In-Person Class

Explore a world of brunch dishes with Chef Owner Kathryn Joel. We’ll begin in Spain with Pisto Manchego, a vibrant vegetable ragout served with perfectly poached eggs and finished with Manchego cheese, then head to North Africa for Shakshuka, eggs braised in a spiced tomato sauce. From Turkey, you’ll make Çılbır, delicate poached eggs served over garlicky yoghurt with a chilli butter, and we’ll make our own warm pita bread for dipping and sharing too. Throughout the class, you’ll learn essential techniques — from poaching eggs and balancing spice to building flavourful sauces — and gain the confidence to recreate these global brunch favourites at home.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant French-inspired spring lunch class, taught by Chef Owner Kathryn Joel. We’ll begin with Gougères, light, airy choux pastry cheese puffs, before making our own homemade Pasta al Limone with Asparagus. The main course is a classic Chicken Fricassée, gently braised and finished with a luscious pan sauce. Together with your mom, you’ll learn essential techniques — from working with fresh pasta dough to building flavourful sauces — and finish the meal with individual Orange Soufflés served with Crème Anglaise.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel and learn to make Fresh Cut Pasta with your own homemade dough. Everyone makes their own dough, and together you’ll roll it out using pasta machines, then cut it two ways: by hand and with a machine. Together, you’ll cook the pasta and enjoy two classic pasta dishes, Tagliatelle with Pesto alla Genovese and Pappardelle with a rich Ragù Bolognese, cooked and served family style. Kathryn will share tips and techniques so you can confidently recreate fresh pasta and sauces at home. The class can be adapted for vegetarians with advance notice.

Join Mai Nguyen for an evening of Malaysian cooking. Start with Laksa, a fragrant, spicy soup combining seafood with noodles in a rich coconut broth. Next, prepare Malaysian Beef Rendang, a slow-cooked, flavour-packed beef curry, served with homemade Roti Canai, soft, flaky flatbreads perfect for scooping up every bite. Mai will guide you through the essential techniques and ingredients needed to confidently recreate these classic Malaysian dishes at home.

Join Mai Nguyen for an afternoon of Vietnamese cooking and you'll learn to make your own homemade Seafood Spring Rolls, including how to wrap and fry them perfectly, then serve with an aromatic dipping sauce. Next, we'll prepare Bun Cha with both grilled pork patties and grilled pork belly slices, served with rice noodles, herbs, pickles, and a fresh dipping sauce. Finish with Vietnamese Flan as a sweet finale. Mai will share the key techniques and ingredients you need to recreate these classic Vietnamese dishes at home.

Celebrate the flavours of a Portuguese summer with Chef Owner Kathryn Joel. Enjoy Lisbon’s Little Fish, a street food favourite of tender white wine–battered green beans, perfectly braised then grilled octopus, and Piri Piri Chicken with our homemade Piri Piri sauce, crispy fried potatoes, and a vibrant tomato salad. Finish on a sweet note with Serradura, Portugal’s classic “sawdust” dessert of layered whipped cream and crushed biscuits. Along the way, discover the techniques, seasonings, and tips that make these dishes perfect for sunny summer gatherings.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for an evening of Italian homestyle cooking focused on classic Italian flavours and techniques. You’ll prepare a creamy Risotto with Sausage & Fennel, learning how to build flavour and achieve the perfect texture; traditional Chicken Saltimbocca with sage and prosciutto finished in a bright pan sauce; and Seared Berkshire Pork Chops with Lemon, served with olive oil mashed potatoes. With Kathryn’s guidance, you’ll hone the essential skills needed to recreate these sophisticated yet approachable dishes at home.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel in person and explore the vibrant flavours of Northern Thailand. Learn to make Khao Soi Kai, a classic curry noodle soup from Chiang Mai, featuring whole chicken thighs braised in a fragrant coconut curry broth, served over fresh wonton noodles and finished with crispy fried noodles. You’ll also prepare Jungle Curry with sliced pork loin, a bold and aromatic dish made with a spiced broth, Thai eggplants, and seasonal vegetables. This class focuses on authentic techniques for balancing Thai spices and creating complex curry flavours at home. Note: if you would like to take your portion of Khao Soi Kai home, please bring a suitable container.

Embark on a culinary journey through Provence and the South of France with our Cordon Bleu-trained chef-owner Kathryn Joel. In our studio kitchen and summer patio, learn to master the grill as you create Provençal classics like Green Olive Tapenade on Crostini, Salade Niçoise with Ahi Tuna, Butterflied Grilled Leg of Lamb with Herbes de Provence, and Ratatouille combining fresh veggies and herbs sourced straight from the farmers' market. Finish on a sweet note with our Seasonal Fruit Tarte Tatin. Bring a date, a friend, your mom... or just yourself. Any which way, we promise you a fabulously delicious night out!

Join Kathryn Joel for a delicious Friday evening as we embark on a culinary exploration of the flavours of Tuscany. We’ll begin with the iconic Crostini Toscani, featuring a sumptuous chicken liver mousse infused with anchovy, caper and marsala, served on toasted bread. Next, enjoy a fresh and elegant salad of ripe pears, toasted walnuts and Pecorino, dressed with white balsamic and olive oil. Then we’ll head out to our patio BBQ to prepare Bistecca alla Fiorentina—porterhouse steaks, perfectly grilled and served with white beans gently simmered with sage, alongside pan-seared seasonal greens. And to finish, we’ll indulge in Cantuccini Toscani—almond biscotti paired with a glass of sweet wine—for a truly Tuscan finale. Join us for an unforgettable evening of regional Italian cooking!

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel on International Sushi Day and you’ll master how to make your own sushi rolls at home. In this hands-on class, Kathryn will share her secrets for perfectly cooked and seasoned sushi rice and guide you as you create your own personalized rolls with a variety of fillings and garnishes, including seafood favorites like Ahi Tuna, Salmon, BBQ Eel, and Scallops for Chop Chop. From classic Maki to impressive Uramaki and pressed, flamed Aburi Oshizushi, you’ll learn the essential techniques for rolling and pressing sushi at home. The best part? You’ll enjoy your creations for supper, so arrive hungry and bring a takeaway container for your leftovers since you’ll be rolling more sushi than you can eat.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for an in-person culinary experience featuring three Mediterranean-inspired seafood pasta dishes. You’ll make and enjoy Kathryn’s creamy but zesty Spaghetti al Limone with Shrimp; black Linguine alle Vongole with tender clams in a fragrant garlic and white wine sauce; and Fideuà, a pasta paella from Spain, made with toasted pasta cooked with mussels, shrimp, and squid in a saffron-infused seafood broth. Throughout the class, Kathryn will guide you through the essential techniques for seafood cookery, including sautéing shrimp, scoring squid, and cooking clams and mussels to perfection, helping you build confidence and skill in your seafood cooking at home.

