Cooking Classes
Cook with Marwa
Middle Eastern cooking classes at Oasis
Want to learn the secrets of simple, healthy Middle Eastern cooking? Join Oasis founder and former head chef Marwa Makool for a cooking demonstration in one of our stores.
Learn the techniques behind dishes from Marwa's cookbooks Yallateef! and Yalla Yalla, along with many of our family favourites. Places sell out fast, so book early.
Every class includes
What you'll get
90-minute sessionA live cooking demonstration from Marwa
Eat what's madeSit down and enjoy the delicious meal
Recipes to take homeSo you can cook it all again yourself
Store tourA short guided tour of our store
10% off groceriesOn anything you buy in store on the day
Book your spot
Upcoming classes
Choose a session below to book a place for yourself, a friend or a loved one.
Murrumbeena
Lebanese BBQ
Sun 29th November · 3pm
The secrets of superb Middle Eastern BBQ. Get involved with marinades, spice rubs, salads and more. Includes Lebanese coffee or tea and sweets.
Fairfield
Pomegranate Madness
27th February 2027
Pomegranate & walnut salad from the cover of Yallateef!, jewelled rice and pan-seared pomegranate lamb. Includes Lebanese coffee or tea and sweets.
Murrumbeena
Pomegranate Madness
Sun 28th February 2027
Pomegranate & walnut salad from the cover of Yallateef!, jewelled rice and pan-seared pomegranate lamb. Includes Lebanese coffee or tea and sweets.
Fairfield
Lebanese BBQ
20th March 2027
The secrets of superb Middle Eastern BBQ. Get involved with marinades, spice rubs, salads and more. Includes Lebanese coffee or tea and sweets.
Murrumbeena
Lebanese BBQ
Sun 21st March 2027
The secrets of superb Middle Eastern BBQ. Get involved with marinades, spice rubs, salads and more. Includes Lebanese coffee or tea and sweets.
Gift voucher
Cooking Class Voucher
Redeem at any session
The perfect gift for the foodie in your life, or someone whose cooking skills you'd like to see improve.
Your host
Meet Marwa Makool
Marwa and Imad Makool founded Oasis in 1998, starting with a tiny café and one table. As former head chef and author of Yallateef! and Yalla Yalla, she brings the heart of Lebanese home cooking into every class, sharing the techniques behind the food Oasis is known for.
Good to know
Booking with a voucher
- Open the class you'd like and choose the Voucher option.
- Add it to your cart and head to checkout.
- Enter your voucher number in the notes section before you complete your booking.
Good to know
Before you book
- Book early. Places sell out fast.
- Check the location. Classes run at either our Fairfield or Murrumbeena store.
- Come hungry. You'll get to enjoy the meal Marwa prepares.