Cooking Class - Vegan and Gluten-Free Mediterranean Fare

Gregory

11 Mar 2023

Chef Burcu is highly skilled, knowledgeable and *patient* as she led us through the steps of making this delicious three course meal. The bulk of the time is spent making the ravioli pasta, which I’ve never done before and am now inspired to try on my own. The final meal was so delicious, we are stuffed to the gills. Thank you for inviting us into your home for a lovely evening. I would definitely recommend this class for a “date night” or small group of friends.

D

10 Mar 2023

This experience was the perfect way to celebrate our friend's birthday. The food was absolutely outstanding and the baklava was the best we'd ever tasted! Thank you for helping create a memorable evening!

Megan

19 Feb 2023

We spent a wonderful evening learning how to make pasta. Not only did we get to indulge in great food but we also dove into meaningful conversation. We would do it again

Michelle

16 Feb 2023

Chef Burcu was a talented chef and we enjoyed our meal however this experience was less hands on than we expected and the space felt a little tight. We appreciate the tips and tricks that we learned but were only really involved in the ravioli making. It was tasty and we appreciated the hard work that went into the meal by the chef.

Maxine

13 Feb 2023

Megan and Sarah Evans absolutely loved Chef Burcu and her pasta making class. The food was delicious and Chef Burcu was a very instructive and calming presence.

Alysia

10 Feb 2023

Chef Burcu is a wonderful host. She is kind and patient at explaining the process of making pasta. Highly recommend.

Alison

06 Feb 2023

Very nice evening with my bros. and Chef Burcu!

Mahmood Nawab

28 Jan 2023

Amazing experience! Highly recommend the class with Chef Burcu. She was so friendly, hospitable and helpful. The meal was delicious:)

Alicia

28 Jan 2023

Chef Burcu is not only very technically skilled in the kitchen, but she is also an excellent teacher who goes above and beyond to answer questions and demonstrate difficult cooking techniques. I had such a lovely time at her class, and the food was some of the best food I've had ever. She even accommodated my dietary restrictions, even though I forgot to mention them beforehand. Thank you Chef Burcu for such an unforgettable night!

Kaitlin

27 Jan 2023

We were so lucky to have found Chef Burcu to celebrate my partner’s birthday. The menu was incredible and her setup was perfect to make certain aspects of the meal and then observe what she was doing for other parts. I would highly recommend this experience!

Tyler

13 Jan 2023

Chef Burcu presented a wonderful evening. She had the ingredients prepped before we got there, and demonstrated the main courses for us: soup, beef stew and eggplant in a creamy sauce. We were hands-on for the salad prep, and the tahini walnut dessert. The salad and dessert were simple and delicious. The pomegranate dressing was amazing - I'll definitely add those to our regular repertoire! It was very interesting to see the eggplant prep, and we were hands-on for some of this part. I'm keen to try it out at home - it was really delicious, and seeing it up close it I'm confident we'll be able to repeat the process. Chef Burcu was well organized and professional. The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant, and the meal was fantastic!

Marie-France

28 Dec 2022

We had an excellent experience. Chef Burcu was well organized and brought high quality ingredients. We appreciated her calm demeanor and her willingness to answer questions we had about our meal. We certainly will repeat the experience for special occasions in the future. P.S. We took care of the tip in person.

Tracy

05 Dec 2022

She was wonderful! We enjoyed our experience tremendously and will be booking again!

Glen

05 Dec 2022

We highly recommend this event with Chef Burcu. She was very knowledgeable and welcoming. We enjoyed a fabulous meal with her assistance! We provided a tip onsite.

lara

10 Nov 2022

Surprised my husband for his bday! What an experience! Chef burcu was super accommodating and was great teaching us and walking us through the recipes. Big thank you to chef burcu.... it's definitely an experience to share and to be done again!

David

31 Oct 2022

We had a wonderful time with Chef Burcu. The meal was delicious and we learned some neat tricks to bring home to our own cooking. My wife and I were made to feel very comfortable and enjoyed a lovely evening.

Stewart

03 Sep 2022

Chef Burcu was amazing and very patient while my girlfriend and I tried to make the pasta by hand. She was helpful and provided great explanations as to why she was doing something or adding in an ingredient.

Seanagh

02 Sep 2022

This was a lovely experience. Learned a lot, had a lovely meal, and the Chef was so pleasant and interesting to talk too.

Melanie

02 Sep 2022

Chef Burku is a delightful person and provided an excellent culinary experience. Chef Burcu explained and demonstrated the techniques very clearly and so I think I can finally try making home made pasta at home. The meal was delicious. I would definitely take another class.

Pam

25 Aug 2022

It was an awesome experience chief Burcu was a wonderful teacher she answered all my sister and my questions she was very friendly we really enjoyed being in her home learning how to make an awesome meal. I would recommend her to all my family and friends. Thank you so much for the great time.

Ameer

03 Jun 2022

I came into this experience with no expectations and Chef Burcu left me amazed. She takes the time to explain everything before you begin and allows you to be as involved as you want. I recommend taking a hands on approach to the class so you can really take it in. Ive seen other cooking classes and they seem to be in larger groups this one was much better because its just your guest and the chef in a private kitchen. The meal was by far one of the best i've had in years, each course was full of flavors tasted so fresh with the authentic turkish ingredients she provides. I got to try at least 5 new ingredients that added so much flavor to the meal. Chef Burcu is extremely easy going which makes the experience so much more enjoyable, she really did her best to make us feel comfortable in her kitchen. I highly recommend booking a class with her, the food on its own is better than any meal you'll get in Ottawa. The experience is an amazing memory you wont regret.

Anna

10 Mar 2022

My husband and I had an amazing experience with Chef Burcu! She was a great teacher and an excellent host. We were blown away by how delicious and impressive the meal was in the end. Chef Burcu was very patient and attentive and gave us great tips on each of the three courses, so we were able to re-create the meal on our own weeks later. At the end of the night, we loved the unexpected and special touch of being served the three-course meal that we'd prepared with Chef Burcu in a private dining area. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish, and we'll definitely be signing up for another Cozymeal with Chef Burcu in the future.

Geoffrey

26 Feb 2022

Wonderful experience. Loads of instruction and quality ingredients. Chef Burcu is very talented and so helpful, so if like me, you are not the best in the kitchen, don’t worry. The meal will turn out great!

Youssef

18 Jan 2022

This class was really fun! Chef Burcu was very professional, polite, and a good teacher. The food was delicious and I would highly recommend!

Mellina

17 Jan 2022

Chef Burcu was an absolute professional! She made sure we had notes, snacks, explained every step and gave us general cooking tips along the way. A wonderful experience and I would recommend it!

Isabella

06 Nov 2021

My partner and I had an excellent time learning from Chef Burcu! The menu was extraordinarily put together and all of the dishes were extremely tasty. I was particularly fond of the red lentil soup and my partner loved the beef stew with aubergine. We will definitely be making those recipes again with the handy recipes she provided. Chef Burcu made us feel very welcomed into her exceptionally clean and inviting home and even offered us aprons to wear during our cooking lesson. We learned proper chopping techniques and assisted with the food preparation. Chef Burcu served us dinner and offered us Turkish coffee which was delightful. She even surprised us with a cake that said “happy 5th anniversary” which made my partner and I feel extra special on our special day. Overall, cooking with Chef Burcu was a wonderful experience that my partner and I will fondly remember and will recommend to friends and family and any other lovers of food/cooking!

Thais

20 Oct 2021

Burcu is an amazing chef! I have tasted her desserts and main course dishes and they are always flavourful, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. She whos attention to detail and you can tell she loves to cook. :)