Thanksgiving Turkey take out
Enjoy the holidays without cooking and cleaning up. Let a professional chef cook for you and send you home with all the trimmings. Items included: Roast Turkey, mashed potatoes, assorted roasted vegetables, classic stuffing, fresh pan gravy, tossed salad or mandarin orange salad, fresh cranberry jelly, fresh baked bread and your choice of pie (apple or pumpkin). All items will be fully cooked and ready to serve. The turkey is left intact for you to carve as desired.
Dates available: October 11 - 13
Pick up times: 1:00, 3:00 or 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Half turkey dinner (feeds 4 - 5 people) $79.75
Full turkey dinner (feeds 8-9 people) $119.60
Cooking Classes
We offer hands on and demonstration cooking classes for the home cook. Classes are conducted around the teaching island contributing to an intimate and personal experience with our chef instructors. Classes are offered as single sessions and we encourage you to create your own personalized series from our range of class offerings. Topics change with the seasons and include: ethnic, vegetarian, healthy specific, weeknight meals, entertaining fare and basic cooking skills. Some classes are specifically planned for children.
Private classes/events for groups of 10 or more can be planned around a date suitable for you. Call 888-FOOD to discuss.
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Upcoming classes include:Simple Supper Solutions - Monday, October 6 or Tuesday, October 28
It's like having your own personal chef, but you do the final cooking. . . We provide and prepare all the ingredients for 5 weekday main dishes for you to assemble and take home to your family. Some optional ingredients can be added or omitted based on personal preferences. We supply the freezer containers, labels, etc. and do all the clean up. You will leave with 5 homemade entrees, ready for the freezer or to cook, each of which will serve an average family of 4 people. Click here for menu details.
Start time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $125 + GST = $131.25
Slow Food Movement
Learn to braise and stew your favourite foods, roast and grill fruits and vegetables to perfection. We will be using lamb, beef, and a whole lot more. Each person will take home a liter of Chef’s special ragout.
Date: Thursday, October 9 Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Cost: $60 + GST = $63.00 per personCooking 101 – three class series
If you would like to become more "at home" on the “range” or are just starting out at cooking on your own, this class is for you. Allow a professional chef to lead you through demonstration and hands-on food preparation so that you come away knowing how to make a variety of different meals and have the skills to create new ones. Included will be a review of basic must-have equipment for an effective working kitchen.
Dates: Saturdays, October 18 and 25 and November 1stTime: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $180 + GST = $189.00 per person **Individual classes are $70 each
Knife Skills
Learn to use different types of kitchen knives and keep them sharp. Bring your own paring, chef and boning knives to practice cleaning, sharpening and de-boning chicken and fish. Practice different cuts with a variety of vegetables and a practical focus on butchery for stocks and soups. Each person will go home with a clean chicken and vegetables for their weekend entertaining.
Date: Saturday, October 18 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $70 + GST = $73.50Traditional Sushi and more
Join Chef Ono Sadao of Edohei Restaurant, for an evening of authentic Japanese appetizers, soup and hands-on sushi making.
Date: Monday, October 27 Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Cost: $65.00 + GST = $68.25 per personTantalizing Thai
Join Sumalee and Chef from One Night in Bangkok for an evening of fresh and flavourful Thai cuisine. We'll make appetizers, soup, main course dishes and dessert. Learn the tricks to make your own authentic dishes at home.
Date: Monday, November 3 Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Cost: $65.00 + GST = $68.25 per personProfessional Development
City of Winnipeg Certified Food Handler Training Course
All food establishments with fewer than five food handlers must have at least one staff person that has successfully completed the City of Winnipeg training course. We offer a five hour session which includes coverage of the 11 essential units, practise tests and the final exam.
Date: Wednesday, October 29th 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. Or Thursday, October 30th9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cost: $100 + GST = $105 per person, includes supper, take-home materials and exam fee
Team Building? Client Appreciation? Networking? Novel Stagette idea? Special Occasion Dinner?
Whatever the purpose The Food Studio has the perfect recipe to make your event unique, memorable and delicious. Bring together your clients, colleagues, family and friends in our warm, inviting and creative atmosphere. We’ll make our kitchen an extension of your home for the day.
Our team of professional chef instructors will guide you through an interactive and engaging event with as much or as little hands-on involvement as desired. Click here to host an event.
Gift Giving
Gift Certificates are always a welcome gift for the person who has particular tastes and they are available year round and your choice of denomination.The Food Studio now offers made-to-order gift baskets to suit your every need.
A small parcel of Homemade Biscotti is perfect for the hostess, teacher, office party and home entertaining. Paired with loose-leaf tea and a BREWT, they make the perfect housewarming gift.
Ask the Expert
We want to take the stress out of cooking and make it easy and fun. So, when you have a nagging culinary question who do you turn to - your mother, your sister, or your neighbour down the street? Now, you can add your friend, the chef, to the list.If you are looking for professional advise on a cooking or baking matter simply contact fdstudio@mts.net with a description of your request and our resident chef will contact you.