Discover the joy of homemade gnocchi with Chef Owner Kathryn Joel in this hands-on, flavour-packed cooking class. You’ll start by making pillowy Ricotta Gnocchi, served with a vibrant Melted Cherry Tomato & Basil Sauce. Then, learn to make classic Potato Gnocchi, paired with two irresistible sauces: rich Tomato Butter and creamy Gorgonzola. Kathryn will share her expert tips to help you achieve perfectly light, tender gnocchi every time. Join us for an evening of Italian culinary fun and take home skills (and confidence!) to recreate these delicious dumplings at home. VEGETARIAN-FRIENDLY OPTION AVAILABLE WITH ADVANCE NOTICE, AS THE GORGONZOLA SAUCE TYPICALLY USES CHICKEN STOCK.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for an easy and fun evening of Indian weeknight cooking, full of flavour but simple to prepare. Together we’ll explore the tastes of India as we make Matar Paneer, a classic North Indian curry of peas and fresh cheese in a spiced tomato gravy; Palak Murgh, tender chicken cooked in a fragrant spinach sauce; and Fish Molee, a light coconut-based fish curry from Kerala, in the south of India. These will be served with rice and a refreshing seasonal raita. Kathryn will share her tips for meal prepping elements of the sauces ahead, so you can bring these dishes together quickly and easily on a busy weeknight. Travel the world with your taste buds and discover how deliciously simple it can be to enjoy authentic Indian flavours at home.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a relaxed afternoon of Indian-inspired cooking, featuring everyone’s favourite Butter Chicken, served with saffron rice and Aloo Gobi. Begin with Pakoras and learn the techniques for creating a light, crisp chickpea flour batter and frying vegetables to golden perfection, served with a fresh and spicy green chutney. Then prepare the main course of Butter Chicken, saffron rice, and Aloo Gobi, exploring the methods for building rich, balanced flavours and mastering classic Indian spice combinations.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for her new class exploring the evocative flavours of Indonesia. Begin with Gado Gado, a salad of fresh vegetables, tempeh, and boiled eggs with a peanut dressing. Next, prepare Satay Chicken, marinated and grilled, then served with an indulgent peanut sauce. Finish with Nasi Goreng, a fragrant fried rice with shrimp, seasoned with classic Indonesian flavours, and topped with fried shallots, sliced green onions, and prawn crackers. This class offers a delicious introduction to Indonesian recipes and techniques, perfect for expanding your culinary repertoire.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a hands-on exploration of Middle Eastern flavours. Begin by making pita chips to enjoy with smoky Baba Ganoush and warm Hummus topped with aubergine and walnuts. You’ll also prepare homemade pita breads to serve with Falafels and Tahini Sauce, Tabbouleh, Chopped and Roasted Beet Salads, and house-made Labneh rolled into spice-dipped balls. All the dishes come together as a vibrant Mezze spread to enjoy and share. Suitable for vegetarians. Menu may vary with market availability.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a Friday Date Night at our ever-popular Steakhouse Favourites cooking class! Start your evening with a luscious Hot Spinach Dip, then enjoy a classic Wedge Salad finished with local bacon, cherry tomatoes, and a mild creamy blue cheese dressing. Learn how to perfectly cast-iron sear and butter-baste Alberta Rib Eye Steaks, served with a freshly made herbed compound butter and our decadently indulgent Potatoes Romanoff. And for dessert? A timeless New York–Style Cheesecake. Whether you're joining us with a date, a friend, or flying solo, expect a fabulous, flavour-packed night out.

Immerse yourself in the aromatic world of Moroccan cuisine as Chef Owner Kathryn Joel guides you through a menu celebrating the vibrant flavours and traditional dishes of Morocco. Learn to use spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, and saffron to create authentic Moroccan flavours. Begin with Harissa-Spiced Carrot Dip and Zaalouk, Morocco’s version of Baba Ganoush. Next, prepare Spinach & Feta Briouats, delicate filo triangles served with a Harissa Yogurt Sauce. Conclude with a classic Tagine of Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Green Olives, served alongside perfectly steamed couscous. This class is a delicious opportunity to explore Moroccan techniques and flavours.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for an evening of Greek weeknight cooking, where you’ll discover three approachable and flavourful dishes. Begin with Shrimp with Orzo, combined with tomato, feta, and spinach for a deliciously balanced seafood dish. Then master the classic Spanakopita, with its flaky pastry and savoury spinach and feta filling. Finish with Soutzoukakia, Greek-style spiced meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, ideal with rice or crusty bread. This class is an exploration of simple, satisfying Greek flavours that you can enjoy any night of the week.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for an afternoon of Thai Classics and learn to prepare a feast of Thai specialities. Begin with Thai Fish Cakes, served with a quick Thai pickle and sweet chilli dipping sauce, then move on to Pad Thai with Shrimp and a flavourful, aromatic Red Thai Chicken Curry. Kathryn will guide you in making your own Thai curry paste from scratch, combining herbs, spices, and aromatics to build layers of flavour and create a balanced, traditional curry. Along the way, you’ll gain the confidence to recreate these dishes at home and learn where to shop for essential Thai ingredients and how to use them to capture genuine Thai flavours.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel and learn to make Fresh Cut Pasta with your own homemade dough. Everyone makes their own dough, and together you’ll roll it out using pasta machines, then cut it two ways: by hand and with a machine. Together, you’ll cook the pasta and enjoy two classic pasta dishes, Tagliatelle with Pesto alla Genovese and Pappardelle with a rich Ragù Bolognese, cooked and served family style. Kathryn will share tips and techniques so you can confidently recreate fresh pasta and sauces at home. The class can be adapted for vegetarians with advance notice.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for an evening of heartwarming European comfort foods. Delve into two beloved dishes: Beef Stroganoff, featuring tender beef in a rich, creamy sauce served over buttered noodles, and a robust Hungarian Goulash, infused with aromatic paprika and slow-cooked to perfection. Ideal for a chilly winter night, this class will inspire you to create delicious, satisfying meals that bring warmth and comfort to your table. Whether you're an experienced cook or just beginning your culinary exploration, Kathryn will share invaluable tips and techniques to elevate your home cooking.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a Friday night cooking class celebrating the bold, comforting flavours of Italian-American cuisine. We’ll start with savoury stuffed mushrooms, then prepare Cioppino—a rich tomato-based seafood stew that originated in San Francisco in the late 1800s, created by Italian fishermen using the day’s catch. Served with garlic bread for soaking up every last drop, it’s a West Coast classic with Italian soul. Next, we’ll make Chicken Parmigiana, baked until golden and bubbling, and serve it with a fresh green salad. Then to finish, we’ll prepare a classic Tiramisu—a traditional Italian dessert that’s become a beloved staple across North America. Bring a date, a friend, your mom—or come solo and make new friends—as you join us for a relaxed and delicious evening of hands-on cooking and shared dining.

