Toronto Cooking Class: Cooking With Saffron
Tue, Jun 16th at 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 16th at 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 16th at 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 16th at 6:00PM
Explore fragrant flavors in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Giselle.
You’ll start with a bright tomato and cucumber salad topped with fresh mint, then learn how to make crispy saffron rice with that golden, crunchy bottom everyone loves. Chef Giselle will show you how to wash, soak and parboil basmati rice before steaming it until fluffy, then crisping it up with saffron. You’ll finish it with barberries, almonds and pistachios for the perfect sweet-salty bite. On the side, you’ll cook a comforting chicken korma with warm spices and yellow split peas. For dessert, you’ll end with firnee, a creamy pudding made with vermicelli and milk-soaked pistachios. Book your spot now!
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Salad
With tomatoes, cucumber and mint
Crispy Saffron Rice With Barberry & Nuts
With basmati rice, saffron, barberry, almond and pistachios
Chicken Korma
With chicken, spices and yellow split peas
Firnee Dessert
With vermicelli noodles, pistachios and milk
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 10
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsAdult, Fusion, Indian, Asian, Persian
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Shantel
02 Jun 2026
I had a great time learning how to make fresh pasta. Due to a scheduling conflict, we were a bit pressed for time. However Chef Giselle still managed to have the class be completed and on time. Though a little rushed it was a good time. I would go back and do a different class.
Danielle
06 May 2026
Love the class. Learnt a lot and Giselle was amazing, passionate and knowledgeable. Thank you for a great class!!
Johnny
18 Apr 2026
Interactive and fun easygoing atmosphere! The pacing was good for a beginner as well!
Meet your chef
Chef Giselle is passionate about creating art through food, blending strong culinary foundations with international expertise to craft unforgettable menus. From teaching kids the basics of baking to designing creative dishes for private events, the chef makes gourmet cuisine feel approachable for cooks of all ages, backgrounds and dietary preferences, bringing style, innovation and finesse to every plate.
