NDIS group cooking classes & private sessions
Hi and welcome to our friendly, welcoming and fun NDIS Brisbane (The Gap) cooking classes.
I’m Karen Browne with almost 30 years of teaching experience and I love to encourage kitchen confidence, creativity and independence.
Come and Cook provides a safe space for skill-building, expanding narrow diets and even fostering friendships along the way.
Our Brisbane NDIS cooking classes are all held at our purpose-built teaching kitchen in The Gap, Brisbane with wheel-chair accessibility and a specifically built, height adjustable work bench.
Our cooking groups are social, welcoming and practical-skills based.
We work on new meals and work out menus together and our terms are 4 weeks only. We encourage trying new foods and build on skills of food preparation, presentation, shopping, food safety and kitchen hygiene. We encourage making healthier choices and moving out of food-comfort zones by trying new foods.
Currently our uniquely small NDIS specific cooking groups are 4 week programs;
Kids 7+
Mondays 4:00-5:30 pm
Adults (all ages welcome)
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m-12:00 p.m
Tuesdays 2:30-4:00 p.m
Wednesdays 11:00 a.m-12:30 p.m
Teens
Saturdays 9:30-11:00 a.m
The cost is $420 for the weekday program and $450 for the Saturdays course.
* Please note the full amount will be invoiced at the end of the 4 weeks regardless of how many classes were attended unless a prior agreement is made with Karen.
Group Glasses & Important Information
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Christmas Baking Michael Buble Menu
December 13th 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m
TEENS
SOLD OUT!December 19th 1:00-3:00 p.m
KIDS
ONE LAST SPOT LEFT!
December 10th 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m
ADULTS
SOLD OUT!
Our original (back from 2015) and regular chef's favourite that has been named the 'Michael Buble' menu.
This is a fun cooking class for kids aged 7+ years (kids under 7 can book in with a parent ticket too so that they can cook together).Menu: Stained-glass window biscuits, reindeer and Christmas pudding pops and Snowman cupcakes
Please note: not suitable for Gluten-Free or Vegan but can be adapted for Dairy-Free.
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Christmas Baking Bing Crosby Menu
December 17th 1:00-3:00 p.m
KIDS/TEENS
SOLD OUT!
December 9th 10:00-12:00 p.m
ADULTS
SOLD OUT!
The Bing Crosby named menu is back again for a short run in 2025!
This is a fun Christmas baking class for kids aged 7+ years and younger kids (kids under 7 can book in with a parent ticket too).Menu: Christmas Tree Puff Pizzas and Parmesan Stars, Gorgeous Gingerbread Reindeers and Strawberry Santa Brownies.
Please note: not suitable for Gluten-Free or Vegan but can be adapted for Dairy-Free.
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Knead a Feed kids and teens
January 16th 1:30-3:30 p.m
THREE SPOTS LEFTJoin our fun and friendly cooking class for kids and teens as we learn all about dough!
This is probably Karen’s favourite menu! Every child makes their own batch of dough and learns how to create a fun and yummy menu as well as tips and tricks and definitely becoming a kneading expert.Menu description:
Carbilicious fun for the keen little chef and so much fun rolling out your own bow of dough, working independently to create delicious treats
Menu: Vegemite Scrolls, Calzone Pizza Pocket, Fruit and Custard Danish
* Please note, this menu is not adaptable to gluten or dairy free.
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Breakfast Bonanza! Kids and teens
January 21st 1:00-3:00 p.m
THREE SPOTS LEFTCome along and try out a brand new, tasty menu to inspire breakfast ideas for young chefs, setting them up for school in 2026.
Cool machines to try out; Karen’s waffle maker and an ice-cream machine too!
Menu:
Egg and Bacon Cups (or halloumi) Fresh and fruity FroYo
Blueberry and Banana Muffins
Crispy Waffles
Mini Veg and Cheese-stuffed LoafWhat do you get?
✅ small and friendly class
✅2 hour hands-on culinary tuition
✅kitchen skills
✅ tools and machines to try
✅yummy food to go home
✅recipes emailed to have a go again and again!
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4 Week program Saturday NDIS teens
Saturdays
9:30-11:00 a.m
February 7 21 28 March 7
ONE spot left
$450 -

4 Week Program Wednesday NDIS adults
Wednesdays Meal-making group
11:00 a.m-12:30 p.m
February 4 11 18 25
ONE spot left!$420
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4 Week Program Tuesday NDIS adults
Tuesdays Meal-making group
10:30 a.m-12:00 p.m
February 3 10 17 24
EMAIL KAREN TO BOOK
Booking now for February 2026$420
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4 Week Program Tuesday afternoon
NEW Tuesday afternoon
Meal-making group
2:30-4:00 p.m
February 3 10 17 24
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4 Week Program Monday NDIS kids & teens
Group Classes
We support students with an NDIS plan with goals of increasing independence through cooking classes providing practice in culinary skill development and encouraging healthy eating through exposure to a variety of food exposure and new meals. Only six participants per group session and Support Workers/Parents are very welcome.
The cooking classes need to align with one (or more) of the goals in your plan.
Meal-making, Life-skills course (4 weeks) $420 **weekends surcharge
Please note that the course fee is invoiced in full following the last session date regardless of how many were attended (unless a prior agreement at the time of booking the course is made).
1:1 Cooking Coaching (private classes)
If a group isn't suitable for your NDIS client, we can also offer occasional 1:1 Cooking Coaching with Karen to learn some favourite meals and culinary skills together. These are $221 for a 1.5 hour private lesson and are held on Mondays 11:00 a.m-12:30 p.m Fridays 11:00 a.m-12:30 p.m (timing is slightly flexible).
Please fill in ‘Register Interest’ form link above or click the individual class link to express interest in joining a group . These friendly classes are run specifically for kids, teens and adults with additional learning needs to get them cooking meals and learning how to use kitchen tools safely together. They are friendly, smaller groups (6 max) and run at a slower, less hectic pace.
Menus are worked out week to week with the participants to include favourite dishes and to extend fussy eaters a little out of their comfort zones (but not too far!). Support workers and parents are very welcome to attend to help or supervise and no extra charge is made.
Please read our Terms and Conditions before booking in to decide if this type of class is right for your child/client
Behaviour expectations required; respectful, kind, safe and inclusive. Classes are held at a slow-medium pace with turn-taking and listening to instructions needed.
These are stand-up lessons to replicate the reality of being a chef and move about easily in the room but if this is an issue, a stool can be provided. *Please note there is also a new, wheelchair-friendly kitchen bench that can be used by up to 2 participants.
Aprons are only worn by one participant (please feel free to bring your own), surfaces are regularly disinfected and hands are frequently washed and dried with single use paper towel.
Participants just need to bring 2 plastic containers and a drink bottle. They will take home all food made and students need to arrive 5 mins early with enclosed shoes on and long hair tied back.
Class sizes are always kept small to be uniquely hands-on with kitchen skills to practice.
Dietary requirements must be disclosed at time of booking and please also request a vegetarian option at this time.
Classes can be a mix of age ranges and abilities, though groups can be targetted at specific age ranges.
Support workers/Parents are very welcome to stay and assist if need be.
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Participants just need to bring 2 plastic containers and a drink bottle. All food is provided and they will take home all menu items made.
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Students need to arrive 5 mins early with comfy, enclosed shoes on (for our stand-up lessons) and long hair tied back.
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This depends case to case. These are hands-on, practical lessons and support workers are encouraged to assist clients when required with tasks. Do contact Karen to discuss.
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Yes, there is free, on-street parking on Grenoble Street.
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The classes are held in a ground floor kitchen with access and there is a wheelchair electric work table for 1-2 clients.
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They are held at 11 Grenoble St, The Gap, Brisbane in a purpose-built teaching kitchen.
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The minimum group class is 6 for NDIS or do enquire about 1:1 private class options.
Frequently Asked Questions
One of our parents experience
A is a 16 year old girl with global developmental delays which impact many of her daily living activities. Working with Karen at Come & Cook has not only given A the opportunity to develop her cooking and fine motor skills, it’s also given her a chance to socialise with other young chefs in a relaxed atmosphere, working towards a common goal. Karen’s program has given A experience outside of home, building her confidence to cook more independently.
A has difficulties with sensory processing such as proprioception (body awareness), tactile processing and bilateral coordination. Even though Come & Cook is focussed on cooking, these essential skills are also being developed, in a fun and engaging environment.
When you put this development of A's sensory processing skills alongside the independent cooking skills that she is learning at Come & Cook, it’s clear that Karen’s program is increasing A's capability to live more independently in the future.