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A Few Spots Left - Consider the Lobster: Two Classic Dishes

A Few Spots Left - Consider the Lobster: Two Classic Dishes

Instructor:  Luis Obregon, chef, sommelier, and culinary instructor

Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $150 per person
Availability: Almost Sold Out

Class Description:
Come celebrate Lobster season with a cooking class designed to teach you how to be a pro with this delicacy from the ocean. Learn how to properly process them, to make use of every part, and to create a menu inspired by lobster!

Guests will work in groups of two to make Lobster Bisque and Lobster Thermidor.

Menu

Lobster, Cantaloupe, and Prosciutto Salad

Lobster Bisque

Lobster Thermidor served with Baby Potatoes and Asparagus

Menus are subject to change.

Two Spots Left - Lamian: Chinese Hand-Pulled Noodles

Two Spots Left - Lamian: Chinese Hand-Pulled Noodles

Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook

Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $130 per person
Availability: Almost Sold Out
Class Description:

Have you ever tried Chinese hand-pulled noodles? They are delicious! Have you ever tried making them? It looks so fun… and a little intimidating. Join Ching as she teaches you the fundamentals of this technique. She will demonstrate how to make the dough and the proper way to twist, stretch, and fold the dough into strands, using the weight of the dough. Guests will work with premade dough to make their own noodles in the class, resulting in a delicious bowl of Dan Dan Noodles, and also make a batch of dough to take home. Remember: practice makes progress!

Respectfully, this class is not suitable for people with a gluten sensitivity or allergy.

A Night Out: Cooking Together

A Night Out: Cooking Together

Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook


Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $125 per person
Availability: Available

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

Menus are subject to change.

Three Spots Left - Gnocchi, Gnudi, and Sauces

Three Spots Left - Gnocchi, Gnudi, and Sauces

Instructor: 
Luis Obregon, chef, sommelier, and culinary instructor

Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $135 per person
Availability: Almost Sold Out

Class Description:
When done correctly, gnocchi and gnudi should be so light they practically float off the plate—pillows of potato-fortified pasta and tender dumplings made with ricotta that only need a simple sauce to take you up in the clouds. In this class, learn the secrets to gnocchi and gnudi! What better way to spend a morning than getting hands-on with the delicious merger of pasta and dumpling?

Menu

Basic Gnocchi

Gnocchi with Italian Sausage alla Cacciatore

Spinach Gnudi

Gnudi with al Pesto with Wilted Swiss Chard

Menus are subject to change.

A Night Out: Cooking Together

A Night Out: Cooking Together

Instructor: Adam Hayman, chef and culinary instructor


Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $125 per person
Availability: Available

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

Menus are subject to change.

Sold Out - Ramen and Gyoza Workshop

Sold Out - Ramen and Gyoza Workshop

Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook
Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $145 per person
Availability: Sold Out

Class Description:
In the world of dynamic duos, it’s hard to beat ramen and gyoza! Join Ching as she teaches you the fine art of making these two delicious foods. Expand your dumpling- and noodle-making skills—life will never be more yummy!

Guests will make Miso Tare, Ramen Noodles, and Gyoza from scratch, then build and enjoy a bowl of ramen in the class, and make a batch of Pork and Cabbage Gyoza to take home.

One Spot Left - Classic Curries from Around the World

One Spot Left - Classic Curries from Around the World

Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook

Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $125 per person
Availability: Almost Sold Out
Class Description:
Many cultures have a form of curry that is both popular and specific to their region. From a bold masala to a velvety roux, these dishes are filled with flavours that provide a distinct taste of place. Using Japan, India, and Jamaica as inspiration, chef Ching will show you the nuance of layering spices and other ingredients in different ways, all with uniquely delicious results.

A Night Out: Cooking Together

A Night Out: Cooking Together

Instructor: Adam Hayman, chef and culinary instructor


Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $125 per person
Availability: Available

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

Menus are subject to change.

