The Social Cooking Party

Cooking is naturally the perfect way to entertain your guests while having a great time exploring unforgettable regional foods. We have experience in hosting numerous types of events such as Christmas party, team building, corporate hospitality and client events. Our Social Cooking Party Menus are designed for team building, corporate and private cooking classes and parties with streamline cooking less or no prep, so guests can go have great food and fun cooking time. This way we can cater to many dietary requirement and levels of cooking.

Learn and have fun together in your next private client and corporate team building events. You can collaborate and develop mutual trust and respect. You don’t need to be a master of the kitchen to take part in our cooking classes, as our chefs will provide expert chefs will be on hand to help. We can add a fun and friendly, competitive flavour to your cooking event. Our street food challenge pitches team-against-team to prepare and serve the best street foods in the region. All of this is taught, supervised and judged by our highly experienced chefs. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• The ultimate organic way of building the relationship and connecting to people from 10-150 people
• Hands-on cooking experience with your own chef or chefs with fundamentals of fresh ingredients and flavours
• Prepare a range of quick, healthy and authentic Asian recipes with cooking tips, tricks, and techniques
• Refreshment drinks throughout the class with many dishes to try with complimentary 2 glasses of wine and beer - extra can be accommodated -no BYO.  
• We will get you exclusive use of our venue, indoor and outdoor function spaces available depending on your budget.

ON THE DAY

• We begin with a complimentary refresher while guests are arriving. Next, we prep for 1 hour. Then we together cook all the dishes. Finally, you and your guests can enjoy new flavours, exotic ingredients, cooking, drinking, eating and sharing your creations around a large kitchen table. 
• We handle all the arrangements so you and your guests can enjoy the bonding time together. Beyond a one-stop activity spot, we really pride ourselves on the fact that our cooking experiences truly bring people together uniquely, smelling, feeling, slicing, dicing, rolling and pan-frying. 
• We are not an ordinary cooking class, there are no recipes or slide show or lecturing, we are a playful arena where you and your guests can build connections, make great memories and as well healthy and freshly made foods. You are required to work with one another in the class. 
• Post-party venue  – The National Hotel, located on Richmond’s bustling Victoria Street, is a place for locals and far-flung travellers to come together in a community-minded space, where the staff is always proud to serve, and the atmosphere is heady with good vibes. http://thenationalhotel.com.au/

HOW WE RUN THE MENUS?

VIETNAMESE COOKING 

• Banh Xeo-| Crispy Turmeric Pancakes 
• Cha Gio | Vietnamese Spring Rolls 
• Ba La Lot | Lemongrass Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaves 
• Add Banh Beo | Steamed Tapioca Dumplings (for 3 hour class) 

THAI COOKING

• Nam Tok Neua | 'Waterfall' beef or prawn salad 
• Tom Kha | Fragrant Chicken and Coconut Soup 
  
• Pad Thai | Prawn, Chicken or Tofu 
• Add Kaeng Lueang | Yellow curry (for 3 hour class) 

JAPANESE COOKING

• Temaki or Makizushi | Sushi Handrolls with Seasonal Fish and Vegetables
• Okonomiyaki- Cabbage and Pork Pancakes 
• Miso Shiru | soup with a selection of toppings
• Add enoki-niku maki | mushroom and beef rolls (for 3 hour class) 

ITALIAN COOKING

• Neapolitan wood-fired pizza
• Seasonal Anti-pasti 
• Add Seasonal insalata or primi (for 3 hour class)

KOREAN COOKING 

• Yangnyeom | KFC Korean Fried Chicken, lettuce wraps and herbs
  
• Banchan |  Assorted Pickles and Kimchi
• Bulgolgi | Thinly Sliced Beef in Tare Sauce 
• Add Tteokbokki- Spicy Stewed Rice Cakes (for 3 hour class) 

MEXICAN COOKING

• Fresh Tortilla 
• Tacos- Tinga De Pollo- Braised Chicken 
• Tacos- Guisado De Res- Braised Beef 
• Salsa Verde 
• Salsa Rojo 
• Add ceviche (for 3 hour class)

SPANISH COOKING

• Pinxtos- Jamon y Manchego 
• Salsa Romesco 
• Paella Valenciana- Chicken or Seafood 
• Add kingfish fish, olives, (for 3 hour class)

CHINESE DUMPLINGS

• Pork, Chicken, and Prawn Dumplings 
• Wontons 
• Black Vinegar and Chilli Sauce 
• Sichuan Sesame Sauce 
• Yuzu Ponzu Sauce 
• Miso Soup 
• Add Okonomiyaki - Savoury Japanese Pancake (for 3 hours class)
  

COOKING WITH BUSH FOODS 

• Damper Bread with Samphire Bush Paste, and whipped goats cheese 
• Smoked Kangaroo or Fish with Taro Potatoes, and Davidson Plum 
• Add steamed fish in banana leaves (for 3 hour class)

INDIAN COOKING

• Naan Bread-
• Mint Raita- Cucumber Yoghurt Sauce 
• Murgh Makhani or Paneer Makhani- Butter Chicken or Butter Paneer 

DIETARY

• Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and other dietary on request.

BOOKING TERMS

• A minimum charge of $1,650 is applied to all group and venue bookings. If your group number falls below the minimum spend, the minimum spend is applied. 
• A deposit of 10 seats or 50% whatever greater is required to confirm your booking. Payment may be made via credit or debit card, cash or by invoice. Full payment is required at the time of booking for events, within 14-day of the event date. The balance is due 14 days before the event, upon confirmation of the guest number and their dietary requirements. 
• If cancellation is made of more than 14-day notice, we will refund 50% of your deposit. For a cancellation is made within 14 days, no refund will take effect, and you will have to pay for the minimum spend. If your group voluntarily leave or not show up to the event on the day, no refund will take effect.
• Final numbers and dietary requirements for your session must be confirmed no later than 14-day prior to the start time of the cookery session in order to give us enough time to pre-order the necessary ingredients and staff.
  
• If you would like to increase the number of participants after this time, please email us hello@otaokitchen.com.au to discuss, and we will do the best to accommodate you.

Contact us

Email hello@otaokitchen.com.au

REVIEWS

Jackie Mates • May 2021

Much better than expected. No elements were pre-made so we learnt how to do every step using stuff we prob already have at home. The teacher was friendly and welcoming and the venue I felt was the perfect size and setting. They were generous with ingredients for those wanting to try different things. Would recommend.