Join our Talented Toronto Chefs for Group or Private Cooking Classes.
Enjoy delicious food and great conversation while learning the cooking secrets of our talented and soon-to-be famous chefs. Our intimate cooking classes are limited to twelve guests, so everyone can join in and interact with the chef – and each other. It's a lot of fun, educational, and always an experience to be remembered. Take home tips, recipes and discover a new confidence in the kitchen.
Scroll down to see our current schedule of classes or explore the kitchen with a private cooking class in our cooking studio or in your own home.
sPRING 2012 cooking class Schedule
(Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 pm)
Scroll down to view the Schedule for Feb. 21st to April 24th; 2012
Cook Like Julia Child - Class I
February 21st
6:30pm
ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!!!
The Chef Upstairs is honoring one of the true pioneers in the culinary world by presenting a
two part series based on the French cuisine of Julia Child. Learn to Master the Art of French
Cooking. Take either class or both, the choice is yours ...and you don't need Class I to take Class II.
The Julia Child's cooking class series will show you how to transform
ordinary dishes to extraordinary with "the lady of the ladle" styles and techniques. Inspired by the film Julie & Julia, The Chef Upstairs will empower you to cook
just like Julia herself.
In Class I you will learn to make these signature dishes:
- Potage parmentier (Potato leek soup)
- Escalopes de Veau a la crème (sautéed Veal Scallops with mushrooms and cream)
- Tarte Tatin (Upside down Apple Pie)
$75 +HST/class
» To book a class e-mail or call 416.544.9221
Cook Like Julia Child - Class II
February 28th
6:30pm
ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!!
The Chef Upstairs is honoring one of the true pioneers in the culinary world by presenting a
two part series based on the French cuisine of Julia Child. Learn to Master the Art of French
Cooking. Take either class or both, the choice is yours ...and you don't need Class I to take Class II.
The Julia Child's cooking class series will show you how to transform
ordinary dishes to extraordinary with "the lady of the ladle" styles and techniques. Inspired by the film Julie & Julia, The Chef Upstairs will empower you to cook
just like Julia herself.
In Class II you will learn to make these signature dishes:
- Potage veloute aux champignons (cream of mushroom soup)
- Fricassée de poulet à l'ancienne (Chicken Fricasse with Wine-flavoured Cream Sauce, Onions and Mushroom)
- Clafouti aux cerise (cherry custard cake)
$75 +HST/class
» To book a class e-mail or call 416.544.9221
Cook Like Mario Batali – Italian Cuisine - Class I
March 6th
6:30pm
Learn to make great risotto, homemade gnocchi and great sauces the Mario Batali way!
- Mushroom Risotto; simple stock; which rice to use
- Simple Tomato Sauce - Mario’s Way; the secret is thyme and time
- Homemade potato gnocchi from scratch
$75 +HST/person
» To book a class e-mail or call 416.544.9221
Cook Like Mario Batali – Italian Cuisine - Class II
March 13th
6:30pm
Learn to make ravioli, spaghetti carbonara and 2 minute calamari just like Mario does at his world class restaurants.
- Mario's basic pasta dough will be used to make the ravioli
- Spaghetti Carbonera the Mario way ...yum!
- Mario's 2 minute spicy calamari
$75 +HST/person
» To book a class e-mail or call 416.544.9221
Cook Like Julia Child - Class I
March 20th
6:30pm
The Chef Upstairs is honoring one of the true pioneers in the culinary world by presenting a
two part series based on the French cuisine of Julia Child. Learn to Master the Art of French
Cooking. Take either class or both, the choice is yours ...and you don't need Class I to take Class II.
The Julia Child's cooking class series will show you how to transform
ordinary dishes to extraordinary with "the lady of the ladle" styles and techniques. Inspired by the film Julie & Julia, The Chef Upstairs will empower you to cook
just like Julia herself.
In Class I you will learn to make these signature dishes:
- Potage parmentier (Potato leek soup)
- Escalopes de Veau a la crème (sautéed Veal Scallops with mushrooms and cream)
- Tarte Tatin (Upside down Apple Pie)
$75 +HST/class
» To book a class e-mail or call 416.544.9221
Cook Like Julia Child - Class II
March 27th
6:30pm
The Chef Upstairs is honoring one of the true pioneers in the culinary world by presenting a
two part series based on the French cuisine of Julia Child. Learn to Master the Art of French
Cooking. Take either class or both, the choice is yours ...and you don't need Class I to take Class II.
The Julia Child's cooking class series will show you how to transform
ordinary dishes to extraordinary with "the lady of the ladle" styles and techniques. Inspired by the film Julie & Julia, The Chef Upstairs will empower you to cook
just like Julia herself.
In Class II you will learn to make these signature dishes:
- Potage veloute aux champignons (cream of mushroom soup)
- Fricassée de poulet à l'ancienne (Chicken Fricasse with Wine-flavoured Cream Sauce, Onions and Mushroom)
- Clafouti aux cerise (cherry custard cake)
$75 +HST/class
» To book a class e-mail or call 416.544.9221
Cook Like Mario Batali – Italian Cuisine - Class I
April 3rd
6:30pm
Our Most Popular Series returns. Take Class I or Class II or Both!
Learn to make great risotto, homemade gnocchi and great sauces the Mario Batali way!
- Mushroom Risotto; simple stock; which rice to use
- Simple Tomato Sauce - Mario’s Way; the secret is thyme and time
- Homemade potato gnocchi from scratch
$75 +HST/person
» To book a class e-mail or call 416.544.9221
Cook Like Mario Batali – Italian Cuisine - Class II
April 10th
6:30pm
Learn to make ravioli, spaghetti carbonara and 2 minute calamari just like Mario does at his world class restaurants.
- Mario's basic pasta dough will be used to make the ravioli
- Spaghetti Carbonera the Mario way ...yum!
- Mario's 2 minute spicy calamari
$75 +HST/person
» To book a class e-mail or call 416.544.9221
delicious healthy meals in 30 minutes - #1
April 17th
6:30pm
You too can learn to make a delicious and healthy dinner in 30 minutes on a weeknight. Forget about store roasted chickens that are loaded with sodium, or meals in a box. You too, can make great and exciting meals with plenty of tips from our chefs.
- 2 Simple salads ...forget the store bought dressings
- Easy pasta that's on the table in less than 30 minutes. Add grilled chicken or shrimp. Use spaghetti squash instead of pasta.
- Grilled fish ...tilapia, hake or whitefish with sauteed swiss chard
$75 +HST/person
» To book a class e-mail or call 416.544.9221
delicious healthy meals in 30 minutes - #2
April 24th
6:30pm
You too can learn to make a delicious and healthy dinner in 30 minutes on a weeknight. Forget about store roasted chickens that are loaded with sodium, or meals in a box. You too, can make great and exciting meals with plenty of tips from our chefs.
- Simple Ranch Dressing in less than 10 minutes ...forget the store bought dressings loaded with fat, sodium and sugar!
- Rotini with grilled vegtables and a low-fat rose sauce. Add grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon.
- Simple and delicious Stir Fry ...mix and match with all of your favourite vegtables and spices. Choose chicken, pork or beef. Serve on rice or noodles or, as is. Just 15 minutes of chopping, 15 minutes of cooking and you are finished with a delicious meal on the table.
$75 +HST/person
» To book a class e-mail or call 416.544.9221
Payment:
All cooking classes are non-refundable and must be paid for when booked.
Wine and beer are available for nominal prices.
HST will be applied to all cooking classes.
