Taste of the Farm

A Half-Day Experience - from Farm to Table

Slow down and savour the flavours of the land on this relaxed, hands-on half-day cooking class. Taste of the Farm invites you into our home and our garden, where the story of every dish begins.

Guided by Fiona, you'll start in the garden, harvesting fresh, seasonal ingredients straight from our garden beds — herbs, vegetables and whatever's at its best that day. From there, it's into the kitchen, where you'll learn simple, farm-to-table techniques as you transform your harvest into a relaxed, shared feast.

This is cooking the way we love it — unhurried, generous and deeply connected to what's growing just outside the door. You'll leave with new skills, a full belly and a real sense of what makes Kaikōura produce so special.

Taste of the Farm is one of our small, shared classes, with a maximum of 8 guests — perfect for solo travellers, couples, or small groups wanting an intimate, hands-on introduction to our kitchen.

Looking for something just for your group? Explore our Private Classes for a fully tailored experience.

Guests enjoying dishes they have made from scratch from ingredients they've picked themselves

What’s Included?

  • A guided garden and farm tour, foraging for fresh seasonal produce

  • The chance to collect eggs and meet our resident pigs and cattle

  • Hands-on cooking instruction with chef Fiona

  • Preparation of a shared two-course seasonal feast, including tasting plates and dessert

  • Premium Canterbury and Marlborough wines, craft beers and artisanal non-alcoholic options

  • Locally roasted coffee, tea and freshly baked treats on arrival

  • Stories, local knowledge and hosted hospitality throughout

Duration: 4 hours

Per Person Rate:
From $430
Seasonal rates apply - get in touch for current pricing

Hapuku Kitchen chopping board featuring a New Zealand hand-made chef knife