Sydney
GET HANDS-ON IN THE COOKING SCHOOL
Roll up your sleeves and step into the Cooking School, an intimate, hands-on masterclass bringing you closer to the chefs and familiar faces from The Great Australian Bake Off.
Designed to inspire and educate, each session gives you the chance to cook alongside some of Australia’s most-loved chefs as they guide you through a festive recipe from start to finish. Pick up new skills, discover their tips and tricks, and have plenty of fun along the way.
Each Cooking School session is designed for pairs, so bring a loved one or team up with someone new on the day.
Masterclasses are now available! Already have a GA ticket? Add a Masterclass. Haven’t booked yet? Purchase your GA + Masterclass ticket below.
SYDNEY COOKING SCHOOL TIMETABLE
FRI 20 NOV
SAT 21 NOV
SUN 22 NOV
Darren
Roll into Christmas
Cherry Chocolate Yule Log
Purchese
Roll into Christmas with pastry chef Darren Purchese and create your very own Cherry Chocolate Yule Log!
In this hands-on 45-minute masterclass, you’ll cook alongside Darren as he guides you through creating this decadent festive dessert from start to finish. Pick up Darren’s tips and tricks along the way, then take home your very own Cherry Chocolate Yule Log to share (or keep all to yourself!) this Christmas.
Miguel
All I want for Christmas is Seafood!
Maestre
Bring a little Spanish flair to your Christmas table with Miguel Maestre and get ready to cook up a seafood feast!
In this hands-on 45-minute masterclass, you’ll cook alongside Miguel as he shares his favourite tips, tricks and secrets for making seafood the star of your Christmas celebrations. From fresh ingredients to big, bold flavours, Miguel will guide you through every step before you sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labour.
Get stuck in, have some fun and take home your very own seafood creation to enjoy this Christmas!
Anirban
The Spice Palette
Tempering, pairing & building flavour
Chanda
Join Anirban Chanda from Season 8 of The Great Australian Bake Off for a fresh take on a much-loved Indian street food classic. In this session, Anirban will showcase his Papri Chaat-Inspired Flaky Potato Pastry, a contemporary, bite-sized twist on traditional papri chaat, combining crisp, flaky pastry with vibrant Indian flavours.
Discover how he brings together texture, spice and creativity to transform a street food favourite into an elegant little bite. Perfect for anyone looking to explore new flavours and pick up inspiration from one of Bake Off’s talented bakers!
Pamela
Cooking in Bloom
Buchanan
Get creative with buttercream this Christmas with Pamela Buchanan, winner of Season 9 of The Great Australian Bake Off! Join Pamela for A Festive Buttercream Cupcake Workshop, where she’ll guide you through making buttercream and decorating your own festive cupcakes. Learn piping techniques, experiment with colours and designs, and add your own creative flair to transform your cupcakes into beautiful Christmas treats to take home.
Whether you’re a keen baker or simply love getting creative, this is the perfect opportunity to learn from a Bake Off champion and add a little extra magic to your Christmas celebrations!
MEET THE CHRISTMAS EXPERTS
Pam Buchanan
Pam Buchanan is a Sydney-based baker and the winner of The Great Australian Bake Off 2026. Originally...
Anirban Chanda
From season 8 of The Great Australian Bake Off, Sydney-based baker Anirban Chanda brings together the flavours...
Elliot Styche
Best known as a fan favourite from The Great Australian Bake Off, Elliot's flair in the shed...
Darren Purchese
CHEF, TV HOST & AUTHOR Darren Purchese is co-Host of the Foxtel Original and BBC Produced series...
Kirsten Tibballs
Kirsten Tibballs, acclaimed by MasterChef Australia as ‘The Queen of Chocolate’, is one of Australia’s most celebrated...
Miguel Maestre
Miguel Maestre is a celebrated Spanish chef based in Sydney, bringing the vibrant flavours of Spain to...
