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Explore our private chef-led online cooking classes — from pasta-making and seafood to fine dining, healthy cuisine, and meat mastery. Whether you’re a beginner or passionate foodie, these virtual culinary experiences are designed to inspire every home cook.
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The Basics of cooking
Ready to embark on your culinary journey? In The Basics of Cooking, we’ll kick things off by mastering essential knife skills—learning the art of slicing, dicing, and chopping with confidence. We’ll also explore the different types of knives and their specific uses, ensuring you’re equipped for any recipe. With these foundational techniques under your belt, you’ll be well on your way to cooking like a pro!
Italian pasta masterclass
Discover the joy of making pasta the traditional Italian way in our Italian Pasta Master Class! From mixing and kneading the dough to shaping beautiful ribbons of fettuccine and stuffed ravioli, you’ll get hands-on with every step. Learn tips and tricks for creating silky pasta and flavour-packed sauces that bring it all together. Whether you’re cooking for fun or looking to impress, this class will have you rolling like a true nonna. Come hungry — we eat what we make!
The art of fine dining
Step into the world of culinary excellence with The Art of Fine Dining. In this immersive class, you’ll learn how to create dishes that look and taste like they came from a Michelin-starred kitchen. From modern plating techniques to flavor layering and precision cooking, we’ll elevate your skills to a whole new level. Discover the beauty of refined ingredients, attention to detail, and artistic presentation. This is where technique meets creativity — and where dinner becomes an experience
Modern Asian
Embark on a flavour-packed journey through Southeast Asia in our Modern Asian cooking class. We’ll explore bold, vibrant dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and beyond — think fragrant Thai green curry, Vietnamese rice paper rolls, Malaysian satay skewers, and Indonesian nasi goreng. Learn how to balance sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements like a pro, using fresh herbs, aromatic spices, and traditional techniques. This is a hands-on, taste-driven experience that brings the heart of Asia to your kitchen. Come hungry — it’s going to be delicious!
Canapes & Fingerfood
Elevate your hosting game with our Canapés & Finger Food masterclass — the ultimate guide to creating show-stopping bites and party platters. Learn how to craft elegant, flavour-packed nibbles like smoked salmon blinis, crispy arancini, beetroot-cured tuna, and whipped feta tartlets. We’ll focus on presentation, texture, and balance, turning every small bite into a conversation piece. Perfect for entertaining, events, or just impressing your friends at your next gathering. Small food, big impact!
Healthy Gains : for an Active life
Power up your plate in Healthy Gains: Cooking for an Active Life, the ultimate class for those who train hard and eat smart. We’ll whip up protein-packed Korean-style beef bowls, spicy harissa chicken with cauliflower mash, Thai turkey meatballs, chimichurri salmon, and cacao protein energy bites — all macro-friendly and made to fuel performance. Learn how to create meals that boost recovery, support strength, and still taste insanely good. This is clean cooking with serious flavour and zero boring.
Prime Cuts: Cooking Meat Like a Pro
Sharpen your knives and fire up the pans — Prime Cuts is the ultimate cooking class for meat lovers. Learn how to select, prep, and cook a variety of premium cuts to perfection, from tender eye fillet and juicy ribeye to slow-roasted lamb shoulder and crispy pork belly. We’ll explore searing, roasting, resting, reverse-searing, and how to lock in flavour every time. You’ll also dive into rubs, marinades, carving techniques, and get tips on matching each cut with sides and sauces. This is where carnivore cravings meet chef-level skills
The Art of Seafood
Dive into the world of elegant, flavour-forward seafood cooking in The Art of Seafood. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to prepare and cook a variety of ocean treasures — from pan-seared scallops and whole baked fish to prawn ceviche, buttery clams, and crispy-skinned salmon. We’ll cover filleting, shelling, marinating, and key techniques like poaching, pan-roasting, and grilling. Discover how to bring out the natural beauty and delicate flavours of fresh seafood with chef-level finesse. This is where the ocean meets the plate — with style
Sauces, Stocks & Seasoning 101
Unlock the secrets behind unforgettable flavour in Sauces, Stocks & Seasoning 101 — the essential class every serious home cook needs. We’ll explore the foundations of great cooking by mastering classic sauces like beurre blanc, red wine jus, aioli, and velvety velouté, plus learn how to build rich, versatile stocks from scratch. Discover the art of seasoning — how to balance salt, acid, fat, and spice — and elevate every dish you make. This is where your flavour game goes from good to unforgettable.
Join Online from Anywhere in the World!
Whether you’re in Queenstown or across the globe, our online cooking classes bring the experience straight to your kitchen. Learn from a professional chef in real time, sharpen your skills, and create restaurant-quality meals — no matter where you are. All you need is a laptop, a few ingredients, and your appetite for learning.
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