Sold Out - Ramen and Gyoza Workshop

Sold Out - Ramen and Gyoza Workshop

Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook
Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $145 per person
Availability: Sold Out

Class Description:
In the world of dynamic duos, it’s hard to beat ramen and gyoza! Join Ching as she teaches you the fine art of making these two delicious foods. Expand your dumpling- and noodle-making skills—life will never be more yummy!

Guests will make Miso Tare, Ramen Noodles, and Gyoza from scratch, then build and enjoy a bowl of ramen in the class, and make a batch of Pork and Cabbage Gyoza to take home.

New Orleans Cooking

New Orleans Cooking

Instructor: Joseph Bagnerise, chef and culinary instructor

Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $140 per person
Availability: Available

Class Description: 
New Orleans is a culinary destination, and its cuisine is heavily influenced by its Creole, Cajun, and French roots. Join Chef Joey for a fabulous night that goes beyond what you might know about New Orleans cooking and laissez les bon temps rouler!

This class is not suitable for folks with fish or seafood allergies.

Sold Out - Thai Classics

Sold Out - Thai Classics

Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook

Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $130 per person
Availability: Sold Out
Thai food wins over any crowd. It’s healthy yet rich in flavour, spicy without assaulting the palate, and it plays tastes and textures off one another with subtlety and finesse. Ching Li reveals how to achieve the signature notes of this, one of her favourite cuisines, through coconut milk and lime leaves, cilantro and basil, lemongrass and ginger. Enjoy Ching's pan-Asian influences, and her delicious, contemporary take on the classics.

A Night Out: Cooking Together

A Night Out: Cooking Together

Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook


Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $125 per person
Availability: Available

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

Menus are subject to change.

Sold Out - Ramen and Gyoza Workshop

Sold Out - Ramen and Gyoza Workshop

Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook
Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $145 per person
Availability: Sold Out

Class Description:
In the world of dynamic duos, it’s hard to beat ramen and gyoza! Join Ching as she teaches you the fine art of making these two delicious foods. Expand your dumpling- and noodle-making skills—life will never be more yummy!

Guests will make Miso Tare, Ramen Noodles, and Gyoza from scratch, then build and enjoy a bowl of ramen in the class, and make a batch of Pork and Cabbage Gyoza to take home.

A Night Out: Cooking Together

A Night Out: Cooking Together

Instructor: Craig Westhaver, chef and culinary instructor


Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $125 per person
Availability: Available

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

Menus are subject to change.

Handmade Asian Dumplings

Handmade Asian Dumplings

Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook

Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $145 per person
Availability: Available

Class Description:
Students from Ching's classes have loved her dumplings so much they asked for a class just featuring them, so here it is! Join Ching for a journey of discovery into these delicious little parcels of flavour, and learn just how weeknight meal-worthy dumplings can be. Expand your dumpling making skills—life will never be more yummy!

Respectfully, we can only accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please call for more details.

Sold Out - The Florentine Cooks Again: 30th Anniversary!

Sold Out - The Florentine Cooks Again: 30th Anniversary!

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.

Meat, Meet Beer

Meat, Meet Beer

Instructor: Craig Westhaver, chef and culinary instructor
Class Type: Hands-On Class, with some Demonstration
Price: $140 per person
Availability: Available

Class Description:
Join us for an eclectic mix of meat/poultry/seafood-forward dishes with Chef Craig Westhaver, who is also the resident beer guy at Metrovino. Craig will pair a variety of delicious proteins with equally interesting and intriguing beers. It's going to be a fun night of meat, barley and possible mayhem—not to be missed!

Sold Out - A Night Out: Cooking Together

Sold Out - A Night Out: Cooking Together

Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook


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

Menus are subject to change.

Sushi-Making

Sushi-Making

Instructor: Luis Obregon, chef, sommelier, and culinary instructor
Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $135 per person
Availability: Available
Fresh, healthy, and flavourful—Japanese cuisine is both comforting and refined. Join classically trained chef and Japanese food enthusiast Luis Obregon for a class learning about and preparing authentic sushi.

