Kitchen Sessions with Chef Tong and Carmel

Kitchen Sessions at Strathpine Centre Fresh inspiration, delicious flavours and entertaining ideas... just in time for the holidays! Join us for Kitchen Sessions, an interactive cooking experience where you’ll learn how to create incredibly delicious, Asian-inspired recipes you can recreate at home. With all the ingredients available right here at Strathpine Centre, it’s easy to take your inspiration from the demonstration to your own kitchen. Learn from Chefs Carmel and Tong from Vanilla Zulu Culinary School as they share cooking techniques, practical tips and ideas to bring more flavour to your table. Watch the dishes come together, ask questions and taste the creations along the way. Add a little wow to your holiday hosting Chef Tong will also showcase the art of food carving, demonstrating how to transform fresh ingredients into beautiful platter decorations. Discover new skills to elevate your presentation and make your at-home hosting and catering extra special. Whether you're looking to impress at your next summer gathering or spice up the family dinner rotation, you’ll leave with fresh inspiration and plenty of goodies! Every ticket includes: • A 1hr interactive cooking demonstration with Chef Tong & Carmel • Delicious food tastings and recipes to recreate at home • A take-home goody bag valued at OVER $40, including a $20 supermarket gift card! Plus, there are plenty of prizes to be won! Dates and session times Saturday 7 and 14 November 2026 Choose from three sessions each day: • 10:00am • 11:15am • 12:30pm The sessions will be hosted at our Kitchen pop-up, located inside the Centre, opposite Woolworths. Bring your appetite and your curiosity, and get ready to make this holiday season your most delicious yet.