Connect to the Land, Cook with the Seasons

Immersive culinary experiences, wild adventures and shared dining experiences honouring the land, sea and table of Aotearoa New Zealand

View of Kaikoura's Dramatic Coastline and Snow-capped Mountains

Deeply rooted in Kaikōura
Wildly inspired by the seasons

Every dish tells a story of this rugged coastline and the land we call home. Our culinary philosophy is driven by a deep responsibility to care for this place, its people and our local heritage — shaped by local sourcing, wild foraging and the region's seasonal produce.

Whether you're stepping into the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class or journeying into the wild for a culinary adventure, we invite you to connect deeply with the source of your food and the spirit of our region.

Guests getting hands-on at one of Hapuku Kitchen's cooking classes in New Zealand

Cooking Classes ‍ ‍

From half-day classes to bespoke private experiences, get hands-on, cook with fire and learn farm-to-table cooking with a distinctly New Zealand flavour, using local, seasonal produce.

South Pacific Helicopters flying above the Kaikoura peninsula

Culinary Adventures

For the culinary explorer - Catch & Cook your own kai moana (seafood), forage the wild landscape, or Fly & Feast for an unforgettable Kaikōura experience.

Guests enjoying an outdoor dining experience at Hapuku Kitchen Cooking School in Kaikoura, New Zealand

Dining Experiences

Pull up a chair. Join us for private long lunches, Forage & Feast experiences, our Supper Club dinners and pop-up collaborative events.

Align Your Journey with Our Table

Discover our upcoming hands-on classes, seasonal pop-ups and wilderness experiences to plan your perfect escape.

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