Below is a list of classes that we have offered in the past. Please note that none of these classes are now available to book, however we do repeat some classes throughout the year so fee free to contact us if you have any questions about upcoming classes.
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All is calm, all is bright with ruth pretty
These simple, much-loved words bring peace to your heart and mind. They instantly say ‘Christmas’ and this year they also offer a glimpse of an ideal Christmas celebration feast. The cook is calm, the guests and the food are bright....
These simple, much-loved words bring peace to your heart and mind. They instantly say ‘Christmas’ and this year they also offer a glimpse of an ideal Christmas celebration feast. The cook is calm, the guests and the food are bright....
$240.00
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Be a barbecue star
18 FEB 2018: There are few deceptively simple skills that can make you a Barbecue Star – and Ruth knows all of them. She’s even shared them with Royalty. This could be the Christmas gift that changes barbecues from blah...
18 FEB 2018: There are few deceptively simple skills that can make you a Barbecue Star – and Ruth knows all of them. She’s even shared them with Royalty. This could be the Christmas gift that changes barbecues from blah...
$220.00
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Class kids in the kitchen: bread, beautiful bread
WEDNESDAY 15 JULY Making bread is an essential life skill and hopefully our class will begin the students’ journeys as we concentrate on simple but beautiful breads. Participants will enjoy a hearty lunch and as per kids’ class tradition RPC...
WEDNESDAY 15 JULY Making bread is an essential life skill and hopefully our class will begin the students’ journeys as we concentrate on simple but beautiful breads. Participants will enjoy a hearty lunch and as per kids’ class tradition RPC...
$90.00
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Class: bubble bubble, no trouble at all
7 MARCH 2020. The next in our "How to High Tea" series.He’s not called Mr Champagne in the wine trade for nothing – Brett Newell of EuroVintage is following up his epic Rosé High Tea with a Bubbly High Tea....
7 MARCH 2020. The next in our "How to High Tea" series.He’s not called Mr Champagne in the wine trade for nothing – Brett Newell of EuroVintage is following up his epic Rosé High Tea with a Bubbly High Tea....
$150.00
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Class: calling laurent loudeac from loire valley
Saturday 27 March 2021Laurent Loudeac from Châteaubriant in the Loire Valley, northwest France, has always said that he would love to take you on a tour to his hometown to meet his Mum. Marie-Jo is ready to cook up a storm for...
Saturday 27 March 2021Laurent Loudeac from Châteaubriant in the Loire Valley, northwest France, has always said that he would love to take you on a tour to his hometown to meet his Mum. Marie-Jo is ready to cook up a storm for...
$230.00
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Class: don’t fry for me argentina
14 MARCH 2020. Eating “divine” beef at Buenos Aires’ top steakhouse recently was an OMG moment, says Ruth.So now she is busy planning her own version of that experience, perfectly timed for some smart yet relatively casual entertaining in the...
14 MARCH 2020. Eating “divine” beef at Buenos Aires’ top steakhouse recently was an OMG moment, says Ruth.So now she is busy planning her own version of that experience, perfectly timed for some smart yet relatively casual entertaining in the...
$220.00
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Class: french country christmas
Bonjour Mesdames et Messieurs. Believe it or believe it not Christmas is coming. If I had a goose it would be getting fat. I love travel just as much as you do and top of my list has always been...
Bonjour Mesdames et Messieurs. Believe it or believe it not Christmas is coming. If I had a goose it would be getting fat. I love travel just as much as you do and top of my list has always been...
$245.00
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Class: kid's in the kitchen part 29: oh là là
THURSDAY 15 JULY 2021THURSDAY 22 JULY 2021We say Bonjour to two “Kids in the Kitchen” cooking class dates this July. Thank you to all of our little chefs who keep returning for our school holiday programmes! Ruth will whirl the...
THURSDAY 15 JULY 2021THURSDAY 22 JULY 2021We say Bonjour to two “Kids in the Kitchen” cooking class dates this July. Thank you to all of our little chefs who keep returning for our school holiday programmes! Ruth will whirl the...
