James St. Cooking School in Brisbane is above the James St Market in the Fortitude Valley. Private classes are available, as well as a set calendar of courses covering topics like knife skills, Modern Australian cuisine, Curries of the World, and Stocks & Sauces. Classes are conducted via demonstration, in groups, or hands-on lessons. Classes cost up to $160AUD, and more information is available at http://www.jamesstcookingschool.com.au/default.htm
The Sydney Seafood School, located in Sydney's Fish Markets, teaches in-depth classes on seafood preparation techniques. Over 12,500 students per year attend these classes, watching demonstrations and working in groups of five to recreate the dishes shown. Classes are available for all skill levels and last from two to four hours. Costs range from $80 to $145 Australian Dollars (AUD). Further details on the Seafood School can be found on http://www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au/SeafoodSchool/AboutSSS/tabid/82/Default.aspx
Cooking Co-ordinates is Canberra's leading cooking school, offering a wide range of classes and events. Prominent chefs from Canberra and across Australia are scheduled to present classes on Eastern European foods, Pizza-making and Paella. There is even a men's-only class, called "Blokes in the Kitchen," focusing on BBQ cooking methods for steaks and seafood. Classes last approximately three hours and cost up to $70AUD. Its website is http://www.belconnenmarkets.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=40&Itemid=60
The Larder, in Margaret River, is a gourmet retail shop and cooking school. Resident chef Andrea Ilott has over 20 years of experience and is known for her innovative techniques. Classes are no larger than 11 people, and book out quickly. They are held in a cafe setting in the demonstration kitchen, and arrangements can be made for vegetarians. Classes cost $80 to $90AUD, and the class schedule website is http://www.larder.biz/pdfs/cookingclass_sch.pdf
Chef Tony Tan's Melbourne-based cooking school, The Unlimited Cuisine Company, was ranked in the top 17 in the world by the UK Financial Times' "How To Spend It" magazine in 2007. Since then, it has remained popular, with hands-on workshops taught by visiting chefs. The Unlimited Cuisine Company has an emphasis on Asian foods, offering classes like Saffron & Spice and Sichuan Flavours. Classes run from March to November and range in price from $85 to $250AUD. See the website at http://www.tonytan.com.au/
The Rosa Matto Cooking School in Adelaide taps into the chef's Italian heritage as well as drawing on influences from countries like Korea and Turkey. Barista classes are available, and chef Rosa Matto also holds classes for children's birthday parties. One-time classes cost approximately $80AUD, while practical classes that meet multiple times can cost up to $330AUD. Practical classes require participants to bring an apron and a basic set of knives. More details are available at http://www.rosamatto.com/home.html
