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Join Melbourne's Favourite Cooking Classes
At Relish Mama, we believe cooking is more than a skillit's a way to connect, create memories, and share love. Founded on the philosophy that food brings people together, we offer immersive cooking experiences designed to inspire both beginners and seasoned cooks. Our classes, available in-person in Melbourne's southeast and online globally, focus on practical techniques, global cuisines, and fostering a joyful culinary community. With over 16 years of expertise, our founder Nellie Kerrisona diploma-trained nutritionist and published cookbook authorhas crafted a welcoming space where individuals and teams learn to cook with confidence.From hands-on public classes to bespoke corporate events and gourmet food tours, we prioritise accessibility, creativity, and sustainability. Our team of passionate instructors ensures every participant leaves with not just recipes, but a renewed appreciation for the art of cooking. We pride ourselves on creating experiences that transcend the kitchen, building connections through shared meals and stories.
Services
Cooking Classes
Online Cooking Lessons
Corporate Team Building
Gourmet Food Tours
Cooking Club Membership
Private Group Bookings
School Holiday Programs
Virtual Cooking Experiences
Culinary Workshops
Gift Voucher Sales
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer over 16 years of culinary expertise from founder Nellie Kerrison
- Our classes combine practical skills with global culinary inspiration
- We provide both in-person and online options for flexible learning
- Corporate events include exclusive venue hire and private dining
- Gourmet food tours to Sicily, Morocco, and South India included
What people say
Amazing experience
Wonderful night
Best cooking class
Highly recommended
Culinary inspiration
Services
In-Person Cooking Classes
Our Melbourne-based cooking classes offer immersive, hands-on learning experiences for all skill levels. Participants master techniques through guided instruction while creating delicious meals. Classes cater to individuals, couples, and private groups, focusing on practical skills and global cuisines. The southeast Melbourne venue provides professional kitchen facilities for an authentic culinary experience.
Online Cooking Lessons
Live and recorded online cooking classes bring Relish Mama's expertise to kitchens worldwide. These interactive sessions cover diverse cuisines and techniques, with real-time instructor support. Participants receive recipe kits and join a global community of home cooks. The flexible format suits busy schedules while maintaining engagement through Q&A sessions and cooking demonstrations.
Corporate Team Building
Customised team-building experiences combine culinary challenges with collaborative learning. Exclusive venue hire includes private dining and tailored menus to suit group needs. These events foster workplace connections through shared cooking achievements. Corporate clients consistently rate these sessions as highly effective for team cohesion and morale improvement.
Gourmet Food Tours
Curated international food tours to Sicily, Morocco, and South India offer immersive culinary and cultural experiences. Expert guides provide behind-the-scenes access to local producers and hidden culinary gems. Each itinerary balances structured activities with free exploration time, accommodating various travel preferences while maintaining exceptional hospitality standards.
Cooking Club Membership
The Relish Mama Cooking Club delivers monthly live classes, weekly recipes, and a supportive foodie community. Members receive exclusive content, discounts on events, and access to a private online group. This ongoing program helps home cooks develop skills progressively while maintaining culinary inspiration through diverse seasonal themes.
People
Nellie Kerrison
Founder & Head Chef
With 16 years of culinary teaching experience, Nellie is a diploma-qualified nutritionist and published cookbook author. She specialises in making cooking accessible and enjoyable for all skill levels.
Questions
What types of cooking classes do you offer?
We provide in-person classes in Melbourne, online virtual sessions, corporate team-building events, and international food tours to Sicily, Morocco, and South India.
Can I book a private cooking class for my group?
Yes, we offer exclusive private bookings for groups with tailored menus and schedules. Venue hire includes private dining facilities for your group's exclusive use.
Do you have options for corporate team-building events?
Our corporate cooking classes include customised menus, team challenges, and collaborative cooking experiences designed to improve workplace relationships and communication skills.
What is included in the cooking club membership?
Members receive monthly live classes, weekly recipes, exclusive discounts, private community access, and special recipe e-books with seasonal culinary themes.
How do online cooking classes work?
Our virtual classes use live video sessions with real-time instruction, recipe kits, and interactive Q&A. Sessions are recorded for members who cannot attend live.
What locations do your food tours visit?
We currently offer curated culinary journeys to Sicily (Italy), Morocco, and South India with expert local guides and exclusive cultural experiences.
Reviews (5)
Angela Zahn
Oct 07, 2021
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Nellie from Relish Mama is host to some of the best online cooking classes I've ever been to. She is always patient and with all her attendees and her instructions are always very easy to follow. She has a very smooth set up from start to finish and everything works like clockwork. The food is amazing and you get to keep the recipes too! I have attended 2 of Nellie's online classes and I can't wait to do another one.
Joanne Edwards
Jun 26, 2021
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I was so glad to see Relish Mama back running face to face classes, and very happily attended one on Thursday night. Nellie and Jaci provided a night full of amazing recipes, parted lots of wisdom and made the night enjoyable for everyone. I could highly recommended this as an enjoyable evening out, and also an evening where you get inspired and gain further knowledge to your cooking abilities.
Surrey Hills Ps Fete
Jan 10, 2021
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I am a long time lover of Relish Mama - the cooking classes are fabulous (my husband, daughter and I have all been to different classes), and the cookbooks are wonderful as well. I simply KNEW that the homemade meals would be delicious too and they didnt disappoint! The eggplant lasagne and hearty chicken soup are just so delicious. Well done, Nellie and the Relish Mama team!
Wendy Rose
Oct 09, 2020
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My Mum and i were visiting Melbourne for the Australian Open and were so pleased to be able to go to the Mexican Fiesta cooking class. Nellie and her team were so welcoming, the kitchen and dining experience were amazing, let alone the most beautiful Mexican food which we were able to help prepare! We can't wait to have our Mexican Fiesta now we are home ,with all the family...thank you so much Nellie, we loved and appreciated your beautiful hospitality and generosity. Hopefully we will return again next year!
Glenn & Julie Stevens
Jan 06, 2020
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Great Vegan class with Emma . Venue is beautiful, such a great space to enjoy learning new skills and recipes. Great variety of recipes covered and so much food to eat! Had a great afternoon, look forward to doing another class soon.
