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Hours and Fees
IMOK Packages start at $50/hr for kids and $65/hr for adults. For catering the hourly rate is $50 for the chef and $35/hr for waitstaff
Travel within a 10km radius of Everton Park, Brisbane, does not incur a travel charge, for travel in a 10-15km radius, an extra $10 will be added to the final cost, for 15-20 km an extra $15 will be added, 25km $25. For longer distances please enquire.
Travel of up to an hour each way (approx 100 km from Brisbane) is able to be arranged, further distances are possible but at least a month’s notice is required to ensure the date will suit and the travel time up to or exceeding an hour will be charged at the rate of $30/hr
Yes! I have learnt to work clean and tidy as I go due to the limited space in professional kitchens. So I will ensure your kitchen is left sparkling and tidy so you don’t have to stress.
• Changes:
Changes to bookings can be made 3 business days prior to the booking with no charge. If you need to change the type of booking within the 3 business days, up to 24 hours in advance, a 10% administration surcharge will apply. Changes to times of the booking can be made with 24 hours notice in writing, the change confirmed upon written approval. If a change on the day cannot be made and an alternate date needs to be arranged, all food costs will be charged with a 15% administration fee for the new date.
• Cancellations:
Full refundable cancellations can be made up to 3 business days prior to the booking. Cancellations within this period cannot be refunded only re-booked. If you are not able to re-book no refund will apply and any ingredients purchased will also be invoiced. If you wish to cancel and re-book, the food cost and a 15% administration fee will apply for the change.
Direct deposit arranged via invoice or paypal for credit card transactions
For simple lessons and kids cooking classes the minimum is one hour.
I am available Saturdays for bookings subject to availability. Sundays and Public Holidays will have surcharges applied applicable to individual packages. For full costs please inquire.
Certainly! Book for three or more people and a 15% discount will apply to the total price. Numbers will be capped at 8 to allow personalised attention. Please note this discount does not apply to IMOK jnr party packages.
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The Kitchen
Preferably, so you can feel confident and at ease cooking in your own space. The idea is to have fun and cook as often as possible at home. If your kitchen is too small etc and you have a family member or friend’s kitchen you would like to use this is no problem at all.
If you feel your space isn't suitable for a lesson, my home kitchen may be available for use subject to dates and times. Alternative community hall venues are also an option at extra cost
The aim of each recipe/lesson is to be able to cook with everyday utensils. If you have specialised equipment such as a pasta or ice-cream maker or tagine and would like to use them, we can create recipes to suit. Appliances and tools such as mixing bowls, chopping boards, a whisk, wooden spoons, general wooden spoon/tongs/ladles, pots and pans will be adequate to create menus. Would you like to use certain utensils that you don’t have? No problem, I can provide them for the sessions. If later you decide you would like to buy them, I can help you there too.
So are professional kitchens! You would be amazed at the space chef’s have to create the meals we do. I am used to creating wonderful recipes in limited space. If you have some bench space, a stove and a kitchen table we can make it. I can bring a folding table for extra room to put utensils and ingredients while we are preparing the meal.
Not usually – e-mailed photos and inventory of your main cooking utensils will suffice for catering and cooking classes if required.
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Ingredient Sourcing
Fresh ingredients are always the priority. I have preferred markets/suppliers and brands I use from my years of being a chef. I choose ingredients based on their seasonal availability, their freshness and relevance to the dish. There is no point in sourcing ingredients you can’t access easily. The idea is to create easy and fun menus at home, not wander the earth just to collect the ingredient list! In the case of spices and specific cuisine ingredients I will try and source them from grocery stockists such as spice supermarkets as they are cheaper and better quality than those of a supermarket.
For group lessons and catering all food ingredient costs are included. For individual classes an extra charge is incurred for provision of ingredients. Full details of these costs are detailed in the how to book page of this website.
We recommend you provide ingredients to allow you to shop from your own pantry and fridge and become familiar with elements of the recipe prior to the lesson.
In My Own Kitchen will provide a recipe/s prior to the class booking which you are then able to shop from. If any assistance is required we are able to suggest alternatives or locations for products via email.
I source my fresh ingredients from butchers, fishmongers, supermarkets or fruit shops. Pantry items will be either from my wholesaler or supermarket as required.
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Guest Needs
If you would like to hire me solo I can assist you with up to 80 guests as a canape/standing meals function. For sit down meals, I can assists solo with 25 maximum. If you would like to hire me plus an assistant who will be charge to you at $35/hr, I can assist with up to 120 guests as a canape/standing meals function and 40 guests sitting. Service staff (bar and wait staff) are currently not available for hire through me but I can arrange through a third party hire service.
Certainly! I have preferred suppliers through my previous function experience so I can arrange the hire of equipment for large functions at a 10% administration fee on top of the final hire charge.
Not a problem! Let me know the allergy and I can ensure the menus/recipes cater accordingly. Please note though In My Own Kitchen does not operate out of an allergen free facility thus no responsibility for trace allergens will be taken by In My Own Kitchen.
I can create alternate food items for these guests if they are only 1-2 in number, any more than 5 dietary requirements will require a suitable menu being arranged for all guests. Allergies must be specified at least 48 hours in advance as food items cannot be changed on the day without incurring a 10% surcharge for administration and sourcing.
Advise me of the ins and outs of the diet and I will do my best to apply it to the menu. Most diets can be adhered to with a little tweaking and discussion.
Through my experience as a chef I do have some nutritional knowledge. However, I am not qualified to advise on dietary changes or supplements. I can consult with my reliable, qualified nutritionist contacts for factual information on your behalf. For more detailed diet/nutrition advice, I can refer you to my preferred practitioners.
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