COOKING CLASS
BETTER TOGETHER: DATE NIGHT IN ATHENS - THU, OCT 15
- SKU:
- 73507
- Minimum Purchase:
- 2 units
- Chef:
- Deniz Tarakcioglu
- Class Type:
- Hands-On Class
- Event Time:
- 6 PM - 9 PM
BETTER TOGETHER: DATE NIGHT IN ATHENS | 6 PM - 9 PM
Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Greece in this hands-on cooking class. Whether you're joining us with a partner, friend, or favourite cooking companion, you'll enjoy an evening of delicious food, shared experiences, and the warm hospitality that Greek cuisine is known for.
Guided by Chef Deniz, you'll work together to prepare a vibrant menu inspired by the flavours of Athens. Learn to make freshly rolled pita, create a crispy phyllo pie and wild salmon souvlaki infused with Mediterranean herbs. You'll also make classic lemon roasted potatoes and a refreshing Fishermen's Salad featuring Kalamata olives and creamy goat's cheese.
To finish the evening, you'll prepare a traditional Walnut Baklava served with vanilla ice cream—the perfect sweet ending to your Greek feast.
After cooking, you'll sit down to enjoy the meal you've created together. You'll leave with authentic recipes, new culinary techniques, and the confidence to recreate the vibrant flavours of Greece for family and friends at home.
- Minimum 2 person registration (automatically added to the shopping cart).
- Registration: Seats sold in pairs only!
MENU
• Freshly Rolled Pita with Roasted Garlic Hummus.
• Crispy Phyllo Pie with Braised BC Greens and Barrel-Aged Feta, Herbs, Tzatziki.
• Wild Salmon Souvlaki with Citrus and Herbs, Lemon Roasted Potatoes.
• Fishermen’s Salad with Kalamata Olives and Goat’s Cheese.
• Walnut Baklava with Vