Upcoming Cooking Classes

Enjoy a fun 2½ hour hands on cooking experience culminating in a delicious brunch.  You will be cooking: Prawn, rocket and feta fritters with sweet chutney PLUS Grilled prosciutto wrapped salmon fillet with spinach eggs benedict – lightly poached eggs drizzled with freshly made hollandaise sitting on a bed of spinach and toasted bread

Join us in this class to learn the techniques of knife handling and fish filleting, grilling the perfect fillet plus seafood smoking recipes.  You will receive a step by step demonstration on the techniques before you practise filleting a fish yourself with guidance from your chef, then sit down to a luncheon of freshly smoked fish fillets, smoked mussels with honey butter, fresh bread and salad.

Join us to share a highly informative and delicious seafood grilling session.  Experience the pleasures of grilled seafood recipes PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas from your chef.  Enjoy the fresh flavours the season has to offer – all cooked to perfection on the grill.  Alongside our delicious Babich wines we will have a range of Artisan NZ beers and premium bubbles available for sale at the bar also.  Start the night off with calamari, garlic and…

Spend a night with Ray McVinnie and the Seafood School.  Ray McVinnie, acclaimed magazine food editor and writer, cookbook author, guest chef and consultant will inspire you in this class with 2 delightful seafood recipes.  Hear about his wonderful culinary travels, be inspired by his incredible food knowledge and learn about the techniques that create uncomplicated & delicious meals through a layering of fresh seasonal flavours. A truly inspiring evening!

Auckland is buzzing with the new restaurants opening around the city showcasing a blend of Asian flavours with a modern twist. In this class your chef will let you in on some of the secrets that have taken the city by storm.  With New Zealand’s amazing seasonal produce alongside the freshest seafood your taste buds will be excited by the flavour combinations. Tonight you will be cooking an entrée of steamed mussels with a fragrant soba noodle salad followed by crispy skinned…

New Zealand has an array of seafood incredibly unique, equally delicious.  This hands on cooking class will introduce you to a variety of species and showcase their flavours and qualities.  There will be tastings available throughout the cooking demonstration and then you will go on to recreate recipes with assistance from your chef.  Be prepared to try some exciting new flavours and learn about new species you may not have tried before.

Start the night off with a light French inspired entrée then move on to Bouillabaisse – brimming full of a variety of fish and shellfish, complimented with a blend of herbs and spices such as garlic, orange peel, basil, bay leaf, fennel and saffron. The traditional Provencal fish ‘stew’ originating from the port city of Marseille, is served with slices of seasoned French bread and freshly made rouille.  

Classic Italian cuisine is given a modern, seasonal and seafood twist in this lunchtime class.  Share a relaxed Saturday lunch with us at the Seafood School showcasing the freshest NZ seafood complimented with the vibrant flavours of Italian cuisine.  An Italian tradition, join us together with your fellow ‘cooks’ to enjoy warm conversation, good wine (Babich of course) and beautifully prepared seafood.  Start with a deliciously fresh salad of crispy pancetta, calamari, rocket and radicchio, green apple, garlic parmesan crostini,…

Sour, sweet and salty….Thai food is a harmonious blend of sweet and sour, laced with herbs and spices.  In this stunning seafood class learn to blend these flavours to create combinations that will excite the taste buds!  You will learn how to cook and prepare 3 delicious ‘street food’ Thai recipes blending seafood with seasonal and fresh flavours to ensure minimal cooking time and maximum flavour combinations.  Start your Flavours of Thailand menu with  fresh NZ mussels in a fragrant…

A fun family affair – treat Dad to a Father’s Day with a difference. Enjoy a fun 2½ hour hands on cooking experience culminating in a delicious brunch.  Today your chef will create some extra special brunch recipes for you all to enjoy and celebrate with Dad.  Today you will be cooking manuka smoked  salmon, prosciutto and egg muffin with a chorizo salsa served with toasted focaccia.   Class recommended for children 8yrs and above.

In this class we take you on a journey to both the North and South of India bringing delicious seafood recipes:  Kerala style prawn skewers with coconut coriander chutney plus Tandoori Fish Roti.  Learn the techniques behind making your own curry paste and roti.  Flavours abound in this class!  

With so much diversity of culture, this class will be a symphony of flavours blending the tastes of Malaysia together alongside local NZ seafood.  A new class to the Seafood School, join us in this class to experience something special.  Tonight you will cook a seafood Laksa with flavours of coconut, curry and spices.  Followed by a fragrant and traditional Monkfish Rendang served with crispy shallots and white rice.

With a fusion of African, native American, European, East Indian, Arab & Chinese cuisine – the flavours of the Caribbean is sure to create some spectacular flavours when matched with fresh NZ Seafood.  Why not join us in this class to find out.

In this class you will learn how to cook and prepare 3 delicious quick seafood recipes designed to fit into a busy weekday schedule.  Fish is one of the quickest meals to prepare – learn how to blend your seafood with seasonal and fresh flavours to ensure minimal cooking time and maximum flavour combinations.  

 In this class your chef will showcase the freshest fish available carefully cut into perfect slices alongside freshly made sushi rolls.  Go on to make your own teriyaki sauce and match with fresh NZ salmon and a bowl of steamed rice.

Enjoy a fun 2½ hour hands on cooking experience culminating in a delicious brunch.  In this class you will be cooking: Prawn, rocket and feta fritters with sweet chutney PLUS Grilled prosciutto wrapped salmon fillet with spinach eggs benedict – lightly poached eggs drizzled with freshly made hollandaise sitting on a bed of spinach and toasted bread  

EVERY PARTICIPANT IN THIS CLASS RECEIVES A COMPLIMENTARY COPY OF OUR SEAFOOD SCHOOL COOKBOOK TO TAKE HOME WITH THEM.  One per person. Start lunch with a light seafood entrée of smoked fish and cheese Croquetas served with a garlic chive and pimento mayonnaise  then learn the tips and techniques behind making a perfect Valencian styled seafood Paella – the classic blend of seafood, spices and meats – bound together with rice.  

Fusion flavours continue to evolve with Auckland becoming a vibrant hub of nationalities.  In this class you will match these international flavours with fresh NZ Seafood to create recipes that combine local seafood varieties with a global influence. 

Considered as one of the healthiest cuisines worldwide, Vietnamese cuisine brings together 5 fundamental philosophies that help create its unique flavour – taste, nutrients, five colours, senses and body.  These elements are designed to work together in harmony and to create a balance within the body….this balance also creates the wonderful flavours and aromas we know as Vietnamese cuisine.  In this class your chef will match those elements with fresh NZ seafood to create light and healthy recipes bursting with…

Team succulent seafood with aromatic herbs and exotic spices.    Learn about the flavours of chermoula and harissa, experience the vibrant flavours of a seasonal white fish tagine matched with the enticing Moroccan spices PLUS create your own jar of preserved lemons to take away with you.  Go on to recreate the rich culinary traditions and unique tastes that are essentially Morocco and enjoy a mouth-watering meal full of seafood and spice blends.

