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Wednesday, 18 June 2025

A Taste of New Zealand: Cook, Create and Connect at Good From Scratch

Good From Scratch

Farm to Fork with a Famous Kiwi Twist

For travellers seeking a hands-on taste of Aotearoa, Good From Scratch is a culinary experience like no other. Nestled in the coastal countryside of Muriwai, just 45 minutes west of Auckland, this unique cookery school invites guests to slow down, get their hands dirty, and reconnect with food in its purest form. Hosted by beloved New Zealand TV chef Michael Van de Elzen, it’s a day of flavours, stories, and discovery.

Cook with the Land, Not Just in It

The experience begins on the land itself. Guests are invited to forage, pick, and gather fresh produce from the kitchen gardens, olive groves, and surrounding landscape. With baskets in hand, you'll collect the ingredients that will form the foundation of the day’s menu—rooted in New Zealand and Pacific Island traditions, with a fresh, modern twist.

Hands-On Cooking in a Stunning Rural Setting

Inside the purpose-built cookery school, you’ll join others around the kitchen benches to prepare and cook your meal. These are not demonstrations but fully immersive classes where everyone chops, stirs, and plates. Along the way, Michael shares his culinary knowledge and food philosophy, emphasising sustainability, seasonality, and the power of cooking from scratch.

Tailored Events with Heart and Flavour

Good From Scratch is more than a cooking school—it’s also a warm and welcoming venue for private events. Whether you're planning a birthday, a corporate retreat, or a Christmas party, the space can be customised to suit your needs. Guests can tour the gardens, enjoy drinks and canapés on the deck, or dive into a full culinary workshop together.

Take the Flavours Home with You

After your visit, don’t forget to stop by the on-site Farm Shop. From handcrafted salts and rubs to signed cookbooks full of Michael’s favourite recipes, it’s the perfect way to bring a little of the Good From Scratch magic home—or gift it to someone who loves to cook.

Visit Good From Scratch – Where Food Tells a Story

Good From Scratch

Location: 376 Taiapa Road, Muriwai, New Zealand
Website: https://www.goodfromscratch.co.nz
Email: info@goodfromscratch.co.nz
Phone: +64 (09) 411 8808

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