CHEESE-MAKING                                                          

Sat 12 Sept, 9.00 to 11.30am or Thur 17 September, 5.30 to 8.00pm       $50.00

Another new class, where we discover the basics of making mozzarella, ricotta and a variety of soft cheese.  We also include a couple of recipes with cheese.

 

COFFEE BARISTA TRAINING                               

Thurs 24 September, 5.30 to 7.00pm or Sat 3 October, 10.00 to 11.30am           $30.00

Learn how to store and grind your beans, as well as how to froth milk and make the perfect cup of coffee.  Only 6 per class for a more ‘hands-on’ approach.

 

COOKING FOR KIDS I (AGE 6 TO 10)         

Tuesday 29 September, 10.00 to 11.30am                                     $30.00

Learn how to make delicious gourmet pizzas from scratch, as well as sweetcorn fritters & gluten free blueberry friands.  Only 6 children per class for a more ‘hands-on’ approach.

 

NEW! KIDS’ EASY BRUNCHES

Wednesday 30 September, 10.00 to 11.30am                                            $30.00

The most important meal of the day is breakfast and nothing beats a relaxed start to the weekend than preparing a lovely brunch for your parents.  Learn how to make Eggs Benedict, Bircher Muesli, Coconut Bread and the perfect scrambled eggs!

 

NEW! CHEESE-MAKING FOR KIDS

Tuesday 6 October, 10.00 to 11.30am                                                         $30.00

Kids - discover how easy it is to make mozzarella and ricotta at home, plus a couple of ideas how you can use them once you have made them!

 

COOKING FOR KIDS II (AGE 10 TO 14)                          

Wednesday 7 October, 10.00 to 11.30am                                       $30.00

During this session we will be making fresh pasta with a couple of different sauces and our famous chocolate and raspberry brownies.  Only 6 per class.

 

NEW! SKILL DEVELOPMENT ONE DAY ‘BOOT CAMP’

Saturday 10 or Saturday 31 October, 9.30am to 3.00pm                           $100.00

Expand and enhance your culinary skills with an accelerated, comprehensive lesson in the culinary arts.  Learn new knife skills, examine basic cooking methods and immerse yourself in flavour matching.  Includes lunch and glass of wine.

 

GLUTEN FREE COOKERY                                   

Monday 12 October, 5.30 to 8.00pm                                                            $50.00

For those intolerant to gluten and/or wheat or just wanting to reduce it in their diet, discover tips and techniques so that you don’t have to miss out on great food!

 

NEW! FLAVOURS OF GREECE

Thursday 22 October, 5.30 to 8.00pm                                                          $50.00

Delve into this fascinating cuisine and learn how to produce classic dishes such as traditional meze, spanakopitta, moussaka and baklava.

 

BREAD-MAKING II

Monday 2 November, 5.30 to 8.00pm          $50.00

A repeat of our popular breadmaking course, which unlocks the secrets of making ciabatta from a ‘biga’ starter, as well as a sourdough from a ‘pane acido’starter.

 

STYLISH CANAPES & TAPAS

Sat 7 Nov 9.00 to 11.30am or Thurs 12 Nov, 5.30 to 8.00pm                     $50.00

We show you how to make easy and delicious Mediterranean-inspired nibbles for pre-Christmas entertaining.

 

MATAHUI LODGE DEMO DINNER                                             $125.00

Saturday 14 November, 7.00 to 10.30pm – Easy Christmas Entertaining

Join us for a fascinating cooking demo from Chef Peter Blakeway, followed by a 4 course dinner & fine wine tasting with Steve Bird of Bird Wines at Matahui Lodge, Katikati.  You can even stay the night at this fabulous 5 star lodge!

 

FOODIE GIFTS

Monday 16 November, 5.30 to 8.00pm                                                        $50.00

There is as much joy in making and giving handmade gifts as there is in receiving them.  Learn how to make some lovely “foodie” gifts for friends and family at Christmas, as well as great ideas to wrap them when they are finished.

 

EASY CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINING

Thurs 26 Nov , 5.30 to 8.00pm or Sat 28 Nov 9.00 to 11.30am                  $50.00 

A fantastically festive course bursting with ideas to tempt and surprise your family and friends this Christmas; we will focus on easy to make, mouth-watering dishes that can be prepared in advance, leaving you free to spend time with your guests.

 

 

 

Classes are held at:

Deli on Devonport (next to Westpac Bank), 22 Devonport Road, Tauranga

T/F: 07 578 9285    E: info@plenti.co.nz    W: www.plenti.co.nz

 

The session price includes  a beverage plus all recipes and tastings.  We cannot confirm places without FULL payment prior to the class.  Plenti Cookschool reserves the right to cancel classes if the required minimum of 8 participants is not met, but will endeavour to give at least 48 hours’ notice of cancellation.  A full refund will be given or a credit towards a future class.