Cooking Classes

We are very proud to announce that the Lonely Planet Guide 2011 named Banks Penisula including Ground Culinary Centre as one of the top ten destinations for cooking classes in the world!!!  We are up there with Tuscany and Istanbul as places to go for the best in cooking classes.

Ground Culinary Centre currently presents two styles of cooking classes: Dinner classes and Master Class series however in 2011 we will also be showing the best of Bank Peninsula produce in a cooking class/culinary tour.  See below for  updated details.

Ground Culinary Centre cooking classes

Dinner Class

Our regular cooking classes showcase recipes from around the world. These are held on a Tuesday evening once a month and are hosted either by our very own Flic and Jenny or by a special guest chef. 

Each month offers a different region and style of cooking.  It is a small- relaxed gathering where you will not only learn techniques, skills and recipes but also feast on the delicious meal you have prepared.

During the fun evening you will not only learn the secrets of international cuisine but also enjoy the wine selection we have matched to the food.  These classes run from 7 pm until your plates are clean.  Come hungry!

7th February 2012                         Turkish inspired dinner
20th March  2012                            Vietnamese street food
15th May 2012                                 The intrigue and history of Persian cooking
12th June 2012                               Catalan cooking       
 
Our style of classes for 2012 is focussing on a theme or region of cuisine for the night. You will cook 3 or 4 courses in either a hands-on or passive role, whichever you feel most comfortable with, eating each course with matching wines. During the course of the evening you will learn different techniques and recipes to take home in the process.
 
$70 per head includes full meal, recipes and wine to match
 
To book please email info@ground.co.nz indicating which class you would like to attend. Numbers are limited and places are secured by full payment only.
 

 

Cooking Class Culinary Tour (still in progress)

This  will run from a Friday evening until Sunday morning. 

Friday evening arrive at your local accommodation.

Saturday morning awaken to a gourmet breakfast before beginning your culinary tour.  First stop is the Lyttelton Farmer's Market where we will choose produce for the evening's cooking class. Then on through Banks Peninsula visiting local artisan producers, including a cheese maker, winery and other local foodie specialists gathering more special ingredients.

Then back to Ground Culinary Centre for the cooking class using produce sourced during the day.  The class includes a 4 course dinner with matching wines. You will then be returned to your accommodation where after a refreshing sleep you will be awoken to yet another gourmet breakfast!! 

Tours run only with sufficient numbers.

Please email us for further information about any of the above.

Recommended by Lonely Planet Guide and Cuisine Magazine, and as featured in their guides to 2011: