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Basic Cooking Techniques

  • Viva Tastings 52 Henry Street M5T 1X2 Canada (map)

After you’ve tackled these six fundamental cooking techniques, there is no limit to the variation of meals you can make.

  • Knife Skills

  • Making Soups

  • Browning Meats

  • Making Pan Sauces (red wine-shallot pan sauce)

  • Roasting Root Vegetables

  • Cooking Leafy Greens (Swiss chard with garlic and lemon)

The menu consists of Corn Chowder; Baked Chicken Thighs with a cream wine sauce; Crispy Roasted Smashed Potatoes; a Leafy Green Dish and Desert. The menu may vary depending on the season.

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 

Due to the regulation constraints resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, proof of double vaccination and your identification must be provided before beginning the class. In addition, masks are worn during the cooking part of the class.

 

What to expect in our classes:

Great cooking isn't about recipes—it's about techniques. You'll work 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 participant

NOTES:

Guests are welcome to BYO wine.

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

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