In Taiwan, food is our love language.Join us for a one-of-a-kind, hands-on cooking experience celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival (端午節), where tradition meets warmth in an intimate setting. In this thoughtfully curated class, you’ll learn to make five Taiwanese dishes — including the iconic Zong Zi, a glutinous rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves and filled with savoury delights like marinated pork belly, salted egg yolk, shiitake mushrooms, and peanuts.Led by your expert instructor Cristina, this small-group class offers a rare opportunity to dive deep into the rich flavours, ingredients, and stories behind Taiwanese cuisine — in a way you won’t find anywhere else in Melbourne.Come ready to get your hands dirty, meet like-minded food lovers, and gain skills you can take home — along with your very own bundle of Zong Zi.Sample Menu:

• Zong Zi: Savoury glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves

• Ginger and sesame chicken

• Bean shoot salad (小菜)

• Wakame seaweed salad (小菜)

• Marinated black tea eggs

What You’ll Love:Learn the foundations of Taiwanese flavours, cooking techniques, and cultural significanceA warm, bespoke class experience — no more than 6 people per sessionExpert guidance in mastering festive, home-style dishesA rare opportunity to learn the intricate art of wrapping Zong ZiShare a communal meal and take home your creationsNeed-to-Know:Recipes can be tailored to suit vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free diets — just let us know in advance.Class duration is approximately 3 hours, but may vary slightly depending on group dynamics. Please allow a little flexibility in your schedule.

What you'll get

• Guidance from an expert cooking teacher

• All materials and ingredients provided

• Complimentary drink pairings

• Learn how to make a range of festive Taiwanese dishes

• Easy-to-follow recipe cards so you can recreate the dishes at home for friends and family!

Knowledge required

All skill levels are welcome.

What to bring

Just yourselves and close-toed shoes