Classes
News Flash!
The renovation is over and Chezsiva Cooking School is open now! Come and check out our new space and the Spice Room!
Summer Class schedule is posted, just click on Classes or scroll below for full details.
Class Information
Each class is separate as they deal with different topics and will involve various theories, techniques to give you wider understanding of food preparation in the kitchen. You can choose to enrol in as many classes as you wish.
All evening classes start at 6:00 pm sharp and will end around 9:00 pm. You'll need to bring your own knifes and apron and the rest will be provided.
Please contact us for complete details and format of the class.
Send us your email address to be added to our contact list as classes get updated seasonally so you can be notified via email. Your information will be treated confidentially and will be used for the strict purpose of class notifications.
Fees for Class
Evening class fee $85 per person - Cost includes a formal class session in a intimate setting with instructor teaching hands-on to individuals, kitchen equipments, food supplies, recipes and group dinner at the end of the class of what you prepare.
You'll need to bring your own knifes and apron and the rest will be provided.
Private classes
Chezsiva cooking school is available for private day/evening classes where you can design your own classes - small groups of 4-6 are welcome.
The instructor Siva Swaminathan is also available to come to your home to teach individually or for a small group or
entertain for private dinner parties. Please contact us to enquire.
Registration - Cancellation Policy
To register, Chezsiva requires a 50% deposit cheque mailed to school address. Final balance id due on the day of the class by cash or cheque.
Once registered all classes are non-refundable. If the person is unable to attend the class,
a substitute can be sent to take their place in class and should be informed to Chezsiva about
the change prior to the class. Chezsiva reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule classes due to insufficient enrolment.
Summer 2011 Cooking Class Schedule
Thursday July 21, 2011: Northern Italian - Take a trip to Venice and Florence!
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The class will be both demonstration and hands-on, highlighting Northern Italian cuisine – focusing on regions from Piemonte, Venice and Tuscany. Students will make a dish from L'Antipasto (small appetizer), IL Primo (First Course), IL Secondo (Second Course) and IL Contorno (Vegetable).
Monday July 25, 2011: Cooking for Diabetes - For optimum blood glucose!
The class will be both demonstration and hands-on. The class will focus on healthy cooking that is suited for a diabetic diet and follow various techniques. The class will explore cooking with complex carbohydrates (Low GI) that will help maintain good blood glucose.
Thursday July 28, 2011: Northern Indian Cooking @ the Spice Room
The class will be both demonstration and hands-on in the spice room studio. Students will get overall theory and understanding of Northern Indian cooking covering theories and information about various spices used in Indian cooking using the traditional grinding stone and spice grinder (as cooking style varies from state to state). Popular North Indian recipes will be covered in the class like: Briyani, pungent saucy curries from the north and roties (bread).
Tuesday August 2, 2011: Moroccan Cooking @ the Spice Room
The class will be both demonstration and hands-on in the spice room studio , covering recipes from Morocco and Tunisia. Students will learn how to make Tagine using various spices, different sausages from Tunisia and various side dishes from both countries.
Thursday August 4, 2011: Southern Indian Cooking @ the Spice Room
The class will be both demonstration and hands-on in the spice room studio . Students will get overall theory and understanding of South Indian cooking covering theories and information about various spices used in Indian cooking using the traditional grinding stone and spice grinder (as cooking style varies from state to state). Popular South Indian recipes will be covered in the class like Lemon rice, Upuma, curries made from dhal, various chutneys and appetizers from the south.
Monday August 8, 2011: Bistro Cooking - Impress your friends and family!
The class will be both demonstration and hands-on. The class will focus on popular techniques and popular dishes that you see in bistros, cafes and restaurants. Call or email for more details.
Thursday August 11, 2011: Stocks/Soups - Summer Bounty!
The class will be both demonstration and hands-on. During the class students will get a chance to make 3 kinds of stocks and 3 different healthy soups using the stocks made in the class
Monday August 15, 2011: How to cook salt water fish? - It's not as hard as you think.
The class will be both demonstration and hands-on, highlighting various types of fish from salt water and preparing them in a simple way using different techniques and to maximize their taste and ease of time.
Thursday August 18, 2011: Northern Indian Cooking @ the Spice Room
The class will be both demonstration and hands-on in the spice room studio. Students will get overall theory and understanding of Northern Indian cooking covering theories and information about various spices used in Indian cooking using the traditional grinding stone and spice grinder (as cooking style varies from state to state). Popular North Indian recipes will be covered in the class like: Briyani, pungent saucy curries from the north and roties (bread).
Monday August 22, 2011: Moroccan Cooking @ the Spice Room
The class will be both demonstration and hands-on in the spice room studio , covering recipes from Morocco and Tunisia. Students will learn how to make Tagine using various spices, different sausages from Tunisia and various side dishes from both countries.
Thursday August 25, 2011: Southern Indian Cooking @ the Spice Room
The class will be both demonstration and hands-on in the spice room studio . Students will get overall theory and understanding of South Indian cooking covering theories and information about various spices used in Indian cooking using the traditional grinding stone and spice grinder (as cooking style varies from state to state). Popular South Indian recipes will be covered in the class like Lemon rice, Upuma, curries made from dhal, various chutneys and appetizers from the south.
Monday August 29, 2011: Cooking for Diabetes - For optimum blood glucose!
The class will be both demonstration and hands-on. The class will focus on healthy cooking that is suited for a diabetic diet and follow various techniques. The class will explore cooking with complex carbohydrates (Low GI) that will help maintain good blood glucose.
Thursday September 1, 2011: Stocks/Soups - Fall Harvest!
The class will be both demonstration and hands-on. During the class students will get a chance to make 3 kinds of stocks and 3 different healthy soups using the stocks made in the class
Tuesday September 6, 2011: How to cook salt water fish? - It's not as hard as you think.
The class will be both demonstration and hands-on, highlighting various types of fish from salt water and preparing them in a simple way using different techniques and to maximize their taste and ease of time.
Cooking with Saffron - Demonstration only - DTBA
The class will consist of demonstrations of various recipes using the spice saffron. The class will cover recipes for a starter course, a main course and a dessert, all using the ingredient saffron.
Other Cooking Classes are available – If you can get a group together of 3 or more, you can have your own class, choosing from the following topics.
- Bridal Showers & Baby Showers
- How to boil water (for absolute beginners)
- Smart Healthy shopping (@supermarket - learn how to read labels & make smart choices)
- Ladies Evening Out
- Gentlemen's Night In
- Cooking class for kids (ages 6 and up)
- Parent & Tot
Registration Information
If you require more information about private group classes or want to register for a Summer 2011 Cooking Classes please
contact us.
Please email us your address to be added to our contact list as classes get updated so you can be notified via email.
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