Banh Cooking Class For Good Cause

Learn how to prepare delicious meals and make a positive impact on your community by donating the food you make. We believe that food is a basic necessity and everyone should have access to home cook meals.

Our expert chefs at Otao Kitchen are not only have a passion for cooking, but also for making a difference in their community. They will guide you through the cooking class with patience and expertise, ensuring that you learn new skills while having a fun experience.

The meals prepared in our cooking class will be donated to the Belgium Avenue Neighbourhood House, a community organisation that provides support and resources for those in need. Your contribution through this class will help provide homemade meals for individuals and families who may not have access to proper nutrition.

Our cooking classes are designed for all ages, making it a perfect activity for families and kids. You will get to participate in a hands-on cooking experience where you can learn new recipes, techniques, and skills while also giving back to your community.

We understand that cooking can work up an appetite, which is why you will have a light lunch from the fruits of your labour in the class. Join us to learn, have fun, and make a difference in your community through our cooking class for a good cause.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Grow empathy and inspire change
• Lifelong benefits of learning to cook - you may create a future home chef!
• Help facilitate meals to those in need

ON THE DAY

• BANH's introduction and welcome
• Chef demonstration followed by everyone preparing dishes on the set menu
• Participants will cook beautiful meals
• Clean-up and packaging of meals for delivery
• Taste-testing and light lunch
• We would run a different menu for different days if we run 2 days in a school holiday

THE SAMPLE MENU

• Jan Lunar New Year - Chicken Wontons with Black Bean Garlic Sauce | Tofu Wontons with Black Bean Garlic Sauce| No-Bake Flan 
• Feb Italian Cooking  Ricotta & Spinach Lasagna (V) | Lasagne Bolognese | Tiramisu 
• Mar Mexican Cooking Chicken Enchiladas | Vegetable Enchiladas (V)| Rice and Beans | Cinnamon Sugar Churros 
• Apr Thai Cooking Yellow Chicken Curry + Rice | Green Eggplant Curry+ Rice(V)| Mango Sticky Rice 
• May Indian Cooking Paneer Makhani + Rice(V) | Butter Chicken + Rice | Coconut Ladoo
• Jun Japanese Cooking Japanese Curry Chicken + Rice | Japanese Curry Eggplant+ Rice | Doughnuts with Matcha Pastry Cream 
• July Chinese Cooking Kung Pao Chicken (Gong Bao) |  Kung Pao Tofu (V) | Steamed Rice | Mango Pudding
• Aug Turkey and Sage Fricassée | Mushroom Fricassée (V) | Herb Roasted Potatoes (V)| Lemon Cheese Cake Balls 
• Sep Cooking Coq Au Vin | Champignon Au Vin (V) | Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes V | Chocolate Bread Pudding

FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS

• Location. OTAO Kitchen is located at 393 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, 3067 Victoria, Australia
• Public Transport We encourage you to travel on public transport. Please check with Public Transport Victoria (www.ptv.vic.gov.au or 1800 800 007) for train and tram timetables. OTAO Kitchen is accessible via train to North Richmond Station and/or tram; route 109 (Box Hill to Port Melbourne) and route 12 (St Kilda to Victoria Gardens) go along Victoria Street – you should disembark at stop 21. Route 78 (Prahran to Richmond) stops at the corner of Church and Victoria Streets and is only one block from OTAO.
• Car Parking. There is plenty of street parking available during the day on Victoria and surrounding streets, but most have a 1-2 hour parking limit. Saturday is free from 12 pm. Please check the sign. Parking can also be limited depending on the day and time, so plan carefully. Alternatively, you can park your vehicle in Hive Shopping Centre  313 Victoria St, Abbotsford VIC 3067 where 2 hours and more parking is available at reasonable rates. OTAO Kitchen is just a short 5-minute walk from the Shopping Centre.
• There is plenty of parking in front of the venue to drop off the kid.
• Bicycle Bicycles can be stored securely at the rear of OTAO Kitchen’s property. Please enter via the Victoria Street main entrance and arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your class so the bicycle can be stored without interruption to the class. Bikes can be locked outside of Otao Kitchen as well.
• Cooking Class Format? Great cooking isn't about recipes—it's about techniques. In our classes, you'll work together with other kids and parents in a fun, hands-on environment led by a chef instructor. Please bring your own apron and drink bottle and be sure to wear closed-toe shoes. Classes are 2-2.5 hours unless otherwise noted on the registration page. Participants will work in groups of 4 to prepare and cook required dishes that can go for each charity. Participants will be standing, cooking and working for most of the class. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back. You will enjoy a generous taste of every dish plus homemade lemonade drinks
• What's time should I arrive? We recommend you arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled class start time. Doors will be locked promptly at the commencement of the class to ensure no interruptions and enjoyable experience for everyone. Please plan your travel to OTAO Kitchen well so that you are not late. There is plenty of parking in front of the venue to drop off the kid.
• Do the kids do the cooking?  Yes, all cooking projects are either prepped to be individual or group projects.
• What are the dishes will we cook on the day? We made plenty of dishes that suitable for charities with different cuisine themes.
• Do parents stay or leave during the party?  We encourage the parent to book, cook, and bond with their kids. Or the parents can do drop and pick up the kids. We are also located in Richmond so you can do shopping, hairstylist or just eat in one of the nearby restaurants.
• How many staff will be working with the kids? We have one chef and a couple of volunteers per class
• Allergies We are unable to cater for children with Anaphylaxis.  Common allergies can mostly be catered for.  Please feel free to email us hello@otaokitchen.com.au with any questions or concerns.
• Hygiene. Hygiene is a priority when cooking with the children and just like a professional kitchen, they will practice it in class.  They will be taught the importance of washing hands when handling food and how often they should wash.  They use disposable gloves when required and learn how often and when they need to be changed.
• Cut and injure in the class? OTAO Kitchen staff will take all precautions necessary in showing you safe and correct cooking techniques throughout the class. In the unlikely event, you sustain an injury, our chefs or staff are first aid qualified and trained to respond to an emergency. Due diligence is of course required on your behalf whilst undertaking the class and in use of the cooking utensils and equipment.
• What the fee included Cover the cost of chef, venue, ingredients, and admin. A kid will make equivalent to 6 meals.
• Payment & Booking Full payment for the Term is required when making the booking prior to commencement
• Booking the class for private party $1,650 is the minimum spend for groups from 12 people. We can cater for a larger group of up to 40-80 guests.
• What is your cancellation policy? 14 days or more from your scheduled event: No charge/penalty to reschedule your event. 7-14 days from your scheduled event: There will be a $49pp rescheduling or cancellation fee applied. Within 7 Days of your event: - If Cancelled: Full balance of your scheduled event will be paid. No refund or reschedule. If Rescheduled: There will be a $49pp rescheduling fee (plus credit card convenience fee of 3%) applied to the credit card we have on file at booking. This fee is in addition to your event balance due on your rescheduled party date. Missed Classes? If participants are unable to attend a class, provided you give 24 hours notice, a make-up class can be arranged for a $49 fee plus the fee difference if you go to different class.