Cooking School
COOKING SCHOOL
C’est Bon Cooking’s cooking classes have dual objectives: to help you master essential cooking principles and techniques, and to ensure you have fun doing it. Get hands-on experience preparing popular French-inspired dishes. The atmosphere is relaxed, the groups intimate, the teaching top-notch, the facilities state of the art. The ultimate reward is the opportunity to enjoy the delicious meal you help prepare. Take home newfound culinary skills and confidence—along with recipes, grocery lists and wine suggestions for each dish. Minimum of five people required for each class.
COOKING CLASSES
Three hours of hands-on instruction and plenty of fun with Chef Georges Laurier, former Chef and Co-Owner of Laurier sur Montcalm. All recipes made during the class will be eaten at the end of class.
Minimum of four people required for each class.
Registration closes 2 days before the course date, however email us at info@cestboncooking.ca to see if you can get in.
Inquire about our PRIVATE individual or group classes.
TEEN CHEF CLASSES - FOOD FUNDAMENTALS
Good cooks know that one of the best ways to get young people interested in the culinary arts is to include them in kitchen activities. C’est Bon Cooking’s Teen Chef classes go much further by engaging youth aged 12 and older in an intensive, week-long exploration of kitchen fundamentals. Over five fun and food filled days, participants work closely with Chef Georges to learn a variety of essential cooking techniques. Soups, egg dishes, fish & shellfish, poultry & meat, and vegetables will be covered. It’s a great way to make lasting memories, dramatically improve a young person’s competence in the kitchen, and give teenagers the cooking skills and confidence they’ll need for life.
Mon - Fri, 10am to 2pm, lunch included
July 18 to 22
August 8 to 12
August 15 to 19
$ 425 per participant plus tax (minimum 12 years of age).
Includes free apron.
Minimum 5 participants required. Maximum of 8.
JULY CLASSES -
CUISINE DU MONDE – Nordic Cuisine
A class that blends traditional cooking techniques with ingredients found in the wilds of northern Quebec.
Menu:
Bison Tartar with Daisies and Labrador Tea Infused Oil
Duck Confit Parmentier
Local Strawberries with Peppery Green Alder
Class Date: Monday, July 18th – 5:30pm to 8:30pm
$ 105 per person (taxes extra)
COOKING LIKE A CHEF - Seasonal Berries
Restaurant-quality dishes, for beginners who want something more.
Menu:
Small Berry Tarts
Spicy Strawberry Jam
Fresh Berry Bavarois & Feuillantine
Class Date: Tuesday, July 19th - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
$ 95 per person (taxes extra)
COOKING LIKE A CHEF - Master the Basics
Restaurant-quality dishes, for beginners who want something more...Master the science behind stocks. You’ll be surprised at what you don’t know!
Menu:
Vegetable Stock and Vichyssoise
Chicken Stock and Herb-Stuffed Chicken Breast
Fish Stock and Saffron Fish Chowder
Class Date: Thursday, July 21st - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
$ 105 per person (taxes extra)
DAYTIME COOKING – Picnic Favourites
Picnic in a Jar. You’ll prepare your recipes and take them with you for your day in the park.
Menu:
Herb marinated Goat Cheese Bites
Gazpacho
Salads
Pesto
Class Date: Monday, July 25th – 10:00am to 1:00pm
$ 105 per person (taxes extra)
DAYTIME COOKING – Mastering Fish
A morning dedicated to mastering the secrets of marinating and cooking fish.
Menu:
Salmon / Snapper / Sablefish
Class Date: Tuesday, July 26th– 10:00am to 1:00pm
$ 105 per person (taxes extra)
DAYTIME COOKING – Sassy Summer Sauces
Add flavor and a little spice to your fish, meats and vegetables.
Menu:
Coffee BBQ sauce
Spicy Grill Rub
Tangy Citrus-Herb Marinade
Wild Tea infused Vinaigrette and Basting Jus
Class Date: Wednesday, July 27th– 10:00am to 1:00pm
$ 95 per person (taxes extra)
DAYTIME COOKING – Vegetarian Creations
Knife skills training for delicious vegetarian cuisine.
Menu:
Butter Bean Spread
Cannellini Bean Curry with Almond Basmati Rice
Wild Mushroom and Beet Risotto
Silky Berry Mousse
Class Date: Thursday, July 28th – 10:00am to 1:00pm
$ 95 per person (taxes extra)
AUGUST CLASSES -
SUMMER COOKING – BBQ Wow!
Add flavor and a little spice to your fish, meats and vegetables.
