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Cooking Class - Vegan and Gluten-Free Mediterranean Fare
Cooking Class - Vegan and Gluten-Free Mediterranean Fare
89 reviews
89 reviews 
CAD $ 149 Per person
all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, 4-course meal.
Can be used for any experience or cookware
What You’ll Do
Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes full of flavor and spice, all plant-focused and prepared without gluten.
Dive into Chef Burcu's hands-on cooking class featuring Mediterranean-inspired dishes that are gluten-free, vegetarian and, if desired, can be made completely vegan.
Start by preparing a refreshing arugula salad topped with beetroot and oranges. Next, carve zucchini boats and load them with feta — or tofu for vegan guests — and fresh basil. For the entrée, stuff bell peppers with quinoa, cranberries and almonds before roasting them to perfection. Finally, bake a few apples with walnuts, cinnamon and star anise for a warm, spice-infused dessert.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Beetroot and Orange Salad
With olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar and arugula
Zucchini Boats
With feta cheese or tofu, garlic and basil
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
With cranberries and almonds
Baked Apples
With walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and star anise
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Gluten Free, Healthy, Holiday, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian
Meet your chef
Chef Burcu has spent the better part of the last 10 years building a career in the food industry. Educated in the arts of French cuisine, chocolate confection and cake design, she has held positions as a food server, chef and executive chef in restaurants and hotels across Turkey and Canada — she has even owned a pasta-making company. Chef Burcu specializes in French and Mediterranean cuisine and is excited to share her knowledge and skills as a culinary instructor.
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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
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What You’ll Do
Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes full of flavor and spice, all plant-focused and prepared without gluten.
Dive into Chef Burcu's hands-on cooking class featuring Mediterranean-inspired dishes that are gluten-free, vegetarian and, if desired, can be made completely vegan.
Start by preparing a refreshing arugula salad topped with beetroot and oranges. Next, carve zucchini boats and load them with feta — or tofu for vegan guests — and fresh basil. For the entrée, stuff bell peppers with quinoa, cranberries and almonds before roasting them to perfection. Finally, bake a few apples with walnuts, cinnamon and star anise for a warm, spice-infused dessert.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Beetroot and Orange Salad
With olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar and arugula
Zucchini Boats
With feta cheese or tofu, garlic and basil
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
With cranberries and almonds
Baked Apples
With walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and star anise
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Gluten Free, Healthy, Holiday, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian
Reviews
Reviews guests left for this experience
Shyra Khosla
18 Dec 2024
Chef Burch was a fantastic host and teacher. We enjoyed the meal as well as learning from her. I recommend checking out her class if you have the opportunity!
Veronica
29 Apr 2024
Chef Burcu was amazing. We went as a family for our daughter's 21 birthday. Her kitchen and dining room was bright, beautiful and very clean. She was great at giving instruction, she made it fun and we learnt a lot. All the ingredients were fresh and the food was beautifully presented and delicious. I would highly recommend her!
Dan
22 Jan 2024
We very much enjoyed our Mediterranean GF, Vegan cooking experience with Chef Burcu. She is very knowledgeable about ingredients and all aspects of cooking, well organized and our four course preparation moved along seamlessly. And the meal we ate was delicious! The Chef is a very nice individual and didn’t hesitate to explain or answer questions. We highly recommend a cooking class with Chef Burcu!
Francois
18 Nov 2023
The food was delicious with a lot of flavours. We totally appreciate the experience.
Mary Ann
04 Dec 2022
Friendly, accommodating chef.
Great tips.
Delicious food!
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Burcu
Michelle
14 Apr 2025
Chef was so delightful, patient and charismatic. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend.
Dar MacInnis
08 Feb 2025
Chef Burcu’s class was so organized. When we arrived, everything was ready for us. She explained the process, gave helpful hints, and tips. She provided a relaxed and interactive environment to have fun, chat with the others, and learn a new dish. Of course, sitting down to a nice meal at the end of the session was the best part. I highly recommend her whether you are a beginner or a practiced cook.
Alexander
31 Jan 2025
Our experience cooking with Chef Burcu was fantastic! Her explanations and demonstrations made everything feel natural when it was our turn to try, and the food turned out incredible! Highly recommended.
Martinez
15 Jan 2025
We recently had the pleasure of attending a team-building cooking class, and it was an amazing experience! Chef Burcu was outstanding – not only incredibly skilled but also exceptionally patient and personable. she made the entire session fun and engaging, ensuring everyone felt involved and capable, regardless of their cooking experience.
The food we prepared under the chef's guidance was phenomenal. Every dish turned out delicious, and we left with both full stomachs and new culinary skills. The chef’s ability to balance teaching, coaching, and fostering a relaxed atmosphere was truly impressive.