Discover the art of French crêpe-making in this hands-on class with Kathryn Joel. Join our Cordon Bleu trained chef owner and learn to prepare both savoury and sweet Crêpes. Starting with the savoury side, you'll unlock the secrets to achieving the perfect texture as you expertly prepare delicate crêpes for a fabulous canapé bite of smoked salmon rolled up with crème fraiche and fresh dill in delicious chive crêpes. Next you learn to fill savoury crêpes with a combination of ham and mushrooms bound in a creamy bechamel sauce, then serve them with a fresh Green Salad. Then you’ll venture into the world of sweet crêpes as you learn to prepare France's iconic Crêpes Suzette. With Kathryn's guidance, you'll unveil the techniques to soak and fold sweet crêpes in a luscious and buttery orange sauce, serving them with a dollop of Chantilly Cream. Whether you're a culinary novice or an avid home cook, this class guarantees to elevate your crêpe game and infuse your kitchen with the enchanting magic of French culinary traditions.

Celebrate Father’s Day with Chef Owner Kathryn Joel in our in-person Hamburger Masterclass. Learn to make all the fixings for your homemade burgers from scratch. We’ll bake a batch of fresh burger buns, grind our own meat for patties—BBQ or pan-seared, your choice—and even try your hand at Smash Burgers. You’ll also make crispy fries, quick pickles, caramelized onions, and a tangy rhubarb ketchup to complete the ultimate burger experience. Treat the dads in your life (or yourself!) to a delicious and hands-on afternoon.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel on International Sushi Day and you’ll master how to make your own sushi rolls at home. In this hands-on class, Kathryn will share her secrets for perfectly cooked and seasoned sushi rice and guide you as you create your own personalized rolls with a variety of fillings and garnishes, including seafood favorites like Ahi Tuna, Salmon, BBQ Eel, and Scallops for Chop Chop. From classic Maki to impressive Uramaki and pressed, flamed Aburi Oshizushi, you’ll learn the essential techniques for rolling and pressing sushi at home. The best part? You’ll enjoy your creations for supper, so arrive hungry and bring a takeaway container for your leftovers since you’ll be rolling more sushi than you can eat.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for an afternoon of galette-making. Each participant will make their own pastry, one savoury galette featuring seasonal asparagus and whipped ricotta, and one sweet galette filled with frangipane and rhubarb. Along the way, discover how to adapt galettes to feature whatever ingredients you have on hand, perfect for using up what’s in your fridge. Take home any creations you don’t enjoy in class, along with the skills to make galettes anytime. NOTE: THIS CLASS IS SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a hands-on pizza-making experience. You'll learn to make your own pizza dough and then prepare two individual pizzas using some of our favourite toppings. While the dough rises, we'll assemble an Italian-inspired antipasto platter featuring charcuterie, warmed olives, and whipped ricotta crostini, along with sauces and toppings for Sausage & Rapini and Prosciutto Arugula pizzas. Along the way, Kathryn will share tips and techniques to help you confidently make pizza at home. This class can be adapted for vegetarians with advance notice.

Discover the secrets to perfectly stirred risotto with Chef Owner Kathryn Joel. Together we’ll make a rich, earthy Mushroom Risotto and a bright, zesty Lemon Parmesan Risotto served with pan-seared scallops, all cooked with homemade chicken stock for depth and richness. You’ll also learn how to transform leftover risotto into crispy, golden arancini. Explore the techniques behind achieving a perfectly creamy risotto, crisp arancini with gooey cheese centres, and perfectly pan-seared scallops, then take home these skills to impress at your own table.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a fried chicken extravaganza featuring three favourite styles. Enjoy Korean Wings, crispy and coated in a gochujang glaze; Japanese Karaage, marinated in soy, ginger, and sake, lightly coated and fried, served with Ponzu sauce; and Southern Fried Chicken, marinated in buttermilk, coated in seasoned flour, and cast iron fried in Crisco until golden and crispy, served with cornbread and green beans. Kathryn will share her techniques for achieving perfect crispiness, seasoning, and juicy chicken. Indulge in all three styles and learn methods to elevate your fried chicken skills at home.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel on a journey through Spain as you learn to make two fabulous paellas: a Mixed Seafood Paella with shrimp, mussels, and squid, and a Chicken and Chorizo Paella with spinach and artichokes (ingredients may vary seasonally). Kathryn will guide you through techniques for building flavour and achieving perfectly cooked rice. You’ll also prepare a couple of simple, delicious tapas during this exploration of Spanish flavours and techniques, giving you the confidence to recreate Kathryn’s recipes at home.

Join Kathryn Joel in this Introductory Knife Skills class and learn to work confidently with chefs’ knives and paring knives. You can use our 8-inch Henckel chefs’ knives or bring your own, and under Kathryn’s guidance, you’ll master essential skills including slicing and chopping onions and shallots, puréeing garlic, tomato concassé, chiffonade of leafy herbs, dicing, slicing and julienning vegetables, peeling round fruits, and segmenting citrus. While you practice your knife techniques, you’ll also prepare and enjoy a hearty slice of Bruschetta, a Chopped Middle Eastern Salad, and a satisfying bowl of French Onion Soup, made with our homemade beef stock. ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED TO JUST 8 PARTICIPANTS FOR THIS 100% HANDS-ON CLASS, ensuring personalized instruction and expert guidance so you leave confident and skilled in your knife work.

Join our Cordon Bleu–trained Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for this seasonal in-person class on how to make Beef Wellington. The menu is rounded out with Truffled Squash Soup to start and Red Wine Poached Pears for dessert, plus a bonus Beef Tartare made from the tenderloin trimmings. Showcasing classic French techniques—from searing the beef tenderloin to preparing a rich Demi-Glace Sauce—this class highlights both skill and flavour. Enjoy a delicious beginning with the Squash Soup, a touch of culinary flair with the Tartare, and a beautifully balanced finish with the Poached Pears. You’ll leave with expert tips and techniques, ready to confidently recreate Kathryn’s recipes at home.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel on a culinary adventure through the vibrant flavours of Louisiana. Start with our Shrimp Dip seasoned with a classic Cajun spice blend, perfect for sharing, then make a rich and savoury Jambalaya, combining tender chicken, smoky sausage, and juicy shrimp with perfectly cooked rice, all seasoned with authentic Cajun spices. Finish with warm New Orleans Beignets dusted with powdered sugar and served with a Bourbon Crème Anglaise for dipping. This class offers bold flavours and plenty of Cajun inspiration to try out at home.

Join MasterChef Canada alumn Mai Nguyen for an unforgettable afternoon in the Vietnamese kitchen as you prepare three iconic favourites, including Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi and Vermicelli Bowls topped with grilled Shrimp and Beef Betel Leaf Rolls. You’ll fire up the BBQ on our patio to grill the chicken, shrimp, and beef, and use the leftovers to make a fresh and flavourful assortment of Salad Rolls. Mai will share her expert tips and techniques throughout the class, helping you unlock the bold, aromatic flavours that define Vietnamese cuisine in this fun and hands-on culinary experience.

Join MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen and learn to make Hand-Pulled Biang Biang Noodles, Edmonton’s beloved Green Onion Cakes, and a flavourful Braised Eggplant side. Mai will guide you step by step in preparing the noodle dough, pulling it into long noodles, and rolling and pan-frying the Green Onion Cakes. The noodles are served with Cumin Lamb and Mai’s homemade Chili Oil. With her expert instruction, you’ll gain the skills to recreate these authentic Chinese-inspired dishes at home.

