A chef in a denim shirt talks to a room of children in white chef’s hats, with trays of colourful vegetables and a painted rainbow behind her.

WorkshopHealth and WellnessTicketed

QPAC’s Out of the Box presents

Little Chefs Cooking Workshop

Dates
22–26 June 2027
Venue
Lyrebird Restaurant, QPAC
Duration
60 minutes
Ages
Ages 4+
Year levels
Kindy to Year 3
Learning areas
Health and Physical Education, Technologies
Information for

Overview

Get creative in this hands-on cooking adventure designed for children!

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about the Food Rainbow and discover new herbs and spices, sparking curiosity about where food comes from, what makes it yummy, and how even little hands can make something tasty!

Led by professional chef Luisa Scrimshaw, this workshop will have Little Chefs rolling up their sleeves to make something delicious for their lunchbox while exploring new flavours, textures, and smells along the way.

With a mix of learning, tasting, and creating, this workshop has the perfect recipe for fun and food-loving curiosity. Let’s get cooking and travel the world - one lunchbox at a time!

Suited for all dietary requirements.

Good to know

Food safety
As part of food safety measures, participants will be asked to wash their hands upon entry.
Handling food
Participants will be expected to handle food as part of the workshop. No slicing or heating is involved.
Ingredients
There is optional exposure to a variety of proteins, vegetables, sauces, herbs and spices. A full list of ingredients involved will be provided in advance.
Preferences
Participants will have the opportunity to indicate preference of proteins and other ingredients used as part of the workshop.

For families

Workshop dates and times

Running time: 60 minutes

  • Tue 22 Jun

    • 9:30amComing soon
    • 11:30amComing soon
    • 1:30pmComing soon
  • Wed 23 Jun

    • 9:30amComing soon
    • 11:30amComing soon
    • 1:30pmComing soon
  • Thu 24 Jun

    • 9:30amComing soon
    • 11:30amComing soon
  • Fri 25 Jun

    • 9:30amComing soon
    • 11:30amComing soon
    • 1:30pmComing soon
  • Sat 26 Jun

    • 9:30amComing soonAuslan interpreted
    • 11:30amComing soon

Accessibility

Auslan Interpreted

Performances offering these services are marked in the dates above.

  • The 9:30am workshop on Saturday 26 June 2027 is Auslan interpreted.

For Educators

Workshop dates and times

Running time: 60 minutes

  • Tue 22 Jun

    • 9:30amComing soon
    • 11:30amComing soon
    • 1:30pmComing soon
  • Wed 23 Jun

    • 9:30amComing soon
    • 11:30amComing soon
    • 1:30pmComing soon
  • Thu 24 Jun

    • 9:30amComing soon
    • 11:30amComing soon
  • Fri 25 Jun

    • 9:30amComing soon
    • 11:30amComing soon
    • 1:30pmComing soon
  • Sat 26 Jun

    • 9:30amComing soonAuslan interpreted
    • 11:30amComing soon

Accessibility

Auslan Interpreted

Performances offering these services are marked in the dates above.

  • The 9:30am workshop on Saturday 26 June 2027 is Auslan interpreted.

Curriculum links

General Capabilities

  • Critical and Creative Thinking

Early Years Learning Framework

  • Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
  • Children are confident and involved learners

Health and Physical Education – Food and Nutrition: Personal, social and community health

  • Foundation: AC9HPFP01
  • Year 1: AC9HP2P01
  • Year 2: AC9HP2P01
  • Year 3: AC9HP4P01

Technologies – Design and Technologies (Food Specialisations): Generating and designing

  • Foundation: AC9TDEFP01
  • Year 1: AC9TDE2P01
  • Year 2: AC9TDE2P01
  • Year 3: AC9TDE4P01

Technologies – Design and Technologies (Food Specialisations): Producing and implementing

  • Foundation: AC9TDEFP02
  • Year 1: AC9TDE2P02
  • Year 2: AC9TDE2P02
  • Year 3: AC9TDE4P02