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  • Viva Tastings Catering Kitchen 52 Henry Street Toronto, ON, M5T 1X2 Canada (map)

Due to the regulation constraints resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, classes are now sold in pairs. Book a class as a couple or bring a close friend or colleague in your social circle. Our classes are limited to 6 guests to allow for social distancing.

You want to have your friends over to celebrate a holiday, a birthday or a special milestone, but you don’t have a lot of room. This class will give you ideas for creating a casual setting where guests will be satiated with several tasty and easy to eat hors d’oeuvres or small plates. This is the course for you. From how to plan, organize, and prepare the tasty morsels well in advance to ideas for hosting your guests stress-free. 

The class begins with creating homemade Japanese eggplant sandwiches stuffed with goat cheese and leeks. Next, you will prepare bacon-wrapped halloumi bites with tomatoes. Continue sharpening your culinary skills while learning how to assemble spicy toast with a lemon-pea mash, then finish this delectable meal with the creation of a juicy strawberry dessert.

After the preparation, our chef will plate the meal, and the students will be seated to enjoy their creations. Please BYO wine if you would like to add to the enjoyment of your meal.

Class Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm


What to expect in our classes:

Great cooking isn't about recipes—it's about techniques. In our classes, you'll work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment led by our professional chef instructors.

  • Hands-on classes led by an experienced Chef

  • Learn fundamental skills for a lifetime of great cooking

  • Work side-by-side with other students to prepare each dish

  • Interact with the Chef for a rich learning experience

  • Classes are 2 to 2.5 hours unless otherwise noted above

  • Held in our state of the art catering facility

  • Intimate classes, limited to 10 participants

NOTES:

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Menus may not be the same as stated in the overview due to seasonality and availability of ingredients. However, the final menu will remain true to the theme of the course.

If due to unforeseen circumstances, this class has to be moved to another date, you will be notified at least 2 working days before the class. 

There is no refund for the class, however, if for any reason you have to cancel the class and you let us know 5 working days before the scheduled class, you can reschedule for another class of your choice.

If you have to cancel at the last minute, please send a friend in your place. 

Earlier Event: January 14
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Later Event: January 26
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