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From ultimate fun experiences to unique venue, we have everything you need to create an unforgettable meeting, conference and food event in Melbourne. Enquire now Otao Kitchen Cooking and Event Centre for your next event in Melbourne.

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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

7 months ago

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

3 years ago

Rachel Burrows

We had a lovely morning at the vegan Vietnamese cooking class with Anan. He was an engaging teacher and the food was incredible. We learned a lot and ..more

a month ago

David Wu

Amazing reception, venue and teachers. The cooks are all extremely enthusiastic and fun providing a comfortable and happy environment to enjoy your ..more

4 weeks ago

andrew nevins

The class wasn’t right for me, as I was looking for more of a social aspect to it. I felt it was rushed and because I was paired up with someone ..more

2 months ago

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