Melbourne
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.
MELBOURNE COOKING SCHOOL TIMETABLE
FRI 4 DEC
SAT 5 DEC
SUN 6 DEC
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!
Jessica
Something Sweet
Holmes
Jessica Holmes is a self-taught home baker, creator of Sweetest Menu and author of Something Sweet. Her website has become the go-to online resource for millions of people looking for no-fuss baking recipes and tips that actually work.
Jess’s dedicated fans come directly to her site to find the perfect thing to make for birthdays, celebrations, teacher’s gifts or just when they’re craving something sweet. When it comes to simple, failsafe recipes and invaluable baking tips, nobody does it better. Jess lives in Melbourne with her husband and two young children.
Branden
Tropical Khmer Éclairs: A Taste of Cambodia
Khou
Join Branden Khou, runner-up of Season 9 of The Great Australian Bake Off, for a deliciously tropical take on a French classic. Inspired by Khmer flavours, Branden will take you through the elements of his Tropical Khmer Éclair, featuring coconut craquelin, kumquat and mango.
Discover how these vibrant flavours come together to create a beautiful balance of texture, sweetness and citrus, with tips and techniques from one of Bake Off’s standout bakers. A sweet session celebrating creativity, flavour and the art of patisserie!
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...
Jessica Holmes
Jessica Holmes is a self-taught home baker, creator of Sweetest Menu and author of Something Sweet. Her...
Vanessa Furci
Vanessa Furci is the creator behind The Modern Day Nonna, a Melbourne-based food platform celebrating Italian food,...
Elliot Styche
Best known as a fan favourite from The Great Australian Bake Off, Elliot's flair in the shed...
Nat Thaipun
Nat Thaipun is a once-in-a-generation talent with a passion for cooking and an innate understanding of food's...
Miguel Maestre
Miguel Maestre is a celebrated Spanish chef based in Sydney, bringing the vibrant flavours of Spain to...
