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Bookings are now open!
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Dear all customers,
Our cooking class is back open now…. please book online now…
Please contact us on 03 3745650, or email : neptune@agh.co.nz
Thank you for everyone’s support!
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We have a wide variety of classes available at various times throughout the week – find one that suits your schedule and click Book Now!
Costs, Times and Duration
- Day Class (Starting at 10am, approx 3 – 4 hours)
- Evening Class (Starting at 5.30pm, approx 3 hours)
What does the experience include?
Learn the secrets of Asian cooking, and create a selection of entrees, main meals and desserts. You will pick herbs from our garden onsite, and receive full instruction and demonstration during the preparation. Then sit down to enjoy your culinary creations at the end of the class with complimentary wine, beer, tea and coffee.
Group Bookings
We welcome the opportunity to host your birthday parties, team building events or corporate functions. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
What should I bring?
Please wear enclosed footwear as you will be handling knives and hot liquids.
You don’t need to bring anything else – we provide all aprons, knives, utensils etc. for you to use during the duration of the class.
Dietary Needs
If you have any food allergies, please give us a call on 03 359 8917. 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.
We do however, have specific vegetarian/vegan, gluten free or non-seafood classes – browse our calendar for dates.
Is food provided?
Yes! You will dine on the recipes prepared during the class, and enjoy it with complementary wine and beer.
Children
We welcome children over 12 who are keen cooks. Sorry, no babies or strollers.
Cancellations, Refunds and No-shows
Bookings are non-refundable unless 5 days notice is given. If you need to cancel or change a class, please call us on 03 359 8917.
january, 2026
wednesday, 21 january10:00 amKids Cooking -Junior Chef (SPECIAL)Available
DURATION: Approx 4 hours
Due to popular demand, we are putting on Kids cooking class during each school holidays!
We love sharing our passion for food with children and teenagers! Cooking can be a wonderful medium through which children learn and express themselves. Our classes are hands-on and your junior chef will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of Asian cooking ingredients , explore our Asian herb garden and some professional techniques.
Adult supervision is required. recommended for 5 to 15 years old children.
$99 per child, one adult included per child for SUPERVISION only, food and soft drinks are included.
THIS IS A FUN INTERACTIVE KIDS COOKING CLASS!
Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Chicken Dumplings
Chicken panang curry with rice
Pad Thai Chicken Stir fry
** ANY FOOD ALLERGIES PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE. SOME DISHES CAN BE MADE GLUTEN FREE.
Event Details
Due to popular demand, we
more
Event Details
Due to popular demand, we are putting on Kids cooking class during each school holidays!
We love sharing our passion for food with children and teenagers! Cooking can be a wonderful medium through which children learn and express themselves. Our classes are hands-on and your junior chef will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of Asian cooking ingredients , explore our Asian herb garden and some professional techniques.
Adult supervision is required. recommended for 5 to 15 years old children.
$99 per child, one adult included per child for SUPERVISION only, food and soft drinks are included.
THIS IS A FUN INTERACTIVE KIDS COOKING CLASS!
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am
Location
Asian Garden Cooking School
7 Whitchurch Place, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
Organizer
Asian Garden Cooking School
Dishes
Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Chicken Dumplings
Chicken panang curry with rice
Pad Thai Chicken Stir fry
** ANY FOOD ALLERGIES PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE. SOME DISHES CAN BE MADE GLUTEN FREE.
wednesday, 21 january5:30 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
*** This is a gluten free class***
Event Details
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
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
*** This is a gluten free class***
friday, 23 january10:00 amKids Cooking -Junior Chef (SPECIAL)Available
DURATION: Approx 4 hours
Due to popular demand, we are putting on Kids cooking class during each school holidays!
We love sharing our passion for food with children and teenagers! Cooking can be a wonderful medium through which children learn and express themselves. Our classes are hands-on and your junior chef will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of Asian cooking ingredients , explore our Asian herb garden and some professional techniques.
Adult supervision is required. recommended for 5 to 15 years old children.
$99 per child, one adult included per child for SUPERVISION only, food and soft drinks are included.
