Otao Kitchen (Abbotsford)

Otao Kitchen is a hands-on cooking school in Abbotsford offering cooking classes for children, teenagers, families and adults. Professional chefs introduce participants to cooking techniques and cuisines from around the world, with an emphasis on practical skills, fresh ingredients and preparing delicious meals from scratch.

The purpose-built cooking studios provide a supportive environment where beginners and more experienced cooks can develop their confidence in the kitchen.

School Holiday Cooking Classes for Kids

Otao Kitchen runs a structured school holiday cooking program for children aged 10-14 years.

Each 2.5-hour workshop is led by professional chefs, with children preparing meals in pairs and learning skills that they can use at home.

The program covers:

Knife skills and safe food preparation
Kitchen hygiene and equipment use
Stir-frying, sautéing, baking and other cooking techniques
Understanding ingredients, herbs and spices
Preparing nutritious meals from scratch
Time management, teamwork and organisation
Food sustainability and reducing waste
Plating and presenting dishes

Children prepare dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world, including Vietnamese, Italian and other international cooking traditions. At the end of each session, participants enjoy the food they have prepared.

The school holiday program is divided into four seasonal intakes, each comprising three workshops held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Children can attend individual workshops or book the full three-day program. Each day is booked separately.

Classes generally run from 10am to 12:30pm. Parents do not need to remain during the workshop.

All ingredients, cooking equipment and aprons are supplied.

School Holiday Cooking Program - Details and Bookings

Other Cooking Classes

Otao Kitchen also offers cooking experiences for adults and families, including:

Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese and Korean cooking
Chinese cooking and dumpling making
Indian and Malaysian cooking
Italian cooking and pizza making
Mexican and Spanish cooking
Middle Eastern cuisine
Native Australian ingredients and cooking
Private family cooking sessions
Cooking workshops for school groups

Children aged 12 years and over may also attend selected regular cooking classes when accompanied by an adult, subject to the class requirements.

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Opening Hours:

Classes operate on scheduled dates throughout the year. School holiday workshops generally run from 10am to 12:30pm on selected Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Other public cooking classes and private experiences operate at various times.

Advance bookings are essential.

Current Class Timetable and Availability

Cost:

Fees vary according to the cooking class or program. Ingredients, equipment and aprons are included.

School Holiday Cooking Class Prices

Other Cooking Class Prices

Birthday Parties:

Private cooking experiences can be arranged for children's birthday parties and celebrations.

Otao Kitchen offers group cooking activities where participants work together to prepare dishes under the guidance of professional chefs. Menus and activities can be tailored to the age and experience of the participants.

Contact Otao Kitchen to discuss group sizes, suitable menus, availability and party arrangements.

Private Cooking Events and Birthday Party Enquiries

Location

393 Victoria Street, Abbotsford 3067 View Map

✆ 0405 720 470

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Web Links

→ new.otaokitchen.com.au

→ Otao Kitchen on Facebook