Experience a fun and interactive cooking class in the heart of Christchurch at Riverside Kitchen, where food lovers can learn to create delicious dishes in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Set above the lively Riverside Market, this hands-on culinary experience combines expert chef guidance with the excitement of cooking and dining together, making it perfect for couples, groups, solo travellers, or special celebrations.
Guests are welcomed with a short introduction before stepping into the kitchen for a live demonstration and hands-on cooking session. Classes feature a rotating selection of international cuisines and specialty workshops, including Italian pasta making, Thai cuisine, Indian cooking, Japanese flavours, Mexican favourites, Mediterranean dishes, pizza making, and more depending on the scheduled dates. Throughout the experience, chefs share practical cooking tips and techniques while participants prepare restaurant-quality dishes from scratch before sitting down together to enjoy the finished meal.
What makes Riverside Kitchen special is its combination of cultural flavours, social dining, and immersive learning in one memorable experience. From discovering new cuisines to sharing laughter around the table, every class delivers a warm and enjoyable atmosphere that leaves guests inspired to recreate the experience at home.



