Toronto Cooking Class: Cooking With Saffron
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
Outside Reviews for Chef Giselle
Silvia
07 Jan 2026
Chef Giselle is an experienced professional. Her dedication and genuine passion for excellence, combined with her warm and approachable nature, make her a great host. She has a natural ability to create meaningful and memorable experiences!
Event location: Toronto
Chef travels to your location
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.
