# Cooking Events in Whakatane | Culinary Events & Classes In Whakatane - **Subtitle**: Immerse yourself in the culinary world; learn the art of creating palatable dishes. From chocolates, cupcakes and desserts for the sweet tooth to a varied range of cuisines; there is a lot that you can learn from a cooking & baking class in Whakatane - **Category**: Cooking - **Display Name**: Cooking events - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 358.6k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68d9af0192575.jpg - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/df562f841cab8334716cda4f45dcd906f355eac60807f98728d14c1a557e5961-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1667055012 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/8b3bed30-9d45-11f0-bac9-dd90ca0c5ac7-rimg-w200-h200-dca37763-gmir ## About Cooking is therapeutic and if you want to try your hands out and have never known this art, then head to some of the finest cooking classes in [CITY]. Learn how to cook an entirely new cuisine, try baking a bread or a cupcake, learn how to make flavored chocolates and so much more. Discover some of the best cooking and baking workshops in [CITY] with us. With some very experienced chefs and educators, delicious recipes and one easy course; this definitely is worth a try. ## Cooking Events in Whakatane - **Event Name**: Smoke on the Water - **Description**: A smoky four-course dinner and open-fire cooking demo. Join Fisherman’s Wharf for a spectacular evening celebrating the craft of open-fire cooking. Enjoy a smoky four-course dinner, paired with drinks, and cooked entirely over live flames by talented che - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 57 - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 07:30 am – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/smoke-on-the-water/200029755273254 - **Venue**: Fisherman's Wharf Café - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMzE4ZmIwNDBkYjM1YmE3OTM2ZDU3YmZkZDUzZjQzMTNmZTU0ODQ1MWQzMTRjZmZkNDMzZTY2YmRkYzUxNzI2OS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGNiY2RjZjItZ21pcj92PTE3NzYwNjk2MzQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, art, cooking - **Event Name**: Smoke, Fire & BBQ - Celebrating the Fundamentals of Flavour - **Description**: A campfire feast under stars with The Big Smoke BBQ and The Run 15 Events. This isn’t just dinner, it’s an exploration of the fundamentals of flavour and the senses. Experience the power of smoke, charcoal and open flame with an exclusive menu set in a s - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 79 - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 06:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/smoke-fire-and-bbq-celebrating-the-fundamentals-of-flavour/200029755275112 - **Venue**: The Run15 Events - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iZjQwN2Y2YmQwOWJhYzg0NWEyODg4NGIyMGY5MWZmMGRkNDAzNWU3OTJhODZlN2NhM2MxYzg2ODRiNjhhMTk3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzE3MTYxNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTE0NjE4MQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, workshops, food-drinks - **Event Name**: Le Repas Vagabond - **Description**: A 12-course wandering meal of chef-led surprises inspired by Spanish, French, and Mediterranean flavours. Le Repas Vagabond, meaning The Wandering Meal, is a one-night-only pop-up, serving 12 surprise courses created by three chefs drawing from their Spa - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 11:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/le-repas-vagabond/200029772451553 - **Venue**: Waingarara Valley Wedding & Event Venue - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNTE3NjdiNzEyYTNlZmM5NmY3ZDViOWMwY2IxYzAxNWI5NDMyOGQyNGNiYTVlNDBlNmQ4MjExOTdhMWNkOGEyMy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGNkZGMxOGItZ21pcj92PTE3NzM0NDA1NDA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, workshops, art, fine-arts, pop-ups - **Event Name**: Apprendre Pizza + Croissant - **Description**: A hands-on workshop learning the art of making croissants and hand-stretched pizza. Discover the joy of dough in this fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn to make buttery French croissants and perfectly hand-stretched pizza. Led by pastry expert Robert - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:15 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/apprendre-pizza-croissant/200029807240720 - **Venue**: Whakatane - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8xMTViYjNjMzg1MTQ3NTFiMzI3YjllY2E2NDg1Njk2ZmQxYmJmMWFlNzQwZmYwYmYwOTc2MzFhN2RiZDE4OTU4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzQ3MTcxOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3MzQ0MDU5Ng.avif - **Categories**: Workshops, Festivals, Art - **Event Name**: Long Lunch Italian Style - **Description**: Slow down, savour and enjoy a delicious afternoon of Italian-inspired dishes shared around the table. You don’t need to go to Italy to enjoy a long, indulgent lunch! Join Virginia Jeeves, Editor of La Vita Magazine, passionate foodie, and part of the Epi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 48 - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 02:30 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/long-lunch-italian-style/200029807246142 - **Venue**: Top Shelf Function Room Whakatane - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hODVkMmJmYzU5YmQwMDdkNDM3ZjFhNzYwZDI4MDY5MWFhOTM3MmE5YThiMzNjZGU0NWE3Yjg3MTc0MTExMWUyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Q0ZGNkYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTYwMjQ0MA.avif - **Categories**: Festivals, Workshops, food-drinks, Art, Cooking ## Trending Events in Whakatane - **Event Name**: Smoke on the Water - **Description**: A smoky four-course dinner and open-fire cooking demo. Join Fisherman’s Wharf for a spectacular evening celebrating the craft of open-fire cooking. Enjoy a smoky four-course dinner, paired with drinks, and cooked entirely over live flames by talented che - **Venue**: Fisherman's Wharf Café - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/318fb040db35ba7936d57bfdd53f4313fe548451d314cffd433e66bddc517269-rimg-w1200-h628-dcbcdcf2-gmir?v=1776069634 - **Event Name**: Shucked & Poured: Ōhiwa Oysters x Mata Beer - **Description**: A bold beer-and-oyster pairing experience celebrating local flavours. This guided tasting brings together freshly shucked Tio Ōhiwa oysters with a curated selection of Mata beers. Guests will explore how different beer styles enhance the briny, full-bodi - **Venue**: Mata Beer - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/dcf9e950d3da5f055bc75d8cc93b17b502c27b66a4707ef775ae272eb3dde5dc-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf4f4f2-gmir?v=1775834327 - **Event Name**: Farming Like Grandad 2026 - **Description**: 🌟 Join Us for a Fun-Filled Day! 🌟 Come and experience the excitement at FLG 2025 🪓Woodchopping Competitions hosted by the Rotorua Axemen's Club! Here’s what you can look forward to: Woodchopping Events: Watch skilled competitors in chainsaw, underhand, - **Venue**: Te Teko Racecourse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f2a9f628125a16f51925727a8f11e344117cbe16118550b820dd9969e0fe174b-rimg-w1200-h444-dc040404-gmir?v=1775875643 - **Event Name**: Mystery Food Tour - **Description**: Embark on a culinary adventure around Whakatāne! On this Mystery Food Tour, you’ll enjoy a degustation lunch featuring some of the town’s best flavours. Hosted by Virginia Jeeves, a passionate foodie and part of the Epic Whakatāne Marketing team, you’ll v - **Venue**: Whakatane - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/83401752c44dbcf6897e44e2f14c3d08cb5c8159b9825e646edae4c1d4a96be2-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf5f4f2-gmir?v=1775643990 - **Event Name**: Smoke, Fire & BBQ - Celebrating the Fundamentals of Flavour - **Description**: A campfire feast under stars with The Big Smoke BBQ and The Run 15 Events. This isn’t just dinner, it’s an exploration of the fundamentals of flavour and the senses. Experience the power of smoke, charcoal and open flame with an exclusive menu set in a s - **Venue**: The Run15 Events - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/bf407f6bd09bac845a28884b20f91ff0dd4035e792a86e7ca3c1c8684b68a197-rimg-w1200-h628-dc171615-gmir?v=1775146181 - **Event Name**: Le Repas Vagabond - **Description**: A 12-course wandering meal of chef-led surprises inspired by Spanish, French, and Mediterranean flavours. Le Repas Vagabond, meaning The Wandering Meal, is a one-night-only pop-up, serving 12 surprise courses created by three chefs drawing from their Spa - **Venue**: Waingarara Valley Wedding & Event Venue - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/51767b712a3efc96f7d5b9c0cb1c015b94328d24cba5e40e6d821197a1cd8a23-rimg-w1200-h628-dcddc18b-gmir?v=1773440540 - **Event Name**: All You Can Eat Taco Night - **Description**: A bold taco feast for hungry festival-goers. For two nights only, Cadera will be serving an all-you-can-eat taco feast designed for those who love flavour