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    The Dirty Apron Cooking School

    4.5 (119 reviews)
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    Pan-roasted lingcod and mushrooms in a miso coconut broth
    Thu P.

    I took my partner here for the Surf-Turf-Dessert class as a birthday gift since we love cooking together! We were seated at a table with all the other students and that's where we enjoyed our dishes with a complementary alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink! (In total, four glasses of beverage). The cooking experience overall was so fun! One of the best parts was not having to wash your own dishes! First we would watch a demo by the instructor and write notes, then we'd go off into cooking! The instructor walks around to help and other staff come around to help keep your station clean. It was also so luxurious to use a gas stove and stainless steel pots and pans! The first course was a pan-roasted lingcod on a bed of mushrooms. This was my favourite by far, the mushrooms with miso coconut broth was so umami! And the fish I cooked was tender and delicious. The second course was a gochujang BBQ flank steak with sesame-grilled vegetables. I didn't think the gochujang flavour came out enough and it felt like the vegetables didn't go very well together with the steak. This dish was just okay! And my error--I overcooked the steak.. A little too tough and chewy for my soft mouth! The last course was a coffee and Bailey's sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce. They gave us a scoop of their housemade vanilla bean ice cream to go with it. This dessert was divine! Perfect amount of sweetness. Every bite gave me happiness. It's more like a cake than a "pudding" though. The class started at 5:30pm and the cooking and eating was all done by around 9pm! At the end of the class, we were able to browse their small shop with a class discount. One thing I wish was taught more was how to plate beautifully!

    Mindy F.

    Lovely find. Great customer service...fast service.amazing chai latte, avocado toast and tomato coconut soup!!! And that's what was available-leftover! Most of their menu was so

    Halibut cheeks and prawns

    Fantastic. A friend and I attended the Ocean Fling class. It was great. The chef was energetic and fun. He took time to explain each dish before we cooked. Ingredients were great. Food tasted good. Wine was OK. Would love to go again.

    After you finish cooking, you get to enjoy your food at the dining table with some wine (or juice).
    Dianna T.

    The Dirty Apron is an awesome cooking school! My husband and I took "The Best Brunch Class," which was four hours long and $170 CAD per person. I thought it was worth every penny. Make sure you book early because these classes always sell out. They let you check in up to 30 minutes before the class starts. When we got there, we were greeted by Ashanti, our event host. She treated us well and gave us really nice black cloth aprons (which you get to keep)! She also offered us coffee/tea while we waited for the rest of the students to arrive. Our cooking class had three courses: Double-Smoked Bacon Eggs Benedict with Sun-Dried Tomato Hollandaise and Herb Potato Rosti, Cinnamon Brioche French Toast with Grapefruit Riesling Sabayon, and Smokey Tomato Cheddar Scones. Chef Takashi was our teacher. He is really good at explaining things and gave us some great tips and tricks. For each course, the teacher does a cooking demo, you cook the dish at your station, and then you have time to eat it in the dining room. Pay attention during the demo! During your cooking time, the teacher will walk around to check on you, but you need to be mostly independent. This is the fanciest cooking class I've ever taken and I was amazed at my results. Everything tasted fantastic and I learned a lot. My fellow classmates were all really cool, so it was fun getting to know them while we ate our creations. It was a generous amount of food and we also received drinks with each course. Everyone ended up taking the scones home because they were too full. I highly recommend taking a class here!

    Crab cake and prawn appetizer
    Tram V.

    I got to experience their cooking school as a team bonding activity through work. I had heard about this but haven't been able to justify the price tag, however now having done it, I can see why and will most likely come back for another class. The teachers were very nice and professional who definitely know what they're doing. My group made the crab cake and prawn appetizer, while other groups made the Thai green curry with rice and a chocolate dessert. It wasn't a competition but I'm pretty certain my team won.

    Annie M.

    I got gift certificate from my company. My friend and I were so excited to find the cooking class that we're interested. We arrived there 10 mins early, we got served some bread with olive oil and vignettes and relaxed in dinning room. When the class starting, we went in the commercial kitchen which full equipped. The chef instructor demonstrated the dish then we returned to our station to do it ourselves. O, well... all the ingredients were pre-measured, it made everything much easier. We made the dishes and returned to dinning room to enjoy it. When we looked around and found some ppl dishes didn't look good and even over cooked. Lol. Our dishes absolutely look great... It's fun and great experience for 4 hours class. Even though the ingredients were not top quality of food but really good enough for practice. Totally worth it coz no matter how messy u make in the kitchen, no need to worry and clean up after. I wish I could do it at home.

    The advertised Menu. Clearly stated --- hazelnut Biscotti -- which they never did in the class..... I feel cheated
    Gurleen B.