It was the perfect blend of teamwork, learning, and enjoyment. If you’re looking for a unique and memorable activity, I highly recommend this experience. A huge thank you to Chef Burcu for making it such a fantastic day!
Kelly
13 Jan 2025
My partner and I really enjoyed this class. The food was tons of fun to make and was delicious!. We will be looking at more classes in the future.
Jessee
20 Dec 2024
Chef Burcu and her staff were great. Engaging, insightful and our entire crew thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Thanks again.
Joselyn Banks
03 Dec 2024
She was very informative ! We had a few questions for her. She laughed with us . Kitchen very clean . Table was nice . Food was delicious ! The scheduled time frame worked well . We did not feel rushed nor did it drag on . A very positive experience !
Miki
16 Nov 2024
Chef Burcu was excellent. The food was delicious, everyone enjoyed! Thank you!
Jean
08 Sep 2024
Thank you again for an amazing evening. I am so glad I did not cancel. You were amazing!
Adam Harteveld
02 Sep 2024
Had a wonderful time learning from Burcu
Jody
30 Aug 2024
Excellent food, lovely chef.
HARRY
26 Aug 2024
Had a wonderful time, thank you
Yolande Campbell
16 Aug 2024
The meal was very good. It was nice to see the demonstration when preparing the meal as well as relaxing. The kitchen was left clean and she even let one of the kids help out at making the gnocchi. I would definitely recommend.
Samuel
14 May 2024
Awesome experience, we spent a lovely evening with Chef Burcu cooking a delicious dinner!
Jasmine
03 May 2024
Wow what an incredible meal! We have leftovers to enjoy today too. As the other reviews said best baklava ever, home made and fresh fresh fresh. The food and service was impeccable. This wonderful lady is going places and I can't wait to see what she does in the future. We'll definitely be trying out her classes, which is not something I was interested in before.
Jason
13 Apr 2024
Absolutely amazing class. Chef was so patient, thorough, and helpful. The food was outstanding. Highly recommend this class. You will not be disappointed!
Colette
13 Apr 2024
A very enjoyable evening, with several good tips and tricks for ravioli making. I would absolutely recommend anyone. Thank you Chef!
Brittany
07 Apr 2024
Had a wonderful evening with Chef Burcu and company. There was a combination of food we got to prepare ourselves and what the chef demonstrated herself. It was very educational and a lot of fun.
Gregory
07 Apr 2024
As a first time experience, it was beyond my expectations it felt comfortable, she was focused and informative.
Gwendelyn
31 Mar 2024
The meal was more than filling. Very delicious food. Chef was very accommodating with lactose free dietary restrictions and the food still tasted similar to the original.
Nina
09 Mar 2024
We had a lovely evening learning to cook Turkish dishes. The space was inviting and Chef Burcu was generous in sharing her knowledge and experiences. We would recommend her classes!
Amy
04 Mar 2024
Had a lovely time learning from Chef Burcu!
Delitsa
25 Feb 2024
Great experience! Chef Burcu is knowledgeable, accommodating and so pleasant! Lovely atmosphere to learn, laugh, cook and enjoy a tasty meal.
Reinier
24 Feb 2024
We had a great evening with chef Burcu. She was very patient and explained all the steps well!
The end result was great (and delicious!). We would highly recommend going!
Jeremy
15 Feb 2024
Amazing class! Chef was great and food was amazing!
Marlene
08 Feb 2024
We really enjoyed the pasta making class. It was very informative and the food was delicious!
L Fay
04 Feb 2024
A delightful evening. Chef Burcu was inviting, tranquil and generous. Our small group of 4 learned and shared much about Turkish cuisine and the country in general.
Makayla
03 Feb 2024
My fiancé and I recently did Traditional Pasta-Making Methods with Chef Burcu and it was amazing. She is a very knowledgeable and talented chef. We learned so much and the food was absolutely amazing. We 100% recommend Chef Burcu - it was an amazing experience!!
David
31 Jan 2024
It was a terrific way to celebrate my partner’s birthday. We learned some valuable cooking tips and enjoyed a beautifully presented meal. I would do this again. Earned a lot of wife points.
Anna
20 Jan 2024
Chef Burcu was fantastic - the class was fun, informative, and most importantly, delicious! I'd recommend this to anyone. Thank you Chef for a great evening!
Andrea
15 Jan 2024
A great evening with a talented chef, with a world of knowledge. The menu was delicious, and the pasta making was very hands on. We ended up enjoying a wonderful meal at the end, and learned a lot! I would say though that the class is less hands on than I thought, as the pasta itself was the only portion of the meal that we had made. But we were able to observe, and were taught the steps plus more details about the rest of the meal. Thank you Chef Burcu :)
Lisa
12 Jan 2024
Chef Burcu was very nice! My daughter and I felt very comfortable with her. We had a great time with all the hands on preparation.
