Before you pull out last year’s turkey and ham recipe for Christmas, have you considered infusing your festive table with exciting international flavours? Imagine surprising your guests with a unique menu that tells a story from across the globe. 

There’s still time before the festive season arrives, so you can easily learn some global culinary skills at an Italian, Japanese, or French cooking class in Brisbane, or even better, our 3-hour cooking class that covers a variety of dishes from Around The World!

Let's explore some delicious inspirations to transform your 2025 holiday feast:

Something From Japan

If you haven’t been to a Japanese cooking class yet, a full Japanese feast might be a leap. But don’t worry, because crispy, flavourful Karaage chicken makes for an easy appetiser. 

Marinated in soy, ginger and garlic, then lightly fried, these tender bites are an immediate crowd-pleaser and a welcome alternative to traditional Christmas day starters.

Bring Italy to the Feast

Italian Christmas Eve lunches include calamari or salmon, following the Roman Catholic tradition of abstaining from meat before a holy day. On Christmas Day, pasta and meat dishes reign supreme. 

Lasagne al Forno is a hearty main dish comprising a classic Italian Lasagne with layers of rich ragù, creamy béchamel, and perfectly cooked pasta. Gain the confidence to prepare all these dishes at an Italian cooking class by one of our world-class chefs, Chef Elle and Chef Andrea. 

A Taste of France

Typical French cooking classes might include oysters, roasted meat and gratin dauphinois, a unique take on scalloped potatoes, which are popular at French festive meals. For an elegant finish to your Christmas table, try Bûche de Noël (Yule Log), a French dessert and Christmas staple. This elegant chocolate log cake is a traditional festive treat that is as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat. It's the perfect sweet ending to a globally inspired meal.

If you want to impress with some other dishes from around the world on Christmas, book a cooking class in Brisbane with Vanilla Zulu. With our Around the World course, you will acquire all the skills you need to wow your guests in just 3 hours!