarian with Tofu | Spicy Mango Variation
• Base Ingredients: Green papaya/mango, cherry tomatoes, peanuts, green beans

Vietnamese – Fresh Rice Paper Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn)

• Prawns & Herbs | BBQ Chicken | Tofu & Avocado
• Base Ingredients: Rice paper, vermicelli, lettuce, carrot, cucumber

Chinese – Cold Sesame Noodles (Liang Mian)

• Shredded Chicken | Smoked Duck | Spicy Tofu
• Base Ingredients: Egg or rice noodles, sesame paste, soy, vinegar

Italian – Caprese Salad

• Mozzarella & Tomato | Burrata & Basil | Sundried Tomato & Pesto
• Base Ingredients: Tomatoes, mozzarella or burrata, salt & pepper

Mexican – Ceviche

• Fish & Finger Lime | Shrimp & Mango | Mushroom & Corn
• Base Ingredients: Lime juice, onion, coriander/river mint

Spanish – Mini Open Sandwiches (Montaditos)

• Bush Cheese + Davidson Plum | Smoked Barramundi + Wattleseed Cream | Kangaroo Salami + Bush Tomato
• Base Ingredients: Sourdough, olive oil

Booking Details & Terms

• Minimum Spend: $4,950 for up to 20 guests (excludes pop-up kitchen hire)
• Deposit: 50% or 10 seats (whichever is greater) to secure your booking
• Final Payment & Guest Dietary and Details: Due 14 days prior

Cancellations:

• 14+ days before: 50% refund of deposit
• Less than 14 days: No refund, full payment required
• Custom menus & dietary requests: Available upon request

Book Your Pop-Up Cooking Challenge Today!

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