Cooking Classes in Toronto

Join Chef Alicia for a three-course culinary tour of Middle Eastern specialties in this cooking class. You'll use fresh herbs and spices to add flavor to authentic ingredients while learning traditional culinary techniques. Start with a creamy humus and za'atar-spiced naan with garlic, lemon juice and paprika. Next, learn how to prepare chicken shawarma and mejadra, a fragrant rice pilaf with lentils and crispy onions. Dessert sweet pistachio baklava crisp...

In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Ajinkya, you will learn how to prepare a modern take on a traditional dish hailing from the Southern region of Italy. Acqua pazza is made by poaching fish in a flavorful broth made of garlic, herbs, olive oil and tomatoes. Chef Ajinkya will help you prepare spaghetti acqua pazza, a variation of its original recipe where the poaching liquid is used to prepare spaghetti instead of fish. MENUCharred Tomato Salad Spaghe...

Chef Alicia leads this cooking class with expert advice on how to make a trio of classic French crêpes. Sweet and savory toppings will then be used to create three sweet and savory creative crêpe recipes. Start with colorful Caprese crêpes and a fig reduction with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Next are savory Monte Cristo crêpes filled with ham, raspberry jam, Dijon mustard and Gruyère. Dessert is chocolate crêpes with strawberry coulis and mi...

In this vegan sushi-making cooking class, you'll learn how to create rolls from scratch, as well as two other popular Asian dishes using plant-based ingredients. Chef Angela will teach you how to prepare sushi in an expert way. Discover how to turn cabbage and apples into boldy-flavored homemade kimchi. Thrill in the endeavor of turning eggplant, tofu, sunflower seeds, paprika, green onions, and more fresh ingredients into spicy and savory "tuna" and "unag...

Join Chef Angela for an interactive cooking class while preparing plant-based sushi. Learn how to prepare your favorite sushi rolls with vegan ingredients for a refreshing spin. Begin by crafting zesty homemade kimchi for a traditional appetizer. Next, create a vegan spicy “tuna” roll with nutty sunflower seeds and bold, spicy ingredients. Then, roll an eggplant “eel” unagi roll filled with teriyaki, tofu and zesty spices. End your meal with an exc...

Join Chef Angela in preparing four different plant-based desserts in this hands-on cooking class. She'll teach you smart kitchen techniques to turn naturally sugar-free whole foods, produce and other high-quality ingredients into scrumptious sweets. You'll start by creating an açaí bowl filled with fresh superfoods like fruit, hemp seeds and tropical coconut. Next, you'll learn how to form a chocolate mousse with avocado for that seductively creamy textu...

Step into the world of Italian cooking in this gnocchi-making cooking class with Chef Rajesh. Begin with the basics of mixing and kneading your own dough using just the right blend of potatoes, flour, salt and egg to create some delicious pillowy gnocchi. Then, move on to simmering a rich, creamy tomato sauce, bursting with the flavors of San Marzano tomatoes, aromatic garlic and fresh basil. Chef Rajesh will walk you through each step, from rolling and cu...

Discover how to make donuts from scratch in this exciting hands-on cooking class. Chef Bradley will guide you step-by-step through a classic recipe as you learn to make this delicious pastry. Prepare the dough using fresh ingredients, then shape the donuts. Learn to make your favorite flavors or try something new, from creamy chocolate to wispy powdered sugar. Incorporate fresh seasonal fruit, sprinkles and other traditional toppings as you learn how to cr...

In this engaging cooking class, learn how to make sushi by hand with fresh ingredients. Chef Mike will guide you through the time-honored recipes and techniques to create handmade sushi. First, learn how to make the perfect fluffy sushi rice. Next, learn the technique to roll a California roll using your rice, nori, crab meat, avocado and cucumber. Then, make a tuna and cucumber roll. Once you've finished your sushi, you can enjoy your handmade feast!MENUC...

Roll up your sleeves and craft flavorful sushi rolls in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Paula will teach you the techniques and recipes for restaurant-quality sushi. First, learn how to make fluffy sushi rice to use in your roll. Then, wrap surimi, cucumber and avocado in a sheet of nori. Next, craft a fresh vegetable rolls by spreading cream cheese and topping it with cucumber and avocado before wrapping it up in a fresh nori sheet. Plus, learn skills y...

In this hands-on cooking class, the dough takes on a few different forms from sweet to savory. Chef Bige will guide you through the process of hand-making three specialty doughs. You will incorporate cinnamon and a sweet glaze to make a popular bun. Next, you'll learn how to make a filling out of fresh cream and a decadent jam for a traditional British sweet treat. Finally, you will make popular rolls using an essential kitchen ingredient, garlic. MENUCinn...

It's always a good time to learn how to make your own pasta, and this exciting hands-on cooking class with Chef Patrick is the perfect opportunity! Work your way through a series of flavor-packed dishes while sharpening your skills for gourmet cookery in a pressure-free learning environment. You'll create your own handmade spaghetti and combine it with tender pancetta, Pecorino, Parmesan and fresh eggs to create a phenomenal take on spaghetti carbonara.Men...