Public or Private Hands-on Classes
Our hands-on classes offer you the opportunity to practice new skills as you cook alongside the chef, working through your class menu. Chef Chris leads the class, and you work in pairs to prepare the feast. When you’re finished cooking, you get to enjoy the delicious results of your efforts with your classmates. Recipes for the dishes made in the class are included and ready for you to take home and recreate.
Public or Private Demonstration Classes
Sit back, relax, and let Chef Chris create your dinner for you! In our demo classes, you get to observe and learn from the Chef as he cooks his way through the class’s menu. You will enjoy a full meal with your classmates during the demonstration class and take home recipes for the dishes made in class.
Specialty Classes
Occasionally, we partner with local food producers, special guests and subject experts to offer specialty classes. Some of our specialty classes have included chocolate making, beer & wine menu pairing, bread making, musical guest “chefs,” and mead making. These classes may include a hands-on component and always have something delicious to eat, although a full meal might not be included.
PRIVATE GROUP COOKING CLASSES & GETAWAY PACKAGES
The Flying Apron offers private group cooking classes in our Cookery School. Our Private Group cooking classes are perfect for celebrations, bachelorette parties, a weekend getaway with friends or a unique corporate event. Assemble a group of 6-10 people, select a class from our extensive seasonal list and we will provide all the ingredients for a fun culinary experience! You simply show up and enjoy the class!
Choose a Demo class where Chef Chris Velden prepares the menu or a Hands-on class where you work together under the guidance of Chef Chris to prepare the feast. Both class options include a full meal (4 courses) and copies of the recipes to take home. Our cooking classes are led by Chef Chris Velden, a European trained Master Chef with a passion for culinary education.
Our classroom is licensed so you may order something from our well-curated local beverage list to enjoy during class.
Turn your Culinary Experience into a fun and relaxing getaway with accommodations in our Charming Inn.
Private Group Class Information:
- Private Group classes for 6-10 participants, if less than six it is the cost equivalent to six.
- Two options for classes: Hands On $115+HST/pp OR Demonstration $100+HST/pp
- Both classes include a full, 4 course meal or equivalent and recipes to take away
- Private Classes are offered with a start time of 6pm or alternatively we offer a 12noon class time. Other Class start times may be available when discussed in advance.
- A seasonal menu selection is provided at the time of booking for the group to choose their class menu. One Menu is selected for the whole group.
- A date will be provided in the confirmation email for when we need to receive the menu selection along with any dietary restrictions or allergies among the group.
- All group class bookings have a 21 day cancellation policy.
- A Credit Card number is required to hold and confirm all bookings. Group payments can be split and divided as necessary at the time of the class.
- Accommodations are available to be added to a class booking. Room rates are seasonal and the room rate card is listed above on this page for reference. Our Inn consists of 5 Inn Rooms each with their own ensuite. Our accommodations include a fresh hot breakfast in the morning.
- Accommodations are required to be booked in conjunction with any prime day class booking (Friday or Saturday).
*Private Class dates fill quickly, usually months in advance, Contact us to secure your date.**
Cook with the Chef Exclusive Culinary Package for 2 people
This exclusive Culinary experience for two is a delicious way to celebrate all things Nova Scotian. Guests choose their class menu from our seasonal offerings for this hands-on class and work with Chef Chris to create an amazing 4-course dinner from the freshest local ingredients. In addition to copies of the recipes to take home, each participant gets their very own Flying Apron apron. After the class, retire to your lovely Inn room for the night and start the next morning with a fresh, hot breakfast in our Cafe.
Private Cook with the Chef Exclusive Package $600+HST/couple :
- Overnight accommodation for two in our King Room
- Fresh Hot Breakfast for two
- Private Hands-on Cookery School Class with Chef Chris Velden (includes instruction, a 4-course meal, 2 Flying Apron aprons, and copies of the recipes to take home)
- A 21 Day Cancellation Policy is applicable to all Private Classes
**Our Private Class dates book months in advance; contact us to check upcoming availability. **