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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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Toronto Cooking Class: Perfectly Seasoned Moroccan Dishes

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Toronto Cooking Class: Foolproof Party Appetizers

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Foolproof Party Appetizers

CAD $125

Cooking Class

CAD $125

Master Chef Karen’s secrets to composing a successful, stress-free dinner party. Whether you're throwing a weekend get together or a fantastic soirée, the occasion calls for petite bites that can be served in individual portions. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to impress your guests! The class begins...

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The Chef's Table Demystified - Learn the Basics

CAD $145

Cooking Class

CAD $145

Master six essential kitchen techniques in this hands-on class designed to build everyday cooking confidence. Sharpen your culinary skills in this foundational hands-on cooking class with Chef Karen, where you'll explore six essential techniques every home cook should know. From knife skills and soup making to...

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Make Comforting Soups Year-Round

CAD $145

Cooking Class

CAD $145

Elevate your soup skills with recipes inspired by each season’s harvest. Discover the year-round comfort of homemade soup in this cozy and creative cooking class. Chef Karen will guide you through the process of building rich stocks, balancing bold flavors and preparing seasonal soups that highlight the freshest...

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Double the Fun - Parisian Kitchen for Two

CAD $149

Cooking Class

CAD $149

Turn up the romance with a hands-on French cooking class perfect for your next date night. Love and the irresistible aroma of French cuisine set the stage for an unforgettable date night in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Karen. You and your partner will learn essential kitchen skills while preparing a...

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French Kitchen Romance

CAD $175

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CAD $175

Enjoy an immersive experience this Valentine's Day by preparing a luxurious French-inspired menu together. Celebrate romance in the kitchen with this hands-on Valentine’s cooking class. Guided by Chef Karen and Chef Anne, you and your partner will create an elegant four-course meal inspired by classic French...

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Mexican Street Flavors

CAD $145

Cooking Class

CAD $145

Create iconic dishes found on the vibrant streets of Mexico! This lively cooking class brings the authentic flavors of Mexico to your table with creativity and fun. Chef Karen will guide you through preparing taco fillings and handmade tortillas for an interactive, shareable experience. Start with fresh pico de...

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Chef Karen's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 37 reviews

Verified guest reviews for this experience

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05/11/26

My friend and I took the French Bistro cooking class and had such a great experience. The class was fun, engaging, and very easy to follow thanks to the chefs, who were patient, helpful, and made the atmosphere enjoyable throughout the evening. The class was set for four people, and each pair participated in preparing different parts of the five-course meal, including a caramelized onion and tomato tarte tatin, bavette steak with mushrooms and red wine pan sauce, roasted smashed baby potatoes, French bistro salad, and a French soufflé. After cooking, each group shared the steps they took to prepare their dish, which made the experience interactive and educational. The ingredients were high quality, the BYOB option was a fun touch, and overall it felt like such a unique and memorable experience. I would absolutely love to take another class here every few months to continue learning from such talented professionals.

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05/11/26

Genet

03/13/26

Great experience!

03/13/26

Rae

02/27/26

So much fun! Exceeded my expectations. Chefs Karen and Ann were helpful and patient, always making us feel good about what we'd done.

02/27/26

Ryan

01/16/26

My fiancé and I had a great time at Chef Karen's French Bistro class. We made the salad portion of the meal. It was very helpful to learn as we went along -- what to do for each step and the proper techniques, including knife techniques. It was also great to have 2 chefs there to divide and conquer with the help, given that there were 4 teams.

01/16/26

04/07/25

Great setup (professional kitchen) and convenient downtown area in Toronto. Very enjoyable experience - highly recommend.

04/07/25

Melissa

03/28/25

I came by myself and that’s ok(date nights and family birthdays in the room)! Great “Experience”gift. Menu and method delicious and worked well.

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03/28/25

Chef Karen

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Karen

Perfectly Seasoned Moroccan Dishes

Easy Dinner Party With a Touch of Elegance

Elevate Your Knife Skills

Sauté and Sizzle - French Bistro

Vibrant Brunch Delights

The Decadent Delights of a Persian Meal

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Karen THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Foolproof Party Appetizers

The Chef's Table Demystified - Learn the Basics

Make Comforting Soups Year-Round

Double the Fun - Parisian Kitchen for Two

French Kitchen Romance

Mexican Street Flavors