First of all I must apologize that it has taken me this long to write this review. I meant to... read moreFirst of all I must apologize that it has taken me this long to write this review. I meant to do it some time ago.

I have eaten at this restaurant twice. The first was a Christmas work party. The owner Laura and her team worked so hard to make it a wonderful night.

Laura worked closely with myself over the space of a couple of weeks to put together a Christmas style menu with specific dietry requirements which included gluten free, vegetarian and vegan! No easy task!

Not only did Laura accommodate this but she also kindly added a gluten free bread and butter pudding to the menu at my request. It was delicious!

Laura had allocated the back area which has its own sliding doors. This area is used for her cooking school which I must book a lesson for myself. This made it feel we had our own venue. Their was bluetooth speakers which allowed to play our own festive music.

We had booked a 3 hour bar which was to consist of soft drinks, beer, cider, wines, sparking wine and coctail jugs. On arrival our area was decorated beautifully and tables set up with our drinks which we could just help ourselves to. This was in addition to their team continuously topping up the bubbles and coctails.

The food was set up as roaming dishes which were amazing! One of my team on the night informed them that she was halal and they just whipped her up something different which said tasted amazing. This was truly impeccable service!

My second visit was with a friend who I had not seen for several months due to the 1st covid 19 lockdown. We shared the lamb shoulder with several sides which we could not get enough of! This was washed down with a bottle of red and a yummy mango parfait and signature ruby chocolate mousse.

This was yet another lovely visit. This restaurant is such great value for money and the quality of food and service is 1st class. This restaurant truly deserves to thrive when we all get to venture out again with friends! read less

We came here for dinner on Friday night and really loved the food. Our favourites were the chorizo stuffed chicken... read moreWe came here for dinner on Friday night and really loved the food. Our favourites were the chorizo stuffed chicken wings and the croquettes. Very reasonably priced wine list to match makes it a perfect spot to return to! read less

Very Delicious - Ordered takeaway from Gourmet Kitchen tonight for dinner. Had the Pumpkin chips, Jamon Croquettes, Seafood Paella... read moreVery Delicious - Ordered takeaway from Gourmet Kitchen tonight for dinner. Had the Pumpkin chips, Jamon Croquettes, Seafood Paella and Braised Lamb Shank Pie. Seafood was plentiful and cooked well. Whole lamb shank in a pie was amazing and fell off the bone. Food was packed in environmentally friendly packaging that was well labeled right down to the sauces, all travelled well and was still hot when I got it home. Suitably priced. Will be back. read less

Exciting, tasty food from the Gourmet kitchen.If you cant eat in at this fine restaurant then order a take away,... read moreExciting, tasty food from the Gourmet kitchen.If you cant eat in at this fine restaurant then order a take away, the quality of the food and service is still first class. We tried Tapas followed by Seafood Paella , but all meals on the menu look delicious. read less

Food was delicious.

Due to the current covid 19 situation the pleasure of my first meal at this restaurant has... read moreFood was delicious.

Due to the current covid 19 situation the pleasure of my first meal at this restaurant has been through Uber eats.

The food is lovely. Only downside, due to the steam that is let off from being freshly cooked food, it was soggy by the time it had arrived. However still tasted amazing and just made me crave the experience I would have had in the restaurant.

The croquettes were still slight crispy and so good.

The pork was soft and tender with a slight crunch on the skin still. The semi freddo was the highlight (although very solid!).

Will order again and will visit once we are out of lock down.

Thank you for lifting my spirits with lovely food 💕 read less

I had 4 different sweets delivered as a takeaway present from a friend for my birthday and I can say... read moreI had 4 different sweets delivered as a takeaway present from a friend for my birthday and I can say that they were the best present I could ask for! I have also eaten at the restaurant as well and the food is divine. read less

We ordered the heat at home moussaka. It was a real treat and my husband and I loved it. We... read moreWe ordered the heat at home moussaka. It was a real treat and my husband and I loved it. We ordered the 4 person size so that we can have left overs! read less

I was lucky enough to stumble upon the Gourmet Kitchen through a google search for cooking classes in my area.... read moreI was lucky enough to stumble upon the Gourmet Kitchen through a google search for cooking classes in my area. I was very excited when I saw that the day I wanted to book, there was a Spanish Cooking Class being held. My wife and I enjoyed it so much. Laura was such an amazing teacher throughout the entire class and always assured us in everything we did, and never made us feel like any question was a dumb question. We met some great people in the class, made and ate some great food, and even got to take home our very own aprons too. It was an experience that my wife and I will never forget and we look forward to enrolling in future cooking classes with Laura. Thank you for a fantastic experience. read less

