Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook Class Type: Hands-On Class Price: $125 per person Availability: Sold Out As a crossroads for travellers and traders between Burma, Indonesia, India, China and Thailand, Vietnam has developed a cuisine that's been influenced by the cooking traditions of all those countries as well as those of France. This rich history makes for fascinating and delicious eating, with an emphasis on freshness. Ching will show you how to make the classic specialties you’ve grown to love—like bánh mì, salad rolls, and more.
Menu
Classic Chicken Bánh Mì
Pickled Daikon and Carrot
Prawn and Omelette Salad Rolls
Bún Chả: Grilled Pork Meatballs with Vermicelli and Asian Herbs
Instructor: Adam Hayman, chef and culinary instructor Class Type: Combination Hands-On and Demo Class Price: $125 per person Availability: Sold Out
Class Description: Charcuterie has become essential for entertaining. In this class, chef Adam will walk you through how to curate a charcuterie board, and how to pair those meats with other items. He will demo some cutting and presentation methods for the meat (and cheese!). For the hands-on component of the class, guests will learn how to make duck rillettes, pickles, and an herbed berry compote.
Menu and Details
Master Pickle Brine and How to Pickle a Variety of Produce
Blueberry and Thyme Compote
Homemade Grainy Mustard
Confit Duck Rillettes
Cheese Styles: When to Use Them and How to Cut Them
Host: Sarah Boucher, chef, partner at Metrovino, and Al Drinkle, partner at Metrovino
Class Type: Specialty Dinner Price: $185 per person Availability: Almost Sold Out
Class Description: Sherry is Spain’s greatest wine, and food’s best friend. Above all else, one should embrace it at the table while foregoing the erroneous notion that all white wine is supposed to be pert, fresh and redolent of grapefruit or green apple. When a drinker abides their innate human love of savoury flavours, the glycerolic and umami-driven charm of sherry will benignly haunt them for the rest of their lives.
There’s really two kinds of people on this planet—those who love sherry, and those who don’t yet know that they love sherry. This dinner will appeal to both types, although the latter would be particularly well-served by attending.
Respectfully, we cannot accommodate guests with allergies or dietary restrictions at this event.
Please note this is a sit-down dinner, as opposed to a hands-on cooking class.
Menu
Salt Cod Croquette, Charred Lemon Salsa, Allioli 2024 Luis Pérez 'La Escribana' Vino de Pasto
Fino-Steamed Clams with Soy Butter Emilio Hidalgo Fino
Mughlai Lamb Biryani, Baingan ka Raita: Eggplant with Yogurt, Mirchi ka Salan: Spicy Pepper Curry with Peanuts and Sesame Emilio Hidalgo Oloroso ‘Gobernador’
Caramelized Whey Tart, Banana, Milk Chocolate Valdespino Cream 'Isabela'
Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook Class Type: Hands-On Class Price: $130 per person Availability: Almost Sold Out Korean cooking boasts intense flavours, but it is also incredibly balanced. Noodles, rice, meat, and vegetables come together with abundant side dishes to create a unique and delicious culinary experience. Join Ching as she takes you through some of her favourite dishes from this, one her favourite cuisines.
Menu
Kimchi Pancakes
Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken
Cucumber Kimchi
Japchae: Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry with Vegetables and Beef
Class Type: Hands-On Class Price: $130 per person Availability: Almost Sold Out
Class Description: Join Daphne, a culinary creative and former island restaurant owner, for an evening of tantalizing appetizers inspired by the flavours of autumn and beyond. Known for her beautifully curated menus and effortless entertaining style, Daphne will guide you through a selection of stylish small bites designed to impress. Easy to prepare, you'll explore seasonal ingredients paired with globally inspired techniques, and learn how thoughtful presentation can elevate any gathering. Come for the flavour, stay for the inspiration, and leave ready to host with confidence.
Menu
Meatball Skewers with Tahini Yogurt and Red Chimichurri
Puff Pastry Spinach and Cheese Mini Christmas Tree Skewers (chef to demo)
Instructor: Adam Hayman, chef and culinary instructor
Class Type: Hands-On Class Price: $125 per person Availability: Sold Out
Class Description: If you’re looking for a fresh, exciting idea for the weekend, this is it! Our Night Out classes are so much fun—like a fabulous kitchen party, only you don't have to clean up afterwards!
Invite a friend, family member, or your date to enjoy this delicious experience that adds to your culinary repertoire. You will meet new people, learn a few recipes, and master some simple cooking techniques in a casual atmosphere. When the cooking is done, sit down as a group and enjoy the great food that everyone made.
Our classes are collaborative, with guests often cooking together in groups of four.
If you have any serious food allergies, please let us know upon booking.
Our Night Out classes are hands-on and include a multi-course meal and two glasses of wine. More wine is available for purchase.
