Private Vegetarian Cooking Class in Northland: Learn with Anna

Cook an internationally inspired vegetarian meal in a century-old villa kitchen, then sit down to eat it.

A private vegetarian cooking class in Northland with your host Anna at her family home, a restored 140-year-old Kauri villa. You'll learn to cook a gourmet meal from scratch (choosing from breads, seasonal salads, or internationally inspired cuisines including Middle Eastern, Italian, Asian or Mexican), then share the meal you prepared at the family dining table or vine-covered deck. The class runs 2 to 4 hours depending on the cuisine. You choose between lunch or dinner. Gratuities are included.

The experience

Anna's kitchen is the heart of her family home, and she's opened it to teach travelers her own recipes. You'll work hands-on through the entire meal, learning the techniques and tips that go into each dish. The class covers everything from scratch, whether you're making bread, fermenting vegetables, preparing probiotic health drinks, or building a full internationally inspired plate. The cuisine you pick shapes the length of the class and the flavors you'll work with.

After cooking, you move from the kitchen to the table. In summer, that's the vine-covered deck. The rest of the year, the family dining room. You eat the meal you made, alongside Anna and her family. Dessert is homemade: pudding, cake, tart or ice cream. This is not a performance or a demonstration. It's a working kitchen where you learn by doing, then sit down as a guest.

The villa itself is 140 years old, built from Kauri wood, and the family is slowly renovating it. The kitchen retains its original character, which shapes the whole experience: you're cooking in a real home, not a commercial studio. Anna speaks English and enjoys meeting new people. The class is private, so it's just you and your group with her.

What’s included

• Private hands-on cooking class with your host Anna.
• a gourmet vegetarian meal you prepare from scratch.
• lunch or dinner (your choice at checkout).
• dessert.
• gratuities.

Options for this experience

2 options

Cooking class with dinnerGuide in English · 15:00

Cooking class with lunchGuide in English · 11:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 15:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Traveling Spoon

Is this one for you?Book the lunch option if you want a midday cooking session and meal. Choose dinner if you prefer an evening class and table. Both run the same length and teach the same hands-on techniques. The difference is the time of day and the meal you're building toward.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What cuisines can I learn to cook in Anna's class?

Anna offers classes on breads, seasonal salads, and internationally inspired meals influenced by Middle Eastern, Italian, Asian or Mexican flavors. You choose the cuisine when you book, and that choice determines which dishes you'll prepare from scratch during the class.

Do I eat the meal right after cooking, or is there a break?

You sit down to eat the meal you cooked immediately after the class ends. In summer you eat on the vine-covered deck. Other seasons you dine in the family dining room. Dessert is homemade and included.

How long does the cooking class last?

The class runs 2 to 4 hours depending on the cuisine you choose. More complex internationally inspired meals take longer than simpler breads or salads.

Can I book this class for lunch or dinner?

You choose either lunch or dinner when you book. Both options include the same hands-on cooking class and the meal you prepare, eaten with Anna and her family.

Is the villa accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. The villa is wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces are accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed.