Kids get to have fun and cook their own lunch at three classes at the Auckland Seafood School in Freemans Bay. Held on Wednesday April 18, Thursday 19 and Monday 23, 10am-1pm. Wednesday's menu is popcorn shrimp cones with citrus mayo plus sesame chicken kebabs with herbed rice. Sounds yum to us. $45 per child. For more, aucklandseafoodschool.co.nz
Kidz Kitchen by Main Course in Beaumont St, Auckland, is running a variety of classes. There's Simple Meals (think burgers or wraps with wedges plus dessert, although menus vary according to the age of attendees), Fasta Pasta and Cooking to Impress (a three-course meal). Each class is $49 per child. Up the ante with Bring an Adult where you and your child create a three-course meal — this Sunday April 22, $128. For more, kidzkitchen.co.nz
We’re betting Southern Maid’s two-hour donut making workshops — from dough making to decorating — won’t be short of takers. Classes limited to 12 children per day, run on various dates throughout the holidays. $30. Newmarket, Auckland. Phone 0276311166 to reserve a spot.
Howick's Uxbridge Arts and Culture offers two foodie classes in their holiday line-up — a parent and child novelty cake-making session, $89, and a three-hour Cup Cake Creations class, $54. For more, uxbridge.co.nz
Devonport's Soul Sprite Kitchen has a range of classes that include cooking and other fun activities, from Pizza Party (making pizza, pasta and gelato from scratch) to Chocolate Wizard (chocolate workshop plus magic show and make your own Harry Potter potion and wand). Activities are split into age groups: 5-7 years and 8-13 years. Short day classes, $58, long day $68. For more, soulsprite.co.nz
Tired of getting nothing each Mother's Day? Send your child (aged 6-13) along for LittleCooks Mother's Day three-hour workshop tomorrow ( April 17) where they will learn to make you a delicious breakfast omelette, a hand-made soap and an apple pie. Hopefully some of these will make their way to you on May 13. SoulSprite Kitchen, Devonport; Cost: $60 per child. Register at www. littlecooks.co.nz
April 25 — no classes but it's Anzac Day so check out the biscuit recipes on bite.co.nz and get baking with your child at home.