Cooking Classes: Why Should You Care?
Ok, I get it. Sometimes cooking can seem overwhelming. We have a million things going on and literally need to eat multiple times a day. The idea of spending hours in the kitchen deciding what to make, making sure you have everything, prepping and cooking the meal (ugh and the worst part...clean up) can be the last thing that you want to do at 5pm on a weeknight when you’re exhausted from you day and just want to relax.
I'm here to flip the script on this ‘daunting’ task. To change your mind and make it fun!
I desperately want you in your kitchens making nourishing and wholesome meals all while having a hell of a good time. There is something incredibly rewarding about feeding people so lets eliminate all of the shitty parts and get right to the good stuff!
My Cooking Classes, be it Virtual or In-Person, are a fun and approachable way to create a meal. Seriously, I promise! This can be done.
Whether you are a complete amateur and don't know how to slice an onion OR you cook all the time but are in a rut cooking the same old recipes week after week, my classes will inspire you and turn mealtime from a chore to pleasure.
Let me break down how I do this…
First of all, I'm hilarious and entertaining: I’m so passionate about food that it’s on my mind ALL. THE. TIME and that shit is contagious! Next, I create recipes that are freaking delicious! I’ve broken them down so that they’re uncomplicated and easy to execute.
I teach you the basics of cooking in every class. I'm talking about proper knife handling & cutting techniques. How to cut an onion and garlic (the base of so many great recipes). Mise en place ( I know you’re reading this and saying to yourself ‘what the heck is that?’ Don’t worry, I’ll tell you all about it and how it’ll shave hours off your time in the kitchen!
Hot tips and tricks coming at you non-stop
I’ve been doing this for a while, I’ve got some serious tips on how to make your kitchen time easier, more effective & more enjoyable and I give that information to you freely and enthusiastically! Check out my ‘Don’t F It Up’ series on Instagram if you don’t believe me ;)
We cook side-by-side in real-time
You literally have a trained professional Chef beside you to walk you through the recipe step-by-step. No reading a cookbook and second-guessing yourself, wondering if you're doing it right and getting anxious. If you’re unsure, I’m at your disposal and ready to answer any and all questions that you may have (about cooking or anything really but let's try to keep it PG-ish)
Then, we make it nice. It is 100% true that you eat with your eyes first. As a food stylist and general lover of beautiful things, we take our classes a step further by carving out time at the end for me to show you some aesthetically pleasing plating techniques. I want you to be hella proud of yourself and your creation so this is a crucial step!
I get you in the mood! With our Virtual Cooking Classes, in addition to your recipes, equipment list and ingredient kit (optional add-on) you receive a Spotify playlist AND a Cocktail Recipe. The idea is that you’ll put on some tunes and start grooving. You make a drink and start to unwind. I want you relaxed and feeling good! Then, you gather everything that you need to absolutely slay our cooking class together.
Customized and dressed to impress
All of our Corporate and Private Classes are completely customizable. Have a dish you really want to learn how to make? I’ve got you covered. Want to try a new International Cuisine? I’m here for you. Got some serious Dietary Restrictions within your group? Not a problem at all.
We also offer VIP programming that can include:
Ingredient Kits (with delivery)
Cocktail Kit with lesson
VQA Wine and/or Local Craft Beer
Guided tasting
Grazing Platters to munch on prior to/during class
House-made Spice Blends
Even branded aprons
All of these offerings make a perfect experience for Corporate Team building, a thank-you gesture to great clients and even an alternative to the (sometimes stuffy) Holiday Christmas Party.
I’ve done Private Cooking Classes to celebrate Birthdays, Showers, Graduations, Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties and even just a gold old ‘Girls Night’. When you live in different places, this is an easy way for everyone to connect and do a fun activity together without geographical issues. I’ve had teams from across North America and Families where one member attended who was in Australia! After all, we cook the meal together and then you get to have a virtual dinner party to socialize and enjoy your creation.
I am happy to answer any questions that you may have about our classes. Click here for information on how to create your event.
I can’t wait to cook with you!