We found it was a lot of food and my only critic was maybe to have offered for us to take the leftovers of our meal home as we made personal size lasagnas and only had half. Other than that everything was great and every dish was amazing! My daughter and I are excited to make fresh pasta at home now.
Jessica
16 Dec 2023
Had an amazing time with my friends!
Qyanah
16 Dec 2023
Wonderful chef created a wonderful atmosphere for us
Lily
10 Dec 2023
Wonderful experience! Food was amazing, Chef Burcu’s place is beautiful and welcoming. Highly recommend!
Angela
26 Nov 2023
This was a fantastic cooking experience! We had fun co-creating the meal with Chef Burcu! We learned a number of new cooking tricks and the food was so delicious! Would highly recommend this cooking experience for anyone! We had all different skill levels in our group and everyone enjoyed.
Sam
23 Nov 2023
We recently had the pleasure of a private session with chef Burcu, and it was an unforgettable culinary journey. The pasta-making was a hands-on delight, the minestrone soup was bursting with flavor, and the lasagna was genuinely out of this world. The casual atmosphere created the perfect backdrop for a great time. Highly recommend chef Burcu for an incredible and personalized dining experience!
Alex
17 Nov 2023
Wonderful experience, super professional and well thought out!
Corey
21 Oct 2023
My wife and I had a great time. Chef Burcu was a great teacher and her recipes were delicous
Nereah
12 Oct 2023
My experience with Anna was astounding! She was very accommodating, kind and soft-spoken. She was very friendly and welcoming. We felt very comfortable with her. All of her meals were well thought-out and filled with flavour. We felt very fortunate to have our first experience with her.
Melanie
03 Sep 2023
Chef Burcu was very warm and welcoming. Her directions and advice were clear and really made the food more delicious than we thought possible in a short amount of time. 10/10, would go again.
Karen and Mark
23 Aug 2023
Chef Burcu prepared us a wonderful meal and was kind enough to let us watch and ask questions about the preparations. We had a great time and will certainly be back for more in the future.
Mark Frost
21 Aug 2023
Chef Burcu was super friendly and willing to explain course preparation in detail. Of course, the dishes were awesome and tasted as good as they looked. I would recommend Chef Burcu to everyone.
Robert
06 Aug 2023
Thank you!
Heather
15 Jul 2023
My teenage son and I loved this class! The food was amazing! Chef Burcu demonstrated exquisite skill and patience in her instruction. We can't wait to try another class with her. Highly recommend this experience!
Karen
09 Jul 2023
Our class with Chef Burcu was lovely. She is not only a very skilled chef but also a wonderful host! My teenage son and I did this class together and are looking forward to doing another class with Chef Burcu already. Her knowledge of food ingredients and techniques is impressive, and she also had very interesting stories to talk about as we prepared our meal. Highly recommend!
Nicholas
07 Jul 2023
My girlfriend and I booked a class with chef Burcu and enjoyed learning how to cook the best ravioli we’ve ever had!
Haissam
12 Jun 2023
Chef Burcu was wonderful. We took her Turkish Cuisine class with friends and we had a lovely time. The food was so delicious and we got to take some baklava with us home! We will be back to take other classes with her soon. We highly recommend her.
Kirri
05 Jun 2023
Chef Burcu was very knowledgeable and made this experience very enjoyable.
Abdouelkarim
03 Jun 2023
We recently took a couples cooking class with chef Burcu and had a wonderful time. The class was well-organized and the chef was knowledgeable and engaging. We learned a lot about cooking and had a lot of fun in the process. Thank you!
Aleksei
31 May 2023
I came to the class with almost no prior experience in cooking but chef Burcu was amazing at navigating me through the process, and with some great results!
Mike
28 May 2023
I booked cozymeal and Chef Burcu as a gift for my mothers 80th birthday.
The food was Michelin star class and the presentation was superb.
A wonderful evening. Thanks again.
Rose
07 Apr 2023
Chef Burcu provided an excellent experience for my sisters 50 th birthday. She was well prepared and very interactive when creating her meal. The food was amazing and the experience will always be remembered. We will definitely recommend and use this service again
Marie
03 Apr 2023
What a great experience! So fun and so delicious. We learned so much
Mathieu
02 Apr 2023
Nice experience, it was very delicious!
Shannon
13 Mar 2023
It was a great evening. Incredible food and easy conversation.
I would defiantly enjoy another experience with Cozymeals and Chef Burcu.
Taylor
13 Mar 2023
Lovely experience. Delicious meal. Chef Bercu was very kind and patient walking us through the recipes.
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!
Reviews Chef Burcu received outside of Cozymeal
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. :)
