2 May, 2026
12:30 pm -
4:00 pm
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You don’t need to go to Italy to enjoy a long, indulgent lunch! Join Virginia Jeeves, Editor of La Vita Magazine, passionate foodie, and part of the Epic Whakatāne Marketing team, for an afternoon of Italian-inspired flavours. Virginia won’t be cooking herself, but she handpicks a delicious menu just for you. Enjoy a food demonstration, wine tasting, and a relaxed long lunch where she’ll share her secrets — including recipes to take home!
With over 20 years of experience teaching Italian cooking classes in the Bay and leading foodie tours to Italy, Virginia will leave you feeling inspired, uplifted, and full of flavour-filled ideas. Full of surprises and stories, this is one lunch you truly won’t want to miss!
You don’t need to go to Italy to enjoy a long, indulgent lunch! Join Virginia Jeeves, Editor of La Vita Magazine, passionate foodie, and part of the Epic Whakatāne Marketing team, for an afternoon of Italian-inspired flavours. Virginia won’t be cooking herself, but she handpicks a delicious menu just for you. Enjoy a food demonstration, wine tasting, and a relaxed long lunch where she’ll share her secrets — including recipes to take home!
With over 20 years of experience teaching Italian cooking classes in the Bay and leading foodie tours to Italy, Virginia will leave you feeling inspired, uplifted, and full of flavour-filled ideas. Full of surprises and stories, this is one lunch you truly won’t want to miss!
84 The Strand, Whakatāne
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