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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a hands-on Irish cooking class that brings the heart of Ireland to your kitchen. Led by Chef John Dudley, a trained student of the Dublin College of Catering, this special culinary experience explores classic Irish fare through traditional recipes and time-honoured techniques.

Perfect for food lovers and home cooks alike, this partially hands-on class guides you step by step through a comforting, flavour-filled menu inspired by authentic Irish cuisine. Whether you’re celebrating your Irish roots or simply love hearty, rustic cooking, this class is a delicious way to mark the occasion.

What You’ll Cook

• Leek & Potato Soup: We’ll begin with this classic Irish starter. Students will participate in every step, learning how to balance flavours and achieve the perfect creamy texture.
• Traditional Irish Soda Bread: Next, you’ll mix and shape your own soda bread, baking it fresh in-house. Discover the secrets behind this simple yet iconic Irish staple.
• Boxty (Irish Potato Pancakes): Learn how to prepare these crispy, comforting potato pancakes, served with smoked salmon for a modern twist.
• Traditional Irish Stew: The class concludes with a hearty Irish stew made with tender chunks of lamb (beef substitution available), potatoes, carrots, and barley—rich, warming, and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

This fun and flavourful cooking class is ideal for anyone looking to elevate their St. Patrick’s Day menu and gain confidence with traditional Irish recipes. You’ll leave with new skills, authentic techniques, and the knowledge to recreate these beloved dishes at home.

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This event is proudly supported by Tourism Burnaby as part of the Bite of Burnaby Food Festival, a month-long celebration of Burnaby’s vibrant culinary scene.

Travel to the vibrant streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City without leaving the kitchen in this immersive Vietnamese street food cooking class. Guided by Chef John Dudley, you’ll explore the bold, aromatic, and fresh flavours that make Vietnamese cuisine one of the most loved food cultures in Southeast Asia.

From fragrant broths to crisp herbs and punchy dipping sauces, this hands-on class introduces you to five iconic Vietnamese street food dishes, giving you the skills and confidence to recreate them at home. Expect lively instruction, practical techniques, and unforgettable flavours.

What You’ll Learn

• Master Chicken Pho: Discover how to create a perfectly spiced, deeply aromatic broth and watch it transform into a comforting bowl of authentic chicken pho.
• Create Sweet & Spicy Pork Balls: Pound together a fragrant paste of lemongrass, chilli, ginger, and palm sugar before shaping and cooking sizzling pork balls packed with flavour.
• Roll Prawn Summer Rolls from Scratch: Learn how to assemble delicate, fresh summer rolls filled with herbs, prawns, and vibrant ingredients.
• Perfect Nuoc Cham: Balance salty, sweet, sour, and spicy notes to create the ultimate Vietnamese dipping sauce—essential to countless dishes.

This Vietnamese cooking class is perfect for food lovers, home cooks, and anyone curious about Southeast Asian cuisine. Whether you’re new to Vietnamese food or already obsessed with pho, you’ll leave with authentic techniques, new culinary skills, and the confidence to bring the flavours of Vietnam into your own kitchen.

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This event is proudly supported by Tourism Burnaby as part of the Bite of Burnaby Food Festival, a month-long celebration of Burnaby’s vibrant culinary scene.

Discover the bold, vibrant world of Thai street food in this hands-on cooking class designed to help you perfectly balance Thailand’s four essential taste sensations: salty, sour, sweet, and hot. Guided by expert instruction, you’ll learn how fresh herbs, fragrant spices, and quality ingredients come together to create unforgettable Southeast Asian dishes.

From fiery soups to sizzling stir-fries, this immersive experience will transport you to the bustling night markets of Bangkok—right from your cooking station.

What You’ll Learn:

• Create a lip-smacking tom yum soup, complete with fragrant lemongrass, fiery galangal and juicy prawns.
• Stir-fry quality bavette steak or eggplant until sizzling hot, then toss in an umami-packed sauce with dark soy, garlic and chilli, and load up with fragrant herbs.
• Pound staple Thai ingredients into a sweet and sour dressing and toss through crunchy veg for an epic side salad.

This Thai cooking class is ideal for food lovers, adventurous home cooks, and anyone looking to expand their skills in authentic Thai cuisine. You’ll leave with practical techniques, new flavour knowledge, and the confidence to recreate classic Thai street food dishes at home.

Get your tickets now and master the flavours of Thailand.

This event is proudly supported by Tourism Burnaby as part of the Bite of Burnaby Food Festival, a month-long celebration of Burnaby’s vibrant culinary scene.

Step into the vibrant world of Bombay café–style cooking with From Bombay with Love, an inspired Indian cooking class that celebrates bold spices, comforting classics, and Persian-influenced flavours. In this immersive, hands-on session, you’ll explore rich aromatics, layered sauces, and time-honoured techniques that bring modern Bombay-inspired dishes to life—then sit down together to enjoy the feast you’ve created.

What You’ll Cook

• Bhel Puri: Crispy rice puffs tossed with chickpeas, potatoes, noodles, and tangy tamarind chutney.
• Ruby Chicken Curry: A signature-style curry with warming spices and deep tomato richness.
• Cardamom Pilaf Rice: Fragrant basmati rice infused with cardamom and whole spices.
• Homemade Naan Bread: Learn to prepare and cook soft, fluffy naan from scratch.

Vegetarian substitutions are always available, and dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

This Indian cooking class is perfect for food lovers, curry enthusiasts, and home cooks who want to learn bold flavours and practical, restaurant-style techniques. You’ll leave with new skills, a deeper understanding of spices, and the confidence to recreate these comforting Bombay-inspired dishes at home.

Click here to reserve your spot and bring the flavours of Bombay to your kitchen.

This event is proudly supported by Tourism Burnaby as part of the Bite of Burnaby Food Festival, a month-long celebration of Burnaby’s vibrant culinary scene.