Impress And Inspire
Our cooking classes in London, Ontario are the perfect opportunity to connect with food in new and meaningful ways while learning tips and tricks that you can bring into your daily life. Whether you are a new or experienced, our one-of-a-kind cooking classes will introduce you to a different way of cooking and the ‘In Home Chef approach’ to the fine dining experience.
All About Dough
Dough – the base of so many delicious comfort foods and desserts! Guests will start by making fresh bread paired with a cocoa nib, buckwheat and sea salt butter. Everyone will then get their hands dirty making their own flatbread dough with assorted fresh vegetables and protein toppings of their choosing. To finish off the evening, Chef Thomas will show everyone how to make an amazing spiced apple cake.
Steak House
Suppliers are key to small businesses and Celtic Ridge Farms are my go to for beef. We will meet at Celtic Ridge for a tour by owner Matt, then return to The In Home Chef Estate where i will show you how to get consistent, proper sear on your steaks, how to cook the best braised beef cheek and all classic “steak house” accompaniments.
Shirley’s Pop-up Restaurant
Shirley’s is a pop-up restaurant like no other. Experience the creativity of our multi-course dining menu, paired with a curated wine selection and countryside views.
Pasta, Need I Say More
I could live off pasta and I am sure you could too. Join me to create variations of pastas, to assorted sauces like alfredo and smoked tomato. Learn how to make perfect raviolo and the best Italian dessert, Tiramisu.
A Walk Through France
Ever been to Paris? Join me as I take you through my journey from Lyon to Paris. Learn how to make a proper chicken liver pate with wildberry jam and toast. We will jump into pairing foie gras with local duck breast, asparagus and a wine reduction. To end the meal a delicate mille fuille with whipped vanilla mousse and salted caramel.
Vegan
Learn how to make vegetables and tofu the main star. Vegan cooking is something special and let Thomas show you how to take the humble cabbage, sweet potato and tofu block to make hors d'oeuvres and entrees for that special night.
BBQ and Beer
When BBQ is done right nothing beats it. Chef Thomas will show you his secret into The In Home Chef’s signature brisket. It is not all about meat in this class we will be smoking Salmon and also learning how to make the perfect cornbread with all the fixins’.
Country Living
With The In Home Chef living in the country now, we try to support local businesses all of the time. Join Thomas and learn some classics like pot roast with poms puree, honey glazed carrots, to the best biscuits and gravy. To finish the class enjoy a chocolate sugar pie.
Taiwanese Travels
Inspired by Chef Thomas’s mid-January trip to explore and experience Taiwan, this class will capture the vibrant and traditional flavours of South East Asia. Starting with a traditional Taiwanese tea and snack, guests will then dive into learning how to create one of Taiwan’s most famous cuisines – dumplings! These delicious delights can be filled with anything from vegetables and meats, to soups! Join us to explore the Taiwanese world of dumplings!
Moroccan Nights
Having recently travelled to Morocco, Chef Thomas has created an amazing 3 course cooking class that captures the aromatic flavours of the beautiful country. Guests will begin by preparing a traditional Moroccan salad with pickled beets, marinated carrots, stewed lentils, tomatoes, and cucumber salsa. For the main dish, Chef Thomas will guide guests through the preparation of a delicious chicken and vegetable tagine. To top off the evening, everyone will make their own rosewater flan.
The Sea
We want to show what my friends at Steelhead have to offer. Steelhead fishery has anything you would like and I will start off showing you how to properly sear you-ten scallops, with local corn and sweet potato salsa. Our main course will be focusing on how to cure and smoke their signature trout, as well as make a proper shrimp escabeche.
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