3 cooking schools you must try on the Sunshine Coast

We’ve put together the complete guide of cooking schools on the Sunshine Coast that will have you cooking like a masterchef in no time.

Spirit House, Yandina

Spirit House, Yandina. Credit: Tourism & Events Queensland

The world-renowned restaurant Spirit House lies nestled in the countryside town of Yandina. Here, the tranquillity and authenticity of the restaurant will have you stepping across the ocean to spend a few hours in Thailand enjoying local culinary delights.

The Spirit House not only offers a divine lunch, dinner and bar menu, but also includes opportunities for you to learn from the best. The cooking school offers a variety of classes, from party food for the ultimate entertainer, to Thai Banquets, Vietnamese and everything in between. There are also specific gluten-free and non-seafood classes to cater to those with intolerances and allergies. Perfect for solo travellers, couples and groups, there's something here for everyone. After cooking up a storm, relax into the afternoon wining and dining over the gourmet feast you have prepared and cooked throughout the day.

Tamarind Cooking School, Spicers Retreat, Maleny

Spicers Tamarind Cooking School

Learn the intricacies of Thai cooking in the purpose-built cooking school at Spicers Tamarind Retreat. If Thai isn’t your cuisine, you can also try your hand at Italian or French. The classes are super interactive, leaving you with a solid grounding in the dos and don’ts of traditional flavour combinations.

Enjoy four hours of cooking, with lunch, wine, a signature apron and full take-home recipes included. There are also short courses available that will have you whipping up desserts, breads and dumplings in just two hours. Nestled amongst the undulating green countryside of Maleny, not only will you experience delicious food, you'll also be treated to the stunning coast-to-hinterland views of the Sunshine Coast.

Red Hot Chilli Pepper, Caloundra

Red Hot Chilli Pepper

Red Hot Chilli Pepper Mediterranean cooking classes are a delicious way to spice up your morning repertoire. Think tapas, kebabs and mezze and you are on the right track. Choose from Persian (Middle Eastern), Moroccan, Mexican, Mediterranean, Indian or Sri Lankan, the classes are hands on and you cook in pairs. Bring a friend with you or meet a new friend to cook with on the day, then sit down and relax with a beer or a wine over lunch, eating the food that you have prepared and cooked throughout the morning. Perfectly located in the main street of Caloundra, just a short distance to the breathtaking Coastal Pathway. Bring your walking shoes and walk off that food baby surrounded by stunning coastal views of south Sunshine Coast.