Join MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen for an evening exploring handmade wontons. You’ll prepare three fillings — shrimp, shrimp and pork, and crab with cream cheese — and learn the techniques for folding and cooking them before using them in Shrimp Wontons with black vinegar and chili oil vinaigrette, classic Wor Wonton Soup, and deep-fried Crab Rangoon with sweet chili dipping sauce. Mai will share her tips for seasoning, filling, and folding, along with her recipe for aromatic homemade chili oil. The class concludes with a shared meal, and any uncooked wontons are yours to take home, so don’t forget to bring a container.

Join Mai Nguyen and learn to make Beef Pho, exploring the art of Vietnamese cooking as you create a fragrant and aromatic broth using two approaches: the traditional slow-cooking method in a stock pot or the quicker Instant Pot pressure cooker technique. While the broth develops its rich, layered flavour, you’ll also prepare Vietnamese-style Pork Spring Rolls served with a Nuoc Cham dipping sauce. The class concludes with assembling a complete pho noodle bowl, balancing herbs, noodles, and proteins to create an authentic, deeply satisfying dish. This is a unique opportunity to discover Vietnam’s iconic noodle bowl under the expert guidance of Mai Nguyen, a seasoned MasterChef Canada alum. Note: if you would like to take your portion of pho home, please bring a suitable container.

Join Mai Nguyen in mastering the art of preparing Halifax-style Donair, served in freshly made Pita Breads. Under Mai's guidance, you'll uncover the secrets to crafting your own soft and fluffy Pita Breads, ideal for encasing our homemade Donair Meat—a savoury blend of pork and beef, enhanced by the signature Halifax-style sweet sauce. Additionally, you'll learn Mai's special recipe for Chicken Souvlaki, elegantly wrapped in Pita Bread and paired with a tantalizingly fresh Tzatziki Sauce.

Join MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen for her exclusive Chicken Ramen class and learn to make Ramen from scratch. You’ll prepare hand-made ramen noodles and a rich Instant Pot chicken broth, then assemble bowls with marinated and roasted chicken thighs, bamboo shoots, and soy-marinated eggs. While the chicken roasts and the broth simmers, you’ll also make Gyoza dumplings filled with pork, served with a soy dipping sauce. This class provides an opportunity to learn authentic Japanese techniques for noodles, broth, and dumplings that you can recreate at home. Please note that vegetarian substitutions are not available for this class. If you would like to take your portion of ramen home, please bring a suitable container.

For a taste of Ukrainian inspired home cooking, join our dough pro Mai Nguyen for her in-person class on savoury and sweet Pierogi, as well as Cabbage Rolls. Mai will teach you how to make her Pierogi dough, then you'll fill it with both savoury and sweet fillings as you learn the art of filling and folding your Pierogi. At the end of your class, you'll enjoy a meal of the Pierogi and Cabbage Rolls that you made, and take home what you can't eat too. So come with an appetite and bring a takeaway container along, so you can pack up your leftovers to go.

Join MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen for a hands-on class exploring Japanese homestyle cooking. Learn to prepare a trio of classic dishes you can recreate at home. Make Niku Beef Udon, a hearty noodle soup with tender beef slices and luscious udon in a savoury dashi broth. Prepare Chicken Karaage, Japan’s iconic fried chicken with a perfect balance of crunch and succulence. Finish with Korokke, crispy potato and beef croquettes with a creamy filling. This class provides an opportunity to learn authentic Japanese techniques and flavours, perfect for home cooking.

Join MasterChef Canada alumna Mai Nguyen for a class on making Bao Sandwiches from scratch. Learn to make soft, pillowy Bao Buns, mastering rolling and steaming techniques, and prepare two classic fillings: braised Pork Belly and Peaches & Shrimp. Mai will guide you through shaping the buns and assembling the sandwiches, sharing tips for achieving light, tender buns and perfectly balanced fillings. This class provides an opportunity to learn authentic techniques for Bao dough and fillings that you can recreate at home.

Join our dumpling pro Mai Nguyen for this in-person class and learn how to make Chinese buns. Mai will teach you how to prepare yeasted doughs for both steamed and baked buns, along with three delicious fillings: Char Siu Pork*, Curry Beef, and Coconut Cream. You’ll learn how to shape, fill, and form your buns for each cooking method, gaining hands-on experience and practical techniques you can use at home. At the end of the class, you’ll enjoy the buns you’ve made so come hungry and feel free to bring a container for any extras. *We’ll be using store-bought char siu pork for the Char Siu Buns.*

Join MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen and learn to make Hand-Pulled Biang Biang Noodles, Edmonton’s beloved Green Onion Cakes, and a flavourful Braised Eggplant side. Mai will guide you step by step in preparing the noodle dough, pulling it into long noodles, and rolling and pan-frying the Green Onion Cakes. The noodles are served with Cumin Lamb and Mai’s homemade Chili Oil. With her expert instruction, you’ll gain the skills to recreate these authentic Chinese-inspired dishes at home.

Join Mai Nguyen in person to explore the flavours of Hue in central Vietnam through its iconic noodle soup, Bun Bo Hue. Learn to make a richly layered, spicy broth combining beef and pork bones, enhanced with lemongrass and shrimp paste, using an Instant Pot. Assemble bowls with rice noodles, Vietnamese pork sausage, and optional pork blood cubes. The class also includes a starter of Banh Bot Loc, delicate tapioca dumplings filled with pork and shrimp, finished with fish sauce and scallion oil. This class offers an opportunity to learn authentic techniques for Vietnamese broths, noodle bowls, and dumplings you can recreate at home.

Join MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen to explore the techniques behind creating soft, chewy pretzels from scratch. Begin by mixing and kneading a yeasted dough, learning how gluten development contributes to structure and chewiness. While the dough rises, Mai will demonstrate how to prepare flavourful Sausage Rolls using store-bought Puff Pastry, accompanied by a warm, savoury Beer Cheese for dipping. You will then return to your dough to practise rolling, twisting, and shaping before giving your pretzels their signature lye bath and baking them to a deep golden finish. The class concludes with a tasting of your creations, with plenty to take home—please bring a container for leftovers.

Join MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen for her exclusive Chicken Ramen class and learn to make Ramen from scratch. You’ll prepare hand-made ramen noodles and a rich Instant Pot chicken broth, then assemble bowls with marinated and roasted chicken thighs, bamboo shoots, and soy-marinated eggs. While the chicken roasts and the broth simmers, you’ll also make Gyoza dumplings filled with pork, served with a soy dipping sauce. This class provides an opportunity to learn authentic Japanese techniques for noodles, broth, and dumplings that you can recreate at home. Please note that vegetarian substitutions are not available for this class. If you would like to take your portion of ramen home, please bring a suitable container.

