No. Our classes are designed for everyone, from absolute beginners to confident home cooks. Our chefs explain techniques in plain English, guide you step by step and make sure no one is left behind, so you can learn at your own pace and still enjoy the full experience.

Your ticket covers premium ingredients, use of our professional kitchen and equipment, step-by-step guidance from our chef and assistants, a sit-down meal of the dishes you’ve cooked, aprons to use in class, and an e-copy of all recipes. We handle all set-up and clean-up, with no hidden extras.

Most classes run for about three hours. You’ll be welcomed, guided through hands-on cooking with our chef, then sit down with the group to enjoy what you’ve made. It’s immersive without dragging on, making it a perfect evening or weekend activity that fits your schedule.

Yes. One of the best parts of a VIVE class is sitting down together at the end to enjoy the dishes you’ve made. It feels like a dinner party, only you cooked the menu yourselves, making the experience social, satisfying and memorable.

Yes, VIVE cooking classes are perfect for date nights and couples. You will cook side by side, learn new recipes from our chefs, then sit down to enjoy the meal you created together, a hands-on experience that is more engaging than simply going out to dinner. Pick a class that suits your taste and schedule, and we will pair you together at the same cooking station.

Yes, you can buy a VIVE cooking class gift voucher online. It is one of our most popular gifts for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries and thank-you presents, and the recipient can choose the class, date and cuisine that suits them. Digital PDF delivery is instant, valid for 3 years, every voucher is an invitation to make delicious memories.

Buy online to receive an instant email with a unique code. The recipient chooses any class and redeems the code at checkout. Valid for three years.

Cooking class vouchers are our most-loved gift for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, weddings, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and heartfelt thank-yous. They give the recipient choice of class and date, deliver a fun shared experience, and leave them with skills they will use long after the night. Send a digital voucher in minutes (pdf print friendly) and turn any occasion into a memorable experience that keeps on giving.

Yes, friends often book together to celebrate or catch up. For groups of eight or fewer, join a public class. For groups of nine or more, book a private event with us. Add any seating preferences in the checkout notes and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Stations are designed for two people. If you book a single ticket or an odd number, you may be paired with another participant, which is a great way to meet fellow food lovers. If booking three tickets, let us know at checkout if you prefer to be together at the same station. If we are able to accomodate, we will make sure to prepare a station accordingly.

Yes, in most cases we can accommodate dietary requirements such as vegan, gluten-free and halal. Please tell us your needs when booking so our chefs can prepare alternatives or advise on the best class, as some cuisines are easier to adapt than others. For severe allergies, our kitchen handles common allergens and is not completely allergen-free, so contact us before booking to confirm suitability.

VIVE Cooking School is fully licensed, so BYO is not permitted. After the welcome and induction, you’re welcome to purchase drinks during your Sydney cooking class.
Check out our latest drinks menu here

Our Address is: Shop 18/61-71 Mentmore Avenue, Rosebery, NSW 2018, Australia.

VIVE Cooking School is located in the heart of The Cannery Rosebery Shopping Centre.

Directions: From the onsite car park entrance on 61-71 Mentmore Avenue: You’ll see us right in the middle of the shopping centre as soon as you enter through the glass doors. From the 34 Morley Avenue entrance: Walk past the Zeus restaurant and the lift. You’ll find us next to the Porter’s Bottle Shop. From the 85 Dunning Avenue entrance: Located next to the Aldi and Pet Barn stores. Walk through the corridor, and you’ll see us right next to the Welcome Dose cafe.

Travelling by car: Street Parking: Available around the block (2 hours between Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm). Unrestricted parking can be found a block or two away. Onsite paid private parking is also available.

Travelling by bus – Nearest bus stops:
Rothschild Ave at Morley Ave – Bus 343
Botany Rd at Shirley St – Bus 309 or 310 (Towards the City)
Botany Rd at Hayes Rd – Bus 309 or 310 (Away from the City)

Commuting by train: Stop at Green Square Station (T8 Airport Line), exit on Botany Road near the library, and go to Stand C to take Bus 309 or 310. Get off at the Botany Rd at Hayes Rd bus stop. You are just a 5-minute walk from the school. Walk on Hayes Road, pass the roundabout, and next to Black Star Pastry Shop. You’ll see an onsite car park and The Cannery on your left. We are inside this shopping centre.

For safety and enjoyment, our adult classes are designed for ages 16 and over. Children aged 12–15 who meet the minimum height of 1.3 m may attend when accompanied by a responsible adult on a 1:1 basis. When booking, please include the number of children and their ages in the checkout notes so we can prepare appropriately. We reserve the right to refuse entry if these conditions are not met. This policy keeps VIVE Cooking School’s Sydney cooking classes safe, comfortable and productive for everyone.

Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes, as you’ll be standing for most of the class. We provide aprons to use during the session. You’re welcome to bring a few takeaway containers for leftovers. Everything else, including ingredients and equipment, is provided.

Our Cancellation Policy
More than 48 hours before class: Cancellations are accepted via email only. A credit note valid for 6 months will be issued.
Within 48 hours of the class: Cancellations will receive a 50% credit note valid for 6 months.
No-shows or cancellations after the class start: Tickets are forfeited, and no refunds or credit notes will be issued.

If you need to cancel your booking, please notify us immediately by email at order@vivecookingschool.com.au, quoting your booking number and the number of ticket(s) you need to cancel. Phone or Voicemail cancellations notification will not be accepted.

We do our best to help, but the earlier we know about your cancellation, the less impact it has on our operations, and it will limit potential costs for both sides.
Please email cancellations to order@vivecookingschool.com.au using the following template:

Subject: Cancellation Request
Hi VIVE Fam,
I need to cancel my class:
Name: [Your Name]
Class Name: [Name of Class]
Date: [Class Date]
Number of Tickets: [Number]
Booking Number: #[Booking Number]
Reason: [State the reason]
Thank you.

Note, we believe cooking is more fun when shared with a group, so our classes are best enjoyed with at least 6 participants. If we don’t reach that number, we may need to cancel and reschedule the session. But don’t worry, we’ll do our best to let you know as early as possible. If that happens, we’ll issue you a Credit Note, so you can easily rebook for another class.

We focus on connection as much as cooking. You’ll work in small groups with close chef interaction, premium ingredients and professional equipment. People leave with real skills and great memories, enjoying a social, hands-on experience that’s fun, supportive and designed to be recreated at home.