Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class and home cooked meal with your host Joe in the comfort of your own residence. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Joe brings a diversity of culinary experiences unseen before in a local New Zealand chef – he was crowned Chef of the Year in 2013 specializing in Oriental cuisine in the UK, and awarded the privilege of overseeing the Relais and Chateaux Kitchen as sous chef. Joe is passionate about sharing his deep culinary knowledge to create fun and relaxing dining experiences for his guests. Joe's cooking focuses on gastronomic fusion delivered in a down-to-earth, socially interactive, and family friendly setting. Most of all, Joe loves creating memories with travelers from all over the world. He looks forward to teaching you and introducing you to the flavors of the region.
This is a unique opportunity to have an award winning chef help you explore traditional culture and cuisine in the convenience of your own home or vacation residence. Joe will join you in your kitchen and teach you to cook local gourmet dishes with style, all while having fun. You will receive a recipe file of the dishes you make as well as your own apron for you to take home. You will gain valuable knowledge and tips that Joe honed during his professional cooking career which will be invaluable for you in the kitchen. Your hands-on local cooking class will involve learning how to cook three of Joe’s most famous dishes, step by step. The cooking lesson will last about an hour. At the end of your cooking experience, take a seat at the table and share the meal you prepared together. This is a personal chef experience - please ensure that your kitchen is equipped with cooking and serving utensils. If not, please let Joe know and he can try to bring his own.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meet your host directly at his home. Address: 45 Ireland Road, Waipawa, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Here is a google maps link to the house: https://goo.gl/maps/45pLWwWhGd42 You can contact Joe at +64 21 022 48005 or via email at [email protected] with any questions. -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!