Menu

Negitoro Roll

Spicy Scallop Roll

Poached Shrimp Nigiri

Smoked Salmon Nigiri

Class menus are subject to change.

Sold Out - A Night Out: East Coast Kitchen Party

Sold Out - A Night Out: East Coast Kitchen Party

Instructor: Craig Westhaver, chef and culinary instructor

Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $145 per person
Availability: Sold Out

Class Description:

This is a special East Coast Kitchen edition of our popular couples classes.
If you’re looking for a fresh, exciting idea for the weekend, find a friend or invite your partner to spend a deliciously different evening adding to your culinary repertoire. Master new recipes and cooking techniques together in a fun, casual atmosphere, then enjoy the great food that everyone has made. Sharpen your skills while you get to know like-minded people. Space is limited. Book early for this very popular hands-on class!

Our classes are collaborative, with guests 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

Nova Scotia-Style Mussels with Leeks, Bacon, and IPA

Lobster Roll with Lemon-Tarragon Aioli on Brioche served with Crisp Greens and Dill-Roasted Potatoes

Blueberry Torte with Rum-and-Maple Whipped Cream

Class menus are subject to change.

Sold Out - Grown-Ups and Kids: Pasta-Making (Ages 9+)

Sold Out - Grown-Ups and Kids: Pasta-Making (Ages 9+)

Instructor: 
Melissa Kennedy, chef and culinary instructor

Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $90 per person (e.g. $180 for one grown-up and one child) + GST
Availability: Sold Out

Class Description:

This is a pasta-making edition of our popular Grown-Ups and Kids class.
The two of you have eaten so many meals together, and maybe even cooked a few. Now, it's time to cook something new, together! Today, chef Melissa takes you and your child through the creation of a simple meal, culminating in knowing that there is no “kid” food and ”adult” food, only good food.

Guests will make and enjoy a bowl of linguine in the class, and make stuffed pasta to take home.

This is a hands-on class. As ever, please inform us of any food allergies upon booking. Children ages 9+, please! Limited registration.

Sold Out - Pierogi-Making Workshop

Sold Out - Pierogi-Making Workshop

Instructor: 
Luis Elias Obregon, chef, sommelier, and culinary instructor
Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $130 per person
Availability: Sold Out

Class Description:
Pierogies have come a long way since your Baba stuffed rounds of tender dough with sauerkraut or cottage cheese, tossed them in melted margarine, and set them down in front of you with a tub of sour cream—not that there was anything wrong with that! These marvellous parcels can be stuffed with anything and everything, and in this class, they are. Rediscover pierogies and the pure pleasure of building them from scratch. Surprise your relatives, your friends and yourself with a fresh take on the traditional.

Guests will enjoy a pierogi lunch in the class, and make two types of pierogi to take home.

One Spot Left - Tapas, Pintxos, and Vino Tinto

One Spot Left - Tapas, Pintxos, and Vino Tinto

Instructor: 
Luis Elias Obregon, chef, sommelier, and culinary instructor


Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $130 per person
Availability: Almost Sold Out

Class Description:
Small plates often experience a culinary renaissance in restaurants around the world, but now it's time to get back to the Spanish roots of tapas and pinxtos: the most elegant words for bar snacks. Plan your next dinner party with a menu of delicious bites and the most fabulous pairing of vino tinto: red wine!

Menu

Pintxos Matrimonio

Basque-Style Octopus

Manchego-Stuffed Meatballs

Spanish Omelette with Chorizo

Menus are subject to change.