With the cold weather upon us, fresh NZ Seafood is the perfect complement to enjoy a relaxed evening at home with family and friends.  In this class your chef will create two winter warmers that are perfectly matched for weekday or weekend meals.   Start tonight’s menu with green lipped mussel winter kettle, creme fraiche and seaweed.   Followed by a delicious and fragrant Tagine of market fresh fish, preserved lemons, olives, tomatoes, Ras el Hanout served with a rose and orange…

In this class the recipes will include the ‘pick’ of seafood available downstairs at the Fish Market – seasonal and exceptionally fresh!  Just off the boats – your chef will create 3 recipes showcasing the best of the market matched with exciting and interesting flavours which you will then go on to recreate and enjoy.  Tonight you will be cooking pan fried Mackerel fillets with olives and capers  PLUS Flounder fillets with preserved lemon and coriander salsa.  And to follow a…

Start lunch off with an enticing seafood entrée recipe and then learn the technique behind creating the ultimate seafood risotto.

Enjoy your Friday night with us at the Seafood School and share the flavours of the Middle East, Turkey and/or Greece in a selection of small dishes to complement our Babich wines and artisan beer.  A combination of seafood and vegetarian dishes will be presented by your chef and enjoyed throughout the evening as you work together on the recipes.

Join us in this class to learn the techniques of knife handling and fish filleting, grilling the perfect fillet plus seafood smoking recipes.  You will receive a step by step demonstration on the techniques before you practise filleting a fish yourself with guidance from your chef, then sit down to a meal of freshly smoked fish fillets, smoked mussels with honey butter, fresh bread and salad.

NOW $40 per person!!From beignets to jambalaya to gumbo, New Orleans has a taste all of its own.  This class celebrates the Creole and Cajun cuisine with tasty seafood recipes.  World famous for its culture, music and food – enjoy the flavours of this vibrant city. Tonight you will be cooking New Orleans crab cakes with Remoulade PLUS Cajun Croque Madame.  Special only applies to those not already booked into the class.  Cannot be used in conjunction with other specials.

Enjoy a fun 2½ hour hands on cooking experience culminating in a delicious brunch.  In this class you will be cooking: Prawn, rocket and feta fritters with sweet chutney PLUS Grilled prosciutto wrapped salmon fillet with spinach eggs benedict – lightly poached eggs drizzled with freshly made hollandaise sitting on a bed of spinach and toasted bread  

Start the night off with 2 seafood tapas recipes that will introduce you to fresh NZ seafood matched with international flavours.  Go on to learn the essentials of a good fish stock then the technique behind making a delicious chowder brimming full of seasonal seafood complimented with crunchy bread.  

Spend a night with Ray McVinnie and the Seafood School.  Ray McVinnie, acclaimed magazine food editor and writer, cookbook author, guest chef and consultant will inspire you in tonight’s class with 2 delightful seafood recipes.  Hear about his wonderful culinary travels, be inspired by his incredible food knowledge and learn about the techniques that create uncomplicated & delicious meals through a layering of fresh seasonal flavours. A truly inspiring evening!

DON’T MISS OUT –  $40 per person for three dishes! Sample cuisines from some of your favourite ethnic cultures….plus try your hand at creating your own dumplings with dipping sauce.  Enjoy cooking and sharing the tastes and flavours of delicious treats from around the globe.  A chance to meet new people and come together to share food and stories in a great night out.  Start with prawn and chive dumplings with a sesame soy dipping sauce.  Plus cornmeal and panko…

Now $45 per person! Enjoy a complimentary beverage & platters in the bar from 6pm then go on to learn about flavours and ingredients to recreate some fabulous recipes to present at home.  Your chef will also help you out with some great menu planning advice plus tips and ideas on creating delicious meals to entertain.  Following on from our theme at theSeafood School, the recipes will be fresh, seasonal…and also a little bit special. Special applies to those not already…

A tour of the Auckland Fish Market Plus Cooking Class. Take a walk around the Fish Market with your chef prior to the class and learn what to look for when purchasing your seafood.  Discuss the variety of fish species, shellfish and crustaceans on display – your chef will then discuss the fish and accompaniments that are presented in the recipes over the following hour in the demonstration room.  Go on to cook the recipes in the hands on classroom…

Who can resist a meal that combines the freshest Seafood with the pick of NZ meat.  Join us tonight at the School where your chef will showcase dishes that highlight why New Zealand truly is a unique place to live.   Tonight you will start with an Asian Style Salmon Coleslaw and to follow BBQ Beef Sirloin with Prawn, Tomato & Cognac Ragout, Herb Salad

The Spanish have enjoyed a love of seafood dating back centuries.  Surrounded by three coastlines, seafood has long been a part of Spain’s staple diet. The colours and vibrancy of the flavours of Spain will be shared and recreated in tonight’s class.  Join your chef and fellow cooks to experience this unique cuisine.  Your chef will share their knowledge of the cuisine plus recipes for you to then go on to recreate and enjoy. Start with Squid with Black Rice…

Half Price – now $40 per person.  New Zealand has an array of seafood incredibly unique, equally delicious.  Tonight’s hands on cooking class will introduce you to a variety of species and showcase their flavours and qualities.  There will be tastings available throughout the cooking demonstration and then you will go on to recreate recipes with assistance from your chef.  Be prepared to try some exciting new flavours and learn about new species you may not have tried before.  Discount…

Half Price – now $40 per person. Sour, sweet and salty….Thai food is a harmonious blend of sweet and sour, laced with herbs and spices.  In this stunning seafood class learn to blend these flavours to create combinations that will excite the taste buds!  Tonight you will learn how to cook and prepare 3 delicious ‘street food’ Thai recipes blending seafood with seasonal and fresh flavours to ensure minimal cooking time and maximum flavour combinations.  Start with chargrilled scallops with a…

Auckland is buzzing with the new restaurants opening around the city showcasing a blend of Asian flavours with a modern twist.  Tonight your chef will let you in on some of the secrets that have taken the city by storm.  With New Zealand’s amazing seasonal produce alongside the freshest seafood your taste buds will be excited by the flavour combinations.  Start with steamed fresh mussels with a soba noodle salad PLUS crispy skinned snapper, spiced lentil salad, sesame miso dressing

Tonight’s recipes will include the ‘pick’ of seafood available downstairs at the Fish Market – seasonal and exceptionally fresh!  Just off the boats – your chef will create 3 recipes showcasing the best of the market matched with exciting and interesting flavours which you will then go on to recreate and enjoy.

Team succulent seafood with aromatic herbs and exotic spices.    Learn about the flavours of chermoula and harissa, experience the vibrant flavours of a seasonal white fish tagine matched with the enticing Moroccan spices PLUS create your own jar of preserved lemons to take away with you.  Go on to recreate the rich culinary traditions and unique tastes that are essentially Morocco and enjoy a mouth-watering meal full of seafood and spice blends.  Tonight you will be cooking Spiced Mussels with Peppers…

Join us in today’s class to learn the techniques of knife handling and fish filleting, grilling the perfect fillet plus seafood smoking recipes.  You will receive a step by step demonstration on the techniques before you practise filleting a fish yourself with guidance from your chef, then sit down to a luncheon of freshly smoked fish fillets, smoked mussels with honey butter, fresh bread and salad.

Enjoy a fun 2½ hour hands on cooking experience culminating in a delicious brunch.  Today you will be cooking: Prawn, rocket and feta fritters with sweet chutney PLUS Grilled prosciutto wrapped salmon fillet with spinach eggs benedict – lightly poached eggs drizzled with freshly made hollandaise sitting on a bed of spinach and toasted bread.  Discount applies to those not already booked into the class.  Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts.

 Who can resist a meal that combines the freshest Seafood with the pick of NZ meat.  Join us tonight at the School where your chef will showcase dishes that highlight why New Zealand truly is a unique place to live.  

With so much diversity of culture, tonight’s class will be a symphony of flavours blending the tastes of Malaysia together alongside local NZ seafood.  A new class to the Seafood School, join us tonight to experience something special.  Start with the perfect seafood Laksa with  flavours of coconut, curry, spices and herbs with prawns and market fresh fish.  Followed by a traditional Malaysian curry – Monkfish Rendang with tamarind, lemongrass, ginger and chilli paste served with rice and crispy shallots.

Considered as one of the healthiest cuisines worldwide, Vietnamese cuisine brings together 5 fundamental philosophies that help create its unique flavour.  Those five elements are:  taste, nutrients, five colours, senses and body.  These elements are designed to work together in harmony and to create a balance within the body….this balance also creates the wonderful flavours and aromas we know as Vietnamese cuisine.  Tonight your chef will match those elements with fresh NZ seafood to create light and healthy recipes bursting…

Join us to share a highly informative and delicious seafood grilling session.  Experience the pleasures of grilled seafood recipes PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas from your chef.  Enjoy the fresh flavours the season has to offer – all cooked to perfection on the grill.  Alongside our delicious Babich wines we will have a range of Artisan NZ beers and premium bubbles available for sale at the bar also.  Tonight you will be cooking – curry spiced…

Taking its culinary influences from Greece, Spain and Italy, tonight’s class will combine the best from the many regions, cultures and histories of the area.  Join us to create stunning Mediterranean recipes that combine the best flavours of the regions matched with the freshest New Zealand seafood.  Tonight you will be cooking ’Involtini di pesce’, Olive-Potatoes with an Orange and Thyme Sauce followed by a main course of Grilled Fresh Market Fish, Maltese Caponata, White Beans and Rosemary Oil.

Just in time for the long weekend – tonight you will learn how to cook and prepare 3 delicious quick seafood recipes designed to fit into a busy weekday schedule or cooking at the bach.  Fish is one of the quickest meals to prepare – learn how to blend your seafood with seasonal and fresh flavours to ensure minimal cooking time and maximum flavour combinations.

Enjoy a complimentary beverage & platters in the bar from 6pm then go on to learn about flavours and ingredients to recreate some fabulous recipes to present at home.  Your chef will also help you out with some great menu planning advice plus tips and ideas on creating delicious meals to entertain.  Following on from our theme at theSeafood School, the recipes will be fresh, seasonal…and also a little bit special.

Sample cuisines from some of your favourite ethnic cultures….plus try your hand at creating your own dumplings with dipping sauce.  Enjoy cooking and sharing the tastes and flavours of delicious treats from around the globe.  A chance to meet new people and come together to share food and stories in a great Saturday night out.

Tonight we take you on a journey to both the North and South of India bringing delicious seafood recipes:  South Indian Prawn Curry plus North Indian spiced Fish Curry.  Learn the techniques behind making your own curry paste and naan bread.  Flavours abound in this class!  

Join us to share a highly informative and delicious grilling session.  Who can resist a meal that combines the freshest Seafood with the pick of NZ meat PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas.  Join us tonight at the School where your chef will showcase dishes that highlight why New Zealand truly is a unique place to live.

Join us for a historical and culinary seafood adventure through New Zealand.  Your cooking class will include information about the history of the various species you will be cooking with plus also culinary tips, techniques, flavours and ideas.  

Sour, sweet and salty….Thai food is a harmonious blend of sweet and sour, laced with herbs and spices.  In this stunning seafood class learn to blend these flavours to create combinations that will excite the taste buds!  Tonight you will learn how to cook and prepare 3 delicious ‘street food’ Thai recipes blending seafood with seasonal and fresh flavours to ensure minimal cooking time and maximum flavour combinations. Tonight you will be cooking BBQ Thai Fish Skewers with a Cucumber Relish…

Enjoy a fun 2½ hour hands on cooking experience culminating in a delicious brunch.  Today your chef will create some extra special brunch recipes for you all to enjoy and celebrate along with your Mum.

New Zealand has an array of seafood incredibly unique, equally delicious.  Today’s hands on cooking class will introduce you to a variety of species and showcase their flavours and qualities.  There will be tastings available throughout the cooking demonstration and then you will go on to recreate recipes with assistance from your chef.  Be prepared to try some exciting new flavours and learn about new species you may not have tried before.

The French have always shared a love of seafood.  Tonight’s class will be no exception.  Grant Kitchen Executive Chef of ‘Le Chef’ French restaurant in O’Connell Street, Central Auckland will share his passion for French seafood with 2 very special recipes plus plenty of tips and ideas.

Tonight’s recipes will include the ‘pick’ of seafood available downstairs at the Fish Market – seasonal and exceptionally fresh!  Just off the boats – your chef will create 3 recipes showcasing the best of the market matched with exciting and interesting flavours which you will then go on to recreate and enjoy.  

Seafood entrée with a delicious duck main.  Start your meal off with a fresh fish entrée cooked to perfection and then learn the tips, techniques and flavour combinations behind cooking the perfect duck dish.  Your chef will showcase the best of the seasonal flavours to take you into spring. A great way to wind down at the end of the week – enjoy complimentary platters and a beverage on arrival! Special applies to those not already booked into class.  Cannot be…

Auckland is buzzing with the new restaurants opening around the city showcasing a blend of Asian flavours with a modern twist.  Tonight your chef will let you in on some of the secrets that have taken the city by storm.  With New Zealand’s amazing seasonal produce alongside the freshest seafood your taste buds will be excited by the flavour combinations. Special applies to those not already booked into class.  Cannot be used in conjunction with other specials.

Spend a night with Ray McVinnie and the Seafood School.  Ray McVinnie, acclaimed magazine food editor and writer, cookbook author, guest chef and consultant will inspire you in tonight’s class with 2 delightful seafood recipes.  Hear about his wonderful culinary travels, be inspired by his incredible food knowledge and learn about the techniques that create uncomplicated & delicious meals through a layering of fresh seasonal flavours. A truly inspiring evening!

Today you will learn how to cook and prepare 3 delicious quick seafood recipes designed to fit into a busy weekday schedule.  Fish is one of the quickest meals to prepare – learn how to blend your seafood with seasonal and fresh flavours to ensure minimal cooking time and maximum flavour combinations.  Special applies to those not already booked into class.  Cannot be used in conjunction with other specials.

Sample cuisines from some of your favourite ethnic cultures….plus try your hand at creating your own dumplings with dipping sauce.  Enjoy cooking and sharing the tastes and flavours of delicious treats from around the globe.  A chance to meet new people and come together to share food and stories in a great Friday night out. Start your seafood market experience with homemade prawn and pork dumplings with Nam Jim dipping sauce and vegetable ribbons followed by steamed Boa Bun with…

A tour of the Auckland Fish Market Plus Cooking Class. Take a walk around the Fish Market with your chef prior to the class and learn what to look for when purchasing your seafood and produce.  Discuss the variety of fish species, shellfish and crustaceans on display – your chef will then discuss the fish and accompaniments that are presented in the recipes over the following hour in the demonstration room.  Go on to cook the recipes in the hands…

Considered as one of the healthiest cuisines worldwide, Vietnamese cuisine brings together 5 fundamental philosophies that help create its unique flavour.  Those five elements are:  taste, nutrients, five colours, senses and body.  These elements are designed to work together in harmony and to create a balance within the body….this balance also creates the wonderful flavours and aromas we know as Vietnamese cuisine.  Tonight your chef will match those elements with fresh NZ seafood to create light and healthy recipes bursting…

Tonight’s recipes will highlight why NZ is home to some of the world’s most prized seafood.  New Zealand’s beautiful, isolated islands are surrounded by some of the most pristine waters and abundant seafood which we will share with you in tonight’s hands on cooking class. Entrée: Salad of Seared Crayfish, Melon and Pear, Tomato Nam Jim Main: NZ Salmon and Scampi, Lemon Potatoes, Leek and Vanilla Beurre Blanc.