    I currently just got home from the La Dolce Vita - For the Love of Italian Food cooking class at the Dirty Apron. The class ran from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The space is beautiful and features this gorgeous long table, giant chandeliers and great ambiance. Service was impeccable here. They constantly offered us both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (all included in the price of the class) and as we waited for everything to begin, we were given the spongiest bread with generous pats of butter to keep us occupied. I have attached some pictures of the menu for today Monday March 11, 2019 and it becomes very obvious that they completely left out a menu item. The Biscotti was conveniently omitted and when inquired, the chef said they did not prep it and he thought it was dumb that we were doing biscotti alongside a tart. Unbeknownst to him, I was looking forward to learning how to make biscotti and I happened to not be the only individual who was excited to learn biscotti making. Considering the hefty price per person of upwards of $170, I expect that the advertised menu is followed. If it were not for the service, I would have given this class ONE STAR because expecting to learn how to make everything that was promised in this class is not a huge ask in fact, it is an expectation. We made a total of three different dishes, but a lot of times, it felt as if we were just assembling the dish and not really doing the cooking ourselves. A lot of prep and cooking and marinating was done for us ahead of time. The biggest example would be the poached pear tart. The sauce, the ice cream, the puff pastry and the frangipane was done for us ahead of time. All we did was cut up half a pear and dump it in a small pot with three other ingredients which were already pre-portioned for us. The weirdest part, a staff member then looked over the pots and mixed them and made sure it did not over-reduce. I think the only thing I really took from this class is how to make fresh pasta. Everything else was me just blindly dumping the pre-portioned items into a pan. Unfortunately​, things did not even taste that amazing either. I thought the recipes were alright. The only thing I would remake is the fresh pasta, but I would do my own sauce. Would I go again? NOPE Was it worth the price - arguable?​ Because I walked away with very little from this class. To recap: they omitted the Biscotti that was stated on the menu. The only thing I really had to make and aka only thing I learned was how to make fresh pasta Everything else was pre-portioned and pre-cooked or pre-made for us The food and recipes were meh. Nothing wowed me They really pushed a few products that they sell there like a $65 bottle of vinaigrette​....

    Sichuan Pepper crusted New York Strip Loin w/ Tabbouleh and charred Shishito Peppers
    Josh B.

    Came here with my bestie for a cooking class. Now, neither of us are great cooks and we kind of suck at following instructions, yet our meals turned out incredible! The recipes and instructions are foolproof thanks to the excellent instructors! We made Sichuan pepper crusted New York strip loins with tabbouleh and shishito peppers, lobster and mascarpone squid ink tortellini, and a chocolate lava cake to finish! Never did I think I could make something so gourmet that tasted so good! Groups of two get their own kitchen/cooking area and you eat after every course you cook! At the end there's opportunity to shop certain ingredients you used in the Dirty Apron delicatessen! I HIGHLY recommend a class here (if not, at least check out the delicatessen for some delicious bites!)

    huevos rancheros
    Glady C.

    Came here for their 'Rise (Dine) & Shine' cooking class with my partner. The menu included: huevos rancheros, crispy chicken and waffles, and banana rum flambe. Upon arriving, we were helped with our jackets/coats, and was offered mimosa and an apron. The staff was friendly, and our instructor was enthusiastic. I loved how everything was portioned out to you, and you're offered a drink before every course. The entire cooking course was run super smooth, once you're ready to cook again everything is already at your station. You may not learn knife skills, or feel that it's a real class but it's more for entertainment sake but there are some tips, tricks, and skills you will take from it. For me, the class taught some skills that I won't home such as flambe-ing and a fool-proof way of poaching an egg - but this will change now. It was a 4 hour class, and it did come up to around $180/ person. It is pricey, and probably something I wouldn't do regularly. But... if you're looking for a gift or a special date, this would be it!

    Shirley C.

    I came here for a corporate event and it was fantastic! I highly recommend this cooking class format of demo, make, consume, if you're keen on learning new tips and tricks. It's not only a great group activity but great fun with a pal, not to mention a great gift idea! Our menu for the evening began with a cream of Porcini mushroom and chestnut soup, followed by our main course of stuffed pork tenderloin and spaetzle with a red wine reduction and for desert an open faced apple pie tart. The recipes are meant for four so we were definitely stuffed by the end of the evening! Thank goodness for the takeout boxes! Chef Takashi is knowledgeable, efficient and concise so you really can't screw up...too badly! All the ingredients are prepped for the most part and everyone works in pairs in mini kitchens which are stocked with pro cookware! Can we say Wolf range??? Best part... no cleaning! Come to think of it, this would be a good way to meet someone new... just saying

    Pan Roasted Halibut Cheeks and Citrus Olive Oil Poached Prawns on a Saffron Aioli
    Kelsey B.

    Absolutely loved my first experience with the Dirty Apron Cooking School last night. I wasn't sure what to expect but was blown away. First off, choose from 45 different courses, from seafood and Italian to Lobster Thermidor and Julia Childs top creations. Be greeted and take a seat in the dining room where you will get a glass of bubbles and some warm homemade bread and savoury butter. The teaching portion man is easy to follow along then pair up and start your creation! All 3 of my dishes turned out remarkable and something I would 100% make at home. Would love to try more classes! Definitely worth it. Takashi was an amazing teacher and Celeste was a great server.