Three Italian Classics: Risotto, Prosecco, and Carpaccio

Three Italian Classics: Risotto, Prosecco, and Carpaccio

Instructor: Luis Obregon, chef, sommelier, and culinary instructor
Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $130 per person
Availability: Available
Three of our favourite Italians in one room! While we enjoy each of these iconic Italian staples on their own, there are few greater delights than when they come together. This class will include recipes and techniques for creating both classic carpaccio: a traditional Italian appetizer consisting of thinly sliced raw beef drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, and risotto: a creamy Italian rice dish cooked with broth. While you dine, we will pour a variety of Italy’s sparkling gem: Prosecco. Buon appetito!

Sold Out - Handmade Pasta: Agnolotti, Linguine, and More

Sold Out - Handmade Pasta: Agnolotti, Linguine, and More

Instructor: 
Melissa Kennedy, chef and culinary instructor

Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $130 per person
Availability: 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.

Just Added - Thai Classics

Just Added - Thai Classics

Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook

Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $130 per person
Availability: Available
Thai food wins over any crowd. It’s healthy yet rich in flavour, spicy without assaulting the palate, and it plays tastes and textures off one another with subtlety and finesse. Ching Li reveals how to achieve the signature notes of this, one of her favourite cuisines, through coconut milk and lime leaves, cilantro and basil, lemongrass and ginger. Enjoy Ching's pan-Asian influences, and her delicious, contemporary take on the classics.

One Spot Left - Ramen and Gyoza Workshop

One Spot Left - Ramen and Gyoza Workshop

Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook
Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $145 per person
Availability: Almost Sold Out

Class Description:
In the world of dynamic duos, it’s hard to beat ramen and gyoza! Join Ching as she teaches you the fine art of making these two delicious foods. Expand your dumpling- and noodle-making skills—life will never be more yummy!

Guests will make Miso Tare, Ramen Noodles, and Gyoza from scratch, then build and enjoy a bowl of ramen in the class, and make a batch of Pork and Cabbage Gyoza to take home.

Greek Out: A Book Party with @FoodbyMaria!

Greek Out: A Book Party with @FoodbyMaria!

Author: 
Maria Koutsogiannis, cookbook author and creator of @foodbymaria will be in attendance

Event Type: Book Party
Price: $56 per person, includes a copy of the cookbook Greek Out
Availability: Available

Class Description:
Join us as we celebrate @foodbymaria’s debut cookbook Greek Out: Sunny Vibes, High-Energy Mediterranean Flavor.”

Everything tastes better in Greek!

For millions of fans worldwide, Maria Koutsogiannis (@foodbymaria) is the ambassador for everything that is tasty and Greek. In her much anticipated first cookbook, Greek Out, she debuts insanely delicious and nourishing recipes, viral fan favourites, and vivid stories straight from her Greek family and life. 

Let’s raise a glass, toast Maria, and Greek Out!

Tickets include a copy of the book, some delicious bites, a glass of bubbles, and a book signing with Maria!

Space is limited. Call 403-265-6066 for tickets.

Sold Out - That's Amore: Pizza and Prosecco

Sold Out - That's Amore: Pizza and Prosecco

Instructor: Lonny Balbi, Italophile, great cook, certified pizzaiolo

Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $135 per person
Availability: Sold Out

Class Description:
Who doesn’t love pizza? Learn the secrets to making your own fresh dough, sauce, and selecting unique toppings. Homemade pizza never tasted so good! Add a glass or two of Prosecco to the evening, and you have the perfect night. Buon appetito!

Off the Pages of Ottolenghi

Off the Pages of Ottolenghi

Instructor: 
Adam Hayman, chef and culinary instructor


Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $160 per person, includes a copy of the Ottolenghi book of your choice!
Availability: Available

Class Description:
Every so often there is a book that changes the way you cook. Ottolenghi's books have inspired us for years. Come and get hands-on with a menu from his books, eat a fabulous meal, and then choose which book to take home.

Your options include taking home a copy of one of: Ottolenghi, Jerusalem, Plenty, Plenty More, Sweet, Simple, Flavor, OTK: Shelf Love, OTK: Extra Good Things, Ottolenghi: Comfort or Simple Too (releases October 2026). Even if you have the books, come and enjoy some favourites and receive a store credit to stock up on some Ottolenghi pantry basics.

