Cooking School

Dickie’s Cooking School has one goal: to get you to love your own cooking. Our classes are small and designed to give you individual attention and focus. 

You'll get all of the recipes, instructions and shopping list before the lesson so you have time to plan and shop. If a recipe requires a bit of prep before hand, you'll be given lots of detailed instruction. In addition to a complete recipe book, you'll also be given resources and video links. 

Expect to cook! We fill those two hours with cooking and prep. Start each class with your cutting board out, your knife sharpened and a good appetite. 

We have great virtual courses to keep us healthy, engaged and learning.  Classes are open to all ages. However, if you are registering for a child and are not sure of their skill level, please make sure there is an adult or responsible teen handy to provide assistance if needed. 

Saturday March 13 - Saturday April 3
11 am - 1 pm

In this four week, live virtual class we'll master butter tarts, cinnamon buns, pavlova, scones and sugar cookies (and how to decorate them). This course is open to all ages, however, if children are joining and you are not sure of their skill level please have an adult or responsible teen handy to provide assistance.

Thursday, April 8 - Thursday, April 29
4 pm - 5:30 pm 

Join us for a weekly virtual cooking class geared for kids and parents or independent teens. April the theme is Chicken: we'll make souvlaki, roasted chicken, wings and Chicken Parmesan. Enrolment is capped at 10.

Sunday, April 11 - Sunday May 3
4 pm - 6 pm 

Join us for a weekly 2 hour pasta class. We'll make homemade pasta, ravioli and tackle cannelloni, gnocchi, meatballs and pasta cooked dry in the pan and classic Fettucine Alfredo. A pasta roller is NOT required. But you will need a rolling pin and muscles.

Thursday, May 6 - Thursday, May 27
4 pm - 5:30 pm 

Get your burger ON! Join us for 4 weekly virtual cooking classes where we focus on the beloved burger. We'll cover beef, turkey, salmon and vegan burgers. We'll learn how to make perfect oven fries and also cover a fresh side every week. This class is open to kids and parents or independent teens. Enrolment is limited to 10 students per class. 

Saturday May 8
12 pm - 3 pm 

Just in time for Mother's Day! Learn to make pillowy soft macarons, ganache and French Buttercream. We'll break down the steps on how to tackle these finicky, delicious treats. 

Wednesday, April 7
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Join our FREE LIVE ZOOM cooking class. Learn to make this Take out classic: Delicate Singapore Noodles with peppers and onions and seasoned with curry. Make it vegetarian or pair it with chicken or shrimp. Open to all ages, but younger children should have an adult or responsible teen on hand. If you just want to watch and cook it later, that is AOK too.

Wednesday, April 21
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Join our FREE LIVE ZOOM cooking class. Learn to delicious Haloumi Kebabs. Haloumi is a dense salty cheese that is grill-able. Get your skewers out, we'll make kebabs with your favourite vegetables. Perfect warm weather meal. Open to all ages, but younger children should have an adult or responsible teen on hand. If you want to just watch the lesson, that is AOK too!

Includes 10 Instructional Videos
Special Bonus: 30-page, step-by-step PDF cookbook
Ages 9+

Get your kids making delicious, balanced lunches they'll actually eat. Bonus cookbook features 10 kid-tested recipes, each with their own instructional video detailing step-by-step instructions. Your children will learn:

• how to prep and pace a meal
• basic knife skills
• kitchen hygiene
• how to substitute ingredients

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Get new on demand video once a week for four weeks. 
Ages 12+

Four week Indian Cooking Course will cover Butter Chicken, Saag Paneer, Samosas, Daal, Malai Kofta and Aloo Gobi and Naan. You'll get the recipes, shopping list, substitution guide and video tutorials delivered to your inbox. Unlimited email/text access to your instructor to ask questions.

