Top Australia Cooking Classes

Take a leisurely river cruise from Brisbane to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to observe native Australian wildlife. This half-day tour departs from bustling Southbank and cruises along the Brisbane River with views of iconic landmarks on the way to Lone Pine. Upon arrival, enjoy ample time to meet the animals. Observe the platypus, and watch animal shows that feature sheepdogs and birds of prey. A great experience for animal lovers.

Soak in 360-degree views as you dine on a delicious buffet lunch or dinner at the Sydney Tower Restaurant's revolving restaurant. From your vantage point high above the streets of Sydney, the views change as the restaurant slowly revolves during your meal. Large picture windows frame iconic sights like the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and, in the distance, the Blue Mountains. Enjoy a lunch, dinner or even a degustation tasting a range of tasty dishes that is sure to please everyone in your party.

Melbourne is Australia’s culinary capital, but to discover the city’s foodie hotspots, you need a local guide. On this food walking tour, explore Melbourne’s atmospheric laneways and arcades; visit the city’s coolest bars, cafés, and street food stalls; and sample everything from Chinese dumplings to sweet pastries. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people for an authentic local experience.

Experience the majestic World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on a small-group full-day tour from Sydney. Enjoy sweeping views of the Blue Mountains and sites including the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley. Hop onboard the Scenic Railway (or other rides) at Scenic World, enjoy a chef-prepared lunch (dietary requirements accommodated), and visit Featherdale Wildlife Park to see kangaroos and other native Australian critters. Then, cruise by boat back to Sydney Harbour on the Parramatta River.

Discover the history of Sydney on a 2.5-hour walking tour and pub crawl in The Rocks. Your knowledgeable and entertaining guide takes you to four of Sydney's oldest pubs where you try a different glass of craft beer, cider, or wine in each venue. Learn about the early days of the British colony in Australia and hear the stories of these old-time pubs as you enjoy their rich atmosphere and tasty drinks.

Join a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by double-decker bus to discover the highlights of Sydney and Bondi Beach. Enjoy unobstructed views and recorded onboard commentary as you travel along two routes to top destinations like Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, and Bondi Beach. Go in-depth at any given place by simply hopping off the bus to explore. You can experience Sydney and Bondi's most noteworthy attractions at your own pace with your choice of ticket, valid for either 24 or 48 hours.

Discover the on-site museum at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard during a self-guided tour and learn the history of the vineyard and local area. Sit back and enjoy a master class on wine history, production, and tasting notes with an in-house wine expert. Pick up your gourmet picnic basket, and find a spot in the vineyards for lunch with views over the Hunter Valley.

Indulge in the culinary delights of the Yarra Valley on this full-day food and wine tour. Learn about regional wines at two boutique wineries and visit a local brewery to tap beer. Plus, satisfy your sweet tooth with samples of handmade chocolates and ice cream at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice-Creamery. Socialize with other passengers as you cruise through the beautiful valley aboard a mini-coach equipped with storage space for cooler boxes for any food and wine purchases along the way.

Wine lovers will enjoy this behind-the-scenes tour of one of the Hunter Valley’s finest wineries, Brokenwood Wines. Learn about the history of Brokenwood, see how the wines are made, meet the chef of The Wood Restaurant, and taste six premium wines (three white and three red) matched with canapes. Even get the chance to taste pre-release wine straight from the barrel.

You'll delve into the fascinating history of Gin, and learn about the botanicals and how the distillery makes it's gin. You'll then make your own gin by choosing from our collection of 50 botanicals, using our small copper stills. Covered in the Gin Masterclass * A two hour session run by master distiller * A lesson on gin and it's history * An explanation of the distillation process * Select from our large range of botanicals to produce your own unique flavour * Distil your own 500ml bottle of gin using our 2.5 Litre alembic copper stills * You'll taste the Gin

Stefano will teach you the basics of classic Italian cooking as you try your hand at mastering orecchiette, tagliatelle, and ravioli, paired with traditional sauces that will make any nonna jealous. At the end of the session, sit down together to enjoy your efforts, while watching cows graze in the paddocks and the evening mist rolling over the hills.

