Cooking Class - Plant-Based Italian Fare

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CAD $ 119 Per person

all-inclusive: 2-hour class, 4-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Enjoy deeply satisfying Italian dishes that are gluten-free and plant-based.

In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn to make several Italian dishes using all plant-based ingredients. Chef Mike will teach you tips and tricks for creating lots of flavor without animal products.

First, toss together a Caesar salad with nutritional yeast and a tempeh crumble. Then prepare a tangy and warm marinara sauce packed with veggies. For the main dish, you'll learn to make a vegetable lasagna with zucchini "noodles" and a cashew béchamel sauce. Finally, top off the meal with a decadent tiramisu that can be made vegan upon request.

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

Your Menu

Caesar Salad

With lettuce, nutritional yeast, lemon, tempeh crumble and hemp hearts

Vegetable Marinara Sauce

With tomato purée, onions, carrots, red peppers, garlic and herbs

Zucchini Lasagna

With cashew béchamel, mushrooms, onions and garlic

Tiramisu

Can be made vegan upon request

With egg whites, coconut milk, cashews, rum, coffee and cocoa powder

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 6
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Couples, Gluten Free, Italian, Valentine's, Vegan, Vegetarian

Meet your chef

Chef Mike

Food safety certified

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40 reviews

Chef Mike has experience concocting a wide range of ethnic cuisines, including Thai, Indian and Ethiopian options. For the past five years, he has led a variety of cooking workshops, but his specialty lies in crafting ethnic plant-based dishes. Chef Mike has worked in corporate test kitchens for Walmart and Campbells, and he even worked as an on-call assistant to the chef of the Canadian Prime Minister. He is eager to impart his worldly knowledge unto aspiring chefs.

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Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)

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Cancellation Policy

Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

Chef Mike will travel to guests within Toronto for this experience.

What You’ll Do

Enjoy deeply satisfying Italian dishes that are gluten-free and plant-based.

Your Menu

Caesar Salad

With lettuce, nutritional yeast, lemon, tempeh crumble and hemp hearts

Vegetable Marinara Sauce

With tomato purée, onions, carrots, red peppers, garlic and herbs

Zucchini Lasagna

With cashew béchamel, mushrooms, onions and garlic

Tiramisu

Can be made vegan upon request

With egg whites, coconut milk, cashews, rum, coffee and cocoa powder

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 6
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Couples, Gluten Free, Italian, Valentine's, Vegan, Vegetarian

COVID-19 protocols this chef will implement are:

Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)

Social Distancing Friendly

Reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

Judy

07 Jun 2024

Very well organized. Food was delicious. Atmosphere inviting and calm. Chef Mike is very professional, helpful and personable.

Kamila

27 Apr 2024

Chef Mike was an absolute blast! His extensive experience, passion for cooking, and hilarious personality made the whole experience an 11/10. Would certainly take one of his classes again!

Jen

28 Nov 2023

Our experience with Chef Mike was full of fantastic cooking tips and fantastic food! I highly recommend!

Andrea

28 Nov 2023

Chef Mike was FANTASTIC! He was so welcoming and knowledgable, and the meal that he prepared for us was incredible! He shared all sorts of tips and trick for vegan and gluten free cooking and baking, as well as just general tips for things like roasting veggies. My friends and I plan on signing up for another class with Mike in the future. Thanks again Chef Mike!

Alexandra

25 Jun 2022

Chef Mike was amazing! The food was phenomenal, we had lots of great chats and laughs. Can’t recommend enough!! :)

Max

05 Jun 2022

We had a great time with Chef Mike! On top of learning easy recipes (though it might have been because he was helping), the food was so good we were scrapping the plates clean. On top of that, the conversations were pleasant and he made sure we felt comfortable! I’d highly recommend taking a class with him!

Chloe

05 Jun 2022

Huge thanks to Chef Mike for such an amazing class! We had to much fun prepping and cooking this meal. Chef Mike is very personable, fun and knowledgeable about all things plant based. I would recommend the class to everyone!

Joseph

15 May 2022

Mike made our in-house cooking class fun and educational! I would recommend him to anyone looking for a unique and engaging culinary experience.

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Mike

Marin

29 Jan 2025

We had a great time at the Ethiopian cooking class at Chef Mike's place! It was professional but friendly and homey. We learned a lot, as Chef Mike anwered all of our questions and provided great cooking tips from his many years of experience and knowledge. The food was excellent and we feel confident we can recreate these dishes in our own home. The company of other classmates was delightful and overall it was a great night. We look forward to trying another class for another special occasion.

Jill

20 Jan 2025

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our cooking class with Chef Mike. We learned a lot from Mike he is very knowledgeable about all aspects of food, from preparation to how it benefits your gut health. He has a great sense of humour and his ability to juggle questions, multiple recipes and dishes at the same time was impressive. The dishes that we prepared were excellent in flavour, quality and quantity. Would definitely recommend.

Ryan

25 Aug 2024

Great experience. Would do it again!

Nicole

21 Aug 2024

A great experience! The food was phenomenal too.

Charlie

18 Aug 2024

Chef Mike was very knowledgeable and skilled in showing us how to make Sushi rolls. He had some great tips for everyday cooking. He made us feel at ease and was engaging and entertaining. A wonderful experience.

