our classes
Cooking is an art form, an expression of life. At Asian Garden Cooking School, we admire the philosophy and techniques of Asian Cuisine.
We strive to share our knowledge of Asian cooking, and most importantly allow you to seek enlightenment in the process of cooking and socialising.
If you enjoy cooking, you’ll love unlocking the secrets of fresh ingredients, many of which are grown in our own market garden onsite, which you will pick and use to create an authentic Asian meal.
End the class by sitting down and enjoying your own cooked meals with a glass of wine or beer with new friends and admire your skills.
We run day and evening classes, you can either book into an existing class online; or you can book for a special event or function.
Please note, due to the ingredients we use during the cooking process (fish sauce, oyster sauce, shrimp paste etc.) our general classes are not suitable for vegans/vegetarians.
Some dietary requirements can be catered for, but please let us know at the time of booking or please see our calendar for special vegetarian/vegan classes.
Classes:
november, 2026
wednesday, 11 november5:30 pm- 9:30 pmVietnamese HolidayAvailable
DURATION: Approx 4 hours
Welcome to Vietnam Hoi Chi Minh City, enjoy a cold Veitnamese beer and the tasty street food…
Recipes inspired by holiday from Hoi Chi Minh , Vietnam
Summer Fresh Spring Rolls with Chicken
Crispy Pork Belly with Asian dipping sauce
Vietnamese Chicken Curry
Vietnamese authentic pancake with prawn and garden salad
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Welcome to Vietnam Hoi Chi
Event Details
Welcome to Vietnam Hoi Chi Minh City, enjoy a cold Veitnamese beer and the tasty street food…
Recipes inspired by holiday from Hoi Chi Minh , Vietnam
Time
(Wednesday) 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Asian Garden Cooking School
7 Whitchurch Place, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
Organizer
Asian Garden Cooking School
Dishes
Summer Fresh Spring Rolls with Chicken
Crispy Pork Belly with Asian dipping sauce
Vietnamese Chicken Curry
Vietnamese authentic pancake with prawn and garden salad
saturday, 14 november10:00 am- 2:00 pmMama San SignatureAvailable
DURATION: Approx 4 hours
Bring the flavours of Mama San into the kitchen with this hands-on cooking class featuring some of our most popular Asian-inspired dishes.
With Mama San restaurants in Christchurch, Nelson and Invercargill, this class gives you the opportunity to learn how to recreate a selection of our brand favourites yourself. From crispy Vietnamese-style prawns and Bangkok chicken skewers to classic Pad Thai and our popular cashew nut tempura chicken, you’ll prepare a delicious four-dish menu alongside our chefs.
The class runs for approximately 3–4 hours and includes complimentary drinks throughout the session, including a selection of wine, beer, juices and soft drinks.
Whether you’re joining with friends, family, colleagues or simply looking to learn something new, expect a relaxed, interactive experience with plenty of great food to enjoy along the way.
Vietnamese Crispy Prawn
Juicy prawns coated in distinctive green rice flakes and fried until beautifully crisp. A colourful Vietnamese-inspired Mama San favourite with a light, crunchy texture and plenty of flavour.
Bangkok Chicken Skewer with Peanut Sauce
Tender marinated chicken cooked on skewers and served with a rich, creamy peanut sauce packed with sweet, savoury and aromatic flavours.
Pad Thai Beef
Our take on the iconic Thai street-food classic, with stir-fried rice noodles, tender beef and the signature balance of sweet, sour and savoury flavours.
Cashew Nut Tempura Chicken
Crispy tempura chicken tossed with cashew nuts and vegetables in a flavourful Asian-style sauce, combining crunchy textures with a delicious balance of sweet and savoury flavours.
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Bring the flavours of
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Event Details
Bring the flavours of Mama San into the kitchen with this hands-on cooking class featuring some of our most popular Asian-inspired dishes.
With Mama San restaurants in Christchurch, Nelson and Invercargill, this class gives you the opportunity to learn how to recreate a selection of our brand favourites yourself. From crispy Vietnamese-style prawns and Bangkok chicken skewers to classic Pad Thai and our popular cashew nut tempura chicken, you’ll prepare a delicious four-dish menu alongside our chefs.
The class runs for approximately 3–4 hours and includes complimentary drinks throughout the session, including a selection of wine, beer, juices and soft drinks.
Whether you’re joining with friends, family, colleagues or simply looking to learn something new, expect a relaxed, interactive experience with plenty of great food to enjoy along the way.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Asian Garden Cooking School
7 Whitchurch Place, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
Organizer
Asian Garden Cooking School
Dishes
Vietnamese Crispy Prawn
Juicy prawns coated in distinctive green rice flakes and fried until beautifully crisp. A colourful Vietnamese-inspired Mama San favourite with a light, crunchy texture and plenty of flavour.
Bangkok Chicken Skewer with Peanut Sauce
Tender marinated chicken cooked on skewers and served with a rich, creamy peanut sauce packed with sweet, savoury and aromatic flavours.
Pad Thai Beef
Our take on the iconic Thai street-food classic, with stir-fried rice noodles, tender beef and the signature balance of sweet, sour and savoury flavours.