Escape from the city for a leisurely day of tasting estate grown wines and fine dining in the bucolic countryside of the Southern Highlands.

Hello, I am a classically French trained chef and I teach people to cook the recipes I love to cook, to enjoy the process and not to panic in the kitchen. My experience as a chef working in some of the Melbourne and Europe's best professional kitchens under the most talented, passionate and humble chefs has made me the chef I am and allows me to help you become a better and more confident cook. The food I love to cook is French cuisine with a modern influence, elegant Italian cookery and Australian cuisine, introducing native ingredients. Seasonal, sustainable and fresh ingredients is an absolute must in my kitchen, which my kitchen garden plays a huge role in as does my local Mornington Peninsula suppliers and producers. We have a few precious things in our life that give us pleasure and enjoyment and cooking and eating food does just that. This is why I invite you to cook with me in my kitchen and to enjoy a magnificent 3 course meal at my table. Book your experience, Chef Jacqui

In this hands on cooking class I am sharing and teaching new cooking techniques in a fun & safe environment. I strongly believe in local, seasonal products including my own organic vegetables, herbs, honey and eggs to produce a restaurant style 4 course lunch. The cooking class is designed to give you the confidence to produce the same menu at home without expensive equipment and tools. The experience includes all recipes & a little gift

This tour offers an authentic Byron Bay hinterland experience to travellers visiting the Northern Rivers. It allows the community to learn about local products, meet with their local farmers and understand the hard work behind following sustainable farming practices. This is the perfect outdoor activity to discover the beauty of the Northern Rivers and taste the delicious products of the Byron hinterland.

Make your own 500ml bottle of Gin during an intimate evening with our head distiller, Luke Ridden. As the very first of its kind in Queensland, our 4-hour experience will guide you as you get to choose your own botanicals & learn to distil using one of our custom made 2L copper stills. This distillery experience will introduce you to the gin-making process and teach you how to create your own bespoke 500ml bottle of craft spirit, which you get to take home to share (and brag) amongst friends and family. We'll delve into the history of Gin and the story behind the great Granddad Jack as we take you on a tour of the distillery and provide tastings of our award-winning spirits & liqueurs.

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.

Go on a self-guided wine tasting activity, with the assistance of an experienced cellar door host ready to teach you about the wine and its history. Our winery is located among our stunning estate, surrounded by vines. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have 45-minute sittings. We don't want to rush you out though, and we will have pre-prepared produce platters available for purchase.

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.

Create your very own wine with a 1.5-hour blending class at Victoria’s historic Tahbilk Winery. Tour the 19th-century cellars and learn about the art of winemaking from an expert wine ambassador, and then combine different varietals to create your own signature blend to bottle and take home.

Foodbuilder is offering structured and bespoke adventures. You will learn how to create unique dishes in a fabulous private kitchen. Contact me, and we will talk about a menu just for you. Let me know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Stefano will teach you the basics of classic Italian cooking as you try your hand at mastering orecchiette, tagliatelle, and ravioli, paired with traditional sauces that will make any nonna jealous. At the end of the session, sit down together to enjoy your efforts, while watching cows graze in the paddocks and the evening mist rolling over the hills.

Indulge your inner wine lover with this blending class at Urban Winery Sydney. Learn about the winemaking process during a tour of the facility while enjoying regional cheeses and charcuterie. Sample six regional wines, blend them into your favorite concoction, and have some fun with a blind tasting. Take home a complimentary bottle and stop by the cellar door for more tastings and to have your personalized blend bottled.

A unique and personalised tasting which offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a more in depth tasting with an exclusive look at the history and heritage of Elderton Wines. Visit the 120+ year old Command vineyard that the Ashmead family worked tirelessly to restore and save from destruction, taste many of the elite wines in our range alongside back vintage examples in our Private Tasting Room with a selection of locally crafted cheeses.