Enjoy a fun 2½ hour hands on cooking experience culminating in a delicious brunch.  Today you will be cooking: Prawn, rocket and feta fritters with sweet chutney PLUS BBQ Grilled prosciutto wrapped fish fillet with spinach eggs Benedict – lightly poached eggs drizzled with freshly made hollandaise sitting on a bed of spinach and toasted bread

Join us in today’s class to learn the techniques of knife handling and fish filleting, grilling the perfect fillet plus seafood smoking recipes.  You will receive a step by step demonstration on the techniques before you practise filleting a fish yourself with guidance from your chef, then sit down to a luncheon of freshly smoked fish fillets, smoked mussels with honey butter, fresh bread and salad.

Continue the BBQ season in style!  Join us to share a highly informative and delicious seafood grilling session.  Experience the pleasures of grilled seafood recipes PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas from your chef.  Enjoy the fresh flavours the season has to offer – all cooked to perfection on the grill.  Alongside our delicious Babich wines we will have a range of Artisan NZ beers and premium bubbles available for sale at the bar also.  ENTREE:  Malaysian…

The Spanish have enjoyed a love of seafood dating back centuries.  Surrounded by three coastlines, seafood has long been a part of Spain’s staple diet. The colours and vibrancy of the flavours of Spain will be shared and recreated in tonight’s class.  Join your chef and fellow cooks to experience this unique cuisine.  Your chef will share their knowledge of the cuisine plus recipes for you to then go on to recreate and enjoy. Tonight you will be starting with Zarzuela…

Auckland is buzzing with the new restaurants opening around the city showcasing a blend of Asian flavours with a modern twist.  Tonight your chef will let you in on some of the secrets that have taken the city by storm.  With New Zealand’s amazing seasonal produce alongside the freshest seafood your taste buds will be excited by the flavour combinations.

From beignets to jambalaya to gumbo, New Orleans has a taste all of its own.  Tonight’s fun class celebrates the Creole and Cajun cuisine with tasty seafood recipes. World famous for its culture, music and food – enjoy the flavours of this vibrant city.  Tonight you will be cooking a classic Seafood Gumbo  of  mussels, shrimp, fish and chorizo followed by a main course of blackened market fresh fish – this is cajun cooking at its best with wilted autumn leaves.…

It’s a family affair at the Cooking School! Bring the kids along and join us to cook:  Crunchy prawn fritters with homemade tomato chutney PLUS Eggs benedict on bagels with crunchy bacon and/or salmon, spinach, potato rosti & fresh hollandaise.  A great family occasion and an awesome way to spend a fun Sunday with the kids.

Join us to share a highly informative and delicious grilling session.  Who can resist a meal that combines the freshest Seafood with the pick of NZ meat PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas.  Join us tonight at the School where your chef will showcase dishes that highlight why New Zealand truly is a unique place to live.  

Taking its culinary influences from Greece, Spain and Italy, tonight’s class will combine the best from the many regions, cultures and histories of the area.  Join us to create stunning Mediterranean recipes that combine the best flavours of the regions matched with the freshest New Zealand seafood.  Start with Bruschetta with vine ripened tomatoes and fresh herbs, followed by prawns wrapped with prosciutto with a delicious pimento mayonnaise and served with a micro and jullinene salad.  PLUS market fresh fish, eggplant,…

Sample cuisines from some of your favourite ethnic cultures….plus try your hand at creating your own dumplings with dipping sauce.  Enjoy cooking and sharing the tastes and flavours of delicious treats from around the globe.  Start with making Japanese – style dumplings - Prawn and Pork Pot Stickers with a Black Vinegar Dipping sauce. Followed by Steamed Chicken Meatballs, Fluffy Rice Coating and Chicken Rice Chilli Sauce PLUS deliciously fragrant Tandoori Fish Fillets with Paneer Tikki Pattie.  A real market experience for…

Spend a night with Ray McVinnie and the Seafood School.  Ray McVinnie, acclaimed magazine food editor and writer, cookbook author, guest chef and consultant will inspire you in tonight’s class with 2 delightful seafood recipes.  Hear about his wonderful culinary travels, be inspired by his incredible food knowledge and learn about the techniques that create uncomplicated & delicious meals through a layering of fresh seasonal flavours. A truly inspiring evening!

BBQ season is here!  Join us to share a highly informative and delicious seafood grilling session.  Experience the pleasures of grilled seafood recipes PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas from your chef.  Enjoy the fresh flavours the season has to offer – all cooked to perfection on the grill.  Tonight you will be cooking:  Juicy grilled hapuku steaks, seasoned with chilli, lime and black pepper served with fresh Mexican salsa and flame-grilled vegetables PLUS Warm salad of…

Enjoy a fun 2½ hour hands on cooking experience culminating in a delicious brunch.  Today you will be cooking: Prawn, rocket and feta fritters with sweet chutney PLUS Spanish omelette with salmon and grilled cheese and toasted ciabatta.

Crispy Salt & Pepper prawns with fresh dipping sauce PLUS Crunchy panko fish fillets, potato cake, seasonal salad and freshly made citrus mayonnaise.  The perfect way to enjoy a relaxed Saturday afternoon with old (& new) friends.  A glass of Babich wine (complimentary on arrival) and a cheese board completes the event. (Discount applies to those not already booked into the class.  Not in conjunction with any other discounts).

Sour, sweet and salty….Thai food is a harmonious blend of sweet and sour, laced with herbs and spices.  In this stunning seafood class learn to blend these flavours to create combinations that will excite the taste buds!  Tonight you will learn how to cook and prepare 3 delicious ‘street food’ Thai recipes blending seafood with seasonal and fresh flavours to ensure minimal cooking time and maximum flavour combinations.

Join us for a historical and culinary seafood adventure through New Zealand.  Your cooking class will include information about the history of the various species you will be cooking with plus also culinary tips, techniques, flavours and ideas.  

Tonight’s recipes will include the ‘pick’ of seafood available downstairs at the Fish Market – seasonal and exceptionally fresh!  Just off the boats – your chef will create 3 recipes showcasing the best of the market matched with exciting and interesting flavours which you will then go on to recreate and enjoy. (Discount applies to those not already booked into the class.  Not in conjunction with any other discounts).

The French have always shared a love of seafood.  Tonight’s class will be no exception.  Grant Kitchen Executive Chef of ‘Le Chef’ French restaurant in O’Connell Street, Central Auckland will share his passion for French seafood with 2 very special recipes plus plenty of tips and ideas.  Start with delicious Coquille St Jacque and to follow market fresh fish paupiette, with a crayfish brulee, tomato and basil, pain perdue montpellier. Bon Appetit!!    

Nothing starts off the day better than a Sunday brunch on the BBQ in the summer sun.  Join us in this hands on cooking class to create seafood recipes perfect for sharing with family and friends whilst relaxing at home or at the bach.   Learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas from your chef and enjoy the fresh flavours the season has to offer – all cooked to perfection on the grill.  Today you will be cooking baked eggs cocotte…

Auckland is buzzing with the new restaurants opening around the city showcasing a blend of Asian flavours with a modern twist.  Tonight your chef will let you in on some of the secrets that have taken the city by storm.  With New Zealand’s amazing seasonal produce alongside the freshest seafood your taste buds will be excited by the flavour combinations.

