The popularity of Asian finger food and bowl food is trending in private parties and corporate events. These exquisite bites just look amazing and taste delicious. Join us now to make your favorite Asian finger food and canapé perfect for your next party from the most successful recreational cooking school in Melbourne. We host scheduled classes Thursday to Sunday. 

During our cooking classes, our friendly instructor will take you to step by step through different finger food types, recipes and top tips you need to gain confidence in the kitchen and wow your guests at any finger food party. Everyone cooks around our long hand-made spotted gum kitchen bench for the most sociable experience. 

Each month you will learn simple but well thought out finger food and street foods from Japan, Thailand, China or Vietnam. From spring rolls, sushi and satay and more.  This cooking experience is about big and small bites and all together we will have a big feast for everyone! Join our team of experienced chefs and professional service staff in this interactive cooking class with amazing stories and memories.

HIGHLIGHTS

• You’ll go away with the best tips and tricks for making and presenting canapés
• Taste a variety of delicious canapés
• Enjoy the experience in a small and intimate group setting
• Learn to showcase ingredients with local meat and seafood options plus seasonal produce
• Enjoy a fun cooking, eating and social experience

ON THE DAY

• This hands-on finger food making experience lasts for 2 to 2.5hours
• Enjoy a complimentary refresher drink on arrival 
• Demonstration and party food making and learn how to prepare favorite canapé
• Cook and plate up canapé
• Sit and eat together at the end with a glass of sparkling wine or beer

THAI CANAPE SAMPLE MENU 

Upcoming classes here CALENDAR 

Jan May-Sep

• Spicy Cashews 
• Mini Fish Cakes
• Corn Fritters 
• Thai Chicken Wings
• Lemon Grass Pork Satay 
• Thai beef salad with glass noodles

VIETNAMESE CANAPE SAMPLE MENU 

Feb Jun-Oct

• Rice crackers
• Rice Paper Roll Prawn & Pineapple
• Vegetarian Spring Rolls
• Salmon in Betel leaf 
• Mini Banh My, Pickle Vegetable, Confit Duck, Mayo
• Mini Bowl of Hanoi style noodle with BBQ pork Bun Cha

CHINESE CANAPE SAMPLE MENU 

Mar Jul Nov 

• Dumplings
• Prawn Toast
• San Choi Bao
• Chinese Steamed Pork Buns
• Spring Onion Pancake
• Five-spice chicken drumsticks

JAPANESE CANAPE SAMPLE  MENU 

Apr Aug Dec

• Spicy Edamame and Miso Eggplant
• Japanese Rice Balls (Onigiri)
• Agedashi tofu
• Chicken Teriyaki Skewers
• Tempura with vegetable
• Soba Noodle Salad 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Asian Finger Foods Cooking Classes are a perfect solution for your Christmas Party, Birthday party, Anniversary, Hens Party, Bucks Party, Team Building Cooking, Work lunch and dinner or Corporate event. We can organize This Cooking Class at your home or any chosen venue for 50+ people.
• We can cater to different dietary requirements – please let us know by email hello@otaoktichen.com.au
• If you need to cancel or reschedule a booking you will need to email hello@otaokitchen.com.au. You must do this at least 7 days before your class to cancel or reschedule. We are sorry that we cannot refund or rebook any cancellations made online or in-person after this time.
• In the event that you are unwell, we ask that you send someone in your place. The participants who are not unwell will still be expected to attend. Alternatively, if you provide notice prior to the class, you are welcome to collect the ingredients and online recipe to take home with you after the class. Please note that this may not be possible as fresh meats and seafood in all cases and you should call 0408 217 899 to check with the chef team. This cannot be organized via email.
• Lateness: please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time of the class. We cannot accommodate or refund for those who arrive after the scheduled start time, even if you call ahead. The instructor will be expected to start on time and will not be able to repeat the health and safety and/or demonstrations at the beginning of the class.
• Read more of our FAQs and booking terms.