$95.00
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Class: kids in the kitchen: part 26, happy birthday cakey mccake
TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER 2020. Yah it is time for a party. Everyone only has one birthday per year so a 2nd shared party is always appreciated. Designed with 8-13 year olds in mind. The kids have free rein of our kitchen,...
TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER 2020. Yah it is time for a party. Everyone only has one birthday per year so a 2nd shared party is always appreciated. Designed with 8-13 year olds in mind. The kids have free rein of our kitchen,...
$90.00
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Class: kids in the kitchen: part 27, become a pasta master
Wednesday 27 January 2021 Yah! Ruth has the perfect idea for a Christmas present for children. An invite to a fun and tasty day out in January, designed with 8-13 year olds in mind, Ruth and her team will be pretending...
Wednesday 27 January 2021 Yah! Ruth has the perfect idea for a Christmas present for children. An invite to a fun and tasty day out in January, designed with 8-13 year olds in mind, Ruth and her team will be pretending...
$90.00
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Class: kids in the kitchen: part 28, the art of bcd
Wednesday 28 April 2021Okay we know you can buy excellent BCD but you can also make your own incredible BCD. BTW BCD stands for Burgers, Chips and Doughnuts. Oh yum we know that we all love them. Non - meat...
Wednesday 28 April 2021Okay we know you can buy excellent BCD but you can also make your own incredible BCD. BTW BCD stands for Burgers, Chips and Doughnuts. Oh yum we know that we all love them. Non - meat...
$90.00
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Class: mid winter christmas in te horo
NEW DATE ADDED!New date added due to popular demand! Saturday 19 June 2021Sunday 20 June 2021 Brrrrr the country side can sure get cold in the middle of winter so Ruth is whipping up some winter warmers and you're invited. Snow is subject...
NEW DATE ADDED!New date added due to popular demand! Saturday 19 June 2021Sunday 20 June 2021 Brrrrr the country side can sure get cold in the middle of winter so Ruth is whipping up some winter warmers and you're invited. Snow is subject...
$230.00
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Class: never cut the apron strings
Saturday 22 May 2021Tina & Katie Duncan, mother & daughter, have been cooking together for years. Tina, former owner of Christchurch’s White Tie Catering and currently the city’s cult hit “Fluff Oysters” raised her daughter in the kitchen and on...
Saturday 22 May 2021Tina & Katie Duncan, mother & daughter, have been cooking together for years. Tina, former owner of Christchurch’s White Tie Catering and currently the city’s cult hit “Fluff Oysters” raised her daughter in the kitchen and on...
$230.00
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Class: once upon a time in new york
SATURDAY 24 JULY 2021When Ruth last spent time in Manhattan there was 1.5 million people and apparently as many places to eat. Crammed into 23 square miles Manhattan, a borough of New York, is the complete foodie heaven.Join Ruth for...
SATURDAY 24 JULY 2021When Ruth last spent time in Manhattan there was 1.5 million people and apparently as many places to eat. Crammed into 23 square miles Manhattan, a borough of New York, is the complete foodie heaven.Join Ruth for...
$230.00
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Class: seafood barbecue bonanza
Saturday 20 March 2021 Yes, there are usually many men at our famous summer barbecue classes, looking for a few tips, techniques and tricks to dazzle guests. But let’s not be discriminatory about this … ladies can whip up marinades and wield...
Saturday 20 March 2021 Yes, there are usually many men at our famous summer barbecue classes, looking for a few tips, techniques and tricks to dazzle guests. But let’s not be discriminatory about this … ladies can whip up marinades and wield...
$230.00
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Class: sourdough class
SATURDAY 1 AUGUST Go hands-on with our baker John Hornyak and Ruth and feel the power of flour as they take you on the sourdough journey. The motto is "Get in elbows and all”. John is an experienced baker who...
SATURDAY 1 AUGUST Go hands-on with our baker John Hornyak and Ruth and feel the power of flour as they take you on the sourdough journey. The motto is "Get in elbows and all”. John is an experienced baker who...
