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Next Class: Sat Feb 21

Creole Comfort Classics · 3 spots left

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Next Class: Sat Feb 21

Creole Comfort Classics · 3 spots left

Date Night
A time for couples to pause... reconnect... and have some fun! We'll be covering some of our previous chef (participants) favorites!
Deconstructed Beef Wellington
Caprese Salad
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Hot Chocolate Souffle
All the food and cooking tools you need. Wear clothes to impress that are appropriate for cooking.
Traditional Vietnamese
One of those types of meals that warms you to your core!
Spring & Salad Rolls
Chicken Wings
Chicken Broth Pho
Mango Lasse Ice Cream
All the food and tools, you bring the energy!
Taco Night: Creole Edition
Blackened fish tacos, creole slaw, chipotle crema, and fried plantains. Taco Tuesday, seriously upgraded. Big flavors, zero pretension.
Blackened Fish Tacos
Creole Slaw
Chipotle Crema
Fried Plantains
All ingredients, equipment, aprons, recipe cards, margarita bar
Knife Skills + Quick Meals
Master the fundamentals. Proper grip, knife technique, and speed. Then put those skills to work with three 30-minute meals you'll cook forever.
Knife Technique Workshop
15-Min Stir Fry
Quick Pasta Aglio e Olio
Sheet Pan Chicken
All ingredients, equipment, aprons, recipe cards
The Crawfish Boil Experience
A full southern crawfish boil. Community-style cooking at its absolute finest. Newspapers on the table, bibs on, cold drinks in hand. This is how we eat.
Crawfish Boil with Corn & Potatoes
Hush Puppies
Coleslaw
Key Lime Pie
All ingredients, bibs, equipment, recipe cards
Brunch Like You Mean It
Shrimp & grits, beignets, and chicory coffee. Weekend brunch will never be the same. Learn the southern brunch classics that'll make you everyone's favorite host.
Shrimp & Grits
Beignets with Powdered Sugar
Chicory Coffee
Pecan Praline French Toast
All ingredients, equipment, aprons, recipe cards, mimosa bar
Valentine's Night Out: Couples Class
A romantic Valentine's evening cooking a 4-course meal together.
Lobster Bisque
Pan-Seared Scallops
Filet Mignon
Chocolate Lava Cake
All ingredients, champagne toast, recipes, candlelit dinner.
Vietnamese Menu for Lunar New Year
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a traditional Vietnamese menu featuring pho, spring rolls, and banh mi.
Beef Pho
Fresh Spring Rolls
Banh Mi
Mango Sticky Rice
All ingredients, cultural context, recipes to take home.
Kids: Pizza Party
Kids learn to make pizza dough, choose toppings, and bake their own creations.
Hand-Tossed Pizza
Garlic Knots
Lemonade
Ice Cream Sundaes
All ingredients, apron, recipes, and lunch.
Date Night: Pasta from Scratch
Romantic evening making fresh pasta, from dough to plate. Perfect for couples who love to cook together.
Fresh Fettuccine
Bolognese Ragu
Caesar Salad
Tiramisu
All ingredients, wine, recipes, and a candlelit dinner.
Creole Comfort Classics
Dive into the heart of Louisiana with a hands-on class featuring gumbo, jambalaya, and cornbread.
Chicken & Andouille Gumbo
Shrimp Jambalaya
Honey Butter Cornbread
Bananas Foster
All ingredients, recipes to take home, and a full meal at the end.
Private: Birthday Party
Private: Birthday Party
Private Event: Catering
Private: Birthday
Corporate: BMO Virtual Picnic
Date Night
A time for couples to pause... reconnect... and have some fun! We'll be covering some of our previous chef (participants) favorites!
Deconstructed Beef Wellington
Caprese Salad
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Hot Chocolate Souffle
All the food and cooking tools you need. Wear clothes to impress that are appropriate for cooking.
Traditional Vietnamese
One of those types of meals that warms you to your core!
Spring & Salad Rolls
Chicken Wings
Chicken Broth Pho
Mango Lasse Ice Cream
All the food and tools, you bring the energy!
Taco Night: Creole Edition
Blackened fish tacos, creole slaw, chipotle crema, and fried plantains. Taco Tuesday, seriously upgraded. Big flavors, zero pretension.
Blackened Fish Tacos
Creole Slaw
Chipotle Crema
Fried Plantains
All ingredients, equipment, aprons, recipe cards, margarita bar
Knife Skills + Quick Meals
Master the fundamentals. Proper grip, knife technique, and speed. Then put those skills to work with three 30-minute meals you'll cook forever.
Knife Technique Workshop
15-Min Stir Fry
Quick Pasta Aglio e Olio
Sheet Pan Chicken
All ingredients, equipment, aprons, recipe cards
The Crawfish Boil Experience
A full southern crawfish boil. Community-style cooking at its absolute finest. Newspapers on the table, bibs on, cold drinks in hand. This is how we eat.
Crawfish Boil with Corn & Potatoes
Hush Puppies
Coleslaw
Key Lime Pie
All ingredients, bibs, equipment, recipe cards
Brunch Like You Mean It
Shrimp & grits, beignets, and chicory coffee. Weekend brunch will never be the same. Learn the southern brunch classics that'll make you everyone's favorite host.
Shrimp & Grits
Beignets with Powdered Sugar
Chicory Coffee
Pecan Praline French Toast
All ingredients, equipment, aprons, recipe cards, mimosa bar
Valentine's Night Out: Couples Class
A romantic Valentine's evening cooking a 4-course meal together.
Lobster Bisque
Pan-Seared Scallops
Filet Mignon
Chocolate Lava Cake
All ingredients, champagne toast, recipes, candlelit dinner.
Vietnamese Menu for Lunar New Year
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a traditional Vietnamese menu featuring pho, spring rolls, and banh mi.
Beef Pho
Fresh Spring Rolls
Banh Mi
Mango Sticky Rice
All ingredients, cultural context, recipes to take home.
Kids: Pizza Party
Kids learn to make pizza dough, choose toppings, and bake their own creations.
Hand-Tossed Pizza
Garlic Knots
Lemonade
Ice Cream Sundaes
All ingredients, apron, recipes, and lunch.
Date Night: Pasta from Scratch
Romantic evening making fresh pasta, from dough to plate. Perfect for couples who love to cook together.
Fresh Fettuccine
Bolognese Ragu
Caesar Salad
Tiramisu
All ingredients, wine, recipes, and a candlelit dinner.
Creole Comfort Classics
Dive into the heart of Louisiana with a hands-on class featuring gumbo, jambalaya, and cornbread.
Chicken & Andouille Gumbo
Shrimp Jambalaya
Honey Butter Cornbread
Bananas Foster
All ingredients, recipes to take home, and a full meal at the end.
Private: Birthday Party
Private: Birthday Party
Private Event: Catering
Private: Birthday
Corporate: BMO Virtual Picnic
Chef Joey smiling while slicing yellow pepper at kitchen counter during a cooking class
MEET THE CHEF

