The Purpose Kitchen - Cooking For Community

Purpose-Led Team Cooking for Community Impact

Bring your team together for a rewarding cooking experience that combines hands-on learning, team connection, and community impact.

In this unique corporate cooking program, your group works side by side to prepare nourishing multi-course meals to enjoy together, with the option to create additional meals for donation through BANH Inc., a local organisation supporting vulnerable communities in North Richmond and Collingwood.

Guided by professional chefs, teams cook from scratch while building stronger communication, collaboration, leadership, and delegation in a setting that feels both meaningful and enjoyable.

Why Join This Program

• Strengthen collaboration, leadership, and team spirit in a dynamic kitchen environment
• Give your team a shared experience with genuine social impact
• Support local communities through an optional meal donation program with BANH Inc.
• Align your event with your organisation’s CSR and purpose-led values
• Enjoy a fun, hands-on activity where everyone can participate, regardless of cooking experience

What’s Included

• A fully interactive, chef-led cooking session
• A shared team meal enjoyed together onsite
• Complimentary wine or beer with your meal
• Optional meal preparation for community donation
• An optional light-hearted team challenge with prizes
• A welcoming format suitable for all skill levels
• No cooking experience is needed — just good energy, teamwork, and a willingness to get involved.

How the Cooking Experience Works

• Your group is divided across four kitchen tables, with each table focused on one cultural cooking theme. Teams prepare: two savoury dishes one dessert
• The menu is designed to fit comfortably within a two-hour cooking session, with desserts selected for speed, simplicity, and easy service.
• All dishes are suitable for: sharing, transport and reheating
• This makes the experience ideal for both onsite dining and optional community meal support

THE MENU

• Italian Cooking
• Thai Cooking
• Japanese Cooking
• Mexican Cooking
• Indian Cooking
• Chinese Cooking
• Korean Cooking
• French Cooking
• Vietnamese Cooking
• Middle Eastern Cooking

On the Day

• Welcome drinks and chef briefing to start
• One hour of prep followed by a focused cooking round in teams of 2–5
• Prepare 2–4 meals for donation, plus your meal to enjoy onsite
• Sit down for a shared team meal with drinks included
• Optional team competition with prizes for fun and motivation

Post-Event Suggestion

Celebrate your team’s effort just a short stroll away at The National Hotel in Richmond — ideal for casual drinks, debriefing, and bonding.

Booking Info

• For the event listed above, a minimum of 10 participants or $1650 (whichever is greater) is required.
  
• Full payment is needed at the time of booking to secure your session for up to 12 guests (2-hour session) or 10 guests (3-hour session), provided the booking is made within 14 days of the event date. Payment can be made via credit/debit card, bank transfer, or cash.
• For groups larger than 12 or 10 guests respectively, the date can be secured with a 50% deposit. The remaining balance is due three (3) weeks before the event, along with final guest numbers and dietary requirements.
• Cancellations made more than 14 days before the event are eligible for a 50% refund of the deposit. For cancellations within 14 days, no refund will be issued and the minimum spend will still apply. No refund will be given for no-shows or early departures on the day.
• Final numbers and dietary requirements must be confirmed at least 14 days before your session. This allows us to pre-order ingredients and allocate staff accordingly.
• If you wish to add more participants after this time, please email us at hello@otaokitchen.com.au. We'll do our best to accommodate your request.

Contact our customer service at hello@otaokitchen.com.au