Join Mai Nguyen and learn to make Beef Pho, exploring the art of Vietnamese cooking as you create a fragrant and aromatic broth using two approaches: the traditional slow-cooking method in a stock pot or the quicker Instant Pot pressure cooker technique. While the broth develops its rich, layered flavour, you’ll also prepare Vietnamese-style Pork Spring Rolls served with a Nuoc Cham dipping sauce. The class concludes with assembling a complete pho noodle bowl, balancing herbs, noodles, and proteins to create an authentic, deeply satisfying dish. This is a unique opportunity to discover Vietnam’s iconic noodle bowl under the expert guidance of Mai Nguyen, a seasoned MasterChef Canada alum. Note: if you would like to take your portion of pho home, please bring a suitable container.

Join MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen for a night exploring Taiwanese flavours. You'll learn to make a richly spiced beef broth (using our Instant Pot) and hand-made noodles to combine with braised beef in our Taiwanese Beef Noodle bowls. Your class will include a starter of Chive & Egg Pockets, delicate pockets filled with Chinese chives and scrambled eggs. Mai's newest class offers the chance to learn authentic Taiwanese techniques for broths, noodles, and appetizers that you can recreate at home.

Join MasterChef Canada alumn Mai Nguyen for an in-person Masterclass on Soup Dumplings and explore dumpling traditions from Asia and Eastern Europe. Learn to make China's Xiao Long Bao from scratch by preparing the wrappers, filling them with savoury pork, and steaming and serving them with a flavourful dipping sauce. You’ll also make Georgia's Khinkali, filled with a blend of pork and beef and served with a zesty black pepper and vinegar sauce. Enjoy your creations during class and bring a container to take any leftovers home.

Join Owen Petersen, former head baker and owner of Prairie Mill Bread, for his popular Sourdough Basics class, co-taught with Kathryn Joel, Chef Owner of Get Cooking. Owen will guide you step by step, from feeding your starter to baking a beautiful loaf in a Dutch oven. You’ll mix and shape your own loaf, and between folds learn recipes taught by Kathryn, including her sourdough panzanella and oven-roasted tomato soup, served with bread baked by Owen in class and freshly made herb butter from Kathryn. By the end of class, you’ll leave confident in your skills, with a jar of starter and a shaped loaf ready to bake at home. Please note: OUR TOMATO SOUP IS MADE WITH CHICKEN STOCK BUT CAN BE ADAPTED FOR VEGETARIANS WITH ADVANCE NOTICE.

Join Owen Petersen, former head baker and owner of Prairie Mill Bread, for his popular Sourdough Basics class, co-taught with Kathryn Joel, Chef Owner of Get Cooking. Owen will guide you step by step, from feeding your starter to baking a beautiful loaf in a Dutch oven. You’ll mix and shape your own loaf, and between folds learn recipes taught by Kathryn, including her sourdough panzanella and oven-roasted tomato soup, served with bread baked by Owen in class and freshly made herb butter from Kathryn. By the end of class, you’ll leave confident in your skills, with a jar of starter and a shaped loaf ready to bake at home. Please note: OUR TOMATO SOUP IS MADE WITH CHICKEN STOCK BUT CAN BE ADAPTED FOR VEGETARIANS WITH ADVANCE NOTICE.

Join Mai Nguyen and learn to make Beef Pho, exploring the art of Vietnamese cooking as you create a fragrant and aromatic broth using two approaches: the traditional slow-cooking method in a stock pot or the quicker Instant Pot pressure cooker technique. While the broth develops its rich, layered flavour, you’ll also prepare Vietnamese-style Pork Spring Rolls served with a Nuoc Cham dipping sauce. The class concludes with assembling a complete pho noodle bowl, balancing herbs, noodles, and proteins to create an authentic, deeply satisfying dish. This is a unique opportunity to discover Vietnam’s iconic noodle bowl under the expert guidance of Mai Nguyen, a seasoned MasterChef Canada alum. Note: if you would like to take your portion of pho home, please bring a suitable container.

Spend an evening with MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen exploring the art of Chinese dumplings. Start with pork and shrimp potstickers, learning to fill, fold, and pan-fry them to golden perfection using both homemade and store-bought wrappers. Then make Sheng Jian Bao, Shanghai’s famous pan-fried soup buns with crisp bottoms and juicy centres. Along the way, you’ll learn essential techniques for shaping and cooking dumplings that you can easily recreate at home. Enjoy the dumplings you make in class, with plenty to take away — please bring a container for leftovers.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a fried chicken extravaganza featuring three favourite styles. Enjoy Korean Wings, crispy and coated in a gochujang glaze; Japanese Karaage, marinated in soy, ginger, and sake, lightly coated and fried, served with Ponzu sauce; and Southern Fried Chicken, marinated in buttermilk, coated in seasoned flour, and cast iron fried in Crisco until golden and crispy, served with cornbread and green beans. Kathryn will share her techniques for achieving perfect crispiness, seasoning, and juicy chicken. Indulge in all three styles and learn methods to elevate your fried chicken skills at home.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for her new class exploring the evocative flavours of Indonesia. Begin with Gado Gado, a salad of fresh vegetables, tempeh, and boiled eggs with a peanut dressing. Next, prepare Satay Chicken, marinated and grilled, then served with an indulgent peanut sauce. Finish with Nasi Goreng, a fragrant fried rice with shrimp, seasoned with classic Indonesian flavours, and topped with fried shallots, sliced green onions, and prawn crackers. This class offers a delicious introduction to Indonesian recipes and techniques, perfect for expanding your culinary repertoire.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for her newest class and explore the techniques behind a menu of classic French dishes perfect for the home kitchen. Start with Cake Salé, a savoury loaf studded with cheese, ham, olives and the like: Cake Salé is typically served as an appetizer with an aperitif. Next, prepare Chicken Dijon, braised chicken thighs in a creamy, mustard-scented sauce with seasonal sides. Finish with Chocolate Pots de Crème, rich and indulgent with a perfectly silky texture. This class is a delicious opportunity to learn authentic French home-cooking techniques and how to prepare these comforting dishes in your own kitchen.

