Cooking School

Dickie’s Cooking School has one goal: to get you to love your own cooking. Our classes are small and hands-on. We work on our own, in pairs and in groups. You’ll learn how to make bread, pastry, stock and how to roast.

Lessons 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.

We offer classes and workshops for ages 4 and up and they are grouped in 8 and 9 week blocks — following the natural breaks in the school year.

Want something more specific, tailored to your needs? You can arrange for private, semi-private or private classes.

Expect to eat. All classes start with a snack (usually fresh baked bread, tea and coffee and some fruit). The classes move at a steady pace and combine instructional and hands on learning. You will always go home with samples (unless you eat everything there). 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: 4-8

April 1 - May 27

Wednesdays 4 pm - 6 pm 

Spark your kids' interest in cooking! Kids will learn knife skills, identify the differences between protein, carbs, fat and sugar, learn how to make healthy meals and snacks and learn about the importance of kitchen hygeine. We will take trips to the grocery store and make a healthy snack and meal every class with leftovers to come home. Pick-up options available to children at St. Brigid's, Gledhill and Earl Beatty.

Ages: 9-15

April 2 - May 28

Thursdays 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Expand your kids' love of cooking. We'll build on fundamental skills: knife skills, how to prep and time a dinner, budgeting and leftovers. We'll cover baking and meal preparation and explore different cuisines. We can accommodate vegan, vegetarian and gluten free palates. Students are encouraged to suggest meals to prepare. Every class begins with a healthy snack and we'll prepare a full dinner and light dessert.

Ages: 18 +

April 17 - May 29

Thursdays 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages 16 + 

The emphasis is on independence! We are thrilled to be offering programs tailored to adults with Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder and those with Mild Intellectual Disability. Each class starts with a healthy snack and we'll prepare a full meal. We will cover the nutritional benefits of different foods, discuss planning and pacing a meal and students will head home with samples. This is a hands-on cooking class. We'll cover knife skills, food safety, and put a premium on cooking dishes we love. As always we can accommodate gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian diets, food sensitivies and allergies. 

 

Individual

Dates/times available when you register

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

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.

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: 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 5

9 am - 4 pm

Ages: 5 and Up

Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20
9 am - 4 pm

Full week of March Break Camp. Every day is a different cooking theme. We will prepare healthy morning and afternoon snacks, a full lunch and bake something every day. Full lunch and morning and afternoon snacks provided.
Ages 5 +
9 am - 4 pm

Monday, March 16 Bread Lovers Unite!
9 am - 4 pm

This is a full day bread making workshop. We'll make cinnamon buns , homemade pizza dough and learn a great no-knead bread recipe. We break up the day with a trip to local stores to get ingredients for our lunch and (weather permitting) will blow off steam at Gledhill playground in the afternoon. Full lunch and morning and afternoon snacks provided.
Ages 5 +
9 am - 4 pm

Tuesday, March 17 Taco Tuesday
9 am - 4 pm

We will make tacos, homemade guacamole and salsa, Mexican Hot Chocolate and vote on what Mexican dessert to prepare. We break up the day with a trip to local stores to get ingredients for our lunch and (weather permitting) will blow off steam at Gledhill playground in the afternoon. Complete lunch and snacks provided.
Ages 5 +
9 am - 4 pm

Wednesday, March 18 Sushi Time
9 am - 4 pm

We will learn how to make sushi rice and put it together to make maki and California rolls. We'll also make pot stickers (gyoza) and vote on the dessert that we'll make. We break up the day with a trip to local stores to get ingredients for our lunch and (weather permitting) will blow off steam at Gledhill playground in the afternoon. Complete lunch and morning and afternoon snacks included.
Ages 5 +
9 am - 4 pm

Thursday, March 19 Pie One  On
9 am - 4 pm

In this full day workshop we'll make our own delicious, flaky pastry and use this to make individual tarts and meat and vegetable pies. We break up the day with a trip to local stores to get ingredients for our lunch and (weather permitting) will blow off steam at Gledhill playground in the afternoon. Complete lunch and morning and afternoon snacks provided.
Ages 5 +
9 am - 4 pm

