upcoming
classes.
22 april
Learn refined Japanese flavours in this elegant, dinner party–focused class.
The class combines hands-on cooking and interactive demonstrations, giving you the chance to learn key skills while watching techniques in action.
prawn + chive dumplings + sake butter + yuzu ponzu
crispy skin barramundi + shiitake dashi broth
mini yuzu tarts + torched swiss meringue
class includes :
Recipes (printed + digital), meal, coffee + tea
Cold drinks available to purchase (wine, beer, soft drinks)
Limited to 8 people per class
3 hour class
wednesday 22 April | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
23 april
Join Chef John Casey as he teaches essential professional cooking skills used in restaurant kitchens. You’ll learn how to bake fresh bread, cure and balance flavours, master slow-cooked meats, silky purées, and light, airy desserts. You’ll also learn the core principles chefs use daily to cook with precision, consistency, and confidence.
Alongside this, you’ll discover how to maximise flavour and nutrition, apply simple “master chef” finishing touches, and cook with a healthier approach inspired by John’s experience working with elite athletes and dieticians. The class includes both everyday meals and impressive dinner party recipes designed to elevate your home cooking to restaurant level.
menu.
John’s soda bread
Cured salmon + parsley cream
Beef brisket ragu + pomme puree
Poached quince + pedro ximénez zabaglione
class includes.
Recipes (printed + digital)
Limited to 12 people per class
Thursday 23 April | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
30 april
Understand the fundamentals of creating the perfect risotto in this demo-style class, designed to build your confidence and understanding from the ground up. This class focuses on giving you a strong foundation so you can confidently create your own variations at home, using whatever ingredients and flavours you love.
During the class, we’ll prepare a mushroom risotto as well as a fresh and vibrant lemon risotto base, showcasing the versatility of this classic dish. With a focus on technique and flavour this class is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their everyday cooking and master a dish that can be adapted for any occasion.
includes.
Recipes (printed + digital), meal, coffee + tea
Cold drinks available to purchase (wine, beer, soft drinks)
Limited to 8 people per class
Thursday 30 April | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
chef john casey’s master chef classes.
23 april
2 may
Join Chef John Casey as he teaches essential professional cooking skills used in restaurant kitchens. You’ll learn how to bake fresh bread, cure and balance flavours, master slow-cooked meats, silky purées, and light, airy desserts. You’ll also learn the core principles chefs use daily to cook with precision, consistency, and confidence.
Alongside this, you’ll discover how to maximise flavour and nutrition, apply simple “master chef” finishing touches, and cook with a healthier approach inspired by John’s experience working with elite athletes and dieticians. The class includes both everyday meals and impressive dinner party recipes designed to elevate your home cooking to restaurant level.
menu.
John’s soda bread
Cured salmon + parsley cream
Beef brisket ragu + pomme puree
Poached quince + pedro ximénez zabaglione
class includes.
Recipes (printed + digital)
Limited to 12 people per class
Thursday 23 April | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
This class is designed to build your confidence in the kitchen while introducing restaurant-quality techniques you can easily recreate at home. With Chef John Casey’s extensive culinary experience you’ll learn how to create deep, layered flavours, master chef-level techniques in a simple and approachable way. In this class you’ll pick up practical restaurant tips and tricks that improve efficiency, consistency, and presentation in every dish.
All recipes are inspired by John’s Live Life Cook cookbook, with a strong focus on flavour, technique, nutrition, and presentation. By the end of the class, you’ll take home a collection of recipes, professional insights, and the confidence to cook with skill and creativity.
menu.
Mushroom + truffle risotto
Polenta crusted sardines
Red wine pears
class includes.
Recipes (printed + digital)
Limited to 12 people per class
Saturday 2 May | 10:30am - 1:30pm
Join Chef John Casey to build confidence in the kitchen while learning essential professional techniques used in restaurant kitchens. You’ll master skills like balancing flavours, slow-cooking meats, and creating refined desserts, while developing the precision and consistency chefs rely on every day.
