COURSES OFFERED BY THE AKAROA COOKING SCHOOL

The French connection to Akaroa is coming to the cooking school with a day of delicious traditional French cooking.  The menu will be inspired by our travels to France over the years and include lots of the French classics with a modern twist.

Spanish Tapas is becoming increasingly popular as people are moving away from the traditional three course meal and enjoying smaller, lighter sharing dishes

This class is a must for those of you looking to completely upgrade your skills and learn how to cook a new repertoire of delicious BBQ recipes. The cooking school chefs will run through the BBQ essentials including sourcing great produce, delicious marinades, cooking temperatures and different ...

With the abundance of authentic Asian ingredients now available many New Zealanders are appreciating the flavoursome dishes they have been enjoying in Asia for centuries.

Inspired by travels throughout Italy, we share our favourite Italian dishes in our special 'A Day in Italy' cooking class.

Inspired by travels throughout Thailand over the years the cooking school has put together their favourite Thai dishes into a special class 'A Day in Thailand'.

Mediterranean cuisine has evolved over centuries and has always been about gorgeous fresh produce, maximising flavours and textures.

With short days and long cold nights approaching its time to think about heart warming food that will nourish the soul.  Our Winter Bistro class will cover a five course menu including hearty ragus, moreish soups, spiced slow roasted veges and gooey warm desserts to inspire new ideas to get you t...

Join Ant and Lou Bentley from the Akaroa Cooking School for a Spring Harvest inspired Masterclass whilst visiting one of North Canterbury’s most gorgeous gardens. They will cover a three-course menu that can be easily replicated in your own home during a one hour demonstration with tastings to fi...

Join us for a celebratory Mid Winter feast to fend off the winter chills. Come and spend your day tucked up inside with lots of warming dishes throughout the day - think home made breads,