Cooking Class: Handmade Ukrainian Dumplings
Learn how to make beloved varenyky dumplings in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Diana.
The class begins with a refreshing beet salad topped with garlic rye croutons and a drizzle of sunflower oil. Next, you'll make savory and sweet varenyky dumplings. Mix onions and mushrooms into creamy potatoes for a savory varenyky served with a tangy sour cream sauce. Then, make a sour cherry filling for a sweet varenyky that serves as dessert. Plus, you'll also learn the technique to make the dumpling dough from scratch and how to cook your dumplings until they're perfectly tender and golden. Book your spot today!
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Beet Salad With Garlic and Sunflower Oil
With crunchy garlic rye bread croûtons
Savory Varenyky Dumplings (Pierogies)
With flour, potatoes, onions, mushrooms and sour cream sauce
Sweet Varenyky Dumplings (Pierogies)
With flour, sour cherries, sugar and butter
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
- LabelsCouples, Singles, Adult, Pasta Making, Vegetarian, Mother's Day
- 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.
Outside Reviews for Chef Diana
Louise P.
09 Mar 2026
Chef Diana created such a wonderful cooking experience. Her explanations were clear, the recipes were delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I especially loved learning traditional techniques and little professional tips that made the dishes turn out perfectly. I would absolutely attend another class with her.
Nathalie
25 Feb 2026
Chef Diana is a passionate culinary and pastry chef. You can feel the heart she puts into the art of gastronomy in every ingredient of her meals. Her journey in gastronomy is driven by a deep respect for craftsmanship, creativity, and the emotional power of food. You can tell that food is definitely her love language.
Event location: Calgary
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
With more than eight years of professional experience and over 130 international culinary courses and masterclasses completed, Chef Diana brings both technical mastery and global perspective to every table. A first-place winner in an international French dessert competition, she pairs refined skill with fearless creativity. Her approach to private dining and kitchen coaching blends thoughtfully sourced ingredients with an imaginative edge, transforming each menu into a curated experience. Backed by extensive expertise in menu development and an ongoing commitment to culinary education, she crafts experiences that are engaging, inventive and undeniably delicious.
