Hamilton 2015
Smeg Cooking Theatre
Chefs in action at the Waikato Home & Garden Show
At this year's Waikato Home and Garden Show the popular Smeg Cooking Theatre in association with New World is celebrating everything local.
Heading the line up is champion of Waikato food, Vicki Ravlich-Horan, editor of Nourish Magazine and Chairperson of Waikato Food Inc. Vicki says "the Waikato has a wealth of talent and I am always keen to get our chefs out from the comforts of their kitchens to teach, meet and connect with the public."
Vicki says "we punch above our weight when it comes to award winning chefs and restaurants but they are a hard working and humble bunch so there aren't many opportunities for local chefs to show off." Along with chefs from iconic restaurants like Iguana and Domaine we have NZ Beef and Lamb Ambassador, Brad King from Falls Retreat, Matt from Good Neighbour, Toby and Carl from Smith & Mackenzie and Adrian from The District Eatery all sharing some professional tips and great dishes from the freshest local ingredients courtesy of New World.
Peppered among the restaurant chefs are some different local culinary talent including Emma Sinclair, founder of Emma's Food Bag, Deborah Murtagh from Whole Food Secrets who are sure to put a healthy spin and include some great nutritional advice.
Megan Muldowney, ex café owner and qualified teacher has a popular baking blog; www.thecafebaker.co.nz and is nervous but excited about sharing some of her skills at the show.
On Saturday and Sunday Nic Brockelbank is sure to pull a crowd! At just 13 Nic is already the author of two successful cookbooks. Nic has Muscular Dystrophy and half of the profits of his books goes to research for a cure. "Nic is so inspirational" says Vicki "and we are so pleased he is part of the line up!"
Nic will be showing kids (and adults) how to have some fun in the kitchen. Nic will also have both his book available for sale at the show.
- All
- Wed
Wednesday 30 September
Special Cooking Demonstration By Celebrity Chef Simon Gault
11am-12pm
Special Cooking Demonstration By Celebrity Chef Simon Gault
Sensational Scallops with Paul Hollister & Johnny Taggart (Iguana)
12pm-1pm
Sensational Scallops with Paul Hollister & Johnny Taggart (Iguana)
Pork Three Ways with Jeff Dunstan (Domaine)
1:30pm-2:30pm
Pork Three Ways with Jeff Dunstan (Domaine)
Smith & Mckenzie steak with Carl Houben (Smith & Mckenzie)
2:30pm-3:30pm
Smith & Mckenzie steak with Carl Houben (Smith & Mckenzie)
Spring risotto with chicken or salmon with Vicki Ravlich-Horan (Nourish Magazine)
3:30pm-4:30pm
Spring risotto with chicken or salmon with Vicki Ravlich-Horan (Nourish Magazine)
- Thu
Thursday 1 October
Chai Tiramisu with Vicki Ravlich-Horan (Nourish Magazine)
11am-12pm
Chai Tiramisu with Vicki Ravlich-Horan (Nourish Magazine)
Lamb backstrap with Brad King (Falls Retreat)
12pm-1pm
Lamb backstrap with Brad King (Falls Retreat)
Pork Three Ways with Jeff Dunstan (Domaine)
1:30pm-2:30pm
Pork Three Ways with Jeff Dunstan (Domaine)
Smoked Foods with Matt Macaskill (Good Neighbour)
2:30pm-3:30pm
Smoked Foods with Matt Macaskill (Good Neighbour)
Take your cakes from drab to fab! with Megan Muldowney (The Café Baker)
3:30pm-4:30pm
Take your cakes from drab to fab! with Megan Muldowney (The Café Baker)
Sous Vide Thai Salmon with Deborah Murtagh (Wholefood secrets)
5:30pm-6:30pm
Sous Vide Thai Salmon with Deborah Murtagh (Wholefood secrets)
Speedy Spaghetti with Vicki Ravlich-Horan (Nourish Magazine)
6:30pm-7:30pm
Speedy Spaghetti with Vicki Ravlich-Horan (Nourish Magazine)
- Fri
Friday 2 October
Chai Tiramisu with Vicki Ravlich-Horan (Nourish Magazine)
11am-12pm
Chai Tiramisu with Vicki Ravlich-Horan (Nourish Magazine)
Gluten Free Pizza with Luke McGowan (Dough Bros)
12pm-1pm
Gluten Free Pizza with Luke McGowan (Dough Bros)
Inspiring Kids to cook with Nic Brokelbank
1:30pm-2:30pm
Inspiring Kids to cook with Nic Brokelbank
Smith & Mackenzie's famous Cheesecake with Toby Ellotyson (Smith & Mckenzie)
2:30pm-3:30pm
Smith & Mackenzie's famous Cheesecake with Toby Ellotyson (Smith & Mckenzie)
Take your cakes from drab to fab! with Megan Muldowney (The Café Baker)
3:30pm-4:30pm
Take your cakes from drab to fab! with Megan Muldowney (The Café Baker)
Smeg Cook Off Vicki Ravlich-Horan vs Simon Evans
4:30pm-5:30pm
Smeg Cook Off Vicki Ravlich-Horan vs Simon Evans
- Sat
Saturday 3 October
Brilliant Brunch ideas with Vicki Ravlich-Horan (Nourish Magazine)
11am-12pm
Brilliant Brunch ideas with Vicki Ravlich-Horan (Nourish Magazine)
Chicken, Chorizo Mushroom and pesto Pappardelle with Adrian Hodgson (The District)
12pm-1pm
Chicken, Chorizo Mushroom and pesto Pappardelle with Adrian Hodgson (The District)
Fun in the kitchen with Tatua with Nic Brockelbank
1:30pm-2:30pm
Fun in the kitchen with Tatua with Nic Brockelbank
Kids in the kitchen - nutritious and delicious food for the whole family with Emma Sinclair (Emma's Food Bag)
2:30pm-3:30pm
Kids in the kitchen - nutritious and delicious food for the whole family with Emma Sinclair (Emma's Food Bag)
Speedy Spaghetti with Vicki Ravlich-Horan (Nourish Magazine)
3:30pm-4:30pm
Speedy Spaghetti with Vicki Ravlich-Horan (Nourish Magazine)