Vietnamese Classics: Bánh Mì and More!

Vietnamese Classics: Bánh Mì and More!

Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook
Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $125 per person
Availability: Available
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.

Sophisticated Snacks: Elevate Your Charcuterie Board

Sophisticated Snacks: Elevate Your Charcuterie Board

Instructor: 
Adam Hayman, chef and culinary instructor
Class Type: Combination Hands-On and Demo Class
Price: $125 per person
Availability: Available

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.

The Japanese Table

The Japanese Table

Instructor: Luis Obregon, chef, sommelier, and culinary instructor
Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $130 per person
Availability: Available
Fresh, healthy, flavourful, and unique–Japanese cuisine is both comforting and refined. Join chef and Japanese food enthusiast Luis Obregon for a class learning about and preparing authentic Japanese dishes.

Korean Cooking

Korean Cooking

Instructor: Ching Li, culinary instructor and great cook
Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $130 per person
Availability: Available
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.

Savour the Season: Festive Appetizers

Savour the Season: Festive Appetizers

Instructor: 
Daphne Newman, culinary instructor


Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $130 per person
Availability: Available

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.

A Night Out: Cooking Together

A Night Out: Cooking Together

Instructor: Adam Hayman, chef and culinary instructor


Class Type: Hands-On Class
Price: $125 per person
Availability: Available

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

Menus are subject to change.

One Spot Left - Kids' Christmas Baking - Ages 10+

One Spot Left - Kids' Christmas Baking - Ages 10+

The Cookbook Co. Cooks (map)

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.

Menu

Cinnamon and Spice Palmier

Rocky Road

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies 

Sugar Cookie Decorating

Menus are subject to change.

Just Added - Kids' Christmas Baking - Ages 10+ - Repeat Class

Just Added - Kids' Christmas Baking - Ages 10+ - Repeat Class

The Cookbook Co. Cooks (map)

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.

Menu

Cinnamon and Spice Palmier

Rocky Road

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies 

Sugar Cookie Decorating

Menus are subject to change.

An Afternoon in Marrakech: Tagines and Sides

An Afternoon in Marrakech: Tagines and Sides

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.

Menu

Beet Salad with Cinnamon

Walnut, Tomato, and Pomegranate Molasses Salad

Potato Tagine with Olives and Harissa

Kofta Tagine with Herbs, Spices, and Lemon

Buttered Couscous

Class menus are subject to change.

Sold Out - The Florentine Cooks Again: 30th Anniversary!

Sold Out - The Florentine Cooks Again: 30th Anniversary!

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.

One Spot Left - Handmade Pasta: Agnolotti, Linguine, and More

One Spot Left - Handmade Pasta: Agnolotti, Linguine, and More

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.

Two Spots Left - Classic Crêpes: Sweet and Savoury

Two Spots Left - Classic Crêpes: Sweet and Savoury

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

Savoury Lamb and Ricotta Crêpes

Crêpes Suzette with Caramelized Bananas

Class menus are subject to change.

Christmas Baking

Christmas Baking

The Cookbook Co. Cooks (map)

Instructor: 
Stephanie Howell-Fellows, chef and culinary instructor
Class Type: Hands-On Class, with some Demo Components
Price: $125 per person
Availability: Available

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.

Christmas Baking (Repeat Class)

Christmas Baking (Repeat Class)

The Cookbook Co. Cooks (map)

Instructor: 
Stephanie Howell-Fellows, chef and culinary instructor

Class Type: Hands-On Class, with some Demo Components
Price: $125 per person
Availability: Available

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.

Joyeux Noël: A French Holiday Menu

Joyeux Noël: A French Holiday Menu

Instructor: 
Judy Wood, chef and culinary instructor

Class Type: Hands-On Class, with some Demo Components
Price: $135 per person
Availability: Available

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!