Menu:
Coffee BBQ Sauce
Spicy Grill Rub
Tangy Citrus-Herb Marinade
Wild Tea Infused Vinaigrette and Basting Jus
Class Date: Monday, August 4th – 5:30pm to 8:30pm
$ 105 per person (taxes extra)
DESSERT CLASS – Basic Pie Pastry
How to make sweet dough and shortbread dough perfectly for dessert pies.
Menu:
Berry Pies
Class Date: Thursday, August 8th – 5:30pm to 8:30pm
$ 95 per person (taxes extra)
COOKING LIKE A CHEF with Chef Andrée Riffou - Thai Techniques
Back from a recent trip to Thailand, guest Chef Andrée Riffou will teach you the secrets to tasty Thai classics.
Menu:
Papaya Salad
Massaman Curry and Pad Thai
Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango
Class Date: Tuesday, August 9th – 5:30pm to 8:30pm
$ 105 per person (taxes extra)
KNIFE SKILLS - Veggies Galore
Allumette, Brunoise, Julienne and Paysanne - you'll get to practice them all. These knife skills techniques will be of great help when preparing soups, salads and plate presentation.
Menu:
Soupe Paysanne
Remoulade
Leek Coulis and Tomato Concassé
Class Date: Thursday, August 11th - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
$ 95 per person (taxes extra)
MASTER THE BASICS – Egg-Based Desserts
The ultimate reward is the opportunity to prepare egg-based desserts just like in restaurants!
Menu:
Crème brulée
Crème renversée caramel
Orange Liqueur Soufflé
Class Date: Monday, August 15th – 5:30pm to 8:30pm
$ 95 per person (taxes extra)
COOKING LIKE A CHEF – Vegan Dishes
Guest Chef Danielle Rochon, from Market Organics, will teach simple yet perfected vegan dishes using certified organic products.
Menu:
Crispy Potatoes with Roasted Red Pepper and Basil Crème
Wild Mushroom Ragout on a Creamy Polenta
Raw Strawberry Lemonade Chia Pie
Class Date: Tuesday, August 16th – 5:30pm to 8:30pm
$ 105 per person (taxes extra)
Looking for the perfect gift for the foodie in your life?
C’est Bon gift certificates are available for cooking classes, gourmet food tours, and our teen chef series.
'Thanks so much for the last 6 weeks. I really enjoyed your classes and the cooking environment. The recipes but most importantly the techniques you have taught us have really improved my skill level and confidence. Your classes always energize me to tackle new dishes and cooking challenges. Needles to say the meals at home are taking on a fresh and improved approach!!'
-Charles
December, 2014
'I just wanted to drop you a note to say that I am really appreciating what I learned from you and have been using the new techniques. I especially use the cutting techniques, the onion soup and the fish style of cooking and lots more butter'
-Lee
November, 2014
'Absolutely amzing cooking class! Gave me a renewed condifence in the kitchen and inspired me to cook fresh meals more often. I would recommend C'est Bon Cooking to anyone and everyone.'
- Tatyana
May, 2014
'Really enjoyed my time with C'est Bon. It gave me the confidence in the kitchen. I became inspired after every course and couldn't wait to get in the kitchen at home! I really liked the fresh, local quality products used in class.'
-Adriana
May, 2014
'The chefs running the class were amazing, very knowledgable and fun to work with. I never knew making delicious soups could be so fun and easy!'
-Kevin
March, 2014
'I just wanted to let you know that my friend and I had a fantastic time on our tour! It was so much better than I imagined. I loved every stop and it was just the right length! It was so cool to have a chance to hear from the business owners and our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and just a great tour guide. I am so excited to do another tour in the future and have told all my friends/family via facebook about this awesome adventure!'
- Adriana
November, 2013
'Just wanted to follow-up and thank you, to both yourself and your fine staff in their incredibly intriguing, welcoming, and professional food tour this weekend. Your offering far exceeded our expectations.'
-Matthew Prowse, Carleton Almuni Association
October, 2013
'We had the most wonderful time! The group is a buzz about the food and the place this morning! Thank you so much. You and your team were awesome!'
- Jennifer McKnight, Office Manager, CapCorp, Teambuiliding Event November 2013
"We had a fabulous time! Everything was exceptionally well organized, instructions were clear and helpful, food was delicious (even if we made some of it!) and it was all a great deal of fun. We really appreciate all of the effort that all three of you put into our class.
Merci beaucoup - I am certain we will recommend this to friends, and you may also see some of us again.
Merci!"
- Deborah, November 2012