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Finding Christmas activities in Melbourne has never been easier thanks to our curated selection of festive cooking classes. Perfect for team building activities, family get-togethers and gatherings with friends, these unique activities are sure to get you in the mood for a holly jolly holiday season. For us, the holiday season is all about the three Fs: food, family and fun. Thankfully, finding Christmas things to do in Melbourne that incorporate all three is easy.
Cook up a festive feast
The big shop for the Christmas lunch and dinner is no joke – but that doesn’t mean it needs to be a source of stress. In fact, by joining one of our culinary Christmas activities in Melbourne, you’re more likely to feel cool, calm and collected when the big day hits.
Prepare a Christmas meal like no other as you learn how to cook from some of the city’s best chefs, and carry the skills you’ve learned into the New Year once the class is complete. Got a best friend who would love the chance to go to one of our Christmassy cake decorating classes? It's a date! Maybe your mum wants to expand her repertoire of Vietnamese recipes? We've got you covered. Know a friend who'd appreciate a BBQ cooking class? Look no further.
Whether you’ve been tasked with brainstorming Christmas party ideas in Melbourne or you just want to add a little spice to your standard festive meal, a cooking class will have you improving your confidence both in and out of the kitchen. (If you ask us, expanding your culinary knowledge and skills is an invaluable Christmas gift to yourself!) Discover a world of different cuisines and enjoy some of the best Christmas activities in Melbourne.
Don’t forget that Christmas cooking classes also make great work Christmas party ideas. Say goodbye to the same-old team building exercises and get your colleagues donning their aprons and socialising in a task that requires their collaboration, creativity and connection. Watch relationships strengthen and team bonds develop as you enjoy a delicious homemade meal at the end, refreshed and ready to tackle any work-related challenges thrown your way.
While not the most festive food (except, perhaps, in Italy) pizza-making classes are one of the most popular Christmas work party ideas in Melbourne! Held at South Yarra or Elsternwick, this Pizza Masterclass and Lunch is hosted by the Best Pizzeria in Australia – yes, really – and has over 130 positive reviews. Lara did the class in August and says... "What a great authentic experience! Loved the hands on parts and all of the guys that ran it were lovely and really helpful. Pizza for lunch was delicious and very happy with our take home packs to use later." Did we mention every student gets a complimentary glass or wine or non-alcoholic drink? Cheers to that!
Cooking courses are also fantastic Christmas things to do in Melbourne with kids. Get your clan involved with the Christmas dinner and take a load off your own plate by delegating different dishes to different family members. You can all use the class to reconnect and spend quality time together before enjoying the meal you’ve made – what could be a better Christmas tradition than that?
Learn how to pipe Christmassy cupcakes
We've got the perfect Christmas activity for a sweet tooth. Check out our cupcake decorating classes in Melbourne and add a sprinkle of magic to your festive celebrations. This hands-on experience allows you to learn different piping techniques, make sweet buttercream frosting, and leave with some sweet treats at the end to savour!
Take a vegan cooking masterclass
If you’re in charge of cooking the Christmas dinner and find yourself needing to cater for vegans, don’t fret. Add a vegan cooking class to the top of your list of Christmas activities in Melbourne and watch your confidence soar! Even if you've got zero experience cooking vegan fare, these inclusive cooking classes are perfect for you. With the help of a passionate teacher, you'll learn to confidently prepare fresh and festive plant-based meals that will impress even die-hard carnivores. Kickstart the New Year’s healthy eating a little earlier this year by preparing a colourful Christmas meal that’ll get your guests asking where you got the recipes.
You’ll be taught by a local Melbourne chef who will inspire you with their passion and knowledge of all things plant-based. Pick up tips and tricks for adding edge to vegan cooking and gain a greater sense of confidence when working with more unfamiliar ingredients. A vegan cooking class is one of the best things to do in Melbourne this festive season with friends or family, allowing you to reconnect and get inspired together. Want more inspiration? These magical Melbourne Xmas events are guaranteed to get you in the mood.
Brush up on your barbecuing skills
Christmas in Australia means a BBQ, no matter the weather. Go above and beyond this year by taking a BBQ cooking class and learning all about how to choose the best cut, as well as marinating, smoking and grilling different meats. Earn compliments from everyone on Christmas day by picking up tips from a barbecue class like no other.
Whether you’re based in Malvern, Collingwood, Kew or beyond, you’ll be taught by a professional chef all about how to select and smoke the best possible cuts of meat. Bring a friend along and learn all about how to bring out the different flavours and textures – you could even see if you can BYOB or enjoy a few Christmas cocktails with the class alongside your BBQ-loving buddies.
Don’t forget to pick your instructor’s brains about where to source and shop for the best cuts of meat in the city, as well as how best to season and smoke them to deliver a Christmas dinner that will impress your family and friends.
Assemble and decorate your own gingerbread house
Popular among both kids and adults, come along to our gingerbread house decorating class in Melbourne. Creating your own edible winter wonderland not only promises lots of fun, but it also allows you to experiment with different flavours and decorations. By the end of the class, you'll be able to showcase your own edible work of art, adorned with colourful icing and candy embellishments. Sweet bliss!
Take a cooking class in different global cuisines
Whether Southeast Asian, Indian, Italian or even French cooking is your thing, there are culinary Christmas activities in Melbourne to set your tastebuds alight. Why not take the Christmas dinner a little global this year by sprinkling in some international dishes to the mix? Christmas traditions are a wonderful thing, but there’s always space for introducing new traditions into the mix, and taking part in international cooking classes is one of the best ways to do so.
Whichever cuisine you opt for, you’ll be taught by a professional chef whose goal is to share their passion and enthusiasm alongside their knowledge and skill set. If your partner is a major foodie and you’re on the hunt for fun things to do in Melbourne for couples this festive season, why not treat them to a class where they’ll learn how to combine beautiful ingredients into seasonal dishes that’ll take Christmas lunch to the next level. You’ll spend quality time together and be able to pick up a new set of skills too, which you can build on going forward as you explore your new-found love of international cuisine.
So, roll up your sleeves and put on your aprons with culinary Christmas activities in Melbourne! Surprise your nearest and dearest with your newfound skills, nourish your body and add some extra flavour to your Christmas meal with festive cooking classes this year.
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