6–7 Years
Mini Chefs
Perfect for first-time cooks. Children build confidence in the kitchen while learning simple techniques through fun, hands-on activities.
LITTLE CHEF FREE MASTERCLASSES
Cook. Create. Grow.
A free hands-on cooking experience where children learn real kitchen skills, get creative with food and build confidence alongside Darling Quarter's chefs and retailers. From pizza making and bubble tea to churros and Japanese favourites, every session is designed to help young chefs cook, create and grow.
- Ages 6-12 Years
- Small Group Learning
- 90-Minute Hands-On Classes
- Parent Viewing Terrace
90-Minute Classes
Choose Your Class
8–9 Years
Junior Chefs
Young chefs ready to take the next step, developing practical cooking skills and confidence through guided, hands-on learning.
10–12 Years
Rising Chefs
For confident young cooks looking to expand their skills, explore new techniques and express their creativity in the kitchen.
WHAT'S ON THE MENU
Learn from Darling Quarter's Chefs
Cook alongside the chefs behind some of Darling Quarter's favourite dining destinations. From pizza making and bubble tea to churros, Japanese favourites and sweet treats, each masterclass gives children the opportunity to learn real skills, get creative and make something delicious from scratch.
A special guest
Morgan Hipworth
On Saturday 3 October, Little Chef will welcome Morgan Hipworth for two exclusive cooking classes, giving young participants the chance to learn directly from one of Australia’s most exciting young food talents. Morgan began cooking at just seven years old and opened Bistro Morgan at only 15, before going on to guest judge on Junior MasterChef Australia and become the youngest competitor on Dessert Masters. Now 25, he’ll be bringing that same passion, creativity and experience to the Little Chef kitchen.
Secure a SpotAlso in the kitchen
Three More Guest Chefs
Joining Morgan across the second week, a nutritionist and recipe creator, and two celebrity chefs.
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Gabriella Ratner
Clinical nutritionist
Thursday 8 & Friday 9 October
A clinical nutritionist and recipe creator with twelve years experience across nutrition, wellness and health coaching. Gabriella runs Kids Nutrition Workshops, and has a knack for making good food feel like play, rather than a lesson.
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Amina Elshafei
Seen in MasterChef Australia · Cookbook author
Saturday 10 October
A Sydney chef, cookbook author and cooking educator, seen on MasterChef Australia in 2012 and 2020. Her cooking brings Arabic and Korean flavours together, and she has taught classes and food experiences around the world.
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Declan Cleary
Seen in MasterChef Australia
Sunday 11 October
Declan first appeared on MasterChef Australia in 2023, finishing third in Season 15, before returning for Back To Win in 2025. Known for his love of seafood, energetic personality and signature motto, “Declan’s my name, fish is my game,” Declan has continued building his career in food through cooking demonstrations, content creation and international brand ambassador work. Since his first MasterChef appearance, he has spent time working in Josh Niland’s kitchen, expanded his cooking repertoire beyond seafood, and worked as a brand ambassador for Lee Kum Kee, travelling internationally to present cooking demonstrations and create food content. Now, he’ll bring that same energy, curiosity and passion into the Little Chef kitchen, inspiring the next generation of young cooks to get creative with food.
Yours to keep
Every Little Chef Takes Home
Every class ends with something to be proud of. Along with their creation, Little Chefs receive a graduation certificate, recipe card and keepsake to celebrate how far they've come.
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BRANDED APRON
Your official Little Chef uniform to wear at home and in the kitchen.
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COLLECTABLE PIN
A special edition pin to celebrate your Little Chef achievement.
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RECIPE CARD
Take your recipe home and recreate it with family and friends.
For the grown-ups
While They Cook,
You Relax
Every masterclass runs for 90 minutes, giving parents and guardians the chance to unwind while the Little Chefs get to work. Settle into the licensed Parent Terrace beside the kitchen, enjoy a coffee or a glass of wine, and watch the action unfold.
Allergies, siblings in different age groups, what to wear? Read the FAQs
- LICENSED TERRACE Enjoy a coffee, a glass of wine or a moment to yourself.
- STEPS AWAY Located beside the Little Chef Kitchen.
- FULL CLASS DURATION A parent or guardian must remain on site during the 90-minute class.
3-11 October 2026
Free school holiday masterclasses
90-Minute Classes
Cook, create and learn from start to finish
North Village Green
The Little Chef kitchen at Darling Quarter
Small Class Sizes
More hands-on support for every Little Chef
FREE ENTRY, BOOKING REQUIRED
Ready to Cook, Create & Grow?
Free classes. Limited places. Choose a session and register your Little Chef today.
Bookings close Saturday 10 October, 4pm