Chef Karen in Toronto | Cooking Classes, Private Chefs, Team Building & More | Cozymeal

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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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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Karen

Toronto Cooking Class: Authentic Moroccan Cuisine

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Authentic Moroccan Cuisine

Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco in this exotic culinary experience with Chef Karen. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Karen, you will learn how to prepare an authentic four-course Moroccan menu using high-quality ingredients and time-honored Moroccan recipes and flavor profiles. Some of the recipes...

Next Date: Tue, Jul 29th at 6:00PM & other times

Toronto Cooking Class: Comforting Soups for Every Season

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Comforting Soups for Every Season

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...

Next Date: Thu, Jul 31st at 6:00PM & other times

Toronto Cooking Class: French Bistro Fare

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French Bistro Fare

Discover how to make a satisfying homemade French bistro meal. Transport to France for the evening in this hands-on class with Chef Karen as she guides you through creating bistro favorites straight from the City of Lights. Begin by creating a tarte tatin teeming with caramelized onions and tomatoes, then learn how...

Next Date: Tue, Aug 5th at 6:00PM & other times

Toronto Cooking Class: Exotic Persian Feast

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Exotic Persian Feast

Learn how to handcraft a variety of Persian recipes completely from scratch. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Karen will introduce you to the vibrant world of Persian cuisine, where colors, flavors and aromas come together in harmony using grains, fruits, meats, herbs and spices. Start by preparing mirza...

Next Date: Thu, Aug 7th at 6:00PM & other times

Toronto Cooking Class: French Recipes for Romance - Date Night

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French Recipes for Romance - Date Night

Craft delicious memories during an unforgettable Valentine's Day feast. Love and the enticing aromas of exquisite French cuisine fill the air in this Valentine's Day cooking class. Celebrate the occasion with a session led by the renowned Chef Karen, who will guide you through a romantic French feast. You and your...

Next Date: Tue, Aug 12th at 6:00PM & other times

Toronto Cooking Class: Casual Dinner Party

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Casual Dinner Party

Learn how to create the perfect dinner party menu from scratch with Chef Karen. In this engaging cooking class, you’ll discover how to create a stress-free, make-ahead menu that’s perfect for entertaining. You'll learn how to effortlessly prepare a casual dinner party that’s ideal for gathering with...

Next Date: Thu, Aug 14th at 6:00PM & other times

Toronto Cooking Class: From Chop to Chef - Elevated Knife Skills

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From Chop to Chef - Elevated Knife Skills

Learn essential knife techniques while preparing a seasonal gourmet menu from scratch. Get comfortable with your chef’s knife in this engaging cooking class led by Chef Karen. You’ll learn how to hold your knife properly, keep it sharp and master key techniques like slicing, Julienne and brunoise cuts, all while...

Next Date: Tue, Aug 19th at 6:00PM & other times

Toronto Cooking Class: Kitchen Fundamentals

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Kitchen Fundamentals

Tackle kitchen fundamentals with Chef Karen as your guide. In this cooking class, Chef Karen will guide you through a culinary experience that covers six essential techniques: knife skills, soup making, browning and braising meats, creating pan sauces, roasting root vegetables or smashing potatoes and cooking leafy...

Next Date: Thu, Aug 21st at 6:00PM & other times

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Karen THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Toronto Cooking Class: Foolproof Party Appetizers

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Foolproof Party Appetizers

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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REVIEWS

Chef Karen's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 33 reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

M

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

Luca

01/23/25

Chef Karen clearly has tons of experience under her belt! Her space is very well equipped and we got to learn new tips and techniques. The menu was great, giving us exposure to a cuisine that we weren't familiar with at all! It was truly a fun and enriching experience, would definitely recommend!

01/23/25

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