Thursday, March 19 Pasta Pasta Pasta
9 am - 4 pm

We'll learn to make homemade pasta dough and use this to make ravioli and pasta. With a full pasta bar, students will custom make their pasta dishes. We'll vote on a dessert to make too! We'll head out to get our groceries and whether permitting, will spend an hour in the playground at Gledhill. Complete lunch and morning and afternoon snacks provided.
Ages 5 +
9 am - 4 pm

Full Day Camps 9 am - 4 pm 

Ages 4 - 8
Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10
$565.00 (HST included)

Geared to kids ages 4-8. We'll prepare and cook morning and afternoon snacks and develop cooking skills making lunch and desserts each day. We'll practice cutting 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.

Ages 9-13
Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17
625.00 (HST included)

During this all day camp, students will go over recipes, plan menus and we will shop and budget for our food. We will hit local supermarkets and China Town East and farmer's markets. We'll go over the basics of a complete meal, cover how to plan and time a meal and discuss how to modify for sensitivities and allergies. Morning and afternoon snack and lunch provided. 

Ages 16+
Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24
625.00 (HST included)

Ages 16+

During this full week camp we will make a healthy snack every morning and make a complete meal at lunch and a baked good in the afternoon. We will take daily trips to the supermarket and on Tuesday head to the East York Farmer's market. The focus on the camp is to hone and develop cooking skills and cover healthy eating habits with an eye toward cooking independently.

Ages 4-8
Monday, July 27 - Friday July 31
565.00 (HST included)

Every day we'll prepare a morning and afternoon snack, shop for ingredients for lunch and bake something new each day. We'll cover the fundamentals of baking: pastry, choux pastry, cakes, pies, buttercream, meringue and custard and ice cream. No previous baking or cooking experience required.

Ages 13 +
Monday, August 31 - Friday, September 4
625.00 (HST included)

During this all day camp, students will go over recipes, plan menus and we will shop and budget for our food. We will hit local supermarkets and China Town East and farmer's markets. We'll go over the basics of a complete meal, cover how to plan and time a meal and discuss how to modify for sensitivities and allergies. Morning and afternoon snack and lunch provided.

Ages 13 +

Workshops 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.

Want something more specific, tailored to your needs? You can arrange for private, semi-private or private classes.

Workshops 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.

Want something more specific, tailored to your needs? You can arrange for private, semi-private or private classes.

Expect to eat. All workshops start with a snack (usually fresh baked bread, tea and coffee and some fruit). You will always go home with samples (unless you eat everything there). All workshops include a light lunch.

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

Ages: 19 and Up

Wednesday, March 11, 7 pm - 9 pm 

Learn how to make delicious homemade pasta dough. There will be a huge selection of fillings and you can make your own delicious, ample ravioli. Go home with recipes and enjoy a glass of wine and appetizers while you cook!
Ages 19+

Ages: 19 and Up

Wednesday, March 25, 7 pm - 9 pm 

Tired a scrambling to make dinner? In this workshop you'll meal prep four freezer meals: a chicken, beef, vegetarian and vegan dish. You can cook these on the stove top, slow cooker or Instant Pot. You'll get the recipes, fresh bread, and fruit and a glass of wine to keep you humming while you prep.

Ages: 19 and Up

Sunday, March 29, 1 pm - 4 pm 

Love bread but are too scared to make it? This is the workshop for you. Learn to make no knead bread, sweet dough and whole wheat dough. Sample all the bread PLUS cinnamon buns. 
Ages 10 and up.
$65

Ages: 19 and Up

Wednesday, April 8, 7 pm - 9 pm 

We will learn how to make sushi rice and put it together to make maki and California rolls. We'll have edamame and gyoza for appetizers and sip a glass of wine while we're rolling.

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.