Since 2003, Main Course has occupied the southern end of the Historic Gas Buildings on Victoria Park If there are courses, the groups stop and eat each course.
Our class format is a demonstration by the chef of approximately 45 mins to an hour, then everyone pairs up (or teams up, in work groups) to cook the menu. Total class duration is 2.5 to 3 hours for adult classes and 2 hours for kid's classes. Check out our classes on our website - https://maincourse.co.nz/calendar-of-events/
04/03/2026
The second High Protein & Bariatric Workshop is coming up on Sunday 15 March starting at 11am.
The first one in February was about 50-50 on High Protein diet vs Bariatric diet clients, so a perfect balance!
The Basque Burnt Cheesecakes were a perfect finish to a great international menu featuring Enchiladas, Cowboy Caviar and Chow Fun.
Book on the website - https://maincourse.co.nz/public-classes #/bariatric-high-protein-diets/
01/03/2026
We purchased tuna and salmon roe from Scott Seafood recently. The tuna was used in Ika Mata, as a seared steak with Ratatouille and in a Salad Nicoise. The texture was excellent and the flavour delicious! We used roe as a garnish and it popped the dishes.
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09/02/2026
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-09/veterans-funding-social-rehabilitation-mdma-ptsd/106309994
Cooking classes are good for your mental wellbeing! 🥘
Psychedelic PTSD treatment for veterans to be funded under $740m plan A $740 million program will expand support for veterans and include funding for social activities such as yoga and language classes, with new treatment including M**A and psilocybin for the worst forms of PTSD also funded for the first time.
23/01/2026
If you have a workgroup of 30 or more, we are now partnering with Circability across Victoria Park from us. So, you can cook and learn some very cool circus routines :-)
28/11/2025
Main Course has a few lunch and dinner event spots available in December if you haven't yet booked an end of year event. Cooking together is a lot more fun than going to a restaurant, plus you gain some practical cooking skills!
07/11/2025
Check out the activities from our neighbours - Circability Trust
There are still places on the Chocolate Workshop this Sunday 27 July. We are making Dubai Chocolate too!
20/06/2025
The Monteith's Wild Food Challenge finals were held at Main Course this weekend. What a great bunch of talented, engaging chefs! The food was delicious and the presentation a delight to the eye...
Watch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatus A live cook-off featured ox heart, wapiti, wild boar and plenty of edible wildlife.
17/06/2025
Spanish Tapas today! Olé
11/06/2025
Mediterranean tonight - starter: grilled scallop flambeed with Armagnac, caramelised Beurre Bosc Pear, Lime Butternut Puree
12/05/2025
Mediterranean cooking event for Back-Roads Touring