Continue the BBQ season in style!  Join us to share a highly informative and delicious seafood grilling session.  Experience the pleasures of grilled seafood recipes PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas from your chef.  Enjoy the fresh flavours the season has to offer – all cooked to perfection on the grill.  Alongside our delicious Babich wines we will have a range of Artisan NZ beers and premium bubbles available for sale at the bar also.  Start with Malaysian…

Taking its culinary influences from Greece, Spain and Italy, tonight’s class will combine the best from the many regions, cultures and histories of the area.  Join us to create stunning Mediterranean recipes that combine the best flavours of the regions matched with the freshest New Zealand seafood.  Tonight you will be cooking NZ Green lipped mussels filled with prawn mousse and topped with a crunchy herb crust.  Followed by Tuscan baked Market fresh Fish fillets with Tomato, Orange and Fennel served with…

Team succulent seafood with aromatic herbs and exotic spices.    Learn about the flavours of chermoula and harissa, experience the vibrant flavours of a seasonal white fish tagine matched with the enticing Moroccan spices PLUS create your own jar of preserved lemons to take away with you.  Go on to recreate the rich culinary traditions and unique tastes that are essentially Morocco and enjoy a mouth-watering meal full of seafood and spice blends.

Join us to share a highly informative and delicious grilling session.  Who can resist a meal that combines the freshest Seafood with the pick of NZ meat PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas.  Join us tonight at the School where your chef will showcase dishes that highlight why New Zealand truly is a unique place to live.  Tonight you will be cooking and entree of pork stuffed baby squid with a fragrant Vietnamese dressing.  To follow Carpet bag…

Bring your special partner along for a romantic evening with a difference. Enjoy learning about those special combinations that make seafood a romantic meal choice.  Start with a glass of bubbles whilst observing the chef and then go through to the hands-on kitchen to re-create the dishes working alongside one other couple and with assistance from your chef.  You are then be invited to sit down and enjoy a relaxed dining experience.  Always extremely popular – book quickly to ensure…

Taking its culinary influences from Greece, Spain and Italy, today’s brunch class will combine the best from the many regions, cultures and histories of the area.  Join us to create a stunning Mediterranean brunch menu that combines the best flavours of the regions matched with the freshest New Zealand seafood – all perfect to enjoy on a relaxed Sunday morning.

Join us in today’s class to learn the techniques of knife handling and fish filleting, grilling the perfect fillet plus seafood smoking recipes.  You will receive a step by step demonstration on the techniques before you practise filleting a fish yourself with guidance from your chef, then sit down to a luncheon of freshly smoked fish fillets, smoked mussels with honey butter, fresh bread and salad.

NOW $40 per person.  Tonight your chef will showcase the freshest fish available carefully cut into perfect slices alongside freshly made sushi rolls.  Go on to make your own teriyaki sauce and match with fresh NZ salmon and a bowl of steamed rice. (Special applies to those not already booked into the class.  Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts).

Tonight’s recipes will highlight why NZ is home to some of the world’s most prized seafood.  New Zealand’s beautiful, isolated islands are surrounded by some of the most pristine waters and abundant seafood which we will share with you in tonight’s hands on cooking class.  

Considered as one of the healthiest cuisines worldwide, Vietnamese cuisine brings together 5 fundamental philosophies that help create its unique flavour.  Those five elements are:  taste, nutrients, five colours, senses and body.  These elements are designed to work together in harmony and to create a balance within the body….this balance also creates the wonderful flavours and aromas we know as Vietnamese cuisine.  Tonight your chef will match those elements with fresh NZ seafood to create light and healthy recipes bursting…

Join us to share a highly informative and delicious seafood grilling session.  Experience the pleasures of grilled seafood recipes PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas from your chef.  Enjoy the fresh flavours the summer season has to offer – all cooked to perfection on the grill.  Tonight you will be cooking:  Grill seared seafood salad, julienne, caramelised lemon Nam jim PLUS BBQ seared citrus, garlic and thyme marinated market fresh fish, flame grilled sweet corn, chive and…

Sour, sweet and salty….Thai food is a harmonious blend of sweet and sour, laced with herbs and spices.  In this stunning seafood class learn to blend these flavours to create combinations that will excite the taste buds!  Tonight you will learn how to cook and prepare 3 delicious ‘street food’ Thai recipes blending seafood with seasonal and fresh flavours to ensure minimal cooking time and maximum flavour combinations.

BBQ season is here!  Join us to share a highly informative and delicious seafood grilling session.  Experience the pleasures of grilled seafood recipes PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas from your chef.  Enjoy the fresh flavours the season has to offer – all cooked to perfection on the grill.  

Seafood entrée with a delicious duck main.  Start your meal off with a fresh fish entrée cooked to perfection and then learn the tips, techniques and flavour combinations behind cooking the perfect duck dish.  Your chef will showcase the best of the seasonal flavours to take you into spring. A great way to wind down at the end of the week – enjoy complimentary platters and a beverage on arrival! You will be cooking: Scallops, sweet potato wafers & lemon…

Tonight’s recipes will include the ‘pick’ of seafood available downstairs at the Fish Market – seasonal and exceptionally fresh!  Just off the boats – your chef will create 3 recipes showcasing the best of the market matched with exciting and interesting flavours which you will then go on to recreate and enjoy.    

Auckland is buzzing with the new restaurants opening around the city showcasing a blend of Asian flavours with a modern twist.  Tonight your chef will let you in on some of the secrets that have taken the city by storm.  With New Zealand’s amazing seasonal produce alongside the freshest seafood your taste buds will be excited by the flavour combinations.

Enjoy a fun 2½ hour hands on cooking experience culminating in a delicious brunch.  Today you will be cooking: Prawn, rocket and feta fritters with sweet chutney PLUS BBQ Grilled prosciutto wrapped fish fillet with spinach eggs Benedict – lightly poached eggs drizzled with freshly made hollandaise sitting on a bed of spinach and toasted bread.

Share a relaxed Italian luncheon with us at the Seafood School showcasing the freshest NZ seafood complimented with the vibrant flavours of Italian cuisine.   Today you will be cooking:  Summer salad of crispy polenta Calamari, rocket and radicchio garlic parmesan crostini, caper lemon olive dressing PLUS Spaghetti pescatore, ocean fresh seafood medley in a fresh tomato sauce. 

BBQ season is here!  Join us to share a highly informative and delicious seafood grilling session.  Experience the pleasures of grilled seafood recipes PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas from your chef.  Enjoy the fresh flavours the season has to offer – all cooked to perfection on the grill.  

New Zealand has an array of seafood incredibly unique, equally delicious.  Tonight’s hands on cooking class will introduce you to a variety of species and showcase their flavours and qualities.  There will be tastings available throughout the cooking demonstration and then you will go on to recreate recipes with assistance from your chef.  Be prepared to try some exciting new flavours and learn about new species you may not have tried before.

What could be better than fresh NZ Seafood and Bubbles for Christmas!  A food and wine match perfect for your festive celebrations.  Your chef will design a summer menu that is perfectly matched with a glass of bubbles. (Of course our usual Babich wine and beer will also be available).  Join us for complimentary platters on arrival PLUS each guest will receive their own gift bag.

