Cook With Me!
Join me in the kitchen in one of my upcoming cooking events where we'll make delicious food together. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced home cook, these sessions are all about learning, eating well, and having fun.
Be the First to Know
My free How to Cook course in Lake Hāwea starts in October, details are just below. New events sell out fast, so drop your name below and I'll let you know as soon as the next one is coming up.
Can't wait to cook with you!
Turn Your Event Into an Unforgettable Food Experience
Planning a private gathering, community class or food-focused workshop?
I host engaging, hands-on cooking demonstrations and workshops designed to build confidence in the kitchen, without the overwhelm.
With over 20 years of professional experience, I bring restaurant-level knowledge into a relaxed, approachable environment where everyone learns, laughs, and leaves inspired.
Tell me what you're planning and let's create something memorable together.
What You Can Book
- Private in-home workshops
- Community cooking classes
- Food festivals & live demos
- Brand collaborations & sponsored events
Let's Plan Your Cooking Event!
Tell me a little about your event, audience size, location and preferred dates, and once I have finished washing up I will get back to you.
Trusted by home cooks, community groups and food lovers across New Zealand.
How to Cook: Everyday Skills for Eating Well
FREE community course, 1 session a week for 3 weeks.
Tuesdays 6, 13 and 20 October, 10am - 12pm NZ
Lake Hāwea Community Centre, 28 Myra Street, Lake Hāwea
Food costs are on the rise, so let's make every dollar count. Over three morning sessions I'll show you practical ways to make affordable, tasty meals from simple, everyday ingredients.
Together we'll cover:
- Cooking with what's already in your pantry
- Flavour combinations that make basic ingredients taste amazing
- Planning meals so less ends up in the bin
- Swapping ingredients and adapting recipes with confidence
Whether you're just starting out or want to feel more confident in the kitchen, you're very welcome.
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The Chef's Table: An evening with Dishes with Del in the Your Garden Coach kitchen
PAST EVENT
Wed, 18 February, 7pm - 9pm NZ
Hawea, South Island NZ
Join us for a beautifully relaxed and flavour-packed evening in the Your Garden Coach kitchen as we welcome the wonderful Del from Dishes with Del. This is a night for food lovers, home gardeners, and anyone who wants to make the most of what's growing in their own backyard.
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Del made everything look nice and easy and gave me the confidence to give it a try.
Anne
Simple and delicious!
I loved your chat and easiness in the kitchen, especially your infectious confidence with putting together the dishes which were simple and delicious.
Chef's Table guest
WAO Harvest Festival
PAST EVENT
Sat, 14 February, 12pm - 2pm
Rippon Hall, Wanaka NZ
Kitchen Alchemy with Del from Dishes with Del
Join me for a hands-on workshop and discover how to transform garden produce, "sad" vegetables, and leftovers into absolutely delicious, seasonal dishes. In this interactive session you'll cook four recipes, pick up simple techniques to make the most of your ingredients at home, and even create your own jar of lacto-fermented vegetables to take away with you.
The Chef's Table: An evening with Dishes with Del in the Your Garden Coach kitchen
PAST EVENT
Wed, 29 April, 6.30pm - 9pm NZ
Hawea, South Island NZ
Have you ever wanted to create a mouthwatering curry from scratch? Come and join me for a delightful Indian-inspired menu, where I'll teach you the fundamentals and bring in garden produce along the way. There's tasting as we go, so come hungry, we will enjoy a full meal together.
