Events
See our schedule of instore events below & watch this space for some delicious dates!
Cooking Classes
Classes typically last for 1- 1.5 hours. Places are limited to 35 seats. Enjoy hors d'oeurves and a glass of wine on arrival. Our guest chefs will prepare three courses, while our Sabato Basics classes focus on one or two dishes in depth. You'll enjoy tasting plates, and there is a screen to aid viewing. Recipes will be provided, and we are open late for shopping after the class.
Free Cooking Demonstrations
Our Saturday Casual Cooking gives you inspiration for easy, achievable weeknight meals. Our Spanish Sunday Supper serves up something simple but special for dinner.
Meet the Makers
A great opportunity for you to meet some of our local artisan producers and taste selected products from their range.
Upcoming events
Meet the Maker
Ruby's List at Sabato...
Saturday, 19 May, in store from 11:00am - 3:00pm
Happy animals raised with care give the finest meat possible - end of story. That's their assurance to you.
Join us in store to see how Ruby’s List give their meat a little more magic with Sabato ingredients. This weekend Belinda from Ruby’s List will show you a few delicious ways with Mahy Farms veal scaloppine.
Cooking Class
Peckish with Ray McVinnie
Tuesday, 22 May, class begins at 6.30pm
Cost $95.00
Sorry this class is now SOLD OUT
The thought of cooking duck for a dinner party can make some feel like a bird on a wire. But rest assured, with the right tips and recipe, you'll be able to tick this off with ease.
With decades of experience, Ray’s foodie knowledge is something to crow about. In this cooking class he will be serving up three diverse dishes perfect for entertaining - duck being the main event. From chef to Cuisine Food Editor to Masterchef judge, he is certainly has the portfolio to give you useful tips - from entrée to dessert - to entertain with.
Book online or phone 09 630 8751 now – the early bird catches the worm!
Meet the Maker
Taste Gameford Lodge duck at Sabato...
Saturday, 26 May, in store from 11:00am - 2:00pm
Gameford Lodge ducks are raised on deep litter in open sided barns with natural light and fresh air, with 24 hour access to food and water. Their feed diet is designed by poultry nutrition experts.
Meet Lucy from Gameford Lodge - she'll show you tips and tricks on cooking duck to perfection.
Cooking Class
From Cibo's Kitchen: A Class with Kate Fay
Tuesday, 19 June, class begins at 6.30pm
Cost $85.00
Cibo consistently proves itself to be one of Auckland’s favourite restaurants. A regular during the restaurant awards season and a favourite haunt of those "in the know” for good reason – the excellent service and ambience are two of them, but the Kate Fay’s food is, of course, the star.
Come and learn three dishes from Cibo’s kitchen – slightly adapted for the home cook – for easy entertaining at home.
Book online or call us on (09) 630 8751.
