Slow Down - Cook With the Seasons

Discover a range of immersive cooking classes at Hapuku Kitchen — from relaxed half-day sessions to full-day culinary experiences, private workshops and fully bespoke sessions designed just for you.

Whether you're drawn to the crackle of outdoor fire cooking, the traditions of kai māori, or simply a fun, memorable day out, our classes blend generosity, creativity and a sense of place in every bite.

Chef Fiona and guest in grow tunnel harvesting fresh ingredients for their cooking class

Heritage Galloway cows munching on hay at Hapuku Kitchen Cooking School, New Zealand

The hand-built pizza oven in action at Hapuku Kitchen cooking school, New Zealand

Freshly harvested paua (abalone) from the rich waters of the Kaikoura coast, New Zealand

Guests getting hands-on at a cooking class at Hapuku Kitchen in Kaikoura, New Zealand

Chef Fiona from Hapuku Kitchen in Kaikoura, serving guests fresh crayfish (spiny rock lobster)

Hands-on Cooking Classes

Harvesting fresh ingredients from the garden every day, is at the core of the Hapuku Kitchen experience

Taste of the Farm

A half-day cooking immersion that invites you to slow down and savour the flavours of the land. Gather fresh, seasonal ingredients directly from our kitchen garden and transform them into a relaxed, hands-on feast.

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A squeeze of lemon from the garden over a freshly made dish at Hapuku Kitchen, New Zealand

Guests picking fresh lemons at Hapuku Kitchen, Kaikoura, New Zealand

The Hapuku Kitchen Experience

Our signature full-day culinary journey for keen cooks who want time, space and depth in the kitchen. Spend the day harvesting, preparing and cooking a multi-course menu that celebrates the rhythm of the seasons.

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A crayfish (lobster) and blue cod Scotch egg at Hapuku Kitchen, New Zealand

Bespoke Experiences

Where we collaborate to bring your dream culinary vision to life. From completely personalised menus to custom celebrations tailored to your taste, these one-of-a-kind sessions reflect exactly how you love to gather.

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Private Classes

Tailored entirely to you, your interests and the pace you love to cook. An intimate, unhurried experience to share exclusively with the people you care about most, centered around a shared table.

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Guests watching on while Chris cooks over fire at Hapuku Kitchen, New Zealand

Kete (basket) of kumara, kamo kamo, mussels and rewena bread, Hapuku Kitchen, New Zealand

Forage, Fire, Smoke

Harvest from the garden and gather around the flames. This hands-on experience embraces the raw energy of open-fire cooking, fresh produce and traditional smoking techniques. Together, we’ll harvest what’s fresh, master the coals and craft a rustic, deeply flavorful meal cooked entirely over the fire.

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Kai & Kōrero

Spend a full day immersed in New Zealand flavours and the art of storytelling. We weave together traditional recipes, local ingredients and the heritage of our land — uncovering the stories behind each dish as you share in a shared feast.

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