We Need Your Corporate Team

Cooking for a Cause has evolved into a curated series of collaborative culinary experiences, delivered in collaboration with close partners. We are kicking this off, with a limited series of sessions with Miele, at their beautiful Experience Centre in Central Auckland.

This is your opportunity to participate in a unique cooking class experience. While learning zero-waste cooking techniques using rescued ingredients, your team will play a vital role in creating nourishing meals that directly impact the lives of families supported by KiwiHarvest. Together, we can bring joy to families in - one meal at a time.

“I really enjoyed my experience with Cooking for a Cause. It was lovely to meet and chat to various charities involved and made the experience very fulfilling, enjoyable and educational.”

“I loved the opportunity to make a tangible difference in someone's life.”

“Awesome experience, loved being able to help in a very real way and appreciated the humility of the team as well as their expertise. Highly recommend.”

Here’s What’s Involved:

  • KiwiHarvest rescues quality ingredients from local producers and retailers, ensuring nothing goes to waste. These rescued ingredients form the foundation of the mission, transforming surplus into nourishment for families in need.

  • Miele provides a state of the art Experience Centre and teams will be led by their experienced Chef Jennifer Hogg.

  • Corporate teams will step into the kitchen, working alongside the Miele culinary team to learn how to prepare meals using the rescued ingredients provided by KiwiHarvest. Together, they will create meals that make a tangible difference.

  • KiwiHarvest Charities who provide cooked meals to families in need will receive nutritious, family-sized meals, gifted by a community that stands with them on their journey to healing and recovery.

Important Details

  • Dates: Thursday 11 June, Thursday 6 August, Thursday 1 October 2026

  • More Dates to be added in September with these done in conjuction with IHG Hotels

  • Time: Session 9am - 12.30pm.

  • Location: Miele Experience Centre, 8 College Hill, Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011

  • Participants: Choose up to 10 team members

  • Outcomes: Your team will produce up to 30 family-sized meals (feeding a family of 4) for Women’s Refuge families, making a real impact during the holiday season.

  • Cost: $1,500+gst

  • For Bookings Contact:

    Anne-Marie Friis

    anne-marie.friis@kiwiharvest.org.nz OR 027 246 7788