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Join the table, learn the flavors

Our open enrollment classes welcome everyone—solo adventurers, couples on date night, or friends looking for something different. New menus every week, no experience required.

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Chef Joey laughing with a student while cooking shrimp together during a hands-on cooking class
HOW TO JOIN

Two ways to cook with us

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

Our Space

YW Calgary Community Kitchen, Inglewood

Our fully-equipped kitchen seats up to 20 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 in advance. Join the class live via Zoom from your own kitchen.

FUN IN THE KITCHEN

Class Details

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Duration1.75 – 2.5 hours of hands-on cooking + dining
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Group Size12 – 20 people per class
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CuisineVirtually any cuisine you can think of!
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LocationEither virtual, or in-person at the YWCA Communal Kitchen
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Price$65 – $109/person depending on the class
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IncludesAll ingredients, equipment, aprons, recipe cards, and a full meal

What to Expect

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Arrive and grab a drink — meet your fellow cooks

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Chef Joey introduces the menu and demos key techniques

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Split into stations and cook each dish hands-on

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Plate up like a pro with Chef Joey's guidance

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Sit down together and enjoy what you made

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
Upcoming Classes

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FAQs

How do I book a public class?
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Browse the upcoming class calendar on this page, pick a date, and pay at checkout. Spots are held first-come, first-served and confirmed immediately via email.

Can I come alone or should I bring someone?
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Either works — public classes are a mix of solo attendees, couples, groups of friends looking to cook great food and meet new people. Chef Joey runs the room so there's no "awkward solo" moments.

Do I need any cooking experience?
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Nope — classes are designed for all skill levels. Chef Joey walks through every step from knife skills to plating, and you leave with real technique, not just a meal.

What should I wear?
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Something you can move in and don't mind getting a little messy. We can provide aprons. Close-toed shoes recommended for kitchen safety. But comfort is key!

Is there parking at the kitchen?
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Yes — free street parking around our Calgary kitchen. Address shared in your booking confirmation email. It can be tricky during peak hours so we recommend carpooling if possible and leave time to find a spot. The entrance is on the north side of building west of the daycare.

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