I did the Spanish cooking class here recently with a relative and I have to say overall it was a... read moreI did the Spanish cooking class here recently with a relative and I have to say overall it was a very pleasant experience and very good value. We had to change the date we’d booked initially however this was sorted quickly without fuss. The school is easy to get to being opposite the Moonee Ponds train station and the kitchen was very clean with good, modern facilities. Instructor Laura was very knowledgeable and made the class a lot of fun for the ten of us attending. We cooked a variety of tapas dishes including Jamon croquettes - amongst the best I’ve had! - meatballs with sherry, calamari, and other. Gourmet Kitchen also has a restaurant out front which wasn’t open on the night, which was actually good as we got to cook in an actual restaurant kitchen. After a break to taste our tapas it was onto the main course of two paella dishes plus salads, which we then got to sample. A very nice sangria recipe was also on our list, which we made and got to enjoy as well. We got simple, comprehensive recipe notes including a few extras to try at home. Laura gave plenty of good tips and shortcuts as well. Recommended - but go hungry! read less

I chose Gourmet Kitchen as the venue for my family function and couldn't be more delighted with how the event... read moreI chose Gourmet Kitchen as the venue for my family function and couldn't be more delighted with how the event went. The food was simply amazing- to the point where guests were Googling how to make their own versions of the dishes served in between courses. The staff were friendly and attentive and made the guest of honour feel very special indeed. Rather than wait until the next function rolls around, my husband and I are going to head to Gourmet Kitchen and use their tapas night as our next date night! read less

The pasta making class was great much better than I expected. We made different pasta and sauces and tasted lots.... read moreThe pasta making class was great much better than I expected. We made different pasta and sauces and tasted lots. We also took packages of pasta home. It was very well organised and the small group meant everyone was involved. read less

Great class, awesome food and you get an apron at the end! There was so much food to take home... read moreGreat class, awesome food and you get an apron at the end! There was so much food to take home that it's feeding us through the week. The class was easy to follow for all levels of cooking, a variety of dishes made and it is inspiring me to try out all the recipes at home! read less

Laura is very nice and knowledgeable teacher. Had a great Japanese cooking lesson today. If could issue a... read moreLaura is very nice and knowledgeable teacher. Had a great Japanese cooking lesson today. If could issue a certificate at the end of class, that would be 100% perfect. read less

My husband and I did the Spanish cooking class and it was amazing! Laura taught us so many dishes and... read moreMy husband and I did the Spanish cooking class and it was amazing! Laura taught us so many dishes and we had a lot of fun doing it. We definitely did not leave hungry either, the food was delicious. Can’t wait to try another class and highly recommend others to try a cooking class at Gourmet Kitchen. read less

A great few hours learning the art of pasta making...and an "Art" it is!
Lots of laughs, with my Sister, a... read moreA great few hours learning the art of pasta making...and an "Art" it is!
Lots of laughs, with my Sister, a great easy going and friendly teacher was Laura, and great interaction with the other class guests.
Highly recommended and now fully appreciate true home made Gnocchi.
Give it a try!
Carly read less

I spent a fantastic morning learning how to make gluten free goodies. Laura was an amazing teacher and the environment... read moreI spent a fantastic morning learning how to make gluten free goodies. Laura was an amazing teacher and the environment was beautifully appointed. I enjoyed the experience so much that I am looking forward to another session. Thank you so much Laura and Renata, who did all the cleaning up. We should all have a Renata at home. read less

Great morning cooking up a Thai feast. We loved the whole experience and walked away with loads of tasty recipes... read moreGreat morning cooking up a Thai feast. We loved the whole experience and walked away with loads of tasty recipes that we can actually make ourselves, nothing difficult at all.

Laura is friendly and warm. She's full of tip and tricks in the kitchen and jam packs the session with heaps of stuff. Great value! read less

I attended the Thai Masterclass and thoroughly enjoyed it. Laura is a delight and the venue was beautiful. I got... read moreI attended the Thai Masterclass and thoroughly enjoyed it. Laura is a delight and the venue was beautiful. I got a voucher as a birthday gift and can’t wait to go back to attend a Patisserie or Pasta making class next. Perfect gift idea!! read less

Fantastic experience! Laura is very knowledgable and approachable, hands on cooking, great company, and great food. We had... read moreFantastic experience! Laura is very knowledgable and approachable, hands on cooking, great company, and great food. We had a lovely morning and would absolutely recommend to others. read less

Had the best time doing the Thai Masterclass Sunday 19 May 2019 absolutely loved it.

