Relish Mama
ProHighlights
- Hands-on cooking classes led by cookbook author and nutritionist Nellie Kerrison in Sandringham
- Exclusive use of the Relish Mama kitchen for private and corporate groups, with a shared meal
- Menus designed around your group, from Moroccan and Italian to dumplings and barbecue
About Relish Mama
Relish Mama is the cooking school of Nellie Kerrison, a diploma-trained nutritionist and cookbook author who has been teaching home cooks for more than 17 years. Classes run in her upstairs kitchen in Sandringham, in Melbourne's Bayside, and the style is relaxed and practical: you learn by doing, pick up tips you will use again, and finish by sitting down to eat what the group has cooked. Public classes span fresh pasta, gnocchi, dumplings, pizza in a Roccbox oven, Moroccan, Egyptian, Middle Eastern vegetarian and barbecue menus. For celebrations and work events, groups can take over the whole kitchen. Nellie designs a menu around your numbers, dietary needs and the feel of the day, then she and her team guide everyone through the cooking before a generous shared meal. Most private events suit around 10 to 25 people, and an exclusive booking is charged at no fewer than 12 guests. Team days, Christmas parties, client thank-yous, birthdays and hens celebrations are all common, and a private dining option is available for groups who would rather be cooked for. Everything is supplied, from aprons and utensils to ingredients, and recipes are emailed or handed out after the class. All the food is eaten on the night rather than taken home, and guests aged 18 and over receive a glass of wine with the meal. Wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes. Some classes are held in neighbouring Highett, and the exact address is sent to guests before the day. A 50% deposit secures a private date, with final numbers due 14 days out.
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How many people do we need for a private class at Relish Mama?
Private and corporate events usually suit around 10 to 25 guests. Taking the whole venue is charged at a floor of 12 guests, and Nellie is happy to discuss smaller or larger groups.
How much does a private cooking event cost?
Private and corporate pricing is quoted per event. Email the team for the packages and pricing guide; a 50% deposit secures your date and the balance is due seven days before.
Is food and drink included in the class?
Yes. Everything your group cooks is eaten together during the class, and a glass of wine is included for guests aged 18 and over. Food cannot be taken home under food safety rules.
Where are Relish Mama classes held?
Classes run in the Relish Mama kitchen in Sandringham, in Melbourne's Bayside, and some are held in neighbouring Highett. The exact address is sent to guests ahead of the class.
What should we wear and bring?
Nothing at all – the school supplies aprons, pens, every ingredient and the utensils. Wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes for safety in the kitchen.
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Amber Van De Camp
a month ago
Nellie's cookbooks are beautifully laid out and full of delish recipes our whole family have enjoyed. Incredibly generous supporting local community organisations and young people. Highly recommend.
Ryan McCurdy
10 months ago
We just wrapped up our 2-hour pizza making class - it as so much fun! It was fantastic learning all the technical aspects to the ideal pizza dough and then assembling and making our own pizzas too. The class was inform…
Vikki Bester
10 months ago
We recently hosted our team's end-of-year Christmas celebration at Relish Mama and it was an absolute massive hit! We opted for the Moroccan Cuisine class, and it turned out to be the perfect, engaging, and incredibly de…
Sarah Di Pietro
10 months ago
My beautiful bridal party arranged a cooking class at Relish Mama for my hens. The whole day was a surprise and it couldn’t have been more perfect. From the personalised Italian/Egyptian menu, to the beautiful bright spa…
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