Enjoy a complimentary beverage & platters in the bar from 5.30pm then go on to learn about flavours and textures that you may not have thought to combine together to recreate some fabulous ideas to present at home and for Christmas.  Your chef will also help you out with some great menu planning advise plus tips and ideas on creating fabulous meals to entertain.  Following on from our theme at theSeafood School, the recipes will be fresh, seasonal…and also a…

Share a relaxed Saturday lunch with us at the Seafood School showcasing the freshest NZ seafood complimented with the vibrant flavours of Italian cuisine.  An Italian tradition, join us together with your fellow ‘cooks’ to enjoy warm conversation, good wine (Babich of course) and beautifully prepared seafood.

Today’s recipes will include the ‘pick’ of seafood available downstairs at the Fish Market – seasonal and exceptionally fresh!  Just off the boats – your chef will create recipes showcasing the best of the market matched with exciting and interesting flavours which you will then go on to recreate and enjoy.  

Today you will learn how to cook and prepare 3 delicious quick recipes perfectly designed to ensure you enjoy your Christmas celebration….without too much time in the kitchen.  Fish is one of the quickest meals to prepare – learn how to blend your seafood with seasonal and fresh flavours to ensure minimal cooking time and maximum flavour combinations.    

Nothing starts off the day better than a Sunday brunch on the BBQ in the summer sun.  Before you head off on your holidays, join the Seafood School and your chef in this hands on cooking class to create seafood recipes perfect for sharing with family and friends whilst relaxing at home or at the bach.   Learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas from your chef and enjoy the fresh flavours the season has to offer – all cooked…

Seafood entrée with a delicious duck main.  Start your meal off with a fresh fish entrée cooked to perfection and then learn the tips, techniques and flavour combinations behind cooking the perfect duck recipe.

New Zealand has an array of seafood, incredibly unique and equally as delicious.  Tonight’s hands on cooking class will introduce you to a variety of species and showcase their flavours and qualities.  There will be tastings available throughout the cooking demonstration and then you will go on to recreate recipes with assistance from your chef.  Be prepared to try some exciting new flavours and learn about new species you may not have tried before.

Auckland is buzzing with the new restaurants opening around the city showcasing a blend of Asian flavours with a modern twist.  Tonight your chef will let you in on some of the secrets that have taken the city by storm.  With New Zealand’s amazing seasonal produce alongside the freshest seafood your taste buds will be excited by the flavour combinations.

Enjoy a complimentary beverage and platters in the bar from 5.30pm then go on to learn about flavours and textures that you may not have thought to combine together to recreate some fabulous ideas to present at home and for Christmas.  Your chef will also help you out with some great menu planning advise plus tips and ideas on creating fabulous meals to entertain.  Following on from our theme at the Seafood School, the recipes will be fresh, seasonal…and also…

Considered as one of the healthiest cuisines worldwide, Vietnamese cuisine brings together 5 fundamental philosophies that help create its unique flavour.  Those five elements are:  taste, nutrients, five colours, senses and body.  These elements are designed to work together in harmony and to create a balance within the body….this balance also creates the wonderful flavours and aromas we know as Vietnamese cuisine.  Tonight your chef will match those elements with fresh NZ seafood to create light and healthy recipes bursting…

Start your Sunday off with a relaxed brunch with a difference.  Enjoy a fun 2½ hour hands on cooking experience culminating in a delicious brunch.  Today you will be cooking:  Seafood Fritters with seasonal salad leaves and chutney PLUS Seared prosciutto wrapped fish fillet, lightly poached eggs, crunchy potato cakes, creamy spinach and freshly made citrus mayonnaise.

A tour of the Auckland Fish Market Plus Cooking Class. Take a walk around the Fish Market with your chef prior to the class and learn what to look for when purchasing your seafood and produce.  Discuss the variety of fish species, shellfish and crustaceans on display – your chef will then discuss the fish and accompaniments that are presented in the recipes over the following hour in the demonstration room.  Chef will also include tips and ideas on fish…

Lunch hour with a difference…..why not join us!  Chef will showcase 2 recipes and then go on and cook your lunch for you.  Experience the fun of the cooking school plus enjoy a freshly cooked seafood lunch …and be back at work within the hour.  No time for hands on cooking in this class – just relax and let us do the work for you.  (Cash bar available.  Sorry no complimentary beverage in this class).

The unique flavours of New Zealand are showcased in tonight’s class.  Matched with the freshest New Zealand Seafood, we will highlight why our country is being showcased around the world with its unique and locally produced products.  Tonight it is all about fresh seafood, seasonal produce matched with artisan products.

Sour, sweet and salty….Thai food is a harmonious blend of sweet and sour, laced with herbs and spices.  In this stunning seafood class learn to blend these flavours to create combinations that will excite the taste buds!  Tonight you will learn how to cook and prepare 3 delicious ‘street food’ Thai recipes blending seafood with seasonal and fresh flavours to ensure minimal cooking time and maximum flavour combinations.  Start with Tom Yam Goong – the most famous of all Thai soups.…

Tonight’s recipes will include the ‘pick’ of seafood available downstairs at the Fish Market – seasonal and exceptionally fresh!  Just off the boats – your chef will create 3 recipes showcasing the best of the market matched with exciting and interesting flavours which you will then go on to recreate and enjoy.  Start with marinated Kingfish, avocado, green apple and lime followed by grilled market fresh Tarakihi fillets with a summer vegetable salsa  PLUS seared Tuna with bomba rice, soffrito and saffron.  

BBQ season is here!  Join us to share a highly informative and delicious grilling session.  Who can resist a meal that combines the freshest Seafood with the pick of NZ meat PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas.  Join us tonight at the School where your chef will showcase dishes that highlight why New Zealand truly is a unique place to live.  www.nzdeli.co.nz.  Tonight you will be cooking Vanilla-Pea Crostini with grilled Coromandel Scallops and Pancetta PLUS BBQ Vitello Tonnato…

Join us in today’s class to learn the techniques of knife handling and fish filleting plus seafood smoking recipes.  You will receive a step by step demonstration on the techniques before you practise filleting a fish yourself then sit down to a luncheon of freshly smoked fish fillets, smoked mussels with honey butter, fresh bread and salad.  

Auckland is buzzing with the new restaurants opening around the city showcasing a blend of Asian flavours with a modern twist.  Tonight your chef will let you in on some of the secrets that have taken the city by storm.  With New Zealand’s amazing seasonal produce alongside the freshest seafood your taste buds will be excited by the flavour combinations. Tonight you will be cooking NZ Green Lipped Mussels Spaghetti with a delicious lemongrass, chilli and coconut cream sauce followed by…

Taking its culinary influences from Greece, Spain and Italy, today’s brunch class will combine the best from the many regions, cultures and histories of the area.  Join us to create a stunning Mediterranean brunch menu that combines the best flavours of the regions matched with the freshest New Zealand seafood – all perfect to enjoy on a relaxed Sunday morning.

Tonight your chef will showcase the freshest fish available carefully cut into perfect slices alongside fresh sushi rolls.  Go on to make your own teriyaki sauce and match with fresh NZ salmon and a bowl of steamed rice.

New Zealand has an array of seafood, incredibly unique and equally as delicious.  Tonight’s hands on cooking class will introduce you to a variety of species and showcase their flavours and qualities.  There will be tastings available throughout the cooking demonstration and then you will go on to recreate recipes with assistance from your chef.  Be prepared to try some exciting new flavours and learn about new species you may not have tried before.

