The Cooking School: A Unique Culinary Franchise Opportunity

Join The Cooking School and turn your passion for food into a thriving, flexible business that connects people through cooking, creativity, and shared experiences.

Deliver Dynamic and Engaging Culinary Experiences

The Cooking School offers far more than traditional cooking classes. From engaging children’s parties and immersive group sessions to collaborative corporate workshops, our diverse offerings bring people together over a love of food and cooking. Whether it’s a corporate team-building event, a fun hen’s night, or an unforgettable birthday party, we create hands-on, joyful experiences in the kitchen.

For franchise partners, The Cooking School provides a lucrative and flexible lifestyle business opportunity. With no shopfront required, exclusive territories, and a proven high-demand, high-profit model, partners can focus on delivering exceptional classes and events while the dedicated head office team provides marketing, operational, and business support.

Meet the Franchisor

Gabriele Emanuele’s story is a testament to passion, resilience, and innovation. Originally from Italy, Gabriele moved to Sydney 14 years ago to start fresh. Despite his Italian qualifications not being recognised in Australia, he reinvented himself as a chef and found his calling at The Cooking School in 2010. First joining as a teacher and manager, Gabriele seized the opportunity to purchase the business in 2016, transforming it into a dynamic culinary hub with new offerings like virtual classes, corporate workshops, and children’s parties.

Under Gabriele’s leadership, The Cooking School flourished even through the pandemic, expanding its customer base and becoming a sought-after culinary destination. Now, with demand at an all-time high, Gabriele is ready to share his proven success with like-minded partners ready to deliver exceptional food experiences across Australia.

What We Look for in a Franchise Partner

• Ideal for chefs, restaurant owners, or those with a cooking background
• Outgoing, confident, and passionate about cooking
• Excellent communication and teaching skills
• Detail-oriented, patient, and compassionate
• Community-minded and enthusiastic about building local connections
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences

Why Partner with The Cooking School?

• No shopfront required – a low-overhead, high-profit model
• Exclusive territories to build a loyal customer base
• Extensive head office support, including marketing and business operations
• Flexible working hours with opportunities for diverse income streams
• A proven business model with 20+ years of success
• The satisfaction of sharing a passion for cooking with others

Bring Joyful Culinary Experiences to Your Community

With The Cooking School, you’ll earn a generous income doing what you love, while delivering memorable cooking experiences to people of all ages. Join our growing culinary movement and build a rewarding, flexible business today!