Cooking Classes in Coolum & North Shore

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The Studio Cooking School by Chef Mel - cooking classes on the Sunshine Coast

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The Studio Cooking School by Chef Mel (Coolum Beach)5.0 (23)

From $129pp

Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and dairy-free options mean a mixed group can all cook the same menu together.

Getting Cooking Classes Right

The cooking class option in Coolum & North Shore is in Coolum Beach, at The Studio Cooking School by Chef Mel inside VENŪ on Junction Drive. Bli Bli, Marcoola and Twin Waters have no cooking school listed, so a group from anywhere in the area heads to Coolum Beach.

It suits a birthday, a hens party or a work team who would rather make the meal than be served it.

What a class involves:

Each class lasts three hours, with guests cooking in pairs after a few sauces are demonstrated.
Everyone sits down at the end to eat what they cooked, so the class doubles as the meal.
Ingredients, equipment, tuition and a recipe eBook are included in the From $129 per person price.
Menus range from Authentic Italian, with handmade pasta, gnocchi, rosemary ciabatta and panna cotta, to Asian street food and healthy EatFit dishes.
Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and dairy-free versions can be arranged ahead of the day.

Chef Mel has more than 30 years in kitchens and has written 11 cookbooks, and classes are pitched at beginners as well as confident cooks.

Private group classes are run for birthdays and hens parties at the Coolum Beach studio.
Ask which menu fits your group; the entertaining-focused menu leans towards dishes for sharing.
Confirm the minimum and maximum numbers for a private class when you enquire.
Let the studio know about dietary needs at booking, rather than on the day.

Team formats for Coolum Beach work groups

Corporate groups of 10 or more can book a three-hour interactive class.
Larger teams can choose a MasterChef-style cook-off with a competitive edge.
An interactive dining event is offered for 20 or more, seated and eating together.
Canapé packages, signed cookbooks and lucky door prizes can be added to a team booking.

Answers to Common Cooking Class Questions

How long is a cooking class at The Studio Cooking School by Chef Mel?

Three hours, including the sit-down meal at the end.

Do beginners cope with Chef Mel's classes?

Yes. Classes are designed for beginners and experienced cooks alike, and guests work in pairs.

What does a Coolum Beach cooking class cost?

From $129 per person, covering ingredients, equipment, tuition and a recipe eBook.

Can a hens group book its own class?

Private group classes are offered for hens parties and birthdays. Ask about available dates, group size and which menu to choose.