Flavours of Fiji Cooking Classes
Flavours of Fiji Cooking Classes
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Indulge yourself in a full sensory experience and an unforgettable culinary adventure! Offering Market Tours & Cooking Classes guests start the day with an informative guided market tour through our local fresh produce market followed by a seasonal produce inspired cooking class. Transported back to Denarau Island in air-conditioned comfort after our market visit, guests are taught to cook a delicious menu of 8 dishes representative of both Fijian & Indo-Fijian flavours. Flavours of Fiji Cooking School caters to 26 guests in a modern custom design air- conditioned cooking facility, with fully equipped individual cooking stations, catering to experienced cooks, beginners & children.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Angie D
Los Angeles, CA6 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
The cooking class at Flavours of Fiji, with Maria in particular, is a MUST when visiting Nadi, Fiji. Everything about the experience was top notch. From the warm, welcome greeting by Maria at the van that met us at our hotel and transported us to the class. To the rich experience of culture, tradition, and family stories shared throughout the class. To the delicious native meals that we prepared and then ate together as a group. It was all just spectacular. Maria is an excellent teacher. Her communication is clear and thorough. And her sweet and feisty disposition is fun to be around. My friends and I took this class and agreed it was a highlight of our trip. I look forward to making these dishes again at home. Thank you Flavours of Fiji. If I return to Nadi, I will definitely come back. And next time, I’ll also sign up for the market tour.
Written 1 March 2020
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Paul E
Hilo, HI11 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We did the market tour and cooking class during our short stay in Fiji and it was the highlight of our trip. They picked us up at our hotel and gave us a very informative tour of the main marketplace in Nadi. We learned about local fruits, vegetables and seafood as well as how they are utilized for cooking and medicinal purposes. Afterwards we were shuttled to the cooking school where we learned how to prepare three traditional Fijian dishes and three Indian dishes. In between the two courses we sat and enjoyed the delicious food we had made. The instructors made the class fun and provided so much interesting information. This was a wonderful day we will never forget! Thank you Flavours of Fiji!!
Written 31 January 2020
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Simon M
Auckland, New Zealand15 contributions
The day started at a respectable 9.20am with a pick up from the Westin in Denarau. We were whisked away by 2 staff members to the local fresh market in nearby Nadi town, a hort 15min drive. We were very luck that we were the only 2 booked for the day. The market portion lasted apx 55mon and was a good over view of the local products and some background information on farming & traditional practices. It was unhurried and no pressure to buy anything. The kava and spice stalls were the most interesting for us. After the tour it was a quick trip back to the cooking school near the Marina. Once ther a large Bula welcome by Maria who would be 1 of our chefs for the day. The class kicked off with a quick health and safety sign off.. seems even in Pacific Paradise the pencil pushers are finding a home!! The room was very well laid out with all the cooking utensils. The professional approach was impressive for a group of self confessed 'home cooks' I'd recommend having a very light, to no breakfast on the day. I'm a BIG boy at 120kg and I was full after all the courses, didnt finish the last roti or curry dish. The team offer to pack away any leftovers for you to enjoy back at the hotel. All the ingredients are carefully prepared before you arrive. They are placed in small metal dishes, making the cooking very enjoyable and straightforward. You make 3 dishes simultaneously. Once cooked you sit down at a large wooden table to eat. Once finished you begin the second set. On our day, as it was our 1st time, we chose a chicken curry and fish dish as our mains. The benefit is that the menu changes to suit you, you could come 3 days in a row and not cook the same dish. At the end of the day they have a short fun 'quiz' afterwards there is a presentation of your cooking certificates. A nice touch and memento to show off! The return dropoff to your hotel is apx 2pm. Allowing for a well earned afternoon nap & swim before cocktail hour. Bula!!!
Written 19 March 2019
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Inverness1966
Christchurch, New Zealand202 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
The market tour was ok but you felt like a dummy with everything explained over and over. Upon arriving at the cook school you were shown, as a dummy, how to open a coconut - took about 20 minutes - very basic and boring. All prep was done for you so it was like Hitler shouting instructions on which spoon and bowl to use constantly. The food cooked was horrible and the desserts very over sweet. The biggest disappointment in Fiji and the one I was most looking forward to. Certainly wouldn't use any recipes or techniques again.
Written 27 October 2017
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Thank you for taking the time to address your issues with Flavours of Fiji Cooking School. We would have gladly discussed these issues with you after our cooking class.
Our local Nadi Market is one of the main fresh produce hubs in western Fiji abuzz with activity from the local farming community. As our guests come from diverse cultural backgrounds and age groups, our guides are instructed to ensure that communication is audible, clear and understandable to all. We apologise if our guide’s attempts to communicate offended you, making you feel like a “dummy”. Also, as our staff are of Fijian & Indo-Fijian backgrounds with English being a second language, we continually support and encourage their development and appreciate guests’ acknowledgement of that. Also, in regards to feeling like a “dummy” during our coconut cracking and scraping demonstration, again we aim to make our presentations suitable to a diverse group.
