Cooking Workshops
Cooking Workshops Around NZ
My cooking workshops are more than a cooking class. They are a culmination of over 20 years of studying, teaching, and writing about cooking and eating well. I interweave my knowledge of nutrition and share cooking tips from my experience as a trained chef. I have also studied a Certificate in Adult Education (NMIT 2008/9), which I find invaluable for sharing my knowledge in the best possible way.
My food focus is on flavourful recipes using everyday ingredients that are packed with nutrients, with a particular interest in traditional cooking techniques, including Sourdough Bread, Fermentation, and Home Preserving. Over the last 20 years, I have presented to thousands of workshop participants and taught all around Aotearoa, from Whangarei to Queenstown. I teach classes regularly in Nelson and the main cities once a year. Find more details about my workshops below.
My workshops can fill up fast so please book early to secure a place. I open bookings to my Events newsletter first – subscribe HERE.
2025 Cooking Workshops
Term One & Two
- NELSON – Preserving the Harvest – Wednesday 19th February 2025 – Book Now
- ONLINE (Zoom) – Preserving & Fermentation – Wednesday 5th March – 7 – 9 pm – Book Now
- NELSON – Art of Sourdough – Wednesday 2nd April – Book Now
- ONLINE (Zoom) – Learn Sourdough – April – date to be confirmed – More details and register interest here
- AUCKLAND – 3 x Sourdough Classes – weekend of 17/18 May – Register interest here
*More 2025 workshop dates are to be confirmed for Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and other locations. I am also available for private small-group workshops or demonstrating at larger events, please get in touch.
Previous 2024 Cooking Workshops
Term One
- NELSON – Preserve the Harvest – two dates to choose from – Wednesday 21st February OR Wednesday 20th March – 6.30 – 8.30 pm – SOLD OUT – register interest for 2025 here
- ONLINE (Zoom) – Preserving & Fermentation – Saturday 9th March 2024 – 2.00 – 4.15 pm – SOLD OUT – register interest for 2025 here
Term Two
- NELSON – Art of Sourdough – Wednesday 8th May – 6.30 – 8.30 pm – Sold out
- CANTERBURY (Rangiora) – 2 x Sourdough classes – Saturday 8th June – Sold Out – Register interest for 2025 here
- NELSON – Art of Sourdough – Wednesday 19th June- 6.30 – 8.30 pm – Sold Out
Term Three
- WELLINGTON – 2 x Sourdough classes – Saturday 3rd August – Sold Out – Register interest for 2025 here
- ONLINE (Zoom) – Learn Sourdough – Saturday 17th August – 2.00 – 4.15 pm – Sold out – Register interest for 2025
- NELSON – Everyday Sourdough – Wednesday 11th September – 6.30 – 8.45 pm – Sold Out
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I have been sharing my passion for cooking and eating well since I completed my chef & nutrition studies in 2003. What initially started as small cooking classes in my home quickly grew to evening cooking classes at the historic Fairfield House in Nelson. In 2006 I was invited to create and tutor a Cooking & Nutrition course for Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT). I ran this regular 6-week course until the arrival of my first child in 2010. I reinstated my cooking workshops in early 2014 and regularly teach in Nelson and around New Zealand.
More details about my Cooking Workshops:
- The workshops are demonstration style, with plenty of interaction with the ingredients & food.
- Workshops include delicious food samples and a recipe folder to take home – bring a pen to take notes.
- The workshops fill up fast so please book early to secure a place. If you miss out please contact me to be added to the waiting list.
- Due to time constraints, unfortunately, I am unable to offer a refund or credit if you can’t make it to a booked workshop, so please check the date carefully. However, I am happy for you to send a friend along in your place. Read the full Terms & Conditions HERE.
- I am happy to arrange a payment plan if required – please email me.
Feedback
“Nicola delivers a clear message about eating well, with many revelations!… I like her simplicity & practical approach to cooking healthy food. Very helpful – I’m referring to the recipes all the time.”
“An excellent course, Nicola’s enthusiasm for her subject and encouragement was awesome.”
“The nutrition information added to a straightforward cooking class – it was more than I expected.”
“The course was excellent, up to date, and enthusiastically presented.”
