Gourmet Cooking Classes in Toronto

Explore traditional northern Indian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class where Chef Rishika will teach you how to prepare recipes that uniquely pair together seemingly disparate flavor profiles and textures. You'll learn how to properly prepare chola tikki chaat, a traditional potato patty with chickpea stew, onions, cilantro and two chutneys of date and tamarind and yogurt and mint. You'll then whip up kadai chicken served with vegetable pulao, a saffro...

With years of experience preparing the classic dishes of France, Chef Ajinkya makes this interactive French cooking class a must-try event for cooks of all skill levels. Using a hands-on approach, Chef Ajinkya will help you develop new techniques for preparing balanced dishes. You will learn how to sear tuna to perfection, assemble an au gratin dish with mushrooms and beef in a stroganoff sauce, and carefully whip cream to form a classic vanilla mousse. ME...

Learn how to make your own wontons, wrappers and soup in this interactive cooking class. Chef Alicia will teach you her expert tips and tricks for creating three types of wontons. First, start with pork and shrimp wonton soup with a fragrant blend of scallions, garlic and oyster sauce. Next, prepare wonton tacos with Korean chicken and an Asian pear soy glaze. Dessert is sugared wonton peach Napoleons with whipped cream, vanilla and mint. MENUPork and Shri...

Discover incredible new recipes in this hands-on pastry cooking class. Chef Vinutha will guide you through an assortment of delicious recipes and baking techniques to level up your skills in the kitchen. You’ll begin by crafting an array of choux pastry canapés using ingredients like homemade jam and juicy cherry tomatoes. Then, create an unforgettable spinach galette with creamy goat cheese, brown sugar and balsamic. End class by whipping up a traditio...

Taste the fresh flavors and spices of Persian cuisine in this cooking class led by Chef Karen. You'll learn how masterfully use aromatic spices to create Persian dishes with simple ingredients like fresh fruits, vegetables and grains. To start, Chef Karen will show you how to craft mirza ghassemi, an eggplant dip flavored with a wonderfully aromatic balance of spices. Enjoy a main course of traditional Persian chicken stew bursting with sweet figs and apri...

Chef Alicia leads this cooking class with expert advice on how to make a trio of classic French crêpes. Sweet and savory toppings will then be used to create three sweet and savory creative crêpe recipes. Start with colorful Caprese crêpes and a fig reduction with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Next are savory Monte Cristo crêpes filled with ham, raspberry jam, Dijon mustard and Gruyère. Dessert is chocolate crêpes with strawberry coulis and mi...

The rich flavors and soothing textures of Sicilian cuisine are in the spotlight in this cooking class from Chef Vinutha. She'll open your eyes to the skills required to create a traditional spread that's sure to satisfy. Your lesson includes a festive fennel and orange salad and two pasta dishes made from scratch: cavati alla norma with eggplant and ricotta and ravioli all'arancia with oranges and sun-dried tomatoes. Finish up the course with a classic Ita...

Prepare a menu of French favorites with assistance from Chef Karen in this charming cooking class. You'll be surrounded by the flavors of authentic Parisian cuisine as you learn to recreate these recipes in your own home kitchen. Begin your lesson with a luxurious, flaky tart piled with carmelized onion and tomato before learning to expertly cook a classic flank steak in a red wine sauce, smashed rosemary baby potatoes and a fresh bistro salad. End on a sw...

Join Chef Alicia for a three-course culinary tour of Middle Eastern specialties in this cooking class. You'll use fresh herbs and spices to add flavor to authentic ingredients while learning traditional culinary techniques. Start with a creamy humus and za'atar-spiced naan with garlic, lemon juice and paprika. Next, learn how to prepare chicken shawarma and mejadra, a fragrant rice pilaf with lentils and crispy onions. Dessert sweet pistachio baklava crisp...

In this hands-on Italian cooking class with Chef Vinutha, you'll learn how to prepare a menu of Neapolitan classics with traditional dishes from the regions of Abruzzo, Campania and Calabria. To start, you'll whip up a stuffed eggplant dish with cheese and Italian seasonings before moving on to light and flaky fish rolls. Then, Chef Vinutha will teach you how to make rich risotto primavera stuffed with fresh vegetables and soaked in a savory stock. Lastly,...

Enjoy a collection of authentic Lebanese small bites in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Vinutha. Learn to combine regional ingredients to create an array of unique flavors and textures. Begin with a monk salad filled with eggplant, peppers and pomegranate, before creating traditional rakakat, a crispy cheese roll served with honey and grapes. Then, prepare a pan-seared halloumi dish loaded with vegetables and fresh herbs. And for dessert, a classic b...

Discover the South Indian tea tradition known as the tiffin in this informative cooking class from Chef Vinutha. She'll demonstrate the techniques for assembling this charming collection of tasty bites! You'll create a selection of chutneys in savory coconut and spicy peanut versions. Then, you'll prepare upma, a semolina pudding served with vegetables and cashews, and a sweet pudding filled with pineapple and raisings. You'll also fry up a batch of vadai,...