Menu
Scarpaccia: Slivered Zucchini and Parmesan Flatbread served with Butter Lettuce in an Orange Blossom Dressing
Berbere-Spiced Chicken with Roasted Fall Vegetables and Charred Lemon Gremolata
Green Beans and Couscous with a Tahini Dressing
Greek Phyllo Cake with Orange Syrup and Crème Fraîche
Instructor: Stephanie Howell-Fellows, chef and culinary instructor
Class Type: Hands-On Class Price: $90 per child Availability: Sold Out
Class Description: Kids grow up so fast! Before you know it, they’ll be wearing ill-fitting clothes, getting tattoos, and moving out. Treat them to a sweet morning of baking for the holiday season with chef Stephanie, who makes some of yummiest treats around. Your youngsters can then show off their newly refined talent at all of your holiday soirées and bake exchanges—a holiday win-win! Minimum age is 10 years. Please advise us of any allergies or dietary restrictions upon booking.
Instructor: Stephanie Howell-Fellows, chef and culinary instructor
Class Type: Hands-On Class Price: $90 per child Availability: Almost Sold Out
Class Description: Kids grow up so fast! Before you know it, they’ll be wearing ill-fitting clothes, getting tattoos, and moving out. Treat them to a sweet morning of baking for the holiday season with chef Stephanie, who makes some of yummiest treats around. Your youngsters can then show off their newly refined talent at all of your holiday soirées and bake exchanges—a holiday win-win! Minimum age is 10 years. Please advise us of any allergies or dietary restrictions upon booking.
This is a repeat class of Kids’ Christmas Baking on November 14, 2026.
Instructor: Gail Norton, culinary instructor, cookbook author, co-owner The Cookbook Co. Cooks Class Type: Hands-On Class Price: $125 per person Availability: Available Uncover the mysteries of the simple, ancient cooking vessels known as tagines. Your intimate journey will take you through Morocco to better understand the subtleties of this traditional way of preparing stews. Slow-roasted meats and vegetables with exotic spice blends are transformed within the tagine into moist, luscious stews that will transport you to another time and place.
Ask about adding a tagine to your class registration.
Instructor: Allan Shewchuk, Italophile and great cook Class Type: Demonstration Class / Sit-Down Dinner Price: $160 per person Availability: Sold Out
Tour Italy with our own Italian food guide Allan Shewchuk. Learn risotto from the north, stuffed pasta from the centre, and spicy delights from the south, all served up with travel tips and great recipes to try at home. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Allan hosting his incredible dinners. Come hungry!
Respectfully, we cannot accommodate guests with allergies or dietary restrictions at this event.
Please note this is a sit-down dinner, as opposed to a hands-on cooking class.
Instructor: Melissa Kennedy, chef and culinary instructor
Class Type: Hands-On Class Price: $130 per person Availability: Almost Sold Out
Class Description: Pasta is just so satisfying! Is there a person alive who doesn’t like pasta? If that person exists, they haven’t tasted Melissa's handmade delights. In this class, Melissa will walk students through the proper preparation of fresh pasta dough, then share some of the many possibilities for creative homemade long and stuffed pasta dishes. This is the perfect way for pasta lovers to while away some time while expanding their repertoires.
Guests will make and enjoy a bowl of linguine in the class, and make stuffed pasta to take home.
Ask about adding a pasta machine to your registration.
Instructor: Luis Obregon, chef, sommelier, and culinary instructor Class Type: Hands-On Class Price: $150 per person, includes a crêpe pan! Availability: Almost Sold Out Crêpes are the ideal and indispensable French street food. Learn how to make these simple pancakes, together with sweet and savoury fillings. This is a hands-on class—come ready to learn how to flip and fill with skill and confidence! Registration includes a crêpe pan.
Menu
Basic Crêpes
Sautéed Mushroom, Prosciutto, and Swiss Cheese Crêpes
Instructor: Stephanie Howell-Fellows, chef and culinary instructor Class Type: Hands-On Class, with some Demo Components Price: $125 per person Availability: Sold Out
Class Description: Christmas is coming and you’ll be danged if you once again make those cookies that everybody expects, but nobody eats. There’s a world of irresistible baked goods out there and you have only to spend a few hours with us to make true and lasting contact. Expand your arsenal of sweet treats, the perfect little pieces of holiday cheer!
Instructor: Stephanie Howell-Fellows, chef and culinary instructor
Class Type: Hands-On Class, with some Demo Components Price: $125 per person Availability: Sold Out
Class Description: Christmas is coming and you’ll be danged if you once again make those cookies that everybody expects, but nobody eats. There’s a world of irresistible baked goods out there and you have only to spend a few hours with us to make true and lasting contact. Expand your arsenal of sweet treats, the perfect little pieces of holiday cheer!
Menu
Gingerbread Trifle
Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Patties
Coffee Shortbread
Classic Linzer Cookie
Menus are subject to change.
This is a repeat of the morning Christmas Baking class.
Instructor: Judy Wood, chef and culinary instructor
Class Type: Hands-On Class, with some Demo Components Price: $135 per person Availability: Almost Sold Out
Class Description: Judy is mad for the rustic foods of Europe—the dishes family cooks have been making for eons, based on seasonal, local ingredients. In this class, she teaches French cooking, but with a festive flair! With Judy’s able guidance, you’ll learn some fabulous recipes that you can make and enjoy year-round (whenever you need a little joie de vivre), but can be easily elevated to suit the holiday season, resulting in a delicious and Joyeux Noël!
