Elements Cafe

RAVIOLI with Roberto Giorgioni – Merkato Fresh, Miramar

Learn from the best pasta maker in Wellington how to make the perfect Ravioli, following nonna Bella’s recipes. Add a seasonal salad and a glass of wine and your meal is complete.

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

Dates:

Thursday 27 June – 6.30pm to 8pm

Cooking, Eating, Growing, Healthy – with Lucy & Debbie from Wellington Foodies. From Pasta or Chinese Dumplings to Vegetarian Sushi or Mexican, there is plenty to choose to keep your young chefs interested.

For dates, information and bookings: http://www.wellingtonfoodies.co.nz/#!about1/c15nn

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

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Follow our chef Zoe to the heart of Greek food and explore some of the classic dishes. Learn how to make and enjoy souvlaki, moussaka and delicious baklavas.

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

Dates:

Tuesday May 28th, 6pm to 9pm

This class will provide you all the basics for pastry making. Learn how to make a pie from scratch, enjoy it with a glass of wine while baking sweet pastry for dessert!

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

Dates:

Tuesday June 18th, 6.30pm to 8pm

Plating is as important as food preparation and cooking.  Learn tips and tricks to make your food look appealing and impress your guests at home.

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

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Tuesday May 14th, 6.30pm to 8pm

There is more out there than Friday night’s fish & chips! Smoke your own salmon, learn the quality points of good fish, where it comes from and how to take advantage of seasonal delights to create a fantastic seafood dish. Sit down at the end and enjoy it all with a glass of wine.

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

Dates:

Thursday June 6th, 6pm to 9pm

You have eaten it out all these years – now you can learn how to make it at home. From how to poach an egg to perfection to the smoothest hollandaise sauce, you will will not only learn how to make Eggs Benedict but also ricotta hotcakes, coconut bread, and one of Wellington favourites: kedgeree.

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

Dates:

Saturday July 6, 10am to 1pm
Saturday June 15, 10am to 1pm
Saturday May 25

Join Coffee Supreme head trainer (and World Barista Championship competitor) Hadassah Green and coffee expert Luke Crawford on a journey from green beans to the perfect espresso! Touch, smell and learn about different beans, where they come from and what makes the best coffee… or you can just come for the donuts again.

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

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Saturday June 22nd, 11am to 1pm

If you are a bloke: show your better half you can be the boss in the kitchen too! If you are the better half: put your feet up and have him cook for you whenever you want! Over three weeks learn the tips and tricks required to turn our great meals at home. We will cover some of the fundamental skills such as tools, basic sauces, dressings…and best of all we get to play with fire and knives! All to be enjoyed with a beer in your hands…

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

Dates:

Wednesday June 26th, 6pm to 9pm
Wednesday June 19th, 6pm to 9pm
Wednesday June 12th, 6pm to 9pm

Learn the different cuts of meat, what to look for when buying and how to cook your favourite steak to perfection. We will taste various steak cuts, then you will cook your lunch served with a simple, fresh salad and a glass of wine. Perfect!

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

Dates:

Thursday May 16, 6.30pm to 8pm

Why should the meat eaters get all the fun? Unravel the delights of little used vegetables, herbs and spices and learn some interesting twists on old favourites.

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

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Thursday July 18th, 6pm to 9pm

Learn all the basics of chopping and slicing. Bring your (probably blunt…) knifes from home and we will sharpen them and show you how to take care of them. We will then cook a dish based on your new skills and enjoy it all together with a glass of wine.

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

Dates:

Thursday July 11th, 6.30pm to 8pm
Thursday May 30th, 6.30pm to 8pm

This is the class for you if you want to enjoy the whole Italian experience: marinate olives, make gnocchi (baked ricotta or potato) and a delicious sauce to go with (Puttanesca, Basil & tomato or as simple and delicious as butter & sage), and top it all with tiramisu.

A great day of cooking, eating and a good glass of vino!

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

Dates:

Thursday June 20th, 6pm to 9pm

The definite culinary challenge: three hours, two teams, one winner! Battle your colleagues or family members in a series of fun quick-fire challenges and then enjoy a meal all together at the end.

The perfect option for a staff party, a team building experience or spice it up for a hens party!

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

Dates:

TBC

Get your little chefs in the kitchen and have them cook for you! We will show them how to make fresh pasta, a simple sauce to go with, and a quick dessert. Plenty of chances to get their hands dirty and spread some flour around. Options also include making sliders, crepes, potato top pies, and fresh lemonade with a soda machine.

Disclaimer: kids will be returned to parents full of energy and enthusiasm after the class.

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

Dates:

Thursday 25th July, 11am to 1pm

Get your big kids off the couch and into the kitchen! They will learn how to make fresh pasta, a simple sauce to go with, and a quick dessert. Options also include making sliders, crepes, potato top pies, and fresh lemonade with a soda machine.

Disclaimer: teens will be returned to parents full of energy and enthusiasm after the class.

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

Dates:

Wednesday 24th July, 10am to 1pm

With Pete & Jos from Garage Project – Te Aro. More classes to be announced.

Please note the cross out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

Dates:

TBC