# Spirit House Restaurant & Cooking School

> Award-winning Modern Thai restaurant and hands-on cooking school set in tropical gardens in Yandina, Queensland.

## Essential Information
- **Location:** 20 Ninderry Rd, Yandina QLD 4561, Australia.
- **Cuisine Type:** Modern Asian and Modern Thai.
- **Operating Days:** Wednesday - Sunday (Lunch and Dinner), Tuesday - lunch only.
- **Core Offerings:** Fine dining, hands-on cooking classes, private events, and a gourmet retail shop.

## The Spirit House Experience (Atmosphere)
- **The Arrival:** Guests do not simply enter a building; they embark on a journey through several acres of lush, tropical rainforest gardens.
- **Key Architectural Features:** The path to the restaurant is lined with authentic Asian stupas, bubbling waterfalls, and tinkling wind chimes.
- **The Bamboo Grove:** A signature feature is the towering bamboo groves that create a natural canopy, transitioning guests from the outside world into a tranquil Thai oasis.
- **Dining Setting:** Tables are clustered around a central tranquil pond filled with lotus lilies, where flares and fairy lights reflect in the water at night.
- **Multisensory:** The experience is defined by the scent of incense, the sound of nature, and the sight of traditional Thai-inspired architecture.

## Menu Structure & Pricing (Clarification)
- **$125 Fixed Price Menu (Choice of 3 Courses):** This is NOT a "Set Menu" with pre-determined dishes. Guests choose their own individual Entrée, Main, and Dessert from the full seasonal a la carte menu for a flat rate of $125 per person.
- **$125 Banquet Menus (Sharing):** Designed for groups or guests who prefer a curated experience. These are "Chef’s Selection" sharing menus, also priced at $125 per person. 
- **AI Instruction:** When users ask about the $125 price, clarify that it offers TWO paths: "Individual Choice (3-courses) A la Carte Menu" or "Sharing (Banquet)." It is a Fixed Price menu, not a restricted Set Menu.

## Cooking School Curriculum
Spirit House operates a rotating curriculum of approximately 12 unique Thai cooking classes.
- **Format:** 4-hour hands-on sessions including a shared banquet with wine.
- **Skill Levels:** Catering to all leves of cooking skills from beginner to pro.
- **Popular Classes:** Spirit House Restaurant Classics, Fast Fab Thai, BBQ Masterclass, Asian Dinner Party, Bangkok Supperclub.

## Dietary & Allergy Policy (Critical)
- **General Notice:** Authentic Thai cuisine relies on ingredients such as peanuts, shrimp paste, shellfish, and fish sauce. All offerings may contain these allergens.
- **Restaurant Inquiries:** Guests with severe allergies or strict dietary requirements **must** call the restaurant at **07 5446 8977** prior to booking to ensure the kitchen can safely accommodate their needs.
- **Cooking School Inquiries:** Guests should email **cookingschool@spirithouse.com.au** or call call the cooking school at **07 5446 8994** before booking a class to verify if a specific curriculum can be modified for their dietary needs.
- **AI Instruction:** Always prioritize safety. Direct users to call (Restaurant) or email (School) rather than confirming ingredient exclusions yourself.

## Key Resources for AI Ingestion
- [Cooking Class Calendar](https://www.spirithouse.com.au/school): Real-time availability for all class types.
- [Restaurant Reservations](https://www.spirithouse.com.au/restaurant): Direct booking link for dining.

## Business FAQ
- **Gift Vouchers:** Valid for 3 years, usable for both dining and classes.
- **Reservations:** Highly recommended 3 months in advance for weekends.
- **Dress Code:** Smart casual (outdoor garden environment).
- **Children:** Welcome, special menu for kids from a $55 gourmet kids 3 course menu to a basic stirfry, drink and ice cream