We're delighted to be supporting Coeliac Awareness Week this Saturday as Coeliac New Zealand takes over Riverside Kitchen with a fantastic lineup of gluten-free events.
Food should bring people together, and we love when people can learn, connect, and enjoy great food with confidence. These events are all about celebrating delicious gluten-free cooking, sharing knowledge, and helping people navigate coeliac disease safely without missing out on the joy of food.
A huge thank you to Coeliac New Zealand for choosing Riverside Kitchen as the home for these special events. We can't wait to welcome everyone through our doors.
Check out the events below and join us in supporting this important week.
Riverside Kitchen
A culinary school in the heart of Christchurch, offering cooking demonstrations, interactive classes
14/05/2026
Missed out on our Mother’s Day High Tea? We’ve got another beautiful afternoon planned. 💗
We’re teaming up with The Market to host a special Pink Ribbon High Tea on Thursday 21 May in support of breast cancer awareness and research.
Expect a gorgeous selection of sweet and savoury treats, speakers, raffles, and an afternoon worth gathering the girls for.
With two sessions available, there’s another chance to experience one of our favourite events of the year while supporting an important cause.
More information and bookings here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1D8DF618R7/
03/05/2026
Whether you're looking for a gift or an experience, we've got Mother's Day covered!
Join us for a high tea that is a little different from the rest! We are pairing beautiful food with a chef-led demonstration giving you the chance to learn as well as indulge.
You’ll be welcomed with a glass of bubbles on arrival before settling in to watch our chef demonstrate a selection of thoughtfully crafted sweet and savoury treats, sharing techniques and recipes along the way. After the demonstration, you’ll sit down together to enjoy a generous high tea at the table.
We are offering two seatings:
11am-1pm
2pm-4pm
Register here:
https://riversidekitchen.co.nz/cooking-classes/
And if you can't be with mum on the day, our gift vouchers make excellent gifts!
https://riversidekitchen.co.nz/gift-voucher/
05/04/2026
The kids pasta party is back!!
Guided by an instructor, kids will make and shape their own tortellini using simple, high-quality ingredients and create a delicious tomato sauce to go with it. When the cooking is finished, everyone sits down together to enjoy the meal they made. Includes the full pasta meal, dessert, and recipes to take home!
Classes from 11am-1pm on the 8th, 10th, 15th, and 17th of April!
Bookings are essential. 25% discount is available when booking more than one child. All ages are welcome but we ask parents to stay and roll up their sleeves with children under 8 years old.
https://riversidekitchen.co.nz/kids-events/
03/04/2026
Got more than one little chef at home? We’ve made it a little easier to bring them all along.
When booking our Kids Pasta Class, pay full price for the first child, then use code FAMILY25 to receive 25% off each additional child booking.
More hands, more flour, more fun. We can’t wait to cook with your crew!
Bookings are essential. Grab your spot here:
https://riversidekitchen.co.nz/kids-events/
Join us Friday and Saturday for a delightful Easter experience designed for little hands and curious minds.
In this 30–45 minute class, children will create beautifully dyed eggs using natural food-based colours, turning a simple snack into a work of art.
Sessions start on the hour at:
10:00am
11:00am
12:00pm
1:00pm
18/03/2026
This is your sign you need to take curry night to the next level. This Tuesday, 24 March, we are heading to India at Riverside Kitchen.
The class begins with chana dhal and poppadoms during Chef Rob's demonstration before you take over making butter chicken, yoghurt naan, and vegetable masala from scratch. Chef Rob will add saag aloo and fragrant baked rice to the feast as well as a rich saffron and cardamom custard for dessert. Three beverages are included the price of the class.
Bookings close Saturday.
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16/03/2026
Swing by the kitchen tomorrow after school for some St Patrick’s Day fun!! $10/pack
22/02/2026
Malaysian Cooking Class at Riverside Kitchen
Thursday, 26 February | 6–9PM
Learn to create a beautiful Malaysian feast from satay chicken with peanut sauce and sambal ikan bilis to fragrant nasi lemak, beef rendang, and sweet deep-fried bananas for dessert.
Enjoy a chef demonstration, step into the kitchen yourself, and indulge in two included beverages.
Heading to the Electric Ave Pre-Party? Use code ELECTRIC for 10% off!!!
Limited spots available book now and bring your appetite!
30/12/2025
Visiting Christchurch and looking for a truly local food experience? Join us for a relaxed demonstration class on 7 January that showcases the very best of Canterbury. This class is not usually offered to the public, so make sure you don't miss it!
Spend the afternoon in our kitchen as Chef Rob prepares a beautiful seasonal menu using ingredients sourced from the market just below us, sharing stories, tips and techniques you can easily take home. Enjoy a canapé during the demonstration, followed by a seated three course lunch, each course paired with a Canterbury wine.
This special experience has limited spots and bookings close on Monday. If you are visiting Christchurch, book now and join us around the table.
Book here: https://riversidekitchen.corsizio.com/event/693aace74b6eadd6c4be8632
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