Learn a new skill, meet some great people and eat something tasty.
The Depanneur hosts fun, hands-on cooking classes on Sunday, Monday and some Tuesday evenings; everything from pickles to pierogis, vegan cheese to whole-animal butchery.
If you’ve got a culinary skill you’d like to share, find out more about hosting a class at The Dep.
NEW! Lunch & Learn weekday workshops at The Depanneur
A whole new way to lunch! The Dep is launching a new Lunch & Learn workshops series on Mondays & Fridays featuring some of our most popular classes — and a few new ones! These classes run from 10am-1pm and include lunch.
Upcoming Workshops at The Dep
Past Events › Workshops
December 2019
MASTER CLASS: Classic Québécois Tourtière by Sonya Gammal
SOLD OUT! 2nd Date Added SAT Dec 14 — 12-2:30pm Tourtière – a French Canadian meat pie – is a classic part of the Christmas Eve réveillon and New Year’s Eve meal in Québec. With lots or regional variations including beef, veal, wild game or even fish, the classic Montreal-style features a blend of pork and beef, mirepoix (finely chopped carrots, celery & onion), potatoes, and a traditional spice blend with hints of nutmeg, cloves and sage. In this hands-on workshop, Chef…
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MASTER CLASS: Sous Weed — Cooking with Cannabis 101 by Carole Nelson Brown
SOLD OUT! 2nd Class Added SAT Dec 21 — 12-2:30pm Finally medical and recreational cannabis is legal, but not everyone wants to smoke… Cannabis-infused edibles offer a more pleasant, varied and precise way to incorporate the benefits of cannabis into your lifestyle, but uninspired, store-bought gummies or brownies provide less control over dosage or quality of ingredients. If you are curious about understanding the world of “medibles" and want to learn how you can make them yourself, this is the…
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Finally medical and recreational cannabis is legal, but not everyone wants to smoke… Cannabis-infused edibles offer a more pleasant, varied and precise way to incorporate the benefits of cannabis into your lifestyle, but uninspired, store-bought gummies or brownies provide less control over dosage or quality of ingredients. If you are curious about understanding the world of “medibles" and want to learn how you can make them yourself, this is the class for you. At the heart of cannabis-infused products is…
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NEWCOMER KITCHEN Holiday Cooking Classes at Evergreen Brick Works!
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, repeating until December 23, 2019
Over the last four years, Newcomer Kitchen has tapped into the tremendous culinary talent in the newcomer Syrian community to create exciting economic and social opportunities. In that time, many people have expressed interest in learning some of their fabulous recipes. So this December, in collaboration with Evergreen Brick Works’ Winter Village, Newcomer Kitchen will be offering 8 fun, hands-on cooking classes! Holiday Fatayer Workshop Come and share the fun of making savoury Fatayer stuffed flatbreads! These tempting pastries are made with fresh bread…
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COOKING CLASS: Intro to the Vegan Kitchen by Emily Zimmerman
SOLD OUT! 2nd Night Added MON Jan 13 Many people want to shift their diets to be more plant-based, but are unfamiliar with the wide range of “hacks” that experienced vegan cooks use to create delicious flavours and satisfying textures. If you’re looking to introduce new dishes to your repertoire, have more options for dinner guests, or discover new ingredients and techniques, this class will give you a versatile toolkit for making amazing vegan meals. The Depanneur’s resident vegan maven,…
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COOKING CLASS: Intro to the Vegan Kitchen by Emily Zimmerman
Many people want to shift their diets to be more plant-based, but are unfamiliar with the wide range of “hacks” that experienced vegan cooks use to create delicious flavours and satisfying textures. If you’re looking to introduce new dishes to your repertoire, have more options for dinner guests, or discover new ingredients and techniques, this class will give you a versatile toolkit for making amazing vegan meals. The Depanneur’s resident vegan maven, Emily Zimmerman will share various techniques including manipulating…
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MASTER CLASS — Mozzarella & Burrata by Chef Luciano Schipano
SOLD OUT! 2nd Night Added FRI Jan 31 Join passionate and knowledgeable Italian culinary expert Chef Luciano Schipano for a unique, in-depth exploration and live demonstration of one of Italy’s most famous cheeses, mozzarella, and its much rarer and sophisticated cousin, burrata. This fun and delicious evening will begin with general introduction to the world of Italian cheeses, and demonstration and tasting of traditional Italian mozzarella knots. We’ll then look at the making of burrata, one of Italy’s unique culinary…
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COOKING CLASS: Mastering the Instant Pot by Carole Nelson Brown
SOLD OUT! 3rd Night Added TUE Jan 21 Pressure cooking, by its very nature, is a faster and healthier way to prepare foods. Nutrients are preserved at much higher rates than other, conventional cooking methods, flavours are intensified and, again, cooking time can be reduced by up to 70%. Throw in the fact that you are using less energy, wasting less water and how can you go wrong? Unfortunately, many of us have scary memories of our grandmother’s pressure cooker,…
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LUNCH & LEARN: Indian Treats — Samosas & Naan by Jaina Kapadia
Join Jaina Kapadia for an exploration of some of the most popular Indian treats - crispy Samosas and fresh Naan! You'll start with a hands-on demonstration of one of the most beloved Indian flatbreads - the pillowy naan! Using simple ingredients, you will create a quick yeasted dough, and learn how to roll and shape a naan. There will be options to make a few variations, including garlic-herb, and stuffed naans. Next up, you'll be making Samosas; after quick demo…
MORE »COOKING CLASS: Mastering the Instant Pot by Carole Nelson Brown
SOLD OUT! 3rd Night Added TUE Jan 21 Pressure cooking, by its very nature, is a faster and healthier way to prepare foods. Nutrients are preserved at much higher rates than other, conventional cooking methods, flavours are intensified and, again, cooking time can be reduced by up to 70%. Throw in the fact that you are using less energy, wasting less water and how can you go wrong? Unfortunately, many of us have scary memories of our grandmother’s pressure cooker,…
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