Faye

04 Aug 2024

My boyfriend and I had such a great time at Chef Mike’s class. We learned so much, the food was delicious, and he was so knowledgeable about the process. Would highly recommend taking a class with him!

Sheba

01 Aug 2024

We had an absolute blast, and Chef Mike was such a kind, and great person! Would absolutely recommend this to others! The food was delicious, and we learned so many things as well! Thank you for having us, chef!

Rohail

01 Aug 2024

Chef Mike is fantastic, we came in late to his class but he was incredibly warm and welcoming. We had a great time learning and trying ingredients while being super involved in the entire process. Would highly recommend this class to everyone!

Bradley

11 Mar 2024

Chef Mike was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The food was all very good, especially the Pad Thai!

Giovanni

21 Feb 2024

Cannot recommend enough made the night special and we had amazing food. Felt like visiting a friend with a great passion for food. Had a great time 10/10

Michelle

14 Feb 2024

This was such a fun and delicious night! We learned so many cooking tips from Mike and enjoyed sharing the space and experience with another couple. We chose the vegan Indian dinner and it did not disappoint! I can't wait to try the recipes out. We'll definitely book again with Mike - he's entertaining and fun to watch. What a great time!

Amy

09 Feb 2024

Chef Mike was great. Fun to interact with, knowledgeable and a great Chef. The overall experience was awesome and the food delicious. We would definitely do it again. -Amy

Melissa

04 Feb 2024

The whole experience from beginning to end was amazing! The food was super tasty and Chef Mike was very knowledgeable and fun to be around. Highly recommend!

Crystal Dianne

26 Jan 2024

Chef Mike created a fantastic cooking experience. The friendly and approachable teaching style made the class enjoyable. I learned a lot, had fun, and the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

Ellis

06 Dec 2023

Chef Mike is excellent and very entertaining. The people who signed up and joined us were very nice as well. It was an excellent night with amazing food. The food was so good I wish there were leftovers to take home!

Shaun Lasala

19 Nov 2023

Chef Mike was very knowledgeable with his ingredients and not only made a delicious 3-course meal but was fun to chat with. I would 120% go back.

Inna

09 Nov 2023

It was a great experience!!! Chef Mike is very professional, he comes across as one with a lot of experience. I also like his choice of menu, it is healthy, and the recipes are easy to follow. I also learned a few tricks from him, overall great experience.

Mark

08 Nov 2023

We had a fantastic evening chatting with Chef Mike, preparing a delicious meal, learning new food prep techniques and most of all enjoying the meal!! Thanks Mike

Simone

07 Nov 2023

The cooking class was amazing - providing great food, instruction, learning and company. Chef Mike was professional yet extremely engaging. Cannot wait to do it again. Would highly recommend Chef Mike’s classes.

Doug

22 Oct 2023

Wow! What an amazing evening with Chef Mike! The food was scrumptious and my “foodie” wife had all her questions answered - not an easy feat!

Sunil

23 Jul 2023

Amazing and enjoyable experience, very friendly chef and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice evening along with learning a thing or 10 that will change up your game in the kitchen

Elena

21 May 2023

It was such a fun night cooking vegan Thai food with Chef Mike. He was incredibly welcoming and very knowledgeable - we had great conversation and lots of laughs! And the food was absolutely scrumptious!!! Made with fresh, quality ingredients and better and more flavourful than any restaurant. Thank you!

Jack

21 May 2023

Had a phenomenal time! If you’re looking to learn a lot and spend an evening eating amazing food and enjoying good company I highly recommend!

Barbara

20 Feb 2023

Chef Mike, we had a fantastic time at your cooking class. We found it educational, fun, delicious and great company. We look forward to participating in a future class

Sabarinath

15 Feb 2023

Mike runs the class in a fun and entertaining manner - also is a wealth of knowledge about plant-based foods and lifestyle. He was also very accommodating and worked with us on allergies, and taste preferences. Highly recommend this class and chef! We had a great time!

Bubba

27 Jan 2023

We learned so much and had a fabulous time! Mike is an amazing chef, a great teacher and fantastic company! :)

Alyson

18 Dec 2022

Booked this for my boyfriends birthday and it exceeded our expectations! Chef Mike was great company and the food was delicious. Highly recommend :)

Orly

16 Dec 2022

I booked this class for my boyfriend’s birthday and we both loved it so much! Chef Mike was incredibly warm and welcoming and he created such a lovely experience for the both of us. He is so professional and shared many great cooking tips and lots of cool stories from his impressive career. The food was to die for!! Every dish was so delicious and we can’t wait to recreate the dishes at home. My boyfriend is not normally a plant based eater, and he raved about the food. We were so impressed by the whole experience and highly recommend it to everyone who loves great food!!

Laura

27 Nov 2022

Chef Mike offered lots of great cooking tips and is very knowledgeable about health, nutrition, and fitness. A genuine and sweet person. Would be happy to do more classes with him!

Christina

16 Jul 2022

What a fabulous time!!!! Food. Delicious. Mike’s space. Warm and inviting. Mike. Knowledgeable, compassionate, and charismatic. Thank you for making us feel at home. We highly recommend chef mike and his wonderful culinary skills to anyone thinking of booking.

Brad

13 Jun 2022

Chef Mike was great! The food was great and we all learned a couple new things. He also had lots of interesting stories from his career as a chef.