The Hapuku Kitchen Experience
A Full-Day Journey - From Garden to Feast
The Hapuku Kitchen Experience is an ever-changing feast that celebrates the rhythms of the seasons. Join chef Fiona in her rural cook's kitchen to harvest, forage and prepare a three-course menu inspired by the wild Kaikōura landscape.
This is a full-day immersion for keen cooks who want to discover the art of ethical eating, cooking from scratch and refining their kitchen craft. You'll spend the day harvesting straight from the earth, learning thoughtfully layered techniques under Fiona's guidance and sitting down to a generous, shared feast that reflects everything you've grown, gathered and cooked together.
This is cooking at its fullest — unhurried, hands-on and deeply rooted in place. You'll leave with new skills, a full belly and even a small legacy in our soil, having planted something of your own to grow long after you've gone.
The Hapuku Kitchen Experience is one of our small, shared classes, with a maximum of 8 guests — perfect for keen cooks wanting a genuinely immersive day in our kitchen and gardens.
Looking for something just for your group? Explore our Private Classes for a fully tailored experience.
What’s Included?
A guided garden tour and forage, harvesting fresh produce straight from the earth
The chance to collect eggs and meet our resident pigs and cattle
Hands-on cooking instruction with chef Fiona
Preparation of a shared three-course seasonal feast
Pairings with premium Canterbury and Marlborough wines, craft beers and artisanal non-alcoholic options
Locally roasted coffee, tea and freshly baked treats on arrival
The planting of seasonal seeds or a fruit tree, as part of your day with us
Stories, local knowledge and hosted hospitality throughout
Recipes to take home
Duration: 6 hours
Rate:
From $540pp
Seasonal rates apply - get in touch for current pricing