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Get new on demand video lessons once a week for four weeks. 
Ages 12+

Up your baking game and master: pastry, choux pastry, custard, lemon curd, cake, classic French buttercream and Swiss Meringue and cookies. You'll automatically receive weekly online lessons with video tutorials, recipes and substitutions delivered to your inbox and have opportunity to communicate by text and email with your instructor. 

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Individual

Dates/times available when you register

Cook in th comfort of your own home! You have two hours and you decide exactly how you want to spend them. We can cook a specific meal or dessert, appetizers or cocktails. Be as specific as you can, we want you to make the most of your private lesson.

Couples

Dates/times available when you register

Get private one-on-one instruction from the comfort of your home. You'll get your recipes and shopping list ahead of time as well as detailed instructions for substitutions. You have two hours and you decide exactly how you want to spend them. We can cook a specific meal or dessert, appetizers or cocktails. Be a specific as you can, I want you to make the most of your private lesson.

Groups

Dates/times available when you register

Gather up to 10 people and have a group cooking party. You have two hours and you decide exactly how you want to spend them in the comfort of your own home. We can cook a specific meal or dessert, appetizers or cocktails. Be a specific as you can, I want you to make the most of your private lesson.

Groups up to 20 people.

Dates/times available when you register

Gather up to 20 screens and have a big group cooking party. You have two hours and you decide exactly how you want to spend them in the comfort of your own home. We can cook a specific meal or dessert, appetizers or cocktails. Be a specific as you can, I want you to make the most of your private lesson.

Groups up to 80 people.

Dates/times available when you register

We can run a really large cooking class for your school group or for a corporate event. We can customize a menu and create an activity that runs between 1 and 2 1/2 hours. Please contact us and we'll work on a quote.

Camps can accommodate, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free and lactose-free options. There are nuts on the premises, but they are all kept in lidded glass jars and will never be used if someone has an allergy. If you have a sensitivity or allergy, let us know and we'll be sure to prepare for it.

Expect to eat. Full-day PA Day Camps and Summer camps provide all the snacks, drinks and a full meal at lunch.

Come wearing comfortable, supportive closed-toe shoes and dress in casual comfortable clothing.

Ages: 8 and up

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

This is a virtual camp open to kids 8 and up. Younger kids are welcome to join, they just need a responsible teen or adult on hand to help out. available upon request. 

April 13, 2021 Taco Tuesday

Join us for a virtual cooking camp. We'll make beef/chicken/vegetarian tacos, stewed black beans and guacamole a smoothie and a fruit salad.
Ages 8-13
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

April 15, 2021 "Let's Bake A Cake!"

Join us for a virtual cooking camp. We'll bake a vanilla or chocolate cake or cupcakes, icing and make tomato soup for lunch. 
Ages 8-13
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Ages: 5 and Up

9 am - 4 pm

During this all day camp, we'll decide as a group what we'll make for lunch, dessert and snack. We’ll go over possible recipes and make shopping lists and then hit local green grocers, butcher shops and the neighborhood supermarket. Morning and afternoon snacks and full lunch provided. Weather permitting, we'll go to the local park in the afternoon. This is a hands-on cooking class and kids will each have an opportunity to cook and prepare food. Work Shop runs from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. HST included in price. (ages 6 and up.) Before and after care is available upon request. 

June 4

9 am - 4 pm

Ages 4-7
Monday, July 5 - Friday July 9
565.00 (HST included)

Geared to kids ages 4-7. We'll prepare and cook morning and afternoon snacks, make a healthy lunch and bake something every day. We will develop knife skills, go over food safety, learn about healthy eating and choices. Each day we'll go for a walk in the neighborhood to get groceries from local neighborhood shops. In the afternoon, we'll visit a local park to get some air. Before and after care available on request. Masks are required and enrollment is limited to accommodate social distancing.

