Online cooking classes and courses
Teach cooking skills over video, with live classes or a recorded course students follow at home.
- A$300-2k
- Side hustle
- Online
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
Live video classes where students cook along from their own kitchens, or a recorded course on a theme like bread baking or knife skills, with a shopping list sent in advance.
Your first three steps
- Choose a narrow topic for beginners and write a three-class outline with ingredient lists
- Set up your kitchen with a tripod, good lighting and a clear microphone, and practise a live run-through with friends
- Sell a first small group of live classes through social media and local groups, then ask for reviews
Who pays
Home cooks anywhere in Australia, beginners wanting confidence, and groups or workplaces wanting a remote activity.
How it makes money
Price per live class or per course, with optional repeat bookings, memberships or private group sessions.
Skills that help
- Confident cooking and clear explaining on camera
- Basic video and sound setup
- Writing recipes and course notes
- Online marketing
Watch out for
- Home-based business rules, check with your local council about cooking and filming at home
- Public liability or professional indemnity insurance, check what suits online teaching
- Allergy and safety advice for students cooking at home, include clear disclaimers and notes
- Crowded online market, a clear niche helps you stand out
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start online cooking classes?
Startup costs are estimated at typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on your camera, sound and lighting setup, the platform you use and how you build and promote your classes or course.
How much can you earn teaching cooking online?
Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $200 to $1,500, depending on your pricing, how many students join and whether you run live classes or sell a recorded course. The online market is crowded, so a clear niche helps.
What should I check before teaching cooking online in Australia?
Things to check: home-based business rules with your local council about cooking and filming at home, and which public liability or professional indemnity insurance suits online teaching. Also include clear allergy and safety disclaimers and notes for students cooking at home.
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