Cooking Classes in Ottawa

In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll create a four-course Indian spread using authentic ingredients, spices and techniques, and learn the history of each dish. Chef Avi will teach you the basic kitchen skills — and professional techniques — needed to cook mouthwatering Indian cuisine. You’ll begin by preparing a red lentil soup infused with bay leaves and cilantro. You’ll then make onion dumplings with chickpea flour, spinach and red lentils. F...

Become an expert in all things homemade pizza during an immersive cooking class. Chef Karine will guide you in making pizza using a wood-fired method in an oven, but first, you'll get to grips with learning how to properly mix and knead your pizza dough with expert precision. In addition to crafting the perfect pizza, you'll also prepare a delicious garlic bread appetizer, a classic Caesar salad and end the class on a sweet note with refreshing lemon cupca...

Give your pasta menu a revamp by taking this hands-on Italian cooking class.The session begins with eggplant rolls prepared with red bell pepper, Parmesan cheese and basil. You'll also make a creamy garlic-infused tomato soup and assemble a crisp arugula-spinach salad with pomegranate vinaigrette. Next, you'll make fettuccine Alfredo from scratch following a step-by-step process guided by Chef Burcu. Last but certainly not least, you'll prepare an elegant...

You’ll create authentic French fare, all completely from scratch, in this interactive cooking class. Chef Avi will teach you how to bring fruits, vegetables and meats to life. You’ll begin by making a traditional amuse bouche (bite-sized appetizer) with seafood, bell peppers and biscuits. You’ll follow this with a balanced, bistro salad with nuts and homemade dressing. For the entree, Chef Avi will teach you how to make a savory braised chicken stew...

A vegan cheese-making cooking class is what you need and more! This masterclass will teach you how to craft plant-based cheese from scratch using a variety of techniques and flavors, including how to make vegan Brie using cashew nuts and delightful stuffed dates with creamy ricotta cheese. During the class, you'll put together a stunning cheese board that's worth taking a picture of to share with your loved ones. There's so much to discover about the world...

Join Chef Burcu in this fun, interactive cooking class, where you’ll utilize professional cooking techniques to prepare traditional Turkish recipes. To start, you’ll make a silky-smooth, red lentil soup. For the entrée, you’ll prepare a rich, distinctly Turkish beef stew with aubergine purée. To accompany the stew, you’ll chop up a tomato salad, topped with a scintillating pomegranate sauce. For dessert, Chef Burcu will teach you how to make cris...

In this fun, interactive cooking class, you’ll explore a variety of foods from different areas of Europe, including Spain and Greece. Chef Avi will teach you the skills needed to handcraft four sublime dishes, starting with a simple, garlic shrimp with lemon and butter. You’ll then make Romana calamari with mushrooms, spinach and herbed Spanish rice. Finally, for a delectable dessert, you’ll create a Spanish classic: churros with cinnamon and nutmeg....

During this in-depth cooking class, you'll learn all about making straightforward non-dairy recipes as you craft a wonderful dairy-free Italian feast from scratch. To kick things off, you'll enjoy a refreshing mocktail as a warm welcome before getting straight into learning how to make an incredible dairy-free menu that includes tofu cashew ricotta lasagna rolls, caesar salad topped with a scrumptious cashew-based dressing and, of course, a dessert of choc...

This unique, hands-on cooking class features Mediterranean-inspired dishes that are gluten-free, vegetarian and, if desired, vegan. You’ll begin by preparing a refreshing arugula salad, topped with beetroot and oranges. Chef Burcu will then demonstrate how to make zucchini boats, loaded with feta (or tofu) and fresh basil. For the entrée, you’ll stuff bell peppers with quinoa, cranberries and almonds — then roast them to perfection. To cap the meal,...

Discover French cooking techniques from a master chef in this hands-on cooking class.During this session, you'll learn to create authentic Parisian dishes starting with an airy cheese soufflé with rich Parmesan and a delicate egg base. The session continues with a refined chicken Dijon enhanced with fresh coriander, aromatic tarragon and subtle notes of garlic. On the side, prepare a bright red cabbage salad tossed with vinegar, pine nuts and raisins. End...

Prepare a meal centered around the creamy traditions of risotto in this hearty interactive cooking class from Chef Burcu. Discover the foolproof process for turning out delicious dishes filled with fresh tastes and textures. You'll begin with a salad of seasonal greens topped with fruits and nuts for a sweet textural touch. Then, craft an authentic risotto filled with a trio of tender crimini, oyster and shiitake mushrooms. Turn asparagus, parmesan and gar...

You’ll learn the process of making divine French food — from the country’s southeastern region — in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Burcu. You’ll begin by preparing crispy sole fillets, followed by green tagliatelle pasta, which you’ll craft from scratch. Chef Burcu will teach you how to color pasta using the chlorophyll from green, leafy vegetables. After cooking the tagliatelle, you’ll garnish the sole fillets with tomatoes, lemon, ca...