Spirit House Cooking School
ProHighlights
- Hands-on Asian cooking classes of about four hours, finishing with a meal of the dishes you cooked
- Wine and beer are poured with the meal at the end of every class
- Set in the tropical gardens and lagoon grounds of the Spirit House restaurant at Yandina
About Spirit House Cooking School
Spirit House Cooking School sits inside the grounds of the Spirit House restaurant on Ninderry Road at Yandina, a garden setting of tropical plants, pagodas and a still lagoon. The school runs hands-on Asian cooking classes for confident cooks and beginners alike, taught by the Spirit House chefs. Each class runs for about four hours. Day classes start at 9.30am and evening classes at 4.30pm, with themes that change across the calendar, from Thai seafood and the art of Thai curries to wok cooking, Vietnamese flavours, Indonesian dishes and an Asian barbecue masterclass. When the cooking is done, everyone sits down to lunch or dinner made from the recipes, with complimentary wine and beer. The school supplies aprons, knives and utensils, and closed-in shoes are a must around the knives and hot liquids. Some classes are gluten free or seafood free. Keen cooks aged over 12 are welcome, but babies and strollers are not. The class calendar also sets dates aside as private classes, and the restaurant and Hong Sa Bar host private functions as well. Send an enquiry to ask about a class for your group.
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Activity type
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Setting
Pricing
The class price includes hands-on tuition, all equipment and a meal of the dishes cooked, served with wine and beer.
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What's Included
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Spirit House cooking class?
Classes start from $180 a person, with some themed classes priced higher, such as $190 for the Bangkok-inspired class and $200 for the Christmas class. The price covers the hands-on class and the meal afterwards.
How long does a class run, and when does it start?
Allow about four hours. Day classes begin at 9.30am and evening classes begin at 4.30pm, and the meal of the dishes you cooked comes at the end.
Are food and drinks included?
Yes. You eat the recipes prepared during the class as lunch or dinner, and complimentary wine and beer are served with the meal.
Can the school cater for dietary needs?
There are dedicated gluten-free classes and seafood-free classes on the calendar. The school doesn't cater for vegetarians in its standard classes, so check the class list before you book.
Can children join a class?
Children over 12 who enjoy cooking are welcome to take part. Babies and strollers can't come into the school, and everyone needs closed-in shoes.
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Megan Rose
a month ago
We had a fantastic morning whipping up a storm in the Spirit House school kitchen. We learnt so much, had fun and are still dreaming of the lunch we had. Our chef was wonderful, so organised and slick. Will be returning…
belinda wright
a month ago
A brilliant experience. We did the Thai 5 course menu and we were very impressed with not only the food but the way the day was delivered. Chef Simon and Bob made our day an unforgettable experience and we would definite…
Tracey Gust
2 months ago
This is our 3rd or 4th visit to the school and we'll definitely be going back. Chef Simon was great, he was informative and encouraging and the results speak for themselves. We finished the class with the an absolutely d…
Mike
3 months ago
This more than just a cooking class - it’s an education in kitchen skills creativity and Thai cuisine Safe and food culture are prominent here - it’s serious and loads of fun The food and the methods you learn refine c…
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