Ages 9-13
Monday, July 19 - Friday July 23
$625.00 (HST included)

Geared to kids ages 9-13. We'll prepare and cook morning and afternoon snacks and develop cooking skills making lunch and desserts each day. We will draw our meals from a variety of cuisines and cover bread making, cakes, cookies and biscuits. We'll practice cutting skills, go over food safety, learn about healthy eating and choices. Masks are required and enrollment is limited to 8 to maintain social distancing.

Ages 9-13
Monday, July 26 - Friday July 30
$625.00 (HST included)

Have a Tween Vegan or Vegetarian or who would like to learn to cook and bake more plant based meals? This full week cooking camp will focus exclusively on vegan and vegetarian cooking and go over in detail how to substitute, replace and cook with plant based proteins. We'll practice cutting skills, go over food safety, learn about healthy eating and choices. Masks are required and enrollment is limited to 8 to maintain social distancing.

Ages 4-7
Tuesday, August 3 - Friday August 6 
452.00 (HST included)

Geared to kids ages 4-7. We'll prepare and cook morning and afternoon snacks, make a healthy lunch and bake something every day. We will develop knife skills, go over food safety, learn about healthy eating and choices. Each day we'll go for a walk in the neighborhood to get groceries from local neighborhood shops. In the afternoon, we'll visit a local park to get some air. Before and after care available on request. Masks are required and enrollment is limited to accommodate social distancing.

Ages 9-13
Monday, August 9 - Friday August 13
$625.00 (HST included)

In this one week baking camp we'll cover cake, meringue, French Buttercream, Swiss meringue, macarons, cookies and pastry. No previous baking experience required. We'll also make healthy snacks and lunches and get out to local markets and parks every day.

Parties can accommodate, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free and lactose-free options. Be sure to mention dietary restrictions.

Love your kids, but hate hosting their parties? You’re not alone. So, why don’t you let us do it?

We can plan the menu and accommodate any dietary restrictions or sensitivities. A standard party is 2-3 hours long. We’ll start with a light snack and then get down to cooking. What we cook will depend on the age of the kids and how comfortable they are in the kitchen.

This will be followed with a light lunch and the kids go home with their very own homemade loot bags. Easy peasy.

What if you aren’t a kid? No worries, rent my space for an adult private party. We can plan the menu down to the last detail.

Up to 10 guests: Includes snacks, iced tea or lemonade and we make lunch or decorate cakes with icing and fondant.

Up to 10 guests: Includes snacks, iced tea or lemonade and light lunch AND decorate cakes with icing and fondant.

Up to 10 guests. Guests get a complete meal (their choice) and light snacks and refreshments are on hand (you can choose from a selection of bread, dips, and cheese). Wine or cocktails for parents who stick around. We’ll have a cooking demo and a cooking activity.

You call the shots! What do you want to make? Or, maybe you want to make nothing and leave all the cooking to us. Customize a private party with up to 10 guests. Guests get a complete meal plus, appetizers and a cocktail or a glass of wine and dessert. Additional alcohol can be purchased.

We'll take care of Everything. You can hand pick your menu, drinks and dessert and we'll take care of the details right down to your playlist.

Relax. We've got this.

Gather your crew to create a three course meal together. Cooking is the perfect activity to collaborate, improvise and accommodate. We will host your event, help you plan your menu, outline the menus and assemble all the ingredients and tools. In the end, you'll enjoy  a three course meal and top it off with a glass of wine or a cocktail. (You can purchase more if you like!) 

Up to 10 people

Need to accommodate more people or more time? Tell us what you want to do and we'll start planning. 

 

How about a little friendly competition a la Nailed It?  Divide your group into teams and bake and decorate a cake. Use fondant, icing, glazes and sprinkles. Before it wraps you'll enjoy meal of your choice and  appetizers and a glass of wine or cocktail  (You can purchase more if you like!) 

Need to accommodate more people or more time? Tell us what you want to do and we'll start planning.  

Dickie's Cooking School is available for rental for food preparation.

We do not offer storage.

• 1/2 day (4 hours) $150
• Full Day (8 hours) $250

Contact us for reservations or more details.