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41 Reviews

Chef Mike has experience concocting a wide range of ethnic cuisines, including Thai, Indian and Ethiopian options. For the past five years, he has led a variety of cooking workshops, but his specialty lies in crafting ethnic plant-based dishes. Chef Mike has worked in corporate test kitchens for Walmart and Campbells, and he even worked as an on-call assistant to the chef of the Canadian Prime Minister. He is eager to impart his worldly knowledge unto aspiring chefs.

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Team Building Activities

Team Building Activities WITH Chef Mike

Toronto Team Building Activity: Dessert Charcuterie Contest

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Great for Groups of 15-25

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Mike THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Toronto Cooking Class: Plant-Based Italian Fare

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Plant-Based Italian Fare

CAD $119

Cooking Class

CAD $119

Enjoy deeply satisfying Italian dishes that are gluten-free and plant-based. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn to make several Italian dishes using all plant-based ingredients. Chef Mike will teach you tips and tricks for creating lots of flavor without animal products. First, toss together a Caesar...

Serving the Toronto area

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Toronto Cooking Class: Plant-Based Spanish Tapas

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Plant-Based Spanish Tapas

CAD $119

Cooking Class

CAD $119

Recreate an authentic tapas experience with wholesome ingredients. Learn to make authentic Spanish tapas—bite-sized dishes—in this interactive cooking class with Chef Mike. Each dish will be made with wholesome, plant-based ingredients. First, learn to make a warm oat and olive oil flatbread, which you'll adorn...

Serving the Toronto area

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Toronto Cooking Class: Vegan Indian Fare

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Vegan Indian Fare

CAD $119

Cooking Class

CAD $119

This plant-based Indian menu is bursting with traditional flavor and wholesome ingredients. Get ready for the feast of all-plant-based Indian fare that awaits you in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Mike. First, make laccha and a fresh salad with onions, tomatoes and cucumbers. Then, learn to make a creamy...

Serving the Toronto area

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Toronto Cooking Class: Mastery of Vegan Thai Cooking

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Mastery of Vegan Thai Cooking

CAD $119

Cooking Class

CAD $119

Learn how to give your Thai takeout favorites a vegan makeover with Chef Mike. Thai food is renowned for its balance of sweet, salty and sour flavors. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Mike will teach you how to create plant-based versions of popular Thai dishes. Begin the class with a refreshing green mango...

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Toronto Cooking Class: Sushi Making Essentials

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Sushi Making Essentials

CAD $129

Cooking Class

CAD $129

Learn the techniques to creating mouthwatering sushi from scratch. Master the art of sushi making in this engaging Asian cooking class. Master these Japanese cuisine staples with ease under the expert guidance of Chef Mike. Kick off the experience with a flavorful sesame garlic edamame starter before diving into...

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Toronto Cooking Class: Authentic Ethiopian Vegan Delights

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Authentic Ethiopian Vegan Delights

CAD $119

Cooking Class

CAD $119

Unveil the rich and vibrant flavors of Ethiopian cuisine with the help of Chef Mike. In this cooking class, Chef Mike, a seasoned expert in global cuisine, will guide you through the art of Ethiopian vegan cooking. Over the course of the evening, you'll master essential kitchen techniques while preparing a gourmet...

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Chef Mike's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 41 reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

Marin

01/29/25

We had a great time at the Ethiopian cooking class at Chef Mike's place! It was professional but friendly and homey. We learned a lot, as Chef Mike anwered all of our questions and provided great cooking tips from his many years of experience and knowledge. The food was excellent and we feel confident we can recreate these dishes in our own home. The company of other classmates was delightful and overall it was a great night. We look forward to trying another class for another special occasion.

01/29/25

Jill

01/20/25

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our cooking class with Chef Mike. We learned a lot from Mike he is very knowledgeable about all aspects of food, from preparation to how it benefits your gut health. He has a great sense of humour and his ability to juggle questions, multiple recipes and dishes at the same time was impressive. The dishes that we prepared were excellent in flavour, quality and quantity. Would definitely recommend.

01/20/25

Ryan

08/25/24

Great experience. Would do it again!

08/25/24

Alyson

12/18/22

Booked this for my boyfriends birthday and it exceeded our expectations! Chef Mike was great company and the food was delicious. Highly recommend :)

12/18/22

Orly

12/16/22

I booked this class for my boyfriend’s birthday and we both loved it so much! Chef Mike was incredibly warm and welcoming and he created such a lovely experience for the both of us. He is so professional and shared many great cooking tips and lots of cool stories from his impressive career. The food was to die for!! Every dish was so delicious and we can’t wait to recreate the dishes at home. My boyfriend is not normally a plant based eater, and he raved about the food. We were so impressed by the whole experience and highly recommend it to everyone who loves great food!!

12/16/22

Laura

11/27/22

Chef Mike offered lots of great cooking tips and is very knowledgeable about health, nutrition, and fitness. A genuine and sweet person. Would be happy to do more classes with him!

11/27/22

Patrick

06/13/22

Unbelievable experience with Chef Mike. The quality of the food was amazing and left us wanting more, which is saying something considering he prepared an absolute feast for us! The explanation of everything was thoroughly explained and Chef Mike had no hesitation in answering the many questions we asked of him and did so in such a simplistic manner. A lovely welcoming environment in which the conversation flowed and we felt like we were simply in the company of a friend, except the friend has just prepared us one of the best meals we have ever had! Looking forward to another experience with Chef Mike and will be recommending him to all my friends.

06/13/22

Max

06/05/22

We had a great time with Chef Mike! On top of learning easy recipes (though it might have been because he was helping), the food was so good we were scrapping the plates clean. On top of that, the conversations were pleasant and he made sure we felt comfortable! I’d highly recommend taking a class with him!

06/05/22

Chloe

06/05/22

Huge thanks to Chef Mike for such an amazing class! We had to much fun prepping and cooking this meal. Chef Mike is very personable, fun and knowledgeable about all things plant based. I would recommend the class to everyone!

06/05/22

Chef Mike

Team Building Activities WITH Chef Mike

Dessert Charcuterie Contest

Holiday Challenge: Cookie Decorating

Sushi-Themed Cooking Competition

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Mike THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Plant-Based Italian Fare

Plant-Based Spanish Tapas

Vegan Indian Fare

Mastery of Vegan Thai Cooking

Sushi Making Essentials

Authentic Ethiopian Vegan Delights