We now offer a venue for those unable to host their group. Do you have a group of keen Mexican cooks, but nowhere to hold your class? No need to worry, as we can help with your venue hire. For a small fee we can provide the hosting duties close to Christchurch CBD, so give us a call to discuss a class whether you have a kitchen or not.
We are so excited to announce that demonstrations are now available at Kahlo Mexican Cooking School! Whether you are a school, university, club or business we can offer a unique and engaging demonstration on cooking authentic Mexican food! Please contact us for more information and get a quote and experience the best, most authentic cooking classes in Christchurch. 🌮
Mexico, once known as New Spain, was a colony harshly ruled by the kingdom of Spain for over 300 years. The native population was oppressed, farmland and personal wealth were confiscated and only Spaniards were allowed to hold political posts. Finally, a Catholic priest in the town of Dolores named Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla had enough. On September 16, 1810, he rang his church's bell and delivered a speech now known as the Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores), demanding the end of Spanish rule. This started the brutal Mexican War of Independence, which lasted over a decade. On August 24, 1821, Spain withdrew and officially recognized Mexico as an independent country. Today, Father Costilla is known as the Father of Mexican Independence. Mexican Independence Day has been celebrated every year since that momentous day on September 16, 1810.
As a pre-teen my older sister had just graduated from a prestigious culinary school in Mexico and she was eager to show me the ropes. Every moment from there on in I was my sister’s apprentice, learning all the tricks of the trade. Travel was always something that pulled me, and spending years abroad I found food was what made me feel closer to home, just a little less homesick. I would always try to find a taste of Mexico when travelling, with varied degrees of success. My search for authentic Mexican food has not stopped since moving to New Zealand, and admittedly it has been difficult to find a real taste of home. Mexican food is really popular here, but it is often a vastly different version to anything I grew up with in Mexico City. Mexican food is so regionally inspired that there is so much variation between the cuisine of one area and another. The Mexican food we have here in New Zealand is inspired by the northern states of Mexico and the Southern states of the USA, this unfortunately means I often miss out on the authentic Mexican food I love and have grown up with.