I take great offence to you likening my staff to “Hitler”. We pride ourselves in our professionalism and do not profess to be anything but an authentic local cooking school in the Fiji Islands.
We are incredibly proud of our Fijian & Indo-Fijian flavours and celebrate our local food culture with pride. It is unfortunate that you find our authentic local food “horrible” and obviously it is not to your liking.
We would like to apologise if you felt that you were treated like a “dummy”, as this was certainly not our intention. Also, we apologise if we were unable to meet your ideals and expectations of Fiji’s local food culture.
Written 28 October 2017
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Peter P
Brisbane, Australia141 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
We had such a wonderful time at our cooking class at Flavours of Fiji. We have been looking for something like this for a while. This cooking school is really well laid out and the preparation that goes into the class makes it easy to include cooks and non-cooks. It is a 3 hour class with 2 hours for the cooking and an hour for eating and enjoying the fruit of your labour!
It was great to experience coconut scraping and to learn about all the local ingredients even though we didn't go to the markets. In particular, the tree fronds were very interesting.
The blend between Fijian and Indian food was very well done! Perhaps in the future there can be more specific classes for each cuisine? That way we can learn a little more.
Thanks so much to Eci, Naomi, Sachil and Vikashni!
It was great to experience coconut scraping and to learn about all the local ingredients even though we didn't go to the markets. In particular, the tree fronds were very interesting.
The blend between Fijian and Indian food was very well done! Perhaps in the future there can be more specific classes for each cuisine? That way we can learn a little more.
Thanks so much to Eci, Naomi, Sachil and Vikashni!
Written 4 July 2013
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maloloboy
Malolo Lailai Island, Fiji2 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
Attended the class last week and was impressed by the layout! Was greeted with a fresh coconut when I arrived. Our host then introduced us to the world of food in Fiji by showing us the market stall which demonstrates a lot of the produce currently available in the local markets. She went through each product, explaining what it was and how it was used. We then were Shown how coconut was scraped to make into coconut milk and got us to try it out for ourselves which was pretty cool (I wasn't sure if I was doing it the right way, but the host looked impressed).
We then went on to the cooking stations to begin the class. The dishes were pretty easy to get the hang of. I was surprised how straight forward the local food is to make. We did a Fijian desert using a relative of the banana called vudi, then a fish dish with coconut milk, then we did a couple of local curries. The cook was lovely and the staff were very helpful and attentive , making sure I didn't over cook anything. Afterwards, we took all the prepared food to the main dining table and enjoyed what we had made. I was pretty amazed how good it tasted (better than a lot of the stuff I've tried locally!), considering I'm not exactly the best chef in the world! My favorite was the chicken curry! I was completely stuffed at the end and enjoyed chatting with the other people who were also at the course. At the end we were all given a certificate congratulating us on becoming local master chefs! Overall, It was a wonderful experience and I would love to do it again. This is definitely something you need to do when you're in Nadi or Denarau. Well worth it!
We then went on to the cooking stations to begin the class. The dishes were pretty easy to get the hang of. I was surprised how straight forward the local food is to make. We did a Fijian desert using a relative of the banana called vudi, then a fish dish with coconut milk, then we did a couple of local curries. The cook was lovely and the staff were very helpful and attentive , making sure I didn't over cook anything. Afterwards, we took all the prepared food to the main dining table and enjoyed what we had made. I was pretty amazed how good it tasted (better than a lot of the stuff I've tried locally!), considering I'm not exactly the best chef in the world! My favorite was the chicken curry! I was completely stuffed at the end and enjoyed chatting with the other people who were also at the course. At the end we were all given a certificate congratulating us on becoming local master chefs! Overall, It was a wonderful experience and I would love to do it again. This is definitely something you need to do when you're in Nadi or Denarau. Well worth it!
Written 16 June 2013
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Athenry22
Auckland, New Zealand177 contributions
Sept 2019
We went to the cooking school as a party of 5, actually 2 of us wanted to go (ladies) and the other 3 (men) were not so keen, but by the time we finished the other 3 were raving about it, they all made the dishes and ate them, turned out they love things they didn’t before, learnt so much and it was made so easy. Delicious food, really lovely teachers and helpers, they made the whole experience fun and we learnt so much. If you have the opportunity do the class, you will be so happy you did.
Written 1 October 2019
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Danielle McC
Viti Levu, Fiji22 contributions
We toured the local market first. It was so great seeing all of the fresh food vendors and learning about Fiji tradition. Everyone was nice! The food at the cooking class was phenomenal!! Maria is an exceptional guide and teacher. Everyone was hospitable and simply wonderful!!
