Flavours of Mexico Fiesta — The Young Chefs Kitchen

Tuesday, 7 July 2026 | 9:00am–3:00pm

A bold, colourful and flavour-packed day of hands-on cooking for young chefs.

In this lively full-day workshop, young cooks will explore the bright, punchy flavours of Mexico while building confidence in the kitchen. From creamy guacamole and zesty salsa to homemade tortillas, delicious tacos, and golden churros with dulce de leche, this is a day full of fun, flavour and proud cooking moments.

Designed for curious young food lovers, this session blends practical kitchen skills, creativity, teamwork and plenty of delicious rewards along the way.

What we’ll make

• Guacamole
  
• Zesty Salsa
  
• Homemade Tortillas
  
• Tacos
  
• Churros with Dulce de Leche
  

What young chefs will learn

• Mexican flavour foundations: lime, chilli, coriander and seasoning balance
• Safe knife skills and smart chopping
  
• Salsa and guacamole techniques: texture, acidity and layering flavour
  
• Dough handling, rolling and griddle cooking
  
• Safe frying basics
  
• Timing, teamwork and presentation skills
  

The day at a glance

8:45–9:00 — Arrival + Aprons On
Please arrive 15 minutes early for sign-in, handwashing, hygiene, hair tied back, benches set, and closed shoes checked.

9:00–9:20 — Mini Demo: Mexican Flavour Foundations
The important stuff, made fun. We’ll cover safe knife skills, flavour balancing, salsa and guac basics, and safe frying techniques for later in the day.

9:20–10:30 — Cook #1: Guacamole + Zesty Salsa
Our flavour lab begins. Young chefs will chop, mash, season and taste their way to a beautifully balanced guacamole and a fresh, vibrant salsa.

They’ll learn safe knife work, how to check avocado ripeness, how to layer seasoning, balance acid, salt and heat, and adjust flavour like a real cook.

10:30–10:50 — Morning Tea Break
A short break to reset, taste, chat, and enjoy a fruit and veggie platter with milk or water.

10:50–12:20 — Cook #2: Tortillas + Tacos
The main event. Young chefs will roll, press and cook homemade tortillas, then build delicious tacos using their fresh guacamole and salsa.

They’ll practise dough handling, pressing and rolling, griddle cooking, preparing fillings, and assembling tacos with balance, colour and crunch.

12:20–12:45 — Chef Skill Sprint: Salsa Showdown + Taco Plating Challenge
A fun skills session where young chefs refine, plate and present their creations.

• Taste and adjust salsa
  
• Work on taco presentation
  
• Build confidence through teamwork and creativity
  

12:45–1:10 — Sit-Down Lunch Together
Time to enjoy the tacos together, hydrate, reset, and tidy up.

1:10–2:20 — Cook #3: Churros + Dulce de Leche
A sweet finish to the day. Young chefs will make golden churros, coat them in cinnamon sugar, and serve them with velvety dulce de leche.

They’ll learn piping, safe frying, timing, draining, coating, and how to prepare and handle dulce de leche for dipping.

2:20–2:45 — Pack + Label + Recipe Recap
Time to pack creations, label take-home items, and reflect on what was learned during the day. A digital recipe book reminder will also be provided.

2:45–3:00 — Daily Showcase + Pickup
Bench photo, teamwork shout-outs, and proud goodbyes.

Included

• All ingredients and equipment
  
• Aprons for use during class
  
• Digital recipe book
  
• A full hands-on day with demonstrations woven throughout
  
• Plenty of food to enjoy and be proud of
  

What to bring

Nothing at all — we’ve got it covered.

Please just wear closed shoes for safety