Cashew Nut Tempura Chicken
Crispy tempura chicken tossed with cashew nuts and vegetables in a flavourful Asian-style sauce, combining crunchy textures with a delicious balance of sweet and savoury flavours.
wednesday, 18 november5:30 pm- 9:30 pmThai Village SpecialAvailable
DURATION: Approx 4 hours
Let’s learn some fundamentals of THAI Food ingredients and flavors fresh from the village!
Please be aware this class will be FUN….
Fresh summer rolls Chicken with Thai sweet chili sauce (gf)
Crispy Pork Belly with Archa dipping sauce (gf)
Thai Chicken Green curry (gf)
Pad Thai with chicken (gf)
Event Details
Let's learn some fundamentals of THAI Food ingredients and flavors fresh from the village!
Event Details
Let’s learn some fundamentals of THAI Food ingredients and flavors fresh from the village!
Time
(Wednesday) 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Asian Garden Cooking School
7 Whitchurch Place, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
Organizer
Asian Garden Cooking School
Dishes
Please be aware this class will be FUN….
Fresh summer rolls Chicken with Thai sweet chili sauce (gf)
Crispy Pork Belly with Archa dipping sauce (gf)
Thai Chicken Green curry (gf)
Pad Thai with chicken (gf)
saturday, 21 november10:00 am- 2:00 pmThai Garden SecretsAvailable
DURATION: Approx 4 hours
Here they are – the classic Thai Garden Restaurant menu recipes which are our customers favourite
Guri Puffs with vegetarian filling, Thai sweet chilli sauce
Crispy pork belly with Asian dipping sauce (gf)
Singapore satay stir fried chicken (gf)
Panang chicken curry-(gf) with roti
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Here they are - the classic Thai Garden Restaurant menu recipes which are our customers favourite
Event Details
Here they are – the classic Thai Garden Restaurant menu recipes which are our customers favourite
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Asian Garden Cooking School
7 Whitchurch Place, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
Organizer
Asian Garden Cooking School
Dishes
Guri Puffs with vegetarian filling, Thai sweet chilli sauce
Crispy pork belly with Asian dipping sauce (gf)
Singapore satay stir fried chicken (gf)
Panang chicken curry-(gf) with roti
wednesday, 25 november5:30 pm- 9:30 pmThai Family FavouritesAvailable
DURATION: Approx 4 hours
Who doesn’t like to impress their families? We bring back some of the favorites from our earlier classes for you to recreate at home.
Thai Family Favorites, start your class with a cup of warm Asian coffee or a Cold Vietnamese Beer
Fresh Spring Rolls with Chicken (gf)
Bangkok Chicken Skewers with peanut sauce (gf)
Green Curry with prawn (gf)
Crispy Chicken and Cashew nut Stir Fry in chilli sauce
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Who doesn't like to impress
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Who doesn’t like to impress their families? We bring back some of the favorites from our earlier classes for you to recreate at home.
Time
(Wednesday) 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Asian Garden Cooking School
7 Whitchurch Place, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
Organizer
Asian Garden Cooking School
Dishes
Thai Family Favorites, start your class with a cup of warm Asian coffee or a Cold Vietnamese Beer
Fresh Spring Rolls with Chicken (gf)
Bangkok Chicken Skewers with peanut sauce (gf)
Green Curry with prawn (gf)
Crispy Chicken and Cashew nut Stir Fry in chilli sauce
saturday, 28 november10:00 am- 2:00 pmThai Classic and Dumpling ClassAvailable
DURATION: Approx 4 hours
Discover the vibrant flavours of Thailand in this hands-on cooking class designed for food lovers of all levels.
Learn to create authentic Thai classics bursting with fresh herbs, aromatic spices, and bold flavours
— paired with the joy of crafting delicate, handmade dumplings from scratch.
Experience the vibrant flavours of Thailand with a beautifully curated menu that blends freshness, aromatic spices, and authentic Thai techniques.
In this class, you’ll create a variety of classic dishes showcasing the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy — all made from scratch.
- Chicken summer fresh rolls with archa dipping sauce
- Pan fried chicken dumplings with panang sauce
- Chicken Green Curry
- Pad Thai noodles stir fry with Chicken.
Event Details
Discover the vibrant flavours of
Event Details
Discover the vibrant flavours of Thailand in this hands-on cooking class designed for food lovers of all levels.
Learn to create authentic Thai classics bursting with fresh herbs, aromatic spices, and bold flavours
— paired with the joy of crafting delicate, handmade dumplings from scratch.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Asian Garden Cooking School
7 Whitchurch Place, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
Organizer
Asian Garden Cooking School
Dishes
Experience the vibrant flavours of Thailand with a beautifully curated menu that blends freshness, aromatic spices, and authentic Thai techniques.
In this class, you’ll create a variety of classic dishes showcasing the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy — all made from scratch.
- Chicken summer fresh rolls with archa dipping sauce
- Pan fried chicken dumplings with panang sauce
- Chicken Green Curry
- Pad Thai noodles stir fry with Chicken.
