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Unleash your inner chef at the 6 best cooking classes in Montreal

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Unleash your inner chef at the 6 best cooking classes in Montreal

Ever burnt water? (Don’t lie, we’ve all been there.) Or maybe your culinary masterpiece usually ends up a Pinterest fail? Fear not, dear Montrealer, because your kitchen salvation awaits.

We’ve all had those moments. You know, the ones where you stare longingly at a delicious dish on Instagram and think, “I could totally make that!” But then reality hits. Your soufflé deflates, your sauce curdles, and your perfectly seared steak turns into shoe leather. 

But hold on! Before you resign yourself to a life of takeout and microwave meals, let us introduce you to a whole new world of possibilities. We’ve scoured this glorious city, knives drawn and taste buds tingling, to find the cooking classes that’ll turn you into a culinary whiz.

Or, you know, at least give you the ability to reasonably impress your next Tinder date.

Ateliers & Saveurs – Vieux-Montréal

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Location: 444 Saint Francois Xavier St, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2T3, Canada

Contact: +1 514-849-2866

Operating hours:

  • Monday to Sunday – 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

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Since 2008, this culinary haven in Old Montreal has been the brainchild of Fanny Gauthier, Éric Gauthier, and Arnaud Ferrand. Whether you’re a kitchen novice or a seasoned pro, their classes have you covered. 

Craving something fancy? Their “L’Atelier du Chef” class ($115 per person) will have you whipping up albacore tuna sashimi and matcha chiffon cake like a Michelin-starred maestro. 

More of a casual sipper? Their cocktail classes ($59 per person) are a perfect blend of mixology and merriment, complete with three delicious cocktails and tapas pairings. 

Culinary Guild

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Location: 6381 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, Quebec H2S 3C3, Canada

Contact: +1 514-750-6050

Operating hours:

  • Monday to Saturday – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Sunday – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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Ever wished you could whip up a soufflé? Now you can (kind of). Culinary Guild, the brainchild of the culinary maestro himself, offers cooking classes so tempting that you’ll be ditching takeout in no time. 

From mastering macarons (because who doesn’t love a good challenge?) to conquering paella like a Spaniard on holiday, there’s a class for every aspiring foodie. 

And hey, even if your culinary skills are currently limited to boiling water, fear not – they have beginner courses that’ll turn you into a kitchen whiz before you can say “bon appétit.” 

With prices starting at $95, their classes are also cheaper than therapy (and way more delicious). 

Atelier de cuisine Table Rouge

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Location: 14390 Boul Gouin O, Pierrefonds, QC H9H 1B1, Canada

Contact: +1 514-867-4300

Operating hours:

  • Monday to Sunday – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

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Atelier de cuisine Table Rouge is your culinary playground for mastering pasta, sushi, and more (gluten-free options available!). With classes starting at a cool $95, you’ll be guided by top-notch chefs who’ve whipped up magic in Montreal’s most prestigious kitchens.  

Each three-hour class is a delicious blend of show-and-tell, hands-on action, and taste-testing your masterpiece. 

Oh, and did we mention they speak your language? Their classes are taught in both English and French because good food transcends linguistic boundaries. 

And if you’ve got mini-chefs in the making, their kids’ classes are a steal at $65.

MEZZA LUNA

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Location: 57 Rue Dante, Montréal, QC H2S 1J8, Canada

Contact: +1 514-272-5299

Operating hours:

  • Monday to Sunday – 9:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Founded by the irrepressible Elena Faita back in 1993 (talk about a legend!), this cooking school is where the magic happens. Elena, her son Stefano, and a posse of other kitchen whizzes spill their secrets, so you can create authentic Italian dishes like a nonna.  

Picture this: two and a half hours of hands-on fun, learning everything from pasta perfection to regional specialities, all while sipping wine and devouring your creations.  

With class sizes capped at 24, it’s an intimate affair, usually costing between $60 and $80 – a small price to pay for a taste of la dolce vita, right? 

Oh, and you even get to take home the recipes, so you can impress your friends (and maybe even your nonna!).

The Bagel Class

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Location: 5612 Cartier St, Montreal, Quebec H2G 2T9, Canada

Contact: +1 438-778-3118

Operating hours:

  • Thursday to Sunday – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

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The Bagel Class is where you can ditch the takeout and become your own bagel boss. For a mere $80, you’ll spend two hours with Will Paquet (a Quebec-born baking wizard) and learn the secrets of the city’s most iconic food. 

Held in Will’s cosy Mile End apartment, this is honestly a bagel adventure. You’ll knead, roll, and boil your way to bagel perfection, all while soaking up Will’s expert tips and tricks.  

Best of all? You get to devour your freshly baked creations on the spot and walk away with the recipe to recreate the magic at home.

Appetite For Books

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Location: 388 Victoria Ave, Westmount, Quebec H3Z 2N4, Canada

Contact: +1 514-369-2002

Operating hours:

  • Monday to Friday – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Saturday – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Since 2005, Appetite for Books has been serving up a unique blend of literary and gastronomic delights. Each of their classes dives into a specific cookbook, so you’re not just learning to cook but also experiencing a culinary story.

Think mastering Jamie Oliver’s “7 Ways” or exploring the depths of Jewish cuisine with Leah Koenig’s “The Jewish Cookbook.” For a mere $120 to $160, you get the class, a delicious sit-down meal featuring your creations, and sometimes even a copy of the cookbook to take home. 

On top of this, they also whip up private cooking classes for groups of up to 10, starting at $95 per person. So whether you’re a solo foodie or planning a team-building extravaganza, this is the place to satisfy your hunger for knowledge (and deliciousness!).

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