Chillout School Holidays – Cooking Workshops
Nutrition Australia Qld hosts cooking workshops as part of Brisbane City Council’s Chillout program. Each hands on workshop is run by our qualified dietitians and nutritionists and includes food and nutrition tips to help your child make healthy choices. Children with all levels of cooking skills are welcome. Our workshops are a chance for your child to develop new skills and gain confidence in a relaxed and social environment.
2022
Wednesday 29th June – Street Food
Enjoy making fresh and healthy street food dishes in this hands on workshop.
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Location: Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens – Kitchen in the Garden
Cost: $5
Bookings open soon
Friday 1st July – Makings of a MasterChef
Join us for a hands on cooking workshop where you will learn tasty recipes and basic cooking skills to make you feel like a Masterchef.
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Location: Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens – Kitchen in the Garden
Cost: $5
Bookings open soon
Monday 4th July – Cooking with Australian Flavours
Join us for a hands on cooking workshop where we will prepare some healthy meals and treats using Australian flavours.
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Location: Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens – Kitchen in the Garden
Cost: $5
Bookings open soon
Monday 19th September – Sushi and Gyoza Making
Learn the art of preparing delicious healthy sushi and gyozas in this hands on workshop.
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Location: Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens – Kitchen in the Garden
Cost: $5
Bookings open in August/September
Wednesday 21st September – Mexican Fiesta
Mexican food is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Enjoy making fresh and healthy Mexican dishes in this hands on cooking workshop.
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Location: Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens – Kitchen in the Garden
Cost: $5
Bookings open in August/September
Friday 23rd September – Makings of a MasterChef
Join us for a hands on cooking workshop where you will learn tasty recipes and basic cooking skills to make you feel like a MasterChef.
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Location: Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens – Kitchen in the Garden
Cost: $5
Bookings open in August/September
Monday 26th September – Street Food
Enjoy making fresh and healthy street food dishes in this hands on workshop.
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Location: Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens – Kitchen in the Garden
Cost: $5
Bookings open in August/September
Wednesday 28th September – Pizza Perfection
Take your tastebuds on a journey through Italy and learn how to prepare delicious and healthy pizzas from scratch.
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Location: Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens – Kitchen in the Garden
Cost: $5
Bookings open in August/September
Friday 30th September – Cooking with Australian Flavours
Join us for a hands on cooking workshop where we will prepare some healthy meals and treats using Australian flavours.
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Location: Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens – Kitchen in the Garden
Cost: $5
Bookings open in August/September
Monday 12th December – Festive Flavours
It’s the season to create special occasion dishes that are perfect for sharing. In this practical cooking session you will be the chef and consume the final product at the end of the session.
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Location: Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens – Kitchen in the Garden
Cost: $5
Bookings open in November
COVID-19 UPDATE
We have strict COVID safety plans ensuring we adhere to social distancing rules. You will see some changes to the way our workshops are run, however this won’t take away from the fantastic experience of participating in our cooking workshops! Some of these changes include reduced participant numbers, no sharing of ingredients or cooking equipment and participants preparing food for themselves only. Our number one priority is to ensure the safety of all participants.
Important – if you are showing signs of cold or flu, have travelled in the last 14 days (domestically or internationally) or have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, we are unable to let you attend the workshop. If you have booked into the course and reply yes to any of these, please know in advance and we will refund or postpone your booking.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or feedback or wish to join the waitlist for a full workshop please call our friendly team on 07 3257 4393 or email [email protected].
These cooking workshops are proudly supported by Brisbane City Council’s Active and Healthy team.
Some information about our Chillout cooking workshops:
- Open to Brisbane residents aged 8 – 17 years
- $5 per person
- Please advise of any allergies or dietary requirements
- All participants must wear closed in shoes
- To book multiple children please do a separate registration for each child
- Maximum of 4 children per adult (adult is not required to participate)
Meet our team
Carly Booth
Dietitian/Nutritionist APD
Carly is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and has worked with a diverse range of industries to improve health and wellbeing. With a passion for food, Carly enjoys cooking with the community.
Margo Montgomerie
Dietitian/Nutritionist APD
Margo is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with experience in community and paediatric primary health care. Special interests include working with a diverse range of cultures and families.
Rosie Mohr
Dietitian/Nutritionist APD
Rosie is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with a diverse range of experiences in the field of nutrition, with a strong focus on preventative health.
Refund Policy
No refunds.
