6 hour(s)
English
Included
Seasonal garden foraging, hands on cooking
Ethical food philosophy, guided property exploration
Fresh ingredient harvesting, collaborative feast making
Local wine pairing, relaxed countryside atmosphere
€ 232.31
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Step into a warm and welcoming rural kitchen where the rhythm of the seasons shapes every dish and every moment. This immersive culinary journey invites you to slow down, reconnect with nature and discover the joy of cooking with ingredients harvested only moments before they reach the bench. Your experience begins with fresh coffee, hot tea and handmade baked treats as Fiona introduces the day’s menu, crafted just the previous afternoon after she explored her abundant garden. Wander through lush vegetable beds, fruit trees and herb patches, learning the philosophy behind seasonal growing and ethical food use while breathing in the scents of the Kaikoura countryside. During your time outdoors you will gather produce, collect eggs and even take part in planting seeds or young shoots that will nourish future guests.
Returning to the kitchen, you will work together to create a feast inspired by the land that surrounds the property. With Fiona’s guidance and endless enthusiasm for sustainable cooking, you will learn techniques that celebrate whole ingredients and honour every part of the plant or animal prepared. From simmering broths to vibrant salads and slow cooked dishes, every element contributes to a generous table spread. Once the work is done, settle in and savour the feast you have crafted, paired with regional wines and beers from trusted Canterbury and Marlborough artisans or refreshing house made drinks. This experience is a celebration of nature, nourishment and the pleasure of sharing food made with care.
Guided garden walk and foraging
Hands on cooking session
Regional wine or beer
All ingredients and equipment
Gratuities
Comfortable shoes
Weather appropriate clothing
Camera
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Public transportation nearby
This tour or activity must have maximum 8 participants
Please inform our team about any food allergies
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Very late putting in this review as we had a day at Hapuku kitchen back on Labour weekend. It was such a fantastic experience, bespoke and just delicious. It may seem pricey but when you take into consideration everything that is provided and the time you spend there it is very good value for money. That aside the food we had and made was amazing it was a fantastic day. Thanks Fiona and Rebecca.
Incredible culinary experience for our tour group. We selected our own herbs and edible flowers from their garden. Seafood and cured venison canapes, selection of fabulous wines, salad, loin of lamb main, amazing dessert. All served in the beautiful NZ farm and home of the welcoming Chris and master chef Fiona. Best culinary experience in NZ.
EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE! Our day at Hapuku Kitchen with Fiona, Rebecca - and Chris! - was a true HIGHLIGHT experience! We learned so many amazing new techniques - curing, smoking, making fresh ricotta, making crackers, filleting our own fish! We cooked the most DELICIOUS FOOD and were blown away by the dishes they taught us to make! Their home / cooking space is truly STUNNING - it’s straight out of a magazine. And their hostility and vibe were INCREDIBLE! Thank you for such a special experience! Before booking, I read the reviews that said “don’t think, just book this” and they were 100% right! If you love food, nature, sustainability, conscious sourcing, gardening or learning something rewarding and hands on, then DEFINITELY book this experience! We did the 6 hour full day cooking class and were so happy we did!
Thank you Chris and Fiona, what an amazing experience and food, best we've had in NZ. Thank you for your sincere hospitality, we also met some amazing people around your kitchen table, loved it and see soon, Jacques and Nikki 😘🌹👍
We signed up for an all-day (6 hour) cooking class at Hapuku Kitchen, and it was one of the best things we did on our NZ vacation. Fiona's home is simply beautiful and the menu she put together, along with her instruction, allowed us to create some pretty amazing food without any mishaps. Fiona's helper Rebecca took care of so many details that we could focus on the fun parts of the meal preparation. From selecting items from the garden (mostly herbs, garnishes and fruit) to the preparation - making out own crackers, puff pastry and ricotta cheese - and then final assembly with expert and beautiful plating by Fiona, we had a great time and delicious meal with our co-chefs. If you enjoy cooking and good food I highly recommend this adventure. But Fiona has many other options if you don't want to spend an entire day, or just want to enjoy the food without the preparation, and I guarantee you'll eat a better meal here than any other place locally.