and aren’t afraid to push their limits. Enjoy endless tacos featuring your favourite fillings, chic - **Venue**: Cadera - Mexican Bar and Restaurant - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4d39e6730b00d04ccc7e23394a7fbc3466f8a2e68f05a56b89c23e87a7614782-rimg-w1200-h628-dcdaa360-gmir?v=1772369933 - **Event Name**: Landslide - Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks Tribute Show- Ohope Beach Tavern - **Description**: Landslide is a 6-piece live band, who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks for the past 13yrs, covering classics from Fleetwood Mac alongside a few of Stevie's solo hits! Expect to hear Dreams, Sara, Rhiannon, Go Your Own Way - **Venue**: Ohope Beach Tavern - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e75adc666cd2c97215fd786f1905463c5f630277dd82afe81cae29112485ae3b-rimg-w1200-h618-dcd9eaf6-gmir?v=1775722025 - **Event Name**: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Bay of Plenty Charity Fishing Tournament 2026 - **Description**: Big Brothers Big Sisters wants to see all young people realise their full potential! Our Charity Fishing Tournament helps us raise funds to continue our work here in the Eastern Bay - Get behind this fun family event and support BBBS - every registered an - **Venue**: Whakatane, New Zealand 3120 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d71b87de1dfc23ba4fd04ef3b9769e5c77d4b096e09d946b79c30c68adfce0f7-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc80302-gmir?v=1775859301 ## Browse Cooking Events by Date - [Cooking Events Today in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/cooking--today) - [Cooking Events This Weekend in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/cooking--this-weekend) - [Cooking Events in April in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/cooking--april) - [Cooking Events in May in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/cooking--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Cooking events in Whakatane? - **A:** Smoke on the Water (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 07:30 am at Fisherman's Wharf Café), Smoke, Fire & BBQ - Celebrating the Fundamentals of Flavour (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 06:00 am at The Run15 Events), Le Repas Vagabond (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 am at Waingarara Valley Wedding & Event Venue), Apprendre Pizza + Croissant (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:15 am at Whakatane), Long Lunch Italian Style (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:30 am at Top Shelf Function Room Whakatane). - **Q**: What Cooking events are happening in Whakatane this weekend April 17–19, 2026? - **A:** Smoke on the Water (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 07:30 am at Fisherman's Wharf Café). - **Q**: What Cooking events are happening in Whakatane in April 2026? - **A:** Smoke on the Water (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 07:30 am at Fisherman's Wharf Café), Smoke, Fire & BBQ - Celebrating the Fundamentals of Flavour (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 06:00 am at The Run15 Events), Le Repas Vagabond (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 am at Waingarara Valley Wedding & Event Venue). - **Q**: How can I find Cooking events in Whakatane? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Cooking events in Whakatane on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Cooking events in Whakatane? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Cooking events in Whakatane? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Cooking events in Whakatane include Fisherman's Wharf Café, The Run15 Events, Waingarara Valley Wedding & Event Venue. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Cooking events in Whakatane? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Cooking events in Whakatane include Flavours of Plenty Festival. - **Q**: Are there any online Cooking events available? - **A:** Yes, many Cooking events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Cooking events in Whakatane? - **A:** Follow the Cooking category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Cooking events are listed in Whakatane. ## Category Banner - **Mobile Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/e5/1b3c08afc84caf9b315433566887e7/Rectangle60-2.webp ## Cooking events from nearby cities - [Cooking events in Te Puke](https://allevents.in/te-puke/cooking) - [Cooking events in Tauranga](https://allevents.in/tauranga/cooking)