Have you got little 'foodies' at home? Perth has a number of fantastic cooking and food-based events just for kids these July school holidays! If your kids love cooking, or you want to get them more interested in helping out in the kitchen at home, these classes and events are the way to go.
School Holiday Cooking Class, Bayswater Primary School
Where: 15 Murray Street Bayswater
When: Tuesday, 9th July at 10am to 1pm
Cost: $60 (pay at event)
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A hands-on cooking in which kids will create 3 dishes! Suitable for children aged 6-12 years, the classes will teach children some important kitchen skills, provide access to the kitchen garden and allow them to eat their own delicious food!
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: 816 Beeliar Drive, Success
When: Tuesday, 9th July, Wednesday, 10th July, Tuesday, 16th July and Wednesday, 17th July at 10am to 10:45am
Cost: $12
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At Grill'd Cockburn Gateways, children aged 5 to 9 years can make their own famous Grill'd burger from the bun up! For just $12, Grill'd will teach your kids the tricks of the burger-making trade. Bookings are required, so be sure to RSVP to cockburn@grilld.com.au or call the restaurant on 9498 6844.
Kids in the Kitchen, Meerilinga Cockburn
Where: Meerilinga Early Learning Centre, Winterfold Road, Coolbellup
When: Tuesday, 9th July and Thursday, 18th July at 9:30am to 11am (4-7 years) and 11:30am to 1pm (8-10 years)
Cost: Each session is $5 per child
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Cook up a storm at Meerilinga Cockburn! These fun cooking sessions will include a recipe file for each child and all the ingredients they need. There will also be a craft activity! There are two sessions on both days: one for 4 to 7 year olds and one for 8 to 10 year olds. Bookings are essential: call Navin Bhandari at Meerilinga on 93312211 or cockburn@meerilinga.org.au
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The Rise, 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands
When: Tuesday, 16th July from 1pm to 4pm
Cost: $25
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This is a hands-on cooking class for primary school aged children that will teach them some fundamentals skills required to create a meal or snack that they can eat on the day. Children will also take away skills so they can cook a meal for you at home! Numbers are strictly limited, so register today. Call 9208 2400 or email rise@bayswater.wa.gov.au.
Kids Pizza Sessions, Fireside Grill Butler
Where: Fireside Grill Butler, 17/6 Kingsbridge Boulevard, Butler
When: Wednesday, 10th July, Thursday, 11th July, Wednesday, 17th July and Thursday, 18th July from 1pm to 2pm
Cost: $20
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Kids Pizza Fun returns to Fireside Grill Butler by popular demand! Bring the kids along to make their own pizza and learning how to toss pizza dough. Once cooked, they can enjoy their delicious creation with a soft drink. Suitable for children aged 6 and over and bookings are essential - contact Fireside Grill on 9562 1400 to book.
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Belvedere Road, Hamersley
When: Thursday, 11th July at 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Cost: $27
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Teen Chef is a school holiday workshop suitable for teens aged between 12 and 15 years. They will learn the basic fundamentals of cooking and good hygiene processes by cooking two delicious recipes. They'll even get to take home a snack to share! Register
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Kids Cheese Tasting at Yagan Square
Where: Yagan Square, Corner of Wellington Street and William Street, Perth
When: Tuesday, 16th July at 11am
Cost: $5
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Does your child love cheese? Bring them along to this cheese tasting masterclass and let them taste and discover different cheeses! They can try soft, hard, blue, smelly and mild cheese, plus cheese made from goats milk, cows milk and ewes milk and learn what makes them all special. They will also sample different juices alongside the cheese and learn how the flavours and textures complement each other.
Little Foodie will love these school holiday cooking workshops, so book your child's place now and let them whip up some fantastic cuisine for the family!