Written 14 September 2019
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walter_k_jones
Wellington51 contributions
Aug 2019
Signed up for the market tour and cooking experience. Lovely hosts. The cooking was easy, most everything prepared - so not so much a cooking class but a cooking and eating experience - just like it says on the label - Flavours of Fiji - Native Fijian flavours and Indi-Fijian flavours - two halves of the day.
Most of the other reviews I've seen here are spot on. Our only collective complaint is we didn't realise there were to be TWO lunches. We may have paced ourselves a litle bit better.
But take away containers were provided and most of us had provisions for another meal, or midnight feast.
Highly recommended indeed.
Most of the other reviews I've seen here are spot on. Our only collective complaint is we didn't realise there were to be TWO lunches. We may have paced ourselves a litle bit better.
But take away containers were provided and most of us had provisions for another meal, or midnight feast.
Highly recommended indeed.
Written 13 August 2019
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Kelvin A
Auckland Central, New Zealand37 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
From the time we were picked up from our hotel it was obvious this company was customer focused. Maria and her team certainly know how to entertain and educate, we had a group of eight youngest was 11, great time great food highly recommend
Written 10 July 2019
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Hi Everyone,
Just wondering if you all were required in to fill in a credit card authorisation sheet in order to book in for this cooking class? Was it secure?
Written 28 October 2016
Hi Tam,
I also booked through the resort I was staying at. If you can't or don't want to do that, I would call them directly when you're in Fiji and book a day or two in advance.
Written 31 October 2016
debbie280
Auckland, New Zealand
Hi
We are staying at Bederra on the coral coast in august how far is it to come to your class.
Debbie Lee
Written 4 April 2016
Malisa R
Denarau Island, Fiji
Bula Debbie - many thanks for query. We are located approx 1.5hrs by car. Let me know if you have any further questions. Vinaka.
Written 5 April 2016
luvnyc911
Washington DC, District of Columbia
How far is the cruise pier to the location?
Written 3 March 2016
You can either take a taxi or catch the bus that goes to Nadi and get dropped off at the entrance to Denarau island.
We went there in Feb'16. The taxi cost around F$7 to get there. The girls at the cooking school will call one for you to get back. The taxi's don't rally have signs on them. You will have to ask one of the locals who are outside the passenger terminal or where the shops are.
Written 6 March 2016
hi
how long did this class run for and how much did it cost?
Written 18 February 2016
Malisa R
Denarau Island, Fiji
Bula :) Apologies for the delay in responding...Many thanks for your enquiry.
Our Market Tour and Cooking Class operates from 9.30am - 2pm with a cost of FJD$180.00/adult. Included in the cost is a Market Tour, Food Culture Presentation, Cooking Lesson, Lunch, Refreshments & Take Home Recipes. Our daily cooking class is called "Kaiviti Magiti" (Local Feast) and consists of a delicious selection of Fijian dishes, Indian dishes & Tropical Sweets - 8 courses in total! As our menus are anchored locally in the seasons, menu items change frequently to ensure the freshest produce available.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Vinaka.
Written 6 March 2016
Hi,what are the prices for the class?
Written 12 April 2015
Malisa R
Denarau Island, Fiji
Bula,
Many thanks for your enquiry.
Our daily scheduled classes are from 11:00am - 2:00pm (3 hours) & cost FJD$170.00 per adult.
Included in the cost is a Food Culture Presentation, Cooking Lesson, Lunch, Refreshments & Take Home Recipes.
Our daily class is called "Kaiviti Magiti" (Local Feast) and consists of a delicious selection of Fijian dishes, Indian dishes & Tropical Sweets - 8 courses in total! As our menus are anchored locally in the seasons, menu items change frequently to ensure the freshest produce available.
Do let us know if you have a specific date in mind and we can advise availability.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Vinaka,
Malisa
Written 14 April 2015
How far would this location be from the 2 resorts we will be staying at: Lalati Resort, and Volivoli Resort? We will be
visiting Fiji in December. Are they open during the last two weeks of the month?
Written 7 April 2015
Malisa R
Denarau Island, Fiji
Bula,
Many thanks for your enquiry.
Our daily scheduled classes are from 11:00am - 2:00pm (3 hours) & cost FJD$170.00 per adult.
Included in the cost is a Food Culture Presentation, Cooking Lesson, Lunch, Refreshments & Take Home Recipes.
Our daily class is called "Kaiviti Magiti" (Local Feast) and consists of a delicious selection of Fijian dishes, Indian dishes & Tropical Sweets - 8 courses in total! As our menus are anchored locally in the seasons, menu items change frequently to ensure the freshest produce available.
Confirming these resorts are approximately 2+ hours away from Denarau Island in Nadi. We are opened during the last 2 weeks of December, so if you have a specific date in mind, kindly let us know.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Vinaka,
Malisa
Written 14 April 2015
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