Japanese cooking class was so much fun. Laura was an amazing teacher. Highly recommend any off the courses.

I love the beginner's cooking class. Laura was so knowledgeable and generous and her assistants responsive, efficient and clean. The... read moreI love the beginner's cooking class. Laura was so knowledgeable and generous and her assistants responsive, efficient and clean. The new kitchen is spacious and its facilities are modern. I would highly recommend the experience to anyone who wants to be more confident in and/or to learn new recipes for their cooking! read less

Fantastic day learning to cook Thai!! The staff and facilities were awesome 👍

Had a fabulous time doing the Pastisserie Masterclass today. Learnt so much and thoroughly enjoyed it. Laura was fabulous and... read moreHad a fabulous time doing the Pastisserie Masterclass today. Learnt so much and thoroughly enjoyed it. Laura was fabulous and so knowledgeable. Highly recommend and will come again and do other classes that are offered... read less

Such an amazing experience start to finish! Great food, great company and a lot of learning! Laura & Alex were... read moreSuch an amazing experience start to finish! Great food, great company and a lot of learning! Laura & Alex were so lovely and informative - will no doubt be back to try out some of the other classes. Thank you! read less

I received a birthday voucher. A friend and I attended a Pasta cooking class and we were very impressed with... read moreI received a birthday voucher. A friend and I attended a Pasta cooking class and we were very impressed with Laura and her assistant Clara. Very patient, professional and knowledgeable. Thanks. Jenny P. read less

Such an amazing experience start to finish! Great food, great company and a lot of learning! Laura & Alex were... read moreSuch an amazing experience start to finish! Great food, great company and a lot of learning! Laura & Alex were so lovely and informative - will no doubt be back to try out some of the other classes. Thank you! read less

I received a birthday voucher. A friend and I attended a Pasta cooking class and we were very impressed with... read moreI received a birthday voucher. A friend and I attended a Pasta cooking class and we were very impressed with Laura and her assistant Clara. Very patient, professional and knowledgeable. Thanks. Jenny P. read less

Amazing! Laura has so much knowledge, she passes on her tips and tricks so that we can achieve success back... read moreAmazing! Laura has so much knowledge, she passes on her tips and tricks so that we can achieve success back in our own home kitchen. Just what I was looking for and so happy with the class. I will be back for more! read less

Very informative and useful, very well suited for beginners. Food was awesome!

Laura is a true Professional who is brilliant at bringing the group together!Extremely well Organized with delectable cuisine for all... read moreLaura is a true Professional who is brilliant at bringing the group together!Extremely well Organized with delectable cuisine for all to cook and enjoy together! Thanks Laura for a wonderful culinary experience!!! read less

I attended the Patisserie Masterclass: Macarons, Pastries & Fillings last Sunday. It was a generous birthday gift and such an... read moreI attended the Patisserie Masterclass: Macarons, Pastries & Fillings last Sunday. It was a generous birthday gift and such an incredible learning experience. Laura is a lovely, warm and generous person and her teaching skills are excellent. I have attended several cooking classes in Australia and overseas and Laura rates very highly in terms of knowledge and expertise. The Gourmet Kitchen Cooking School facilities are fantastic. I look forward to attending more classes in the future and also to the opening of their new restaurant in May this year. read less

Had an amazing afternoon at the Gourmet Kitchen Cooking School. My partner and I received vouchers for Christmas to do... read moreHad an amazing afternoon at the Gourmet Kitchen Cooking School. My partner and I received vouchers for Christmas to do a Thai food masterclass. This was the first cooking class we have done and Laura made everything clear and easy. The food was great and we had heaps of fun 🙂 read less

Amazing day with lots of hands on cooking, great tips and a friendly environment. Great for all levels of cooking skill.

