Top Victoria Cooking Classes

Every neighborhood has its favorite local haunts, but it’s not easy for visitors to tap into the best insider eats. With this secret food tour, discover where those in the know dine in St. Kilda while learning about the neighborhood’s unique history and culture. Explore the area highlights on foot with your guide, stopping to sample a variety of popular dishes.

Indulge your inner foodie and learn to make dumplings like a pro with this cooking class in Melbourne. After a complimentary welcome drink, enjoy a hands-on experience in a fun atmosphere and discover how to prepare the perfect dough for Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese dumplings using a variety of meats and vegetables. Then, savor your creation in a small group setting.

Foodies will love the opportunities to develop their cooking skills with this small-group French cooking class with a classically trained chef, in her home. Spend 4-5 hours cooking, eating, and learning more about French cuisine and its balance of flavors. The menu varies but may include delicious dishes like scallops, kangaroo steaks (with a French twist!), and crepes.

Delve into India’s rich and varied cuisine with this cooking class. Learn to prepare classic dishes like Butter Chicken, Rogan Josh, Aloo Gobi, and Beef Vindaloo. Make warm naan from scratch and create spicy, creamy curries. Discover the difference between cooking techniques and ingredients in different regions of India. End your class with a sparkling wine or beer and a delicious Indian meal.

Explore Victoria’s wine country and wildlife on a combo tour of the historic Tahbilk Winery followed by an eco wetlands walk. Learn about traditional and modern wine-making methods at one of Australia’s oldest wineries, and then try your hand at blending your own bottle of wine to take home. A 2-course lunch of inspired seasonal cuisine, paired with wine and served overlooking the wetlands, rounds out a delightful day in the country.

Head to the famous Queen Victoria Market and take a 2-hour barbecue class. This class is an introduction to the different types of BBQ, various cooking techniques, how to choose and prepare meats, and an overview of rubs and marinades. Sample some delicious meats and craft beers to end the tour and receive notes and information to help you on your BBQ journey.

Spend your evening in Melbourne exploring new ingredients with this canapé-making class. Learn how to make simple finger foods and street food such as spring rolls, sushi, and satay from Japan, Thailand, China, or Vietnam. Then enjoy the meal with sparkling wine or beer (included). This is a good option for a group of travelers of varying culinary skills.

Get a group of friends together and learn to make pizza for a fun activity in Abbotsford. This pizza-making class runs for about two and a half hours. During this time you’ll learn how to make dough, and tips and tricks to make your pizza delicious. Your guide/ chef will tell you everything you need to know. Sip on provided alcoholic drinks or tea and coffee while you assemble, cook, eat your creation.

Learn to prepare authentic Chinese cuisine during a hands-on half-day cooking class in Melbourne. Your chef-instructor leads a class that includes use of all ingredients and cooking tools. After cooking the menu, enjoy a shared meal of the food that you helped to create, accompanied by beer or wine. You can also take home recipes to recreate the dishes at home.

A new experience with your mates, family, co-workers sit together and enjoy cooking, eating Thai cuisine and have a glass of sparkling wine by the end of the class. Otao Kitchen Cooking School proudly bring to you original Thai ingredients, unique menus and professional Chef tuition.

Delve into Australia’s food heritage during a private half-day cooking class taught by a chef at her home in Melbourne. Make three dishes during this hands-on class, which includes cooking tips and a meal with your chef-instructor. You might make recipes with fresh oysters or trout, and top it off with dessert and a glass of wine. The menu can accommodate specific dietary needs with advance notice.

Unleash your inner winemaker with the 'Blend Your Own Muscat' experience at Stanton & Killeen. Dive into the rich history of Rutherglen Muscat through a guided tour of our 19th Century winery. Then, become a blending maestro, crafting your own Muscat blend from handpicked parcels. Seal your creation in a personalized bottle to share or savor. Join us to blend tradition, knowledge, and creativity into an unforgettable adventure.

Savor the tastes of Italy in the heartland of Victoria with this private winery tour and cooking demo. Join your private teacher at Pizzini Wines and learn how to make a range of Italian dishes without other students around to hog your teacher’s attention. Fill in the rest of your half-day experience with a tour of the winery, a barrel room tasting of several Australian-made Italian wines, and a lunch complete with the dishes you made beforehand.

Take a deep dive into the unique terroir of sub regional Mornington Peninsula. This intimate experience hosted in our private tasting room, will take you on an in-depth exploration of our vineyard sites and their individual characteristics. This is a rare opportunity to taste through a selection of limited release wines. Our wine host will also provide an overview of our story, the history of the region and a detailed look at what makes the Mornington Peninsula the perfect place to produce cool climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The masterclass will include two limited release wines as well as a selection of six current release wines.

Sstablished in 1997, holds an iconic status in Melbourne's coffee scene, attracting coffee enthusiasts from near and far. The café's reputation for serving exceptional espresso reflects not only the quality of their coffee but also the dedication to maintaining their espresso machine to create the perfect equilibrium for an unforgettable coffee experience. Quality Coffee Beans: Degraves Espresso likely sources high-quality coffee beans from reputable suppliers. The selection of premium beans is crucial in ensuring rich flavor, aroma, and complexity in every cup. Attention to Detail: Every aspect of the coffee-making process, from grinding the beans to pouring the final shot, is executed with attention to detail at Degraves Espresso. This commitment to excellence contributes to the overall quality and enjoyment of the coffee.

Gin lovers are sure to love this experience that teaches you the gin-making process, from grain to bottle. Join a small group at Puss and Mew Distillery, located just outside Melbourne’s CBD, to learn the science and fermentation process of gin. Get the full experience when you head to the botanical wall to select the flavor profiles you want for your own personal bottle of gin.

Embark on an exciting journey into fortified wines at Stanton & Killeen's half-day winemaking workshop, including a gourmet lunch with the S&K winemaking team. Revel in the art of fortified wine blending and under expert guidance you'll create your own unique fortified wine blend to take home in your very own 10L home barrel.