Toronto Cooking Class: Cooking With Saffron

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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
Labels Indian, Asian, Adult, Fusion, Persian
This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.

Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences

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!

Mona

23 Mar 2026

My partner and I really enjoyed our sushi making class with Giselle! She was interactive and informative. We can’t wait until our next class with her :)

santiago

08 Mar 2026

The class exceeded our expectations & I have to say it was all because of chef Giselle. My girlfriend & I really appreciated her enthusiasm & expertise throughout the class, making sure we felt comfortable from the start! Definitely plan on booking another one of chef Giselle’s classes!

jamie

27 Feb 2026

Had so much fun. Chef was great

jamie

27 Feb 2026

Great class. Great chef

jamie

22 Feb 2026

Chef Giselle was great. We had an amazing time and had so much fun. You don't cook individually but instead cook as a group but chef Giselle set it up so everyone had a part and was able to get involved and learn. Thank you Chef Giselle

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.

Keith

24 Feb 2026

Chef Giselle is a great teacher and leads a very fun class. However, for a class of 20, with two cooking stations, there was a lot of standing around and not much cooking.

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!

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Chef Giselle

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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.

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