THIS IS A FUN INTERACTIVE KIDS COOKING CLASS!
Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Chicken Dumplings
Chicken panang curry with rice
Pad Thai Chicken Stir fry
** ANY FOOD ALLERGIES PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE. SOME DISHES CAN BE MADE GLUTEN FREE.
Event Details
Due to popular demand, we
more
Event Details
Due to popular demand, we are putting on Kids cooking class during each school holidays!
We love sharing our passion for food with children and teenagers! Cooking can be a wonderful medium through which children learn and express themselves. Our classes are hands-on and your junior chef will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of Asian cooking ingredients , explore our Asian herb garden and some professional techniques.
Adult supervision is required. recommended for 5 to 15 years old children.
$99 per child, one adult included per child for SUPERVISION only, food and soft drinks are included.
THIS IS A FUN INTERACTIVE KIDS COOKING CLASS!
Time
(Friday) 10:00 am
Location
Asian Garden Cooking School
7 Whitchurch Place, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
Organizer
Asian Garden Cooking School
Dishes
Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Chicken Dumplings
Chicken panang curry with rice
Pad Thai Chicken Stir fry
** ANY FOOD ALLERGIES PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE. SOME DISHES CAN BE MADE GLUTEN FREE.
saturday, 24 january10:00 amThai 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
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.
wednesday, 28 january10:00 amKids Cooking -Junior Chef (SPECIAL)Available
DURATION: Approx 4 hours
Due to popular demand, we are putting on Kids cooking class during each school holidays!
We love sharing our passion for food with children and teenagers! Cooking can be a wonderful medium through which children learn and express themselves. Our classes are hands-on and your junior chef will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of Asian cooking ingredients , explore our Asian herb garden and some professional techniques.
Adult supervision is required. recommended for 5 to 15 years old children.
$99 per child, one adult included per child for SUPERVISION only, food and soft drinks are included.
THIS IS A FUN INTERACTIVE KIDS COOKING CLASS!
Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Chicken Dumplings
Chicken panang curry with rice
Pad Thai Chicken Stir fry
** ANY FOOD ALLERGIES PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE. SOME DISHES CAN BE MADE GLUTEN FREE.
Event Details
Due to popular demand, we
more
Event Details
Due to popular demand, we are putting on Kids cooking class during each school holidays!
We love sharing our passion for food with children and teenagers! Cooking can be a wonderful medium through which children learn and express themselves. Our classes are hands-on and your junior chef will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of Asian cooking ingredients , explore our Asian herb garden and some professional techniques.
Adult supervision is required. recommended for 5 to 15 years old children.
$99 per child, one adult included per child for SUPERVISION only, food and soft drinks are included.
THIS IS A FUN INTERACTIVE KIDS COOKING CLASS!
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am
Location
Asian Garden Cooking School
7 Whitchurch Place, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
Organizer
Asian Garden Cooking School
Dishes
Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Chicken Dumplings
Chicken panang curry with rice
Pad Thai Chicken Stir fry
** ANY FOOD ALLERGIES PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE. SOME DISHES CAN BE MADE GLUTEN FREE.
wednesday, 28 january5:30 pmChinatown ClassicAvailable
DURATION: Approx 4 hours
Learn some of the best Chinese Classic dishes to share with your friends and family.
**Garden Tour**
Hand made Sui Mai (pork dumpling)
Pan fried Shanghai Dumpling with Curry sauce
Famous Orange Chicken
Kungpao Chicken Stir fry with Vegetables
*this is not a gluten free class*
Event Details
Learn some of the best Chinese Classic dishes to share with your friends and family.
Event Details
Learn some of the best Chinese Classic dishes to share with your friends and family.
Time
(Wednesday) 5:30 pm
Location
Asian Garden Cooking School
7 Whitchurch Place, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
Organizer
Asian Garden Cooking School
Dishes
**Garden Tour**
Hand made Sui Mai (pork dumpling)
Pan fried Shanghai Dumpling with Curry sauce
Famous Orange Chicken
Kungpao Chicken Stir fry with Vegetables
*this is not a gluten free class*
saturday, 31 january10:00 amThai 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
Event Details
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
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