With a focus on flavour, nutrition, and presentation, you’ll discover how to cook healthier without sacrificing taste, apply simple finishing touches, and create both everyday meals and impressive dishes. Inspired by his Live Life Cook cookbook, this class equips you with practical tips, recipes, and the confidence to elevate your home cooking to restaurant level.
special guest chef.
special guest chef.
chef john casey.
Chef John Casey brings over 35 years of experience from Michelin-starred kitchens across Europe to pioneering his own food ventures. A Culinary Olympics gold medalist, cookbook author, and founder of Dineamic, he champions food that is both healthy and delicious.
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questions, answered.
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class | skills - focus on learning about ingredients, techniques and recipes
class | inspiration - focus on trying new meal ideas and recipes that inspire you to cook more
class | entertaining - menus that have wow factor, from casual group meals to seated dinner parties
class | cuisines - discovering the ingredients and techniques of cuisines from across the globe that you can recreate at home
class | social - an opportunity to pick up some key tips and tricks in a relaxed, social setting
watch + dine - dining out with a difference. A chef’s table-type experience in which you can be immersed in the cooking but sit back with a glass of wine
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Each of our classes is structured in a way for you to get the most out of it. While all of our classes will be fully interactive, allowing you to see, smell, hear and taste throughout, some classes will involve ‘doing’. What you can expect will be detailed in each class description (but of course feel free to contact us for more).
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If you find you can’t make a class that you’ve registered for, if you give us 7 days notice we can either keep a credit for another class or refund you.
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You are welcome to pass your booking for a class on to someone else, but we need to know at least a day in advance, so send us an email with your substitute’s name and contact number.
cook@cookstudio.com.au
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To make sure your experience is a good one, if a class has less than 5 registrations, 3 days prior to the scheduled class date, we will reschedule it. Of course you have the option to be in the new class or if that doesn’t suit you, we will refund you or keep a credit for another class.
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If you have dietary restrictions, please contact us before registering for a class to discuss. We will do our best to accommodate requests.
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There is plenty of free parking around Cook Studio. The parking options will depend on the time of the day and the length of the class.
We’re also right in front of the Canterbury train station so PT is a good option also.
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Our public cooking classes are open to anyone who loves food and wants to learn new skills.
Classes range from demonstration-style sessions to fully hands-on cooking experiences, with group sizes typically between 5 and 16 people.
We offer a variety of cuisines and techniques suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to confident home cooks.
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Private classes are ideal for groups who want an exclusive cooking experience in our studio kitchen.
If you can organise five or more people, you can book a class just for your group.
Choose from our existing classes or request a specific cuisine or style of cooking, and we’ll work with you to create a memorable experience. There is no additional charge to book privately.
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Our custom-built studio kitchen can host corporate groups of up to 50 people and can be configured to suit a range of events.
We design cooking experiences tailored to your team, from fun competitions and team challenges to relaxed interactive demonstrations.
Classes can run Monday to Saturday between 12pm and 10pm, with food enjoyed by participants and drinks available or arranged as a package.
“… Malaysian cooking class was engaging, easy to follow and left me inspired…”
what people are saying.
“… the Laksa Lemak was the first dish and the flavours were to die for…I will definitely be returning for more classes…”
digital gift cards.
Once purchased, our digital gift cards will be delivered by email with a unique code. Simply enter the coded at checkout when booking a class online to redeem the value.
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about us.
Cook Studio is a space dedicated to helping people build confidence in the kitchen and cook better.
Through hands-on classes, demonstration style classes, and special events, we share practical skills, techniques, and recipes designed for real home cooking.
Our space combines a relaxed coffee bar with a purpose-built studio kitchen where classes, private events, and watch-and-dine experiences take place.
We created Cook Studio to share our love of food and create a welcoming place to learn, cook, and connect.
jane
annalise
contact us.
where to find us.
192 canterbury road, canterbury vic 3126