This St. Patrick's Day, join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a festive celebration of Irish cuisine. Begin with an Irish Cheddar & Beer Cheese Fondue, served with homemade Soda Bread. For the main course, enjoy a hearty Irish Stew featuring tender lamb braised in beer with vegetables and barley, accompanied by Kathryn’s creamy Colcannon. Finish on a sweet note with rich Chocolate Guinness Cake, served with Whiskey-Scented Cream. This class offers a hands-on exploration of classic Irish flavours that you can easily recreate at home.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel on a journey through Spain as you learn to make two fabulous paellas: a Mixed Seafood Paella with shrimp, mussels, and squid, and a Chicken and Chorizo Paella with spinach and artichokes (ingredients may vary seasonally). Kathryn will guide you through techniques for building flavour and achieving perfectly cooked rice. You’ll also prepare a couple of simple, delicious tapas during this exploration of Spanish flavours and techniques, giving you the confidence to recreate Kathryn’s recipes at home.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel and explore two French favourites in this Saturday afternoon class. Learn to cook Moules Marinières, steaming mussels with white wine and finishing the sauce with butter and fresh parsley. Then make Steak Frites, with Alberta rib eye steaks pan-seared and served with a delicious pan sauce, alongside perfectly cooked fries. During the class, you’ll learn a bevy of French techniques including pan-searing steak, finishing sauces with butter, and achieving crisp twice-cooked fries.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel this Valentine’s Day for a luxurious and celebratory cooking class. Begin with baked Oysters Rockefeller, topped with a rich combination of spinach, herbs, cream, and Parmesan. Next, enjoy Lobster Risotto featuring sumptuous, freshly cooked lobster. For the main course, indulge in Steak Diane: Alberta rib-eye steaks are seared in a cast iron pan and finished with a classic Sauce Diane, served alongside fondant potatoes and seasonal sides. Finish the evening with Chocolate Mousse and chocolate-dipped strawberries, the perfect decadent ending to a romantic meal.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for Taco Tuesday and learn to make three favourite tacos and tostadas. Start with Baja Fish Tacos, featuring beer-battered fish, cabbage slaw, and pickled red onion. Next, make Tostadas de Tinga de Pollo, with poached, shredded chicken combined with a fragrant tomato-chipotle sauce on tostadas. Finish with Pork Carnitas Tacos, featuring tender slow-cooked pork and vibrant Salsa Verde. You’ll also learn how to make tortillas from scratch and work with both homemade and store-bought options. During the class, you’ll explore essential cooking techniques and tips, giving you the confidence to recreate these tacos and tostadas at home for family, friends, or a casual night in.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a class on choux pastry and explore the techniques behind perfect Profiteroles (cream puffs) and light, cheesy Gougères. You’ll also prepare Gnocchi à la Parisienne with a Sage Brown Butter Sauce, learning how choux pastry can be transformed into delicate gnocchi. During the class, you’ll learn essential piping, baking, and pan-frying techniques, giving you the confidence to recreate both sweet and savoury choux dishes at home.

Join our dumpling pro Mai Nguyen for this in-person class and learn how to make Chinese buns. Mai will teach you how to prepare yeasted doughs for both steamed and baked buns, along with three delicious fillings: Char Siu Pork*, Curry Beef, and Coconut Cream. You’ll learn how to shape, fill, and form your buns for each cooking method, gaining hands-on experience and practical techniques you can use at home. At the end of the class, you’ll enjoy the buns you’ve made so come hungry and feel free to bring a container for any extras. *We’ll be using store-bought char siu pork for the Char Siu Buns.

Join MasterChef Canada alumna Mai Nguyen for a class on making Bao Sandwiches from scratch. Learn to make soft, pillowy Bao Buns, mastering rolling and steaming techniques, and prepare two classic fillings: braised Pork Belly and Peaches & Shrimp. Mai will guide you through shaping the buns and assembling the sandwiches, sharing tips for achieving light, tender buns and perfectly balanced fillings. This class provides an opportunity to learn authentic techniques for Bao dough and fillings that you can recreate at home.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a Friday night class exploring Portuguese flavours. Make Bolinhos de Bacalhau, salt cod croquettes with a vibrant Piri Piri sauce, and Arroz de Marisco, rice simmered in a flavourful seafood stock with a mix of fresh seafood. For the main course, cast iron sear rib eye steaks and finish with caramelised onions and a hint of Port for Bife à Cebolada. Finish with Pastéis de Nata, Portugal’s iconic custard tarts with crisp, flaky pastry and golden tops. Learn authentic Portuguese techniques and flavours — perfect for a date night, a solo evening out, or a night with friends.

Join MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen for a hands-on class exploring Japanese homestyle cooking. Learn to prepare a trio of classic dishes you can recreate at home. Make Niku Beef Udon, a hearty noodle soup with tender beef slices and luscious udon in a savoury dashi broth. Prepare Chicken Karaage, Japan’s iconic fried chicken with a perfect balance of crunch and succulence. Finish with Korokke, crispy potato and beef croquettes with a creamy filling. This class provides an opportunity to learn authentic Japanese techniques and flavours, perfect for home cooking.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for an afternoon of Thai Classics and learn to prepare a feast of Thai specialities. Begin with Thai Fish Cakes, served with a quick Thai pickle and sweet chilli dipping sauce, then move on to Pad Thai with Shrimp and a flavourful, aromatic Red Thai Chicken Curry. Kathryn will guide you in making your own Thai curry paste from scratch, combining herbs, spices, and aromatics to build layers of flavour and create a balanced, traditional curry. Along the way, you’ll gain the confidence to recreate these dishes at home and learn where to shop for essential Thai ingredients and how to use them to capture genuine Thai flavours.

Join Mai Nguyen for a hands-on class on fresh Italian semolina pastas. Learn to prepare your own semolina pasta dough and hand-roll two classic shapes: Cavatelli and Pici. Mai will guide you through preparing Sardinian Sausage Sauce for the Cavatelli and a luxurious Carbonara Sauce for the Pici. Take home any extra pasta you make to enjoy later at home — please bring a suitable container. This class can be adapted for vegetarians with advance notice.

Join MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen for her exclusive Chicken Ramen class and learn to make Ramen from scratch. You’ll prepare hand-made ramen noodles and a rich Instant Pot chicken broth, then assemble bowls with marinated and roasted chicken thighs, bamboo shoots, and soy-marinated eggs. While the chicken roasts and the broth simmers, you’ll also make Gyoza dumplings filled with pork, served with a soy dipping sauce. This class provides an opportunity to learn authentic Japanese techniques for noodles, broth, and dumplings that you can recreate at home. Please note that vegetarian substitutions are not available for this class. If you would like to take your portion of ramen home, please bring a suitable container.

Elevate your culinary skills with Chef Owner Kathryn Joel in this in-person cooking class. Learn to prepare a menu of classic French dishes, starting with light and airy Gougères made from cheesy choux pastry, followed by the comforting richness of French Onion Soup. Next, discover the techniques behind Boeuf Bourguignon, braising beef in red wine until tender and serving it with seasonal sides. Finish with Crème Brûlée, mastering the luscious custard and perfectly brûléed topping. This class provides an opportunity to learn authentic French bistro techniques and how to recreate these timeless dishes at home. It’s perfect for a date night, a solo evening out, or a night out with friends.

