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Cooking Class - Exotic Persian Feast
Cooking Class - Exotic Persian Feast
CAD $ 145 Per person
all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, 4-course meal.
Learn how to handcraft a variety of Persian recipes completely from scratch.
In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Karen will introduce you to the vibrant world of Persian cuisine, where colors, flavors and aromas come together in harmony using grains, fruits, meats, herbs and spices.
Start by preparing mirza ghassemi, a flavorful eggplant dip with olive oil and spices. For the main course, you’ll create a rich Persian chicken stew with a walnut and pomegranate sauce, paired with fresh herb kuku — a Persian frittata — and Persian rice with dried fruit and a crispy golden crust. Conclude the class with a beautifully fragrant upside down orange turmeric cake.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Mirza Ghassemi
Eggplant dip with olive oil and spices
Persian Chicken Stew
With a walnut and pomegranate sauce
Fresh Herb Kuku and Persian Rice With a Golden Crust
With basmati rice and dried fruit
Upside Down Orange Turmeric Cake
With eggs
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.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Beginner, Date Night, Gourmet, Group, Persian
Meet your chef
Chef Karen, who attended Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts and previously ran a prepared meals company and catering business, has been crafting incredible fare for her clients for almost 20 years. As a private chef and instructor, she stresses that, “great cooking isn’t about recipes — it’s about techniques.” Chef Karen strives to make her cooking classes and team building events a fun and hands-on way to bond while acquiring new skills.
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Learn how to handcraft a variety of Persian recipes completely from scratch.
In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Karen will introduce you to the vibrant world of Persian cuisine, where colors, flavors and aromas come together in harmony using grains, fruits, meats, herbs and spices.
Start by preparing mirza ghassemi, a flavorful eggplant dip with olive oil and spices. For the main course, you’ll create a rich Persian chicken stew with a walnut and pomegranate sauce, paired with fresh herb kuku — a Persian frittata — and Persian rice with dried fruit and a crispy golden crust. Conclude the class with a beautifully fragrant upside down orange turmeric cake.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Mirza Ghassemi
Eggplant dip with olive oil and spices
Persian Chicken Stew
With a walnut and pomegranate sauce
Fresh Herb Kuku and Persian Rice With a Golden Crust
With basmati rice and dried fruit
Upside Down Orange Turmeric Cake
With eggs
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.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Beginner, Date Night, Gourmet, Group, Persian
Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request) Reviews guests left for this experience
Luca
23 Jan 2025
Chef Karen clearly has tons of experience under her belt! Her space is very well equipped and we got to learn new tips and techniques. The menu was great, giving us exposure to a cuisine that we weren't familiar with at all! It was truly a fun and enriching experience, would definitely recommend!
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Karen
Brett
06 Nov 2024
This was a fantastic experience. Chef Karen was very knowledgeable and guided us to a fantastic meal. I would do this again for sure.
David
06 Nov 2024
We had a great class and experience with Chef Karen. Everything was well prepared, the kitchen was perfectly organised, and the guidance we received ensured we cooked a delicious meal. Highly recommend!
Shan
25 Jul 2024
Chef Karen and her co-chef created a great, non-judgmental, fun experience. The food was amazing and my wife and I got to meet some local people. Each group worked on separate dishes. It was really nice to enjoy all the separate dishes together at the end as one group. It felt a bit like a family meal.
Lismar Valasquez
17 Jun 2024
I love it
Allan
01 May 2024
Simple but delicious recipe. Great pro tips to make all your future meals so much better. Detailed explanations of each step. Great atmosphere during the whole event.
Michael
24 Apr 2024
Great! Entertaining and instructive with an excellent meal.
Shobhana
22 Mar 2024
Chef Karen and Ana were very kind, friendly and efficient! We enjoyed making and eating a delicious meal. Would definitely recommend their class:)
Troy
20 Mar 2024
Chef Karen and Anne were great. Very knowledgeable and supportive. Would highly recommend.
Jane
14 Mar 2024
Chef Karen and Chef Anne were amazing instructors as we and our group created a Moroccan meal. They did much of the prep so we were cooking and learning in a relaxed atmosphere and the results were excellent. We all learned loads and we felt like we had made new friends by the end of the evening. I would highly recommend this activity to anyone who wants to spend an evening learning useful skills and having a great meal. We brought a nice bottle of wine along which added to the experience.
Gabriella
01 Mar 2024
Nice environment, great menu
Dave
01 Mar 2024
Very good!
Michelle
13 Nov 2023
It was a great experience - thanks Karen and team for providing wonderful class!
Julie
10 Nov 2023
Wonderful evening of fun and great food! Awesome tips and a very warm atmosphere - thanks to the group and chef Karen!
Sherry
05 Jul 2023
It was wonderful! Amazing how organized Chef Karen and Chef Ann were given the complexity of the meal. I learned so much and the meal was absolutely delicious…. one that I will feel comfortable preparing myself. Great chefs and what a dinner!
Alexander
10 May 2023
Excellent experience, Chefs Karen and Anne were knowledgeable and friendly. Picked up a few new skills and enjoyed a delicious meal.
Chrysta
19 Jan 2023
Lovely experience helping to put together all of the recipes. Amazing tips and tricks shared by the chefs were so helpful. Sharing a full portion of the meal after and talking about the cooking experience was so valuable. Would do again!
Caitlin
11 Jan 2023
Great experience.
MATTHEW
16 Nov 2022
We had a great time and the recipes and instructions were great!
Joel
03 Oct 2022
Chef Karen hosted our team of 8 for a private event which was very successful for team building over a great experience and meal.
Marta
21 Sep 2022
Chef Karen was wonderful!
Michael Amson
07 Aug 2022
Karen was fantastic!! Great evening, highly recommend !
Courtney
05 Aug 2022
Chef Karen is the best! Very knowledgeable and creates a very fun atmosphere. I will be back to cook with her!
Dylan
04 Aug 2022
The kindest, most patient and knowledgeable chef! A million times better than an Eataly or St.Lawrence Market cooking class. Small, intimate class and very hands on. Will be doing every class she offers! -Dylan
Sindiya
01 Aug 2022
We came to a Bachelorette Culinary event. There were 7 of us and we all loved it! Chef Karen is so knowledgeable and patience. She is very responsive on emails. We had a lovely dinner in the backyard. I would highly recommend it. Of course, the Maroccan cuisine we cooked was delicious!
Christine
02 Jun 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed Chef Karen’s class. The recipes my daughter and I prepared (my belated bday) exceeded my expectations. They were bursting with flavour. Lots of hands on, good instruction and demos, and opportunities to ask questions in a relaxed and professional environment. Christine
callie
09 Mar 2022
Chef Karen was the best! I learnt so much within just a couple of hours and I'm definitely going to make the recipes again.
Cheyenne Arbulu
15 Feb 2022
We had an amazing time with Chef Karen! Would definitely recommend. Thanks!
Eric
12 Feb 2022
Chef Karen was excellent!!!
Aaron
09 Jan 2020
What a great experience! My girlfriend and I attended Chef Karen’s cooking class and absolutely loved the entire night. Chef Karen had so many great tips and techniques to preparing food that we had never known before. In addition to being a brilliant chef, Karen is simply a lovely person to talk to and share a meal with. I would highly recommend Chef Karen to anyone looking for an intimate night of cooking and learning.
Edward
14 Nov 2019
Chef Karen is a chef with experience in the chef prepared food business. Her prepared foods are under high demand. She uses the best organic and non-GMO foods in her class and is also teach some amazing Keto recipes. She has traveled extensively in search of new foods and brings this to the table at her class.
