Culinary Classes
Introducing Our New Teaching Kitchen:
The Culinary Team is excited to begin Culinary Classes in May 2024 and Chef Maia has some wonderful and unique class ideas that will surely leave you excited to learn and cook more!
See below for our class schedule and sign up for classes today!
Kitchen 49
The newest addition to the Red Deer Food Bank culinary services is Kitchen 49, our teaching kitchen. We offer a range of classes from Meal Prep to Knife Safety to Date Nights to Cultural Gourmet Dishes.
There are classes for everyone here, and Chef Maia and Meg from Cook with Meg are excited to introduce our first month of classes in May! These lovely ladies have been hard at work creating a unique and exciting schedule that will surely leave you with an experience to remember.
Who Can Register?
Our classes are open to all adults. #EverybodyEats and this couldn’t be more true at Kitchen 49. We offer an unforgettable and knowledge-filled experience with no judgment, as this is a space open to everyone who eats, whether a beginner cook or a seasoned chef.
May 2024
The month’s theme is “Batch to Basics.” Our instructors have planned many fantastic classes that will have you walking away with food or spice mixes you made in class.
Enjoy our introductory prices of $40 per class for the first 4 weeks!
We can’t wait to see you in class.
Meal Prep Monday - Beef Stew + Blends
Join us for a delightful evening of flavour exploration at Kitchen 49, Red Deer's latest culinary classroom! In this two-hour small group cooking class, you and your friends will learn how to prepare a delicious ready to cook homemade beef stew from scratch, along with crafting two signature spice blends to elevate your home cooking experience. Meal Prep has never looked so good!
30 Minute Meals - Homemade Gnocchi + Sweet Corn Sauce
Experience the joy of homemade pasta in our small group cooking class at Kitchen 49! Join us as we craft pillowy gnocchi from scratch and pair it with a delectable sweet corn sauce – trust us, this culinary adventure is too good to miss! Reserve your spot today for a delicious evening of cooking and camaraderie.
The Sweet Spot - Learn to Make the Perfect Birthday Cake
In this 2 hour small group baking class, you will learn to make a vanilla sponge cake and a batch of vanilla buttercream frosting that we promise will become your number one GO TO for all things celebrations. We will be making the cake and frosting in class, but the actual decorating will be ALL YOU once you get home and the cake is fully cooled. Be sure to send us pics!
Meal Prep Monday - Tortellini Lasagna
Indulge your culinary curiosity and join us for an unforgettable experience at Red Deer's newest culinary classroom, Kitchen 49! In this 2 hour class we will be making a tortellini lasagna complete with scratch made sauce that will elevate your Meal Prep Mondays to the next level. You will leave with a pan, ready to enjoy (or pop into the freezer)!
Kitchen Confidence - Knife Skills 101
Unlock your culinary potential and boost your kitchen confidence with our Kitchen Confidence: Knife Skills 101 class! Join us for an interactive session where you'll master the art of knife handling, from understanding various knife types to perfecting slicing techniques and cuts. With plenty of hands-on practice and a bonus takeaway of freshly sliced veggies and a delectable dip recipe, you'll be slicing and dicing like a pro in no time – reserve your spot today and sharpen your skills at Kitchen 49!
Meal Prep Monday - Teriyaki Chicken + Blends
Join us for a delightful evening of flavour exploration at Kitchen 49, Red Deer's latest culinary classroom! In this two-hour small group cooking class, you and your friends will learn how to prepare a delicious ready to cook homemade teriyaki chicken + veggies from scratch, along with crafting two signature spice blends to elevate your home cooking experience. Meal Prep has never looked so good!
30 Minute Meals - Sheet Pan Magic
Embark on a culinary adventure with us at Kitchen 49 for an evening of creativity and flavor exploration! In this exciting two-hour cooking class, you and your friends will discover the convenience and deliciousness of sheet pan dinners by preparing two mouthwatering dishes: Breakfast for Sheet pan Supper that you can enjoy IN class, and then a take home kit of Sheet Pan Tacos, ready to cook!
Senior Saturday - Small Batch Cooking: Shepherd's Pie
Join us at Kitchen 49 for an exciting small group cooking class focused on small batch cooking – perfect for empty nesters or anyone craving scaled-down portions! Get ready to master the art of creating delicious Shepherd's Pie take-and-bake meals, ensuring convenience and flavor in every bite – reserve your spot now and let's cook up some culinary magic together!