Spirit House Restaurant & Cooking School

Spirit House is a legendary culinary destination located in Yandina, offering an immersive Thai dining and learning experience. Established by Helen and Peter Brierty, who transformed an old ginger farm into a lush tropical oasis, the venue features a world-class restaurant and a highly acclaimed cooking school. Set around a tranquil lagoon surrounded by bamboo and rainforest plants, Spirit House provides a sensory journey through the flavors of Southeast Asia. The restaurant is renowned for its innovative take on Thai cuisine, using fresh local produce to create complex, aromatic dishes. The cooking school allows enthusiasts to learn the secrets of Thai cooking from expert chefs in a hands-on environment. Since its opening in 1995, Spirit House has garnered numerous awards and has become a must-visit for food lovers visiting the Sunshine Coast, perfectly blending natural beauty with exceptional gastronomy and cultural education.