Program Overview
We have an opportunity with our “Best of…” classes to explore classic cuisines from all over the world.
Best of Asia
This course offers a quick look into the world of Asian Cuisine. We will travel through China, Korea, Japan and Thailand through food, flavours and techniques. Learn from Chefs who are passionate about teaching some of their favourite Asian recipes including: hot steamed Bao, sushi hand rolls, dumplings, Thai curries, pad Thai, and Jap Chae just to name a few. Any skill level welcomed!
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Enthusiast Cancellation Policy:
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More than 7 days prior to the start of class: Full Refund (except Gift Certificates which are credited to a future course)
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2-7 days prior to the start of class: Course Credit for a Future Class (credits never expire)
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Less than 2 days prior to the start of class: Unfortunately, no refunds or deferrals.
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It’s BACK!!
MAY 2023
This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. As such, PTIB did not review this program.
Curriculum
Recipes Include:
- Chinese Sausage, Shiitake, Gai Lan Stir Fry
- Steamed Bao
- Kimchi (demo only)
- Kimchi Fried Rice
- Gochujang Glazed Ribs
- Jap Chae
- Phad Thai
- Maenam-inspired Stir Fried Eggplant with Basil
- Curry Braised Duck Leg with coconut Rice
- Dashi
- Hand rolls
- Gyoza
- Coconut Chicken Soup
- Okonomiyaki
- Ramen (miso, shio or shoyu with dashi base)
- Tempura (prawn, eggplant, kabocha squash)
- AND MORE!
Recipes may change due to availability or seasonality.
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Other Enthusiast Programs
- SPRING/SUMMER 2023!
2-Week Plant Based Culinary Boot Camp
A comprehensive course focusing on our summer’s bounty, serious techniques, and achieving wonderful food. We teach the same key skills, creative thinking, and plating techniques as in our professional programs. For those ready to seriously walk the walk in the kitchen.
Private Bookings
- AVAILABLE NOW
One Night Wonders
One Night Wonders are focused on the takeaways – both the techniques you’ll learn and the food you’ll take home after class.
Daytime Culinary Classes
Daytime Pastry Classes
Want the experience of our professional program – but only for specific modules? Join us for a day, a week, or even longer?
- Continuous Intake
Online Classes
Experience the Northwest Method in your own home at your own pace!
- Upcoming 2023 Sessions
Fundamentals I: The Flagship Course (formerly Basics I)
If you are ready to bring serious game to your kitchen, this course will elevate your knowledge, basic skills, and confidence like no other.
- Coming back in 2023
Best of France
With our “Best of…” courses, we combine the passion of our instructors with incredible cuisines from all over the world.
- Fall 2023
Best of Italy
With our “Best of…” courses, we combine the passion of our instructors with incredible cuisines from all over the world.
- June 2023
Art of Cheesemaking
Two wonderful courses that show the diversity of cheesemaking: plant-based cheese and home-made mozzarella and bocconcini.
- Upcoming 2023 Sessions + NEW COURSE!
Bread Fundamentals (formerly Bread Basics)
Great artisanal bread is all about fundamentals done absolutely well. Take home products and new skills beyond your expectations.
- MAY 2023
4-Week Culinary Master Camp
Want to experience the techniques and recipes that we teach our professional students without the stress of exams? This course is for you!
- Summer 2023
1-Week Keto/Low Carb Camp
Want to experience the techniques and recipes that we teach our professional students without the stress of exams? This course is for you!
- PASTRY FUNDAMENTALS 1 & 2
Pastry Fundamentals
Great pies and tarts, cookies, and cream puff are about basics done absolutely well. Take home products and new skills beyond your expectations.
- Spring 2023
Fundamentals II: The Next Level of Courage + Creativity (formerly Basics II)
If you are ready to challenge yourself to think, perform, investigate, and tie your apron just a bit more seriously, then this course is for you.
- SPRING/SUMMER 2023!
2-Week Boot Camp
Full days condensing the most essential aha! moments of cooking in perhaps the most important 10 days of learning in your life.
- JULY 2023
2-Week Teen Boot Camps
Full days condensing the most essential aha! moments of cooking in perhaps the most important 10 days of learning in your life.