My 2nd time at the Auckland Seafood School and this time a tour was included of the fish market…read morewith some smoked Salmon tastings and a glimpse of Josh Emett and the Prime Minister. A look in the Big Picture Wine room and a brief stint in the Auction freezer was interesting. Chefs Stephen and Colin who looked after us were fantastic, very friendly jovial guys. Their class was informative and easy to follow with a glass of wine in hand included. Then it was our turn in the classroom where we tried our hand at Smashed pea Tortellini, seafood broth and created two great fish dishes. These were definitely something you could recreate at home. Then you get to enjoy the fruits of your labour at a shared dining. This was a Special Winter rate and excellent value for money. I think even worth paying the full $85 price tag. I will absolutely go back again for a further class. You really must go along and attend.

I'm a fan of the seafood cookschool. Today was threefold, a tour of the fish market and auction…read morearea, a demonstration of both courses from Stephen and Colin, then through to the kitchen stations where you make it yourself. Heaps of fun, new skills learned, and a pretty fine lunch along with a complimentary glass of wine beforehand. Look out for the half price specials from time to time I suggest you have a good read of the menu as some of the classes are more technical than others. I've also done the duck delicious class. And gift vouchers make ideal presents for foodie friends.

I came here for an event recently and it's a pretty cool space. Upstairs there's function(ish)…read morerooms - great for speaking engagements - and downstairs is the cooking classroom with several small station set up and room for s decent number of people. I'm yet to try their cooking classes but if the kitchen set up is anything to go by, they're probably pretty awesome. Fun for corporate activities or as a gift for a hard-to-buy friend