Cooking 101: Skills for Real Life with Emiliano Farias

Cooking 101: Skills for Real Life with Emiliano Farias

A six week course
Tuesdays 5:30pm – 7:30pm
12 August – 23 September (no class 9th September)
$280 Standard Price ; $252 Community Services Card ; $140 Youth (16-24)
Price includes ingredients and kitchen hire.

This relaxed, hands-on course is designed to help you feel at home in the kitchen. You’ll learn the basics—from knife skills and pantry setup to making soups, pastas, eggs, and quick healthy meals.

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This relaxed, hands-on course is designed to help you feel at home in the kitchen. You’ll learn the basics—from knife skills and pantry setup to making soups, pastas, eggs, and quick healthy meals. Each week, you’ll build real skills through simple, tasty recipes and get comfortable cooking everything from grains and veggies to proteins and baked goods. You’ll also explore essential spices and flavour profiles to help spark your creativity and develop your personal cooking style. No fancy gear or experience needed—just come ready to learn, try new things, and have fun with food.

Price includes ingredients and kitchen hire, but you may be asked to bring in something from your pantry to add to the mix.

Waiheke Sustainability Centre

 

1A Mako St, Waiheke Island 1081

 


Emiliano Farias

I trained as a professional chef in Argentina and have spent the past 12 years building my cooking career in New Zealand; working in restaurants, cafés, catering events, and kitchens of all kinds, both fancy and not-so-fancy.

Over time, life changes and personal growth have shifted my path, and I’ve found that sharing knowledge in the kitchen feels more meaningful than ever. I believe I can reach more tables by helping others feel confident and capable in their own cooking.

My food philosophy is more relaxed now. I love exploring flavors and textures, and I believe food should be something we enjoy, not just something that fuels or heals us.

Chances are, you’re already cooking in some way. This course is simply about building on what you already do by adding confidence, creativity, and intention to your everyday kitchen life.

I’m new to the island and excited to share my passion with you.