Many of you will know Geoff Scott from his award-winning restaurant, Vinnies – an Auckland institution for 29 years. But what you might not know is that he did his original training in France.

Geoff now works shaping the next generation of chef talent as a lecturer in Culinary Arts at AUT, but he’s agreed to come and teach a French-inspired cooking class for us at Homeland. And we’re very excited.

He’s bringing a bit of Provence to Auckland with a Lamb Provençal and a traditional Tarte Tatin (a wine match will be included too). And given his years of experience in restaurants and teaching, you’re bound to learn some clever techniques and tricks you can use in your everyday cooking too.

If you can’t make it to Europe this year, this might just be the next best thing!

We can accommodate some allergies (depending on the class) but please email us at cookingschool@homelandnz.com to check about yours well in advance.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring containers from home in case of leftovers. Our benches take six people so come as a group or meet some new people on the day.

Price: $145

Due to ingredient, preparation and labour costs incurred in advance of the class, cancellation of attendance must be made a minimum of four days prior to the booking or payment becomes non-refundable. If you need cancel then please try to get your friends to take your place.

No-shows or last minute cancellations are not refunded.

Should the class chef be unavailable to conduct their cooking class due to personal reasons or illness, all attendees for that class will be notified at the time. The class may still go ahead, where applicable, with one of Homeland's team stepping in to take the lesson.