What a way to spend an afternoon. Walked away with a stash of patisseries I couldn’t have ever dreamed of... read moreWhat a way to spend an afternoon. Walked away with a stash of patisseries I couldn’t have ever dreamed of making in my own kitchen. Somehow Laura is patient and calm; yet detailed and meticulous and manages to breakdown and simplify very complex recipes. Plenty of variation and plenty of opportunity to snack on what you’re baking along the way. I walked away searching the other classes available, that is how enjoyable this was. read less

Wonderful experience! I received a gift voucher for my birthday to do the cakes mousses, macarons and coulis class and... read moreWonderful experience! I received a gift voucher for my birthday to do the cakes mousses, macarons and coulis class and boy did I learn a lot! Laura is a passionate and excellent teacher, with such a beautiful spirit. And hats off to Renata who worked SO hard prepping, and cleaning, and baking for us, while we learned and did the fun parts of the class! Renata also made THE MOST AMAZING scones for afternoon tea. I am so keen on doing other classes with Laura and can't wait for the restaurant to open so I can dine there! Well done on providing an unforgettable experience, Laura and Renata x read less

My sister and I got vouchers for Christmas to attend a class of our choice so we chose the gluten... read moreMy sister and I got vouchers for Christmas to attend a class of our choice so we chose the gluten free baking class as my sister is wheat intolerant and I have several gf friends.It was great being taught how to make your own gf flour, bread, focaccia, scones, pizza dough, brownies and lemon tarts.Having struggled with gluten free baking by using the gf flour at the supermarket, I was thrilled at the tips given to us in the class - I appreciated that Laura took the time to explain why certain tips were important to gluten free baking. We also had a vegan person in our class so it was great trying both the vegan and non-vegan options.I look forward to baking some of the other recipes in the recipe book we were given, and making my own gluten free flour! read less

I attended the Patisserie Masterclass: Macarons, Pastries & Fillings last Sunday. It was a generous birthday gift and such an... read moreI attended the Patisserie Masterclass: Macarons, Pastries & Fillings last Sunday. It was a generous birthday gift and such an incredible learning experience. Laura is a lovely, warm and generous person and her teaching skills are excellent. I have attended several cooking classes in Australia and overseas and Laura rates very highly in terms of knowledge and expertise. The Gourmet Kitchen Cooking School facilities are fantastic. I look forward to attending more classes in the future and also to the opening of their new restaurant in May this year. read less

Very worthwhile and enjoyable Having been given a pasta making course as a present and not being a very capable cook, I approached this... read moreHaving been given a pasta making course as a present and not being a very capable cook, I approached this lesson with some intrepidation. I need not have worried. Laura was a very tolerant, knowledgeable and understanding teacher who showed great patience with those of us who were not experienced. The whole course was a lot of beneficial fun and I would certainly recommend it to anyone. Don’t be concerned if you are not an experienced cook. I’m a novice senior male and did not feel out of place participating in this course. Thanks Laura. read less

Great set up, knowledgeable teacher, lots of fun.
A great way to learn some new dishes & be rewarded with... read moreGreat set up, knowledgeable teacher, lots of fun.
A great way to learn some new dishes & be rewarded with a wonderful meal that you helped to create. read less

Wonderful day! I can never get my herbs and spices right when I try Thai cooking. Now I can approach... read moreWonderful day! I can never get my herbs and spices right when I try Thai cooking. Now I can approach the task with much greater confidence. Laura explained all the ingredients and led us in a hands on cooking class with a great range of recipes for five hours. All our questions were answered, some handy short cuts were demonstrated and we shared the magnificent recipes that we had prepared. Unreserved praise! Thank you Laura. read less

Great Value and Experience

Delicious food and learned the basics of food prep and cooking skills from knowledgeable Laura. Invaluable tips and tricks.... read moreDelicious food and learned the basics of food prep and cooking skills from knowledgeable Laura. Invaluable tips and tricks. Fun group of people. How to cut garlic, onion, have a hot pan, cut meat and food hygiene were some of my takeaways. Keep an empty tummy for all the delicious food. read less

Had a Gluten Free baking class today and it was fantastic. It was so instructive and fun. Even got to... read moreHad a Gluten Free baking class today and it was fantastic. It was so instructive and fun. Even got to take home some of the goodies we made and some recipes! Thanks Laura, you were ever so nice and helpful. I'll be looking forward to some other classes in the future! read less

Laura is a natural teacher and the Thai food we made was delicious! I almost had to roll home with... read moreLaura is a natural teacher and the Thai food we made was delicious! I almost had to roll home with all the food we ate! read less

Wonderful experience! Thank you Laura for sharing your knowledge and passion for food!

