Waikato Home & Garden Show 2017
SMEG Cooking Theatre
See some of the finest chefs from the region in action in the Cooking Theatre. All demonstrations are included in the ticket price.
- All
- Wed
Wednesday 4 October
Vicki Ravlich-Horan from Nourish Magazine
11:30am-12:15pm
Learn how to make Vicki's light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes complete with mascarpone, berry coulis and almond praline. Perfect for a Sunday morning or dessert.
Jane Leong from Madam Woo
12:30pm-1:15pm
Jane will be demonstrating one of Madam Woo’s most popular dishes - tossed honey soy squid with cashew nuts and Szechuan pepper. If you saw her last year, you will know her demos are fun and possibly hands on!
Mat McLean from Palate
2pm-2:45pm
Mat recently won the 2017 Matariki Dish Challenge and was once again named one of the best restaurants in Hamilton (& NZ) by Cuisine Magazine. He will be celebrating Spring and local flavours with his demonstration, focusing on seasonal produce with Tamahere asparagus and cilantro chevre tortellini.
Vicki Ravlich-Horan from Nourish Magazine
3pm-3:45pm
Hey Caesar!
- Thu
Thursday 5 October
Vicki Ravlich-Horan from Nourish Magazine
11:30am-12:15pm
Learn how to make Vicki's light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes complete with mascarpone, berry coulis and almond praline. Perfect for a Sunday morning or dessert.
Nathan Hartley from SKYCITY Hamilton
12:30pm-1:15pm
Head of over five very different food outlets, Nathan has his hands full! Nathan is taking his inspiration for his demo from the wonderful local cheese makers with not one, but three cheesy dishes! An apple and goats cheese soufflé, a Meyer Gouda and cider fondue & Welsh rarebit – 3 ways. Sounds grate!
Colin Chung author of Kana Vinaka
2pm-2:45pm
Discover a taste of Fiji with dishes cooked from Colin’s new book Kana Vinaka.
Vicki Ravlich-Horan from Nourish Magazine
6pm-6:45pm
Make room for mushrooms!
Vicki Ravlich-Horan from Nourish Magazine
7pm-7:45pm
Hey Caesar!
- Fri
Friday 6 October
Colin Chung author of Kana Vinaka
11:30am-12:15pm
Discover a taste of Fiji with dishes cooked from Colin’s new book Kana Vinaka.
Ashleigh Brodie from Gather Foodhouse
12:30pm-1:15pm
Breakfast like no other! Ashleigh is doing amazing things at Gather Foodhouse, which has quickly become one of the best cafes in Hamilton. Come see AND taste why.
Andrew Clarke from Victoria Street Bistro
2pm-2:45pm
See Andrew whip up one of Victoria Street Bistro's newest desserts a warm Tres Leche cakes with hibiscus meringue, local cajeta, rhubarb and beetroot. He makes it look easy!
Vanessa Baxter from The Fearless Kitchen
3pm-3:45pm
Watch and learn how to make Vanessa's family-friendly chicken satay with coconut rice and asian slaw.
- Sat
Saturday 7 October
Vicki Ravlich-Horan from Nourish Magazine
11:30am-12:15pm
Learn how to make Vicki's light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes complete with mascarpone, berry coulis and almond praline. Perfect for a Sunday morning or dessert.
Shannon Katipa from Wintec
12:30pm-1:15pm
Be inspired by Shannon's Spring Lamb Rack, Lamb Neck Dumpling, Kumara Fondant served with Cilantro Cherve, Balsamic Ratatouille and Pea Puree. Yum!
Vanessa Baxter from The Fearless Kitchen
2pm-2:45pm
Watch and learn how to make Vanessa's family-friendly chicken satay with coconut rice and asian slaw.
Vicki Ravlich-Horan from Nourish Magazine
3pm-3:45pm
Make room for mushrooms!
