Cath Collins from wow to now
Welcome to Cath’s Kitchen – the heart and soul of Cath Collins, where food, flavour, and joy come together. This is the place where Cath shares her love of cooking through delicious recipes, heartfelt stories, and a genuine passion for bringing people together over a good meal.
You might recognise Cath from MasterChef Australia Season 15 in 2023, where she captured hearts with her infectious smile, warm personality, and pure love of food. From her unforgettable “WOW” moments—like the Jamie Oliver flavour bomb challenge, Emelia Jackson’s choux pastry challenge, and Rick Stein’s iconic squid cook—to her heartfelt kitchen stories, Cath quickly became a fan favourite.
In 2025, Cath returned to the MasterChef kitchen for Back to Win (Season 17), bringing even more experience, creativity, and heart to the bench. Her time in the competition has only deepened her passion for food and her mission to inspire others to cook with joy and confidence.
Cath is one of ten children, and mealtimes growing up were a lively, love-filled scene. With her mum always whipping up tasty meals on a budget, Cath learned that good food doesn’t need to be fancy—it just needs to be made with love. A self-taught cook with a bookshelf overflowing with cookbooks, she finds joy in creating food for her family and friends, and now, for you.
Welcome to Cath’s Kitchen. Let’s cook, share, and celebrate the joy of food—together.
What keeps Cath busy
Since her first season on MasterChef, Cath has been incredibly fortunate to turn her passion for cooking into a meaningful and purposeful journey. The experience opened doors to exciting collaborations and deeply rewarding opportunities:
Cook with Cath
Cath welcomes guests into her home for a truly personal and hands-on experience – cooking lunch together in a warm, relaxed setting. These intimate sessions offer her a chance to connect, learn, and share delicious food, all while enjoying the magic of cooking side by side with Cath herself.
Team Building | Leadership Cooking Workshops
You might be a business looking for a different way to engage staff. Cath has a Diploma in Training and Assessment, and a Diploma of Vocational Education & Training with a background in Tourism and Hospitality. Contact Cath to discuss the various options available.
All Ability Cooking workshops and School incursions
Cooking is a great activity for people of all abilities and skill levels. Cath’s priority is to provide intimate cooking classes with a focus on cooking for independence, enjoyment and as a social outing. Cath has joined up with the team at Reach and Belong to deliver cooking classes in Melbourne’s Northeast. Contact Reach and Belong directly https://reachandbelong.com/ regarding their cooking programs. Contact Cath regarding any bespoke cooking workshops or school incursions. Cath can design and deliver a workshop to address the requirements of the VCAA.
High Tea Experiences
Cath loves hosting elegant High Tea gatherings where delicious food and a sense of togetherness take centre stage.
Memories of MasterChef Menu Events
Intimate & takeover kitchen events
Join Cath on an interactive journey through a menu inspired by her time in the MasterChef kitchen. Cath comes to your home, workplace or you may find Cath taking over a restaurant kitchen for ticketed events. Keep up with event dates on Cath’s socials. Minimum 10 guests. Chat to Cath about a bespoke menu.
Public speaking
Cath is a fantastic option as a guest speaker at your next event. Your audience will love her story of growing up in a big family and her love of travel and working in the industry which lead her to explore and fall in love with food from all over the world. Cath will share her experiences about the various challenges women face; as a mum, a career woman, and as a mum moving through life after children. Cath is especially interested in sharing her thoughts and experiences on looking after yourself; physically & mentally and rediscovering yourself after children.
We had such a lovely night at Cath’s Tasting menu and Memories of MasterChef Dinner at Holmes Hall. I absolutely loved the polenta dish and the slow cooked lamb was absolutely sensational too. It was lovely hearing about Cath’s journey and all the excitement of MasterChef – what an experience!
“Having Cath visit and support our Grade 2 students in their cooking experience was fantastic; they were so excited! She supported the students throughout the cooking lesson in a fun and engaging manner. The students have still been talking about it and enjoyed decorating and eating their delicious biscuits. Cath was great to communicate with, and she went above and beyond to make the experience special.”
Cath came to my house and cooked a delicious lunch for my cousin’s baby shower. Cath was so organised and everything she made for us was scrumptious. The depth of flavour in her tomato broth was like nothing I’ve ever tasted before, and in my own home! My cousin was so moved that everything was so well-considered and especially loved the special touch at the end, when we got to taste Cath’s Jamie Oliver challenge-winning ice cream dish from Masterchef, we will never forget the beautiful meal and all made and served with a lovely Cath smile. Thanks Cath! X Sally
Cath’s cooking class was just that….all class. Cath’s instructions were clear & easy to follow, even if you were a novice you could walk away knowing you could create amazing dishes for your family & friends. I never thought pasta making could be this simple! I now feel very confident with my new knowledge & full of new inspiration to cook. We came together as a group in the preparation of each dish which was loads of fun & with a glass of bubbles in hand our day couldn’t have been better. The food just keep coming and I left feeling very satisfied, comfortably full and one happy cooker. Any Nonna would love to eat at Cath’s table and I feel very blessed to have been part of this memorable day. Cath is a delight to be around & her energy is contagious. Thanks Cath & Brad 🙂
Absolutely loved this class with Cath’s Kitchen. Highly recommend it. It was so much fun, very informative and so comfortable in her beautiful, relaxing home. The food of course was absolutely delicious.
Cath you are wonderful xx
Thank you for a wonderful day. We really enjoyed the small group setting – it made it very relaxed around the bench. The food was delicious with Cath giving lots of great tips along the way. We finished off around the beautifully set table and it was lovely to share that time with both Cath and Brad. Brad did a terrific job as barista, bar tender and kitchen hand. A great day in all fronts. Thanks again.
I recently had the pleasure of attending Cath’s Italian cooking class, and what an unforgettable experience it was! Cath is an absolute gem—bubbly, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about Italian cuisine. She welcomed us into her lovely home with such warmth and hospitality that we immediately felt at ease.
Throughout the class, Cath guided us step by step in creating mouthwatering Italian dishes, sharing her tips and tricks to perfect the art of Italian cooking. Her expertise is evident, and her enthusiasm for food is contagious! Not only did I learn a lot, but I also had so much fun in the process.
This cooking class was amazing! I loved every minute of it. I learned how to make pasta from scratch and really enjoyed creating 2 different types of pasta. I also learned a lot about different ingredients and how important the quality of ingredients is to the final product. The limoncello tiramisu we created was divine as was the pasta sauces. Cath was an exceptional class teacher. She was warm and engaging, gave clear instructions and made the day fun and educational. Eating our home cooked food around the kitchen dining table was a lovely homely touch! Cooking in Cath’s Kitchen was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it to everyone.
Cath’s Italian cooking class was absolutely fantastic from start to finish! Cath was warm, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable, guiding us through each step with patience and passion. We learned to make fresh pasta, delicious homemade sauces, and classic tiramisu—all from scratch using authentic ingredients. The hands-on approach made it easy to follow, even for beginners, and the tips we received will definitely improve my cooking at home. Brad added to the experience and was super attentive to everyone’s needs (which included coffee and prosecco!). At the end, we sat down to enjoy our creations with wine, laughter, and great conversation.
Whether you’re a foodie, a beginner, or just looking for a fun and unique experience, this class is a must. I left full, happy, and inspired. Highly recommended!
We have had the most wonderful day with Cath. We learnt how to make so many delicious dishes. Cath’s passion for food and making us all feel welcome in her lovely warm kitchen made for a perfect afternoon with old and new friends. Thanks Cath and of course Brad too.
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