Such a fantastic class to have atteneded. Met some really lovely people. Lura was a fantastic teacher and... read moreSuch a fantastic class to have atteneded. Met some really lovely people. Lura was a fantastic teacher and very informative. Would definitely be happy to do another class here and cant wait to recreate with the full detailed recipes i got to take home with me. Thank you again. read less

So much fun!!!! My daughter and I had the best time! We made the most amazing cakes and... read moreSo much fun!!!! My daughter and I had the best time! We made the most amazing cakes and learnt a lot of great techniques... Thank you Laura!!! read less

What an amazing day. Thanks Laura. We spent today at a Spanish cooking class. Great produce and the set up... read moreWhat an amazing day. Thanks Laura. We spent today at a Spanish cooking class. Great produce and the set up allowed everyone to be involved. There were so many dish's to try and cook and enjoy.Laura's knowledge was great and nothing was to much trouble. My husband and I had an awesome time. Highly recommend this school read less

Fantastic experience. Had heaps of fun and enjoyed the friendly and informative teaching style of Laura. Many thanks to Renata... read moreFantastic experience. Had heaps of fun and enjoyed the friendly and informative teaching style of Laura. Many thanks to Renata as well. Highly recommend read less

My second cooking class and absolutely loved it. Laura is lovely and had amazing knowledge. The family loved... read moreMy second cooking class and absolutely loved it. Laura is lovely and had amazing knowledge. The family loved the take home samples. Look forward to trying these recipes at home. read less

I booked in 5 people for the Gluten Free Class. It was really good as it can be tricky getting... read moreI booked in 5 people for the Gluten Free Class. It was really good as it can be tricky getting recipes to convert successfully. We all had a great time and felt very happy with how it went. We fitted in well with the other participants and it was nice that the class size was not too big . Well done Laura on your research and experimenting read less

Fantastic class. Loved everything and can't wait to do another one.

I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to cook so many fish and seafood dishes. Laura, the instructor was engaging and very... read moreI thoroughly enjoyed learning how to cook so many fish and seafood dishes. Laura, the instructor was engaging and very generous in sharing her knowledge with participants. The venue was easy to get to, right next to Moonee Ponds Station. I went on a week night and it was quite manageable to get there after work. I learnt a lot. I enjoyed eating of the dishes. Highly recommend. read less

I recently did the Patisserie Masterclass: Mousse cakes, Caramels, Coulis & Macarons and had an absolutely amazing experience, learning new... read moreI recently did the Patisserie Masterclass: Mousse cakes, Caramels, Coulis & Macarons and had an absolutely amazing experience, learning new recipes and techniques. Laura was a fantastic teacher and explained each step of the recipe in detail. I love making sweets and having these new recipes will take my dessert making to the next level. If you're thinking about doing this class....don't think about it, book it! You won't be sorry. And the best part? Taking your delicious goodies home! read less

5 Stars! What a great experence, Laura does such an excellent job teaching with easy to understand guidance & recipes,... read more5 Stars! What a great experence, Laura does such an excellent job teaching with easy to understand guidance & recipes, coupled with great hands on experience and fun, highly recommended... and the bonus... we made so many tasty goodies to take home. Definitely will be doing another class at the Gourmet Kitchen Cooking School. (2017)Took another class in 2018... This time I completed the spanish cooking class. It was just as much fun. I took a lot away from it. Laura is brilliant & informative at guiding you through the cooking process and showing you the small details which you can't get from books or online videos... Highly Recomended ???? read less

Enjoyable experience in a family like kitchen
Easy to follow recipes and a lot of fun was hadin the allocated time
Would... read moreEnjoyable experience in a family like kitchen
Easy to follow recipes and a lot of fun was hadin the allocated time
Would certainly recommend this Spanish Tapas class
Instructors were helpful and readily shared their expertise read less

I really enjoyed this course, Laura was lovely and hands on experience was great...loved eating the food afterwards !!

I really enjoyed the Spanish cooking class. It was hands-on, Laura is an excellent teacher and very well organised.... read moreI really enjoyed the Spanish cooking class. It was hands-on, Laura is an excellent teacher and very well organised. I wish I had Renata in my kitchen too! Will definitely be back. read less

Fantastic experience in a lovely little kitchen with Laura. Highly recommended night of fun and learning about some great... read moreFantastic experience in a lovely little kitchen with Laura. Highly recommended night of fun and learning about some great vegan and vegetarian dishes. read less