Join Kathryn Joel in this Introductory Knife Skills class and learn to work confidently with chefs’ knives and paring knives. You can use our 8-inch Henckel chefs’ knives or bring your own, and under Kathryn’s guidance, you’ll master essential skills including slicing and chopping onions and shallots, puréeing garlic, tomato concassé, chiffonade of leafy herbs, dicing, slicing and julienning vegetables, peeling round fruits, and segmenting citrus. While you practice your knife techniques, you’ll also prepare and enjoy a hearty slice of Bruschetta, a Chopped Middle Eastern Salad, and a satisfying bowl of French Onion Soup, made with our homemade beef stock. ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED TO JUST 8 PARTICIPANTS FOR THIS 100% HANDS-ON CLASS, ensuring personalized instruction and expert guidance so you leave confident and skilled in your knife work.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel in person and explore the vibrant flavours of Northern Thailand. Learn to make Khao Soi Kai, a classic curry noodle soup from Chiang Mai, featuring whole chicken thighs braised in a fragrant coconut curry broth, served over fresh wonton noodles and finished with crispy fried noodles. You’ll also prepare Jungle Curry with sliced pork loin, a bold and aromatic dish made with a spiced broth, Thai eggplants, and seasonal vegetables. This class focuses on authentic techniques for balancing Thai spices and creating complex curry flavours at home. Note: if you would like to take your portion of Khao Soi Kai home, please bring a suitable container.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel and learn to make Fresh Cut Pasta with your own homemade dough. Everyone makes their own dough, and together you’ll roll it out using pasta machines, then cut it two ways: by hand and with a machine. Together, you’ll cook the pasta and enjoy two classic pasta dishes, Tagliatelle with Pesto alla Genovese and Pappardelle with a rich Ragù Bolognese, cooked and served family style. Kathryn will share tips and techniques so you can confidently recreate fresh pasta and sauces at home. The class can be adapted for vegetarians with advance notice.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel and you’ll master how to make your own sushi rolls at home. In this hands-on class, Kathryn will share her secrets for perfectly cooked and seasoned sushi rice and guide you as you create your own personalized rolls with a variety of fillings and garnishes, including seafood favorites like Ahi Tuna, Salmon, BBQ Eel, and Scallops for Chop Chop. From classic Maki to impressive Uramaki and pressed, flamed Aburi Oshizushi, you’ll learn the essential techniques for rolling and pressing sushi at home. The best part? You’ll enjoy your creations for supper, so arrive hungry and bring a takeaway container for your leftovers since you’ll be rolling more sushi than you can eat.

Discover the secrets to perfectly stirred risotto with Chef Owner Kathryn Joel. Together we’ll make a rich, earthy Mushroom Risotto and a bright, zesty Lemon Parmesan Risotto served with pan-seared scallops, all cooked with homemade chicken stock for depth and richness. You’ll also learn how to transform leftover risotto into crispy, golden arancini. Explore the techniques behind achieving a perfectly creamy risotto, crisp arancini with gooey cheese centres, and perfectly pan-seared scallops, then take home these skills to impress at your own table.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for an evening celebrating the bold flavours of Creole cuisine. Begin with a warm Crab Dip, followed by Shrimp & Grits seasoned with Creole spices. The main course is a rich Gumbo with chicken, shrimp, bacon, and sausage in a dark roux and tomato sauce. Conclude with a classic Southern favourite, Banana Pudding, for dessert. This class offers an opportunity to learn authentic techniques for Creole cooking, perfect for a date night, a night out with friends, or a solo culinary experience.

Join MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen for a Friday night class exploring Taiwanese flavours. Learn to make a richly spiced beef broth (using our Instant Pot) and hand-made noodles to combine with braised beef in our Taiwanese Beef Noodle bowls. Your class will include a delicious starter of Chive & Egg Pockets, delicate pockets filled with Chinese chives and scrambled eggs. Mai's newest class offers the chance to learn authentic Taiwanese techniques for broths, noodles, and appetizers you can recreate at home. It’s perfect for a date night, a solo evening out, or a night out with friends.

Join MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen to explore the techniques behind creating soft, chewy pretzels from scratch. Begin by mixing and kneading a yeasted dough, learning how gluten development contributes to structure and chewiness. While the dough rises, Mai will demonstrate how to prepare flavourful Sausage Rolls using store-bought Puff Pastry, accompanied by a warm, savoury Beer Cheese for dipping. You will then return to your dough to practise rolling, twisting, and shaping before giving your pretzels their signature lye bath and baking them to a deep golden finish. The class concludes with a tasting of your creations, with plenty to take home—please bring a container for leftovers.

Join Mai Nguyen in person to explore the flavours of Hue in central Vietnam through its iconic noodle soup, Bun Bo Hue. Learn to make a richly layered, spicy broth combining beef and pork bones, enhanced with lemongrass and shrimp paste, using an Instant Pot. Assemble bowls with rice noodles, Vietnamese pork sausage, and optional pork blood cubes. The class also includes a starter of Banh Bot Loc, delicate tapioca dumplings filled with pork and shrimp, finished with fish sauce and scallion oil. This class offers an opportunity to learn authentic techniques for Vietnamese broths, noodle bowls, and dumplings you can recreate at home.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for an immersive experience in Indian flavours and techniques as you learn to prepare a trio of iconic vegetarian dishes. Discover the secrets behind Masoor Dal, Chana Masala, and Palak Paneer, with Kathryn guiding you through how to balance spices, layer flavours, and make your own homemade Paneer cheese. Elevate your skills further by creating a refreshing Raita and preparing Pulao Rice, completing a perfectly composed Indian vegetarian meal. This class is suitable for vegetarians and provides the techniques and knowledge to confidently recreate these flavourful dishes at home.

Spend an evening with MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen exploring the art of Chinese dumplings. Start with pork and shrimp potstickers, learning to fill, fold, and pan-fry them to golden perfection using both homemade and store-bought wrappers. Then make Sheng Jian Bao, Shanghai’s famous pan-fried soup buns with crisp bottoms and juicy centres. Along the way, you’ll learn essential techniques for shaping and cooking dumplings that you can easily recreate at home. Enjoy the dumplings you make in class, with plenty to take away — please bring a container for leftovers.

Immerse yourself in the aromatic world of Moroccan cuisine as Chef Owner Kathryn Joel guides you through a menu celebrating the vibrant flavours and traditional dishes of Morocco. Learn to use spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, and saffron to create authentic Moroccan flavours. Begin with Harissa-Spiced Carrot Dip and Zaalouk, Morocco’s version of Baba Ganoush. Next, prepare Spinach & Feta Briouats, delicate filo triangles served with a Harissa Yogurt Sauce. Conclude with a classic Tagine of Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Green Olives, served alongside perfectly steamed couscous. This class is a delicious opportunity to explore Moroccan techniques and flavours.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a relaxed afternoon of Indian-inspired cooking, featuring everyone’s favourite Butter Chicken, served with saffron rice and Aloo Gobi. Begin with Pakoras and learn the techniques for creating a light, crisp chickpea flour batter and frying vegetables to golden perfection, served with a fresh and spicy green chutney. Then prepare the main course of Butter Chicken, saffron rice, and Aloo Gobi, exploring the methods for building rich, balanced flavours and mastering classic Indian spice combinations.