    Learned lots from the nice instructor

    We took the Ocean Fling seafood cooking class here and learned some useful cooking tips! First off let's get this out of the way.. $180 is pretty steep for a cooking class. But some may argue it's worth it because this is what you get: - great industrial quality appliances and cookware - instructor-led class where you do most of your own cooking (but no prep - they cut/ wash/ portion/ marinate in advance for you) - your own dirty apron apron to take home - 5 glasses of various wines (good ones too) And the main course.. 3 pretty full size dishes of the food that you cook for yourself! We learned to make the following: - Pan Roasted Halibut Cheeks and Citrus Olive Oil Poached Prawns with Saffron Aoli - Shitake & White Soya Tuna Tartare with Yuzu Foam - Arctic Char with Vegetable Nage Every time we finished making a dish, we get to sit down at a long communal table to enjoy them with our wines. It was a really pleasant time. I do understand why some would feel that it's not a real cooking class, since everything was kind of ready-made for the actual cooking. I felt that way too, but understand that this class is more for entertainment rather than to learn knife skills, and they have a lot to pack into 4 hours. I know it's pricey, but I don't regret doing it at all!

    No taste chicken
    Roberta T.

    Not much to say. It is just not an option for me to come back although I am being nice giving 3 stars. Pricey for the amount of food. I had salad with chicken. Salad was good, although it came with 2 small cubes of avocado instead of real piece of it. Chicken was mediocre. Tasted like not well prepared chicken just with some salt. Very plain. Other than that, nice staff and nice ambience with cute trendy rustic decor.

    Seafood cooking class: lobster potato salad, salt crusted sea bream, basil crepes with berries

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    Had a team bonding event for work here and we had seven people who were participating in the Asian…read morecuisine cooking class. The three dishes that we made were pork baos, dan dan noodles, and wontons with chilli sauce. These were all staple foods that I grew up eating in a Chinese family but it was quite interesting to make them with a western fusion twist. If you don't know how to cook, do not worry because I certainly don't either. Dan, the owner, led our class with his assistant Kait. Both were very helpful, engaging in conversation, and accommodating. Dan did a really good job of explaining the origins of each dish, bringing in his own experiences and life stories with his family which I really appreciate as this added a personal touch. He stresses the use of organic ingredients and often shared with us where to buy these common items. Once you walk in, you store your personal items in the cupboard provided. Then you write your name on an erasable name tag and put your apron on. Everyone is involved in the cooking process, from washing vegetables to chopping garlic and green onions. There was just a right amount of time to cook but also socialize with one another. You can also consume alcohol while cooking. I found that the assistant often prepared most of the meat, so some of the hardest parts of the recipes were already accounted for. The pork bao, for example, only required us to make the bun part but I do not recall preparing the pork or marinating it. Everything tasted delicious and looked so colourful that the plating easily looked like restaurant quality, even if you just tossed them all together on a dish. We used a lot of garlic though so a lot of us still came to work with garlic breath the next day! Still, I think my favourite dish must have been the dan dan noodles because of the peanut sauce. Feeling very lucky to have tried my first cooking class through work and hope to be back another time to cook another cuisine!

    Outstanding Gluten Free Buckwheat Crepe for $8. Unusual marriage of beet walnut hummus cheddar…read more(mature bite as I asked for lite chz and it definitely present, drlish) omelet with raddichio greens salad. Silk Road Early Grey loose tea $3 in single pot, love how Nourish treats tea right. Hubby chowed on a beet lemon muffin which he happily devoured with his cappacino. Decor is clean white walls with suspended vintage window frames, kiddie cooking play station, open kitchen cooking school concept, to food presentation, and fresh, quality ingredients, this is a new Favorite Yum while across the Border. Oh and there's a sunny patio out back where we dined al fresco. Must Return soon!

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    4.1(49 reviews)
    2.4 kmGranville Island/False Creek

    Chef Lianne provided an excellent menu and professional instruction for a 3 course cooking class…read more Yummy orange/fennel salad, creamy mushroom/asparagus risotto, perfecrly cooked Ling Cod and a tasty berry crumble. All fabulous and repeatable at home.

    I have been fortunate enough to have two events held here for clients. This is a very unique and…read moregreat team building exercise as one of the events they offer is an iron chef challenge. The basis of this activity is that you are put into teams and tasked with the difficult and creative job of cooking a appetizer and entrée using a secret ingredient that has to be incorporated in both dishes. They hosted our clients professionally and with care which was much appreciated. The experience can come in at a little bit high of a price however, it has been a very successful event and our clients seemed to love it (which is the main goal!). You have to cook for one hour and have access to the kitchen and ingredients and can talk with some of the students that are there as well. It feels very high pressure and depending how you cook or eat it could be either very creative or a little bit overwhelming but it's all in good fun. After that, the head chef tries out all the dishes and scores everyone. Don't fret, you do not have to only eat your concoctions after the cooking challenge. You are then presented with a three course meal done by the students. One thing I do wish they offered was perhaps a Feedback card (I understand this is difficult for a client event but could be coordinated to the organizer). The dishes we got for good, the portions were a bit small and some of the dishes were a bit over salted in my opinion but overall it was a great meal and event. There is limited parking and just have to register your car with the business beforehand, otherwise be prepared to get towed.

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