Discover the art of Japanese home cooking with this edition of the Cooks’ Tour at Dandenong Market.

Born in Japan and with over 25 years of culinary experience, Chef Tim Hollands will lead you through the elegance and precision of Japanese cuisine, teaching you how to master teriyaki and sushi using authentic ingredients and time-honoured techniques.

Your experience begins with a guided tour of Dandenong Market’s fresh produce and grocery stores, followed by a hands-on cooking demonstration covering everything from a traditional teriyaki sauce — balancing soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar — to perfectly seasoned sushi rice, classic rolling techniques, onigiri and Japanese pickles, culminating in a shared feast of your Japanese creations among new friends.

Perfect for foodies, home cooks and market enthusiasts alike, this experience will equip you with the skills and confidence to bring the delicate, umami-rich flavours of Japan into your own kitchen. Limited spots available – book now!

What’s included

• Guided exploration of the Market with chef and host Tim Hollands
• Meet the Traders: Get insider tips on using and storing produce
• Intimate group size (up to 10 people)
• Live cooking demonstration
• Seasonal, shared meal
• Market gift bag including:
  • Recipe cards or produce list
  • Notebook with pen
• All day parking on site

What You’ll Learn

Teriyaki Salmon

• Learn how to make a traditional teriyaki sauce from scratch
• Understand the balance of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar
• Discover how teriyaki sauce is used in Japanese cooking

Sushi Basics

• Introduction to sushi and its role in Japanese cuisine
• Learn how to prepare and season sushi rice
• Understand the importance of rice texture and seasoning balance
• Basic sushi rolling techniques
• Making onigiri

Plus

• How to make Japanese pickles

Parking

Cancellation Policy: Bookings may be modified or refunded up to 7 days prior to the tour. After this period, changes and refunds are not possible. If you need to cancel, we kindly request you email your notice to [email protected] so we may have an opportunity to refill the space. Please note that only one date change is permitted per booking. All tours are subject to change at the discretion of management.