Essential elements

Want to improve your skills to impress the other half? This is the perfect class for you. Plenty of tips and tricks to be learned over three hours. Starting with the basics, the program will take you to new levels of cooking to boost your confidence and expand your culinary knowledge. $99 per person Dates: [...]

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Teens Classes (13 year old and over)

Get your little chefs into the kitchen and have them cook for you! Kids Classes (13 year old and over). $55 per person Dates: Thur 12th April or Wed 18th April – 11am to 2pm Note: Crossed out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

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Kids and Teens classes (8 – 12 year old)

Get your little chefs into the kitchen and have them cook for you! Kids Classes (8 – 12 year old). $45 per person Dates: Wed 11th April or Thur 19th April – 10:30am to 1pm Note: Crossed out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

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Budget busters

Sick of spaghetti on toast for lunch…and dinner…all week? Learn how to budget your shopping to make it last longer and get more out of it for the whole family. Based on a real shop from the supermarket down the road, this class will show you how to create great meals without spending a fortune. [...]

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Delicious desserts

Indulge in decadence – learn how to end a dinner with a masterpiece. Your dreams of working with chocolate, pannacotta and berry soufflés can come true. This class will also show you how to decorate desserts for any special occasion. $99 per person Dates: Sat 03rd March, Sat 17th March. All classes start at 11am [...]

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Guest chefs

Elements Cooking School is proud to announce a series of classes in collaboration with local, well known chefs. Dates and themes to be confirmed. TBC Dates: TBC Note: Crossed out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and eating a meal.

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At home

Too busy to come out to Lyall Bay for a class? Can’t find a babysitter to look after the kids? Nothing to worry about: our very own chef Scott is available for private classes at your place. One-on-one cooking classes, group classes or cooking demonstrations are available – bring the show home! $110 per person [...]

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Budget busters

Sick of spaghetti on toast for lunch…and dinner…all week? Learn how to budget your shopping to make it last longer and get more out of it for the whole family. Based on a real shop from the supermarket down the road, this class will show you how to create great meals without spending a fortune. [...]

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Seafood

There is more you can do with fish than fish&chips! Learn where our fish comes from, how it is caught, how to fillet it and most importantly how to cook it. $110 per person Dates: Wed 22nd February – 6pm to 9pm Note: Crossed out dates are fully booked. All classes involve preparing, cooking and [...]

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Cooking for blokes

Become master of your kitchen at home. No seriously, you are in charge! Learn the tips and tricks required to turn out great meals at home. Over three weeks we will cover some of the fundamental skills such as equipment, heat regulation, basic sauces and dressings…and best of all we get to play with fire [...]

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Cooking School

Elements Cooking School is a purpose built commercial kitchen in the heart of Lyall Bay. Our food philosophy is to use free range products and support local producers – our fresh produce come from Miramar Fruit, cheese from Zany Zeus, fish from Yellow Brick Road and meat from Island Bay Butchery. Everything else, including bread, we make ourselves!

Thanks to the latest Fisher & Paykel equipment, Elements Cooking School is the perfect venue to learn how to cook while having fun. Classes are 100% hands on, and will help you gain confidence in the kitchen and build your skills, whether you are a novice or a pro. With small class sizes of no more than 12 you will get all the individual attention you need…and pick up some of the tricks of the trade.

Choose between one of the classes on offer or design your own. Organise a team building event or an office get together by selecting our Battle Kitchen event: discover the inner masterchef in you!

For more information click on the session you are interested in or contact us.

Day Class schedule

10:45am – Meet and prepare for the day
11am – Class starts
1pm – Sit and enjoy lunch
2pm – Class ends

Night Class schedule

Classes begin at 6 pm and finish at 9 pm.

We will also stock some kitchen basics in terms of equipment, handy tools and products for the home pantry. You will also take home the recipe sheets.

  • Please list the classes you'd like to attend [i.e. Name of class] including dates and any special requirements. We will get in touch once we've received your application.

  • Please list the guests attending.

  • INTERNET BANKING: Please make payments to: Elements Cafe 123192-0022928-000

    CASH/CHEQUE: We require payment in full with all bookings.

    CREDIT CARD: Please contact the cafe to process the transaction.

  • Please let us know if you have any additional requirements or instructions not covered by this form. We will get in touch once we've received your application.

  •  I agree with the Terms of Trade.

    • Terms of trade

    • Bookings are only confirmed upon full payment. Class places will be allocated in the order we receive bookings.
    • We will not be able to offer refunds. Classes however may be transferred to another date as long as it is done no later than 10 working days prior to the scheduled class. If you are unable to attend you may transfer your ticket to another person in your place.
    • We reserve the right to cancel or postpone classes. In this case we will provide a full refund or invite you to transfer to another class.
    • Upon payment you will receive confirmation via email.
    • Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

    Things to know

    • You should wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing.
    • All equipment, knives and aprons are provided.
    • The classes start on time so you should arrive 10 minutes before the due time.
    • You can organise your own private group or team building day. You can even pick the theme of your class.
    • Skill levels – classes are designed with everyone in mind. The only prerequisite is enthusiasm.
    • All classes are fully “hands on.” If you want to eat it you are going to have to make it!