Nestled between the soaring Seaward Kaikōura Range and the wild Pacific Ocean, Hapuku Kitchen offers a delicious and deeply personal way to experience Kaikōura. Hosted by Fiona and Chris in their beautiful rural setting, each experience celebrates the connection between the whenua, the moana and the food shared around the table.

Slow down and cook with the seasons during a relaxed half-day class, immerse yourself in a full-day culinary journey, or gather friends and family for a private dining experience or long lunch. For those with an appetite for adventure, Hapuku Kitchen also offers unforgettable experiences that may take you fishing for your own kai moana, foraging for wild ingredients or flying above Kaikōura’s spectacular coastline before returning to the kitchen to create a seasonal feast.

Local produce, garden-fresh ingredients and the stories of Kaikōura are at the heart of every dish. Classes are intimate, welcoming and hands-on, making them perfect for enthusiastic cooks, curious food lovers and anyone seeking something genuinely special.

More than a meal, Hapuku Kitchen is an invitation to connect with place, people and flavour — and to leave with new skills, wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation for this remarkable region of Aotearoa New Zealand.