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
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
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
Event location: Toronto
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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.