$230.00
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Class: spring at springfield
SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2021We are looking forward to warmer spring days. At the first hint of sunshine we sure love any excuse to gather for a feast with family and friends. This is the class to free you from kitchen constraints when entertaining.On...
SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2021We are looking forward to warmer spring days. At the first hint of sunshine we sure love any excuse to gather for a feast with family and friends. This is the class to free you from kitchen constraints when entertaining.On...
$230.00
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Class: we're all going on an italian staycation
SUNDAY 14 JUNE 2020 NEW DATE. Our summer has not been exactly summer and Ruth has been dreaming of long hot days preferably in Italy. We would all enjoy a gorgeous reminder of the simple pleasures of good food, simply...
SUNDAY 14 JUNE 2020 NEW DATE. Our summer has not been exactly summer and Ruth has been dreaming of long hot days preferably in Italy. We would all enjoy a gorgeous reminder of the simple pleasures of good food, simply...
$230.00
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Class: welcome lucy corry the kitchenmaid
SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER 2021As Lucy says, “In a world where we're all supposedly chasing mindfulness and connection, ordinary home cooking is exactly what we need." Join Lucy Corry, passionate home cook and author of new book, Homecooked (which BTW will be...
SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER 2021As Lucy says, “In a world where we're all supposedly chasing mindfulness and connection, ordinary home cooking is exactly what we need." Join Lucy Corry, passionate home cook and author of new book, Homecooked (which BTW will be...
$230.00
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Class: we’re all going on a spanish staycation
SATURDAY 18 JULY Growing up “Travels with my Aunt” was Ruth’s family’s favourite movie so Auntie Ruth would love you to join her for a Te Horo based Spanish adventure. Our Italian Staycation crowd begged her for more exotic food adventures...
SATURDAY 18 JULY Growing up “Travels with my Aunt” was Ruth’s family’s favourite movie so Auntie Ruth would love you to join her for a Te Horo based Spanish adventure. Our Italian Staycation crowd begged her for more exotic food adventures...
$230.00
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Event: famous friday fish and chips
Friday 30 April 2021Our Famous Friday Fish and Chip nights always have rave reviews - and we are striking for another fabulous evening at Springfield.This is all about classy Fish and Chips, tasty accompaniments and good wines, served in style at Springfield,...
Friday 30 April 2021Our Famous Friday Fish and Chip nights always have rave reviews - and we are striking for another fabulous evening at Springfield.This is all about classy Fish and Chips, tasty accompaniments and good wines, served in style at Springfield,...
$120.00
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Event: famous friday fish and chips
FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2021Our Famous Friday Fish and Chip nights always have rave reviews - and we are striking for another fabulous evening at Springfield.This is all about classy Fish and Chips, tasty accompaniments and good wines, served in style at...
FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2021Our Famous Friday Fish and Chip nights always have rave reviews - and we are striking for another fabulous evening at Springfield.This is all about classy Fish and Chips, tasty accompaniments and good wines, served in style at...
$125.00
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Event: famous friday steak night
Friday 15 January 2021 Join us for our Famous Friday Steak Night at Springfield.This is all about T-bone cooked to perfection, tasty accompaniments, and good wines, served in style at Springfield House, Ruth and Paul’s beautiful house and garden in Te...
Friday 15 January 2021 Join us for our Famous Friday Steak Night at Springfield.This is all about T-bone cooked to perfection, tasty accompaniments, and good wines, served in style at Springfield House, Ruth and Paul’s beautiful house and garden in Te...
$160.00
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Event: famous friday suckling pig night
POSTPONEMENT DATE CONFIRMED FRIDAY 22 OCTOBER 2021We are back with another Famous Friday evening. Drum roll please... our sell out Suckling Pig dinner has returned for 2021. Ruth invites you to enjoy an informal evening celebrating good food, company and wine...
POSTPONEMENT DATE CONFIRMED FRIDAY 22 OCTOBER 2021We are back with another Famous Friday evening. Drum roll please... our sell out Suckling Pig dinner has returned for 2021. Ruth invites you to enjoy an informal evening celebrating good food, company and wine...
$150.00
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