Join Mai Nguyen and learn to make Beef Pho, exploring the art of Vietnamese cooking as you create a fragrant and aromatic broth using two approaches: the traditional slow-cooking method in a stock pot or the quicker Instant Pot pressure cooker technique. While the broth develops its rich, layered flavour, you’ll also prepare Vietnamese-style Pork Spring Rolls served with a Nuoc Cham dipping sauce. The class concludes with assembling a complete pho noodle bowl, balancing herbs, noodles, and proteins to create an authentic, deeply satisfying dish. This is a unique opportunity to discover Vietnam’s iconic noodle bowl under the expert guidance of Mai Nguyen, a seasoned MasterChef Canada alum. Note: if you would like to take your portion of pho home, please bring a suitable container.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for an evening of Greek weeknight cooking, where you’ll discover three approachable and flavourful dishes. Begin with Shrimp with Orzo, combined with tomato, feta, and spinach for a deliciously balanced seafood dish. Then master the classic Spanakopita, with its flaky pastry and savoury spinach and feta filling. Finish with Soutzoukakia, Greek-style spiced meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, ideal with rice or crusty bread. This class is an exploration of simple, satisfying Greek flavours that you can enjoy any night of the week.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel in person and explore the vibrant flavours of Northern Thailand. Learn to make Khao Soi Kai, a classic curry noodle soup from Chiang Mai, featuring whole chicken thighs braised in a fragrant coconut curry broth, served over fresh wonton noodles and finished with crispy fried noodles. You’ll also prepare Jungle Curry with sliced pork loin, a bold and aromatic dish made with a spiced broth, Thai eggplants, and seasonal vegetables. This class focuses on authentic techniques for balancing Thai spices and creating complex curry flavours at home. Note: if you would like to take your portion of Khao Soi Kai home, please bring a suitable container.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a hands-on exploration of Middle Eastern flavours. Begin by making pita chips to enjoy with smoky Baba Ganoush and warm Hummus topped with aubergine and walnuts. You’ll also prepare homemade pita breads to serve with Falafels and Tahini Sauce, Tabbouleh, Chopped and Roasted Beet Salads, and house-made Labneh rolled into spice-dipped balls. All the dishes come together as a vibrant Mezze spread to enjoy and share. Suitable for vegetarians. Menu may vary with market availability.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for an in-person culinary experience featuring three Mediterranean-inspired seafood pasta dishes. You’ll make and enjoy Kathryn’s creamy but zesty Spaghetti al Limone with Shrimp; black Linguine alle Vongole with tender clams in a fragrant garlic and white wine sauce; and Fideuà, a pasta paella from Spain, made with toasted pasta cooked with mussels, shrimp, and squid in a saffron-infused seafood broth. Throughout the class, Kathryn will guide you through the essential techniques for seafood cookery, including sautéing shrimp, scoring squid, and cooking clams and mussels to perfection, helping you build confidence and skill in your seafood cooking at home.

Join MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen and learn to make Hand-Pulled Biang Biang Noodles, Edmonton’s beloved Green Onion Cakes, and a flavourful Braised Eggplant side. Mai will guide you step by step in preparing the noodle dough, pulling it into long noodles, and rolling and pan-frying the Green Onion Cakes. The noodles are served with Cumin Lamb and Mai’s homemade Chili Oil. With her expert instruction, you’ll gain the skills to recreate these authentic Chinese-inspired dishes at home.

For a taste of Ukrainian inspired home cooking, join our dough pro Mai Nguyen for her in-person class on savoury and sweet Pierogi, as well as Cabbage Rolls. Mai will teach you how to make her Pierogi dough, then you'll fill it with both savoury and sweet fillings as you learn the art of filling and folding your Pierogi. At the end of your class, you'll enjoy a meal of the Pierogi and Cabbage Rolls that you made, and take home what you can't eat too. So come with an appetite and bring a takeaway container along, so you can pack up your leftovers to go.

Join MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen for a hands-on Dim Sum masterclass and learn to make three favourites: Siu Mai dumplings, Cheung Fun rice rolls with BBQ pork, and Radish (Turnip) Cakes. You’ll make the Radish Cakes by combining grated daikon with rice flour, then steaming and pan-frying them before serving with a soy dipping sauce. Learn to fill Siu Mai with a savoury mix of pork, shrimp, and shiitake using homemade wrappers, and roll Cheung Fun rice noodles filled with char siu BBQ pork, finished with a sweet soy sauce. With Mai’s expert guidance, you’ll master the techniques for making wrappers, fillings, folding, and steaming, gaining the skills to make authentic dim sum from scratch at home.

Join MasterChef Canada alumn Mai Nguyen for an in-person Masterclass on Soup Dumplings and explore dumpling traditions from Asia and Eastern Europe. Learn to make China's Xiao Long Bao from scratch by preparing the wrappers, filling them with savoury pork, and steaming and serving them with a flavourful dipping sauce. You’ll also make Georgia's Khinkali, filled with a blend of pork and beef and served with a zesty black pepper and vinegar sauce. Enjoy your creations during class and bring a container to take any leftovers home.

Join our dumpling pro Mai Nguyen for this in-person class and learn how to make Chinese buns. Mai will teach you how to prepare yeasted doughs for both steamed and baked buns, along with three delicious fillings: Char Siu Pork*, Curry Beef, and Coconut Cream. You’ll learn how to shape, fill, and form your buns for each cooking method, gaining hands-on experience and practical techniques you can use at home. At the end of the class, you’ll enjoy the buns you’ve made so come hungry and feel free to bring a container for any extras. *We’ll be using store-bought char siu pork for the Char Siu Buns.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a hands-on pizza-making experience. You'll learn to make your own pizza dough and then prepare two individual pizzas using some of our favourite toppings. While the dough rises, we'll assemble an Italian-inspired antipasto platter featuring charcuterie, warmed olives, and whipped ricotta crostini, along with sauces and toppings for Sausage & Rapini and Prosciutto Arugula pizzas. Along the way, Kathryn will share tips and techniques to help you confidently make pizza at home. This class can be adapted for vegetarians with advance notice.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for an evening of Thai Street Food and learn to prepare some of Thailand’s most popular dishes. Start with Thai-style Crab Fried Rice and Green Papaya Salad, served together family style, then wok-fry your own batch of Pad See Ew, finished with homemade chili vinegar, pickled chilis, and crisp deep-fried garlic. Along the way, Kathryn will share tips and techniques to help you confidently recreate Thai recipes at home. This class offers a delicious exploration of Thai flavours—hot, sour, salty, and sweet—straight from the streets of Bangkok.

Join our Cordon Bleu–trained Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for this seasonal in-person class on how to make Beef Wellington. The menu is rounded out with Truffled Squash Soup to start and Red Wine Poached Pears for dessert, plus a bonus Beef Tartare made from the tenderloin trimmings. Showcasing classic French techniques—from searing the beef tenderloin to preparing a rich Demi-Glace Sauce—this class highlights both skill and flavour. Enjoy a delicious beginning with the Squash Soup, a touch of culinary flair with the Tartare, and a beautifully balanced finish with the Poached Pears. You’ll leave with expert tips and techniques, ready to confidently recreate Kathryn’s recipes at home.

Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a Sunday brunch-time Eggstravaganza, exploring the flavours of France, Spain, and Italy through their iconic egg dishes. Learn to make a classic Quiche Lorraine while sharpening your pastry skills with perfectly light, flaky pastry, a flavourful Frittata featuring tangy Goat’s Cheese, seasonal vegetables, and aromatic herbs, and the techniques behind a hearty Spanish Tortilla, a potato and onion omelette central to Spanish cuisine. This class is perfect for weekend brunches or light lunches, and will give you new ideas to elevate your egg dishes at home.