Cooking should be fun. Be brave and try something new.

I have a passion for food and I'd love to share that with you. I don't take myself too seriously and neither should you. Whether it's a corporate team event or a Saturday night with friends, my goal is simple: good food, good energy, and memories you'll always remember.

I've been lucky enough to learn from some of the best chefs and have taken on the love of cooking from them exploring all kinds of cuisines. Being born and raised on creole flavors and southern hospitality, I bring that warmth to every class. Expect bold spices, big laughs, and zero pretension.

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HOW TO JOIN

Three ways to cook with Joey

YW Calgary Community Kitchen interior — fully-equipped cooking class space

Our Space

YW Calgary Community Kitchen, Inglewood

Our fully-equipped kitchen seats up to 24 for an intimate, hands-on experience.

Virtual cooking class participant on Zoom with Chef Joey from their home kitchen

Virtual

Cook live from your kitchen

We send the shopping list and a bit of pre-class prep instruction in advance. Join the class live via Zoom from your own kitchen.

Your Place — We come to you

Prefer your own venue? We bring ingredients, equipment, and Chef Joey to your door and leave it spotless!

HOW IT WORKS

Three steps to a great time

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Pick Your Vibe

From hosting C-Suite teams to 90th birthday parties to stagettes, we create the vibe you are looking for.

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Cook Together

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on experience or sit back and let us entertain... or enjoy a bit of both. Your call.

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Feast & Celebrate

Sit down and enjoy what you've made. Take home skills, recipes, and stories worth sharing.

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

What are you cookin' up?

From team-building to birthday bashes, we've got the perfect culinary experience for every occasion.

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Public Classes

In-PersonVirtual

Join a community of food lovers. Perfect for solo cooks, couples, or small groups wanting to learn new skills.

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🏢BUILDERS

Team Building

In-PersonVirtual

Interactive challenges and collaborative cooking to bring your corporate team closer together.

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🎉MEMORIES

Private Events

In-PersonVirtual

Birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations—we customize the menu, the vibe, and the whole experience. You show up ready to celebrate.

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WORD ON THE STREET

Don't take our word for it

Amazing!! So delicious and we can't wait to join the next one!! Chef Joey made it so fun and easy.

Michelle G.

Public Class Attendee

Our team hasn't stopped talking about it. Best team building event we've ever done, hands down.

Sarah T.

People Ops, Tech Startup

My kids were engaged the entire time. They've become confident and creative in the kitchen. Life changing!

David R.

Parent & Foodie

FAQs

Do you offer in-person and virtual events?
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Yes — both formats are available. In-person events happen at our Calgary kitchen, your home, or your venue; virtual sessions run via video call with shopping list sent out before. Available across Canada and the US.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies?
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Yes. We accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and most major allergens. Let us know at booking so Chef Joey can adjust the menu and source alternatives ahead of time. For severe allergies we'll walk through the kitchen setup before you book.

Do you do corporate team events and private parties?
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Yes — both are core to what we do. Corporate team events for 6 - 30 people (team-building, all-hands, holiday parties, onboarding) are invoiced post-event. Private events (birthdays, anniversaries, stagettes) follow the same model. Chat with Joey to plan either.

How do I book a public cooking class?
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Browse the upcoming class calendar at Public Cooking Classes, pick a date, and pay at checkout. Spots are held first-come, first-served. Classes run 2.5–3 hours, include a full meal, drinks, and recipes to take home.

What is your pricing structure like?
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Public Classes

- Virtual - $40 per class per household. Have 5 friends over helping you out... just $40.

- In-Person - $135-$150  - includes food so depends on the menu that class.

Private/Corporate - Best to get on a call to see what you'd like but to give you a rough idea:

- Virtual - Typically starts at a base amount for under 20 people and gets less per person the more you have. Can do 6 people to 1000!

- In-Person - Can be anywhere between $100-$150 per person incl. food. Depends on number of people attending, the number of courses and type of menu selected. There's a big price difference between potatoes and filet mignon!

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