hi, I’m Melanie
Eat better. Cook smarter. Live happier.
Award-winning author of 5 cookbooks and TV’s smiliest chef — serving food bursting with colour, flavour and zero fuss.
Chef
Mentor
Mum
Foodie
5 cookbooks
Award-winning author
As seen on TV
& radio everywhere
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learn with Chef Mel ♡
Choose how you want to cook better.
Cookbooks, live classes and online courses — simple ways to learn from Chef Mel.
Cookbooks
Easy, colourful recipes you can actually make at home — packed with Chef Mel’s simple tricks, flavour ideas and no-fuss cooking confidence.
Online Courses
Learn from Chef Mel wherever you are. Join live on Zoom, ask questions in real time, or catch up later with uploaded lessons.
Live + Replay
Self-paced
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VIP Access
The Happy Chef
VIP Membership
Choose your path. Cook happier. Feel healthier.
From $47
/ month
Choose the monthly programme that fits your goal — Weight Loss Eat Fit online cooking classes, fun online cooking classes, and lean muscle support coming soon.
Live Classes
Cook, learn and grow together live.
Community
Share wins, ask questions and stay inspired.
Expert Guidance
Simple steps from Chef Mel and her team.
Real Results
Better habits, real food and confidence.
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Weight Loss Eat Fit ONLINE Cooking Classes
Delicious and nutritious
$47
/ month
$497 annual subscription
- 97+ recipes and lessons in the private portal
- 1 live class per month with replay
- eBook, videos, challenges and Chef Mel DM
02
Build Lean Muscle
For strength and fitness goals
Coming Soon
- Smart macro-based meals
- Fuel recovery and performance
- Build strength with confidence
03
Fun ONLINE Cooking Classes
Level up your cheffy skills
$47
/ month
$497 annual subscription
- 170+ online recipes and selected videos
- 1 live class per month with replay
- Challenges, certificates and community forums
meet Chef Mel ♡
The happy chef behind the flavour.
Chef Mel’s world is all about bright food, real-life cooking and helping people feel more confident in their kitchen.
Food that feels simple, fresh and joyful.
Read About Mel
real food, real joy
Her Kitchen
Colourful food, made for real life.
Her Style
Simple steps, happy flavours.
Her Story
Meet the woman behind the recipes.
real food
real joy
Free Online Class
Cook better with Chef Mel.
free class + replayJoin Chef Mel’s free online class and learn simple cheffy skills to make everyday cooking easier, tastier and more fun.
Chef Skills
Online Class
Free Replay
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Free to join · replay available
Free Session
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Real praise from real people.
Warm classes, real confidence, fabulous food and the kind of energy that gets even shy students cooking.
“Vivacious Mel holds court with aplomb. Her classes flourish with wine, laughter, and fabulous food. Even shy students get cooking!”
Tracy Gielink
Food & Home
“Behind the big personality is a seriously good chef with humble beginnings.”
Valerie Ferdinands
My Village News
“Mel’s classes are fun and relaxed. She turns beginners into confident cooks.”
Omeshnie Naidoo
The Mercury