Share a relaxed Italian meal with us at the Seafood School showcasing the freshest NZ seafood complimented with the vibrant flavours of Italian cuisine. 

BBQ season is here!  Join us to share a highly informative and delicious seafood grilling session.  Experience the pleasures of grilled seafood recipes PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas from your chef.  Enjoy the fresh flavours the season has to offer – all cooked to perfection on the grill.  Alongside our delicious Babich wines we will have a range of Artisan NZ beers available for sale at the bar also.    

Spend a night with Ray McVinnie and the Seafood School.  Ray McVinnie, acclaimed magazine food editor and writer, cookbook author, guest chef and consultant will inspire you in tonight’s class with 2 delightful seafood recipes.  Hear about his wonderful culinary travels, be inspired by his incredible food knowledge and learn about the techniques that create uncomplicated but interesting meals through a layering of fresh seasonal flavours. A truly inspiring evening!

Seafood entrée with a delicious duck main.  Start your meal off with a fresh fish entrée cooked to perfection and then learn the tips, techniques and flavour combinations behind cooking the perfect duck dish.  Your chef will showcase the best of the seasonal flavours to take you into spring. A great way to wind down at the end of the week – enjoy complimentary platters and a beverage on arrival!  Tonight you will be cooking pan seared market fish with curried cauliflower…

The Spanish have enjoyed a love of seafood dating back centuries.  Surrounded by three coastlines, seafood has long been a part of Spain’s staple diet. The colours and vibrancy of the flavours of Spain will be shared and recreated in tonight’s class.  Join your chef and fellow cooks to experience this unique cuisine.  Your chef will share their knowledge of the cuisine plus recipes for you to then go on to recreate and enjoy.  

Today for lunch you will learn how to cook and prepare 3 delicious quick seafood recipes designed to fit into a busy weekday schedule.  Fish is one of the quickest meals to prepare – learn how to blend your seafood with seasonal and fresh flavours to ensure minimal cooking time and maximum flavour combinations.  Today you will be cooking Pan fried crumbed Squid with freshly made Charmoula.  Market Fresh Fish Curry with fragrant Thai flavours and baby beans PLUS Hot Smoked Salmon or…

Auckland is buzzing with the new restaurants opening around the city showcasing a blend of Asian flavours with a modern twist.  Tonight your chef will let you in on some of the secrets that have taken the city by storm.  With New Zealand’s amazing seasonal produce alongside the freshest seafood your taste buds will be excited by the flavour combinations.

New Zealand has an array of seafood incredibly unique, equally delicious.  Tonight’s hands on cooking class will introduce you to a variety of species and showcase their flavours and qualities.  There will be tastings available throughout the cooking demonstration and then you will go on to recreate recipes with assistance from your chef.  Be prepared to try some exciting new flavours and learn about new species you may not have tried before.

Enjoy a fun 2½ hour hands on cooking experience culminating in a delicious brunch.  Today you will be cooking: Prawn, rocket and feta fritters with sweet chutney PLUS BBQ Grilled prosciutto wrapped fish fillet with spinach eggs Benedict – lightly poached eggs drizzled with freshly made hollandaise sitting on a bed of spinach and toasted bread.

Tonight’s recipes will include the ‘pick’ of seafood available downstairs at the Fish Market – seasonal and exceptionally fresh!  Just off the boats – your chef will create 3 recipes showcasing the best of the market matched with exciting and interesting flavours which you will then go on to recreate and enjoy. Tonight you will be cooking  BBQ Market fresh fish burger with mango, cucumber and mint.  Grilled scallops, wilted spinach, chorizo and thyme crumbs  PLUS Monkfish and candied pancetta skewer with…

BBQ season is here!  Join us to share a highly informative and delicious seafood grilling session.  Experience the pleasures of grilled seafood recipes PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas from your chef.  Enjoy the fresh flavours the season has to offer – all cooked to perfection on the grill.  

Sour, sweet and salty….Thai food is a harmonious blend of sweet and sour, laced with herbs and spices.  In this stunning seafood class learn to blend these flavours to create combinations that will excite the taste buds! Start with prawn toast with toasted sesame seeds, then a fresh market fish and snake bean stirfry with cashews PLUS a classic Pad Thai.  

Taking its culinary influences from Greece, Spain and Italy, today’s brunch class will combine the best from the many regions, cultures and histories of the area.  Join us to create a stunning Mediterranean brunch menu that combines the best flavours of the regions matched with the freshest New Zealand seafood – all perfect to enjoy on a relaxed Sunday morning.  Today you will be cooking –  Shakshuka with salmon combined with a substantial bruschetta topped with grilled halloumi and mussels.

A tour of the Auckland Fish Market Plus Cooking Class: 10am – 3pm.  Take a walk around the Fish Market with your chef prior to the class and learn what to look for when purchasing your seafood and produce.  Discuss the variety of NZ fish species, shellfish and crustaceans on display – your chef will then discuss the fish and accompaniments that are presented in the recipes over the following hour in the demonstration room.  Chef will also include tips…

BBQ season has arrived!  Join us to share a highly informative and delicious seafood grilling session.  Experience the pleasures of grilled seafood recipes PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas from your chef.  Enjoy the fresh flavours the season has to offer – all cooked to perfection on the grill.  

Start the night off with a light French inspired entrée of Smoked Fish Rillettes, Pommes Allumetes, Bistro Salad and Lemon Dressing then move on to a classic French Bouillabaisse – brimming full of a variety of fish and shellfish, complimented with a blend of herbs and spices such as garlic, orange peel, basil, bay leaf, fennel and saffron. The traditional Provencal fish ‘stew’ originating from the port city of Marseille, is served with slices of seasoned French bread and freshly made…

Seafood entrée with a delicious duck main.  Start your meal off with a fresh fish entrée cooked to perfection and then learn the tips, techniques and flavour combinations behind cooking the perfect duck dish.  Your chef will showcase the best of the seasonal flavours to take you into spring. A great way to wind down at the end of the week – enjoy complimentary platters and a beverage on arrival!  Tonight you will be cooking pan seared market fish with curried…

The unique flavours of New Zealand are showcased in tonight’s class.  Matched with the freshest New Zealand Seafood, we will highlight why our country is being showcased around the world with its unique and locally produced products.  Tonight it is all about fresh seafood, seasonal produce matched with artisan products.

Team succulent seafood with aromatic herbs and exotic spices.    Learn about the flavours of chermoula and harissa, experience the vibrant flavours of a seasonal white fish tagine matched with the enticing Moroccan spices PLUS create your own jar of preserved lemons to take away with you.  Go on to recreate the rich culinary traditions and unique tastes that are essentially Morocco and enjoy a mouth-watering meal full of seafood and spice blends.  Tonight you will be cooking:  Zucchini pancakes with…

Join us in today’s class to learn the techniques of knife handling and fish filleting plus seafood smoking recipes.  You will receive a step by step demonstration on the techniques before you practise filleting a fish yourself then sit down to a luncheon of freshly smoked fish fillets, smoked mussels with honey butter, fresh bread and salad.

Tonight’s recipes will include the ‘pick’ of seafood available downstairs at the Fish Market – seasonal and exceptionally fresh!  Just off the boats – your chef will create 3 recipes showcasing the best of the market matched with exciting and interesting flavours which you will then go on to recreate and enjoy.

Considered as one of the healthiest cuisines worldwide, Vietnamese cuisine brings together 5 fundamental philosophies that help create its unique flavour.  Those five elements are:  taste, nutrients, five colours, senses and body.  These elements are designed to work together in harmony and to create a balance within the body….this balance also creates the wonderful flavours and aromas we know as Vietnamese cuisine.  Tonight your chef will match those elements with fresh NZ seafood to create light and healthy recipes bursting…

Share a relaxed Saturday lunch with us at the Seafood School showcasing the freshest NZ seafood complimented with the vibrant flavours of Mediterranean cuisine.  Join us together with your fellow ‘cooks’ to enjoy warm conversation, good wine (Babich of course) and beautifully prepared seafood. Today you will be cooking:  Spanish baked eggs with prawns & chorizo PLUS Market fresh fish medallions with sauteed eggplant, roasted red peppers, cherry tomato, capers & pecorino.  Special applies to those not already booked into…

Tonight’s cooking class showcases 3 recipes from around the globe highlighting the unique tastes and flavours of seafood matched with local combinations and flair.  Your chef will not only share recipe ideas you will also gain insight into the history of the cuisine.  Highly informative and incredibly delicious. Start with open prawn won tons with avocado, cream cheese, water chestnuts and a chilli lime dressing.  Followed by the most famous of Thai soups – Tom Yam Goong PLUS delicious scallop,…

Start your Sunday off with a relaxed brunch with a difference.  Enjoy a fun 2½ hour hands on cooking experience culminating in a delicious brunch.  Today you will be cooking:  Seafood Fritters with seasonal salad leaves and chutney PLUS Seared prosciutto wrapped fish fillet, lightly poached eggs, crunchy potato cakes, creamy spinach and freshly made citrus mayonnaise.

Auckland is buzzing with the new restaurants opening around the city showcasing a blend of Asian flavours with a modern twist.  Tonight your chef will let you in on some of the secrets that have taken the city by storm.  With New Zealand’s amazing seasonal produce alongside the freshest seafood your taste buds will be excited by the flavour combinations.

Who can resist a meal that combines the freshest Seafood with the pick of NZ meat.  Join us tonight at the School where your chef will showcase 3 quick dishes that highlight why New Zealand truly is a unique place to live.  www.nzdeli.co.nz

The Spanish have enjoyed a love of seafood dating back centuries.  Surrounded by three coastlines, seafood has long been a part of Spain’s staple diet. The colours and vibrancy of the flavours of Spain will be shared and recreated in today’s class.  Join your chef and fellow cooks to experience this unique cuisine.  Your chef will share their knowledge of the cuisine plus recipes for you to then go on to recreate and enjoy.  Todays menu starts with a Spanish…

Team succulent seafood with aromatic herbs and exotic spices.    Learn about the flavours of chermoula and harissa, experience the vibrant flavours of a seasonal white fish tagine matched with the enticing Moroccan spices PLUS create your own jar of preserved lemons to take away with you.  Go on to recreate the rich culinary traditions and unique tastes that are essentially Morocco and enjoy a mouth-watering meal full of seafood and spice blends.  

Taking its culinary influences from Greece, Spain and Italy, tonight’s class will combine the best from the many regions, cultures and histories of the area.  Join us to create stunning Mediterranean recipes that combine the best flavours of the regions matched with the freshest New Zealand seafood.  Tonight you will be cooking oven baked baby aubergine stuffed with a market fresh fish and tomato stew PLUS BBQ scallop, hapuku and squid on rosemary skewers served with a homemade aioli and a…

The unique flavours of New Zealand are showcased in tonight’s class.  Matched with the freshest New Zealand Seafood, we will highlight why our country is being showcased around the world with its unique and locally produced products.  Tonight it is all about fresh seafood, seasonal produce matched with artisan products.

Join us to share a highly informative and delicious seafood BBQ session.  Experience the pleasures of grilled seafood recipes PLUS learn a variety of BBQ techniques and ideas from your chef.  Enjoy the fresh flavours the season has to offer – all cooked to perfection on the grill.  Special is available to those not already booked into the class.  Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.

Learn about the flavours and spices that match perfectly with fresh seafood and seasonal produce.  From beignets to jambalaya to gumbo, New Orleans has a taste all of its own.  Tonight’s fun class celebrates the Creole and Cajun cuisine with tasty seafood recipes.  World famous for its culture, music and food – enjoy the flavours of this vibrant city brought to life in tonight’s class.  Tonights menu is Southern Grits coated seafood  with a garlic Tabasco mayo and  avocado oil to…

Start the night off with a light French inspired entrée then move on to Bouillabaisse – brimming full of a variety of fish and shellfish, complimented with a blend of herbs and spices such as garlic, orange peel, basil, bay leaf, fennel and saffron. The traditional Provencal fish ‘stew’ originating from the port city of Marseille, is served with slices of seasoned French bread and freshly made aioli. Special is available to those not already booked into the class.  Cannot be…

Sour, sweet and salty….Thai food is a harmonious blend of sweet and sour, laced with herbs and spices.  In this stunning seafood class learn to blend these flavours to create combinations that will excite the taste buds!  Special is available to those not already booked into the class.  Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.

Seafood entrée with a delicious duck main.  Start your meal off with a fresh fish entrée cooked to perfection and then learn the tips, techniques and flavour combinations behind cooking the perfect duck recipe.  Once again we showcase our ongoing and wonderful relationship with Saveur Duck. www.saveurduck.com  

Learn about the flavours and various spices, spice rubs & mixes that match perfectly with fresh seafood.  Paired with seasonal local produce and a glass of Babich wine or chilled beer – what could be better?  Tonight you will be cooking peppery BBQ prawns and monkfish, with an Asian inspired cucumber and fennel salad followed by a main course of deliciosuly fragrant salmon fillet, with broccoli and a spiced potato and kumara ragout.

Join us in today’s class to learn the techniques of knife handling and fish filleting plus seafood smoking recipes.  You will receive a step by step demonstration on the techniques before you practise filleting a fish yourself then sit down to a luncheon of freshly smoked fish fillets, smoked mussels with honey butter, fresh bread and salad.

What could be better than fresh NZ Seafood and Wine for lunch!  Start your meal off with crispy salt and pepper squid and then go on to make a classic Seafood Chowder – brimming with seafood and the flavours of the sea served with crusty bread and a chilled glass of wine.

Enjoy a fun 2½ hour hands on cooking experience culminating in a delicious brunch.  Today you will be cooking: Prawn, rocket and feta fritters with sweet chutney PLUS BBQ Grilled prosciutto wrapped fish fillet with spinach eggs Benedict – lightly poached eggs drizzled with freshly made hollandaise sitting on a bed of spinach and toasted bread.  

What could be better than a relaxed evening at home keeping warm with a bowl of steaming soup topped off with a delicious seafood meal….all matched with a glass of wine.  Tonight’s cooking class will share recipes perfect for the cooler months spent with the family at home.  Tonight you will be cooking pan-fried Snapper with a Winter mash with Neeps finished with a homemade beurre blanc PLUS a delicious Bouillabaisse stew brimming with fresh seafood and hints of saffron and orange.    

Tonight’s recipes will include the ‘pick’ of seafood available downstairs at the Fish Market – seasonal and exceptionally fresh!  Just off the boats – your chef will create recipes showcasing the best of the market matched with seasonal produce and flavours which you will then go on to recreate and enjoy.  Tonight you will be cooking, pan-fried market fresh white fish on a fresh herb and vegetable gratin, panko crumbed hoki with a basil and preserved lemon salsa PLUS oven poached…