Private Cooking Class with Chef Sam Gowing

Step into the kitchen and discover the joy of cooking with confidence.

This personalised culinary experience is designed for couples, friends, families or small groups wanting to learn practical healthy cooking techniques in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Drawing on more than 40 years of culinary experience and decades working as a chef, clinical nutritionist and educator, Chef Sam Gowing will guide you through delicious recipes inspired by her food as medicine philosophy.

Each class is tailored to your interests, dietary requirements and cooking ability.

During your class you may explore:

• Healthy everyday cooking techniques

• Food as medicine principles

• Digestive health and nourishing ingredients

• Seasonal produce and flavour combinations

• Meal planning and kitchen confidence

• Practical recipes you can recreate at home

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, gifting a unique experience or simply wanting to build confidence in the kitchen, this immersive experience will leave you inspired, educated and well-fed.

By appointment | Northern NSW

What Guests Are Saying

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“I’ve got the privilege of learning from the best…” – Stacey Allen, MKR

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“Before long we were sitting down to the delicious meals we had prepared, which we had even managed to plate up looking like a Donna Hay shoot” – Andrew, Kingscliff

Booking Policy

• Full payment is required to secure your booking.
• Private cooking classes are tailored exclusively for your booking, with menus planned and fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced specifically for your class.
• All bookings are non-refundable.
• One date change may be offered at Byron Bay Cooking School’s discretion if requested more than 14 days before your scheduled class, subject to availability.
• Cancellations made within 14 days of the scheduled class, including no-shows, are not eligible for a refund or transfer.
• If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your booking to another person by notifying us before the class.

Please note: As a boutique cooking school with limited class availability, each booking reserves an exclusive date that cannot usually be rebooked at short notice. Fresh ingredients are sourced and class preparation begins well in advance. Thank you for supporting our small Australian business.

By proceeding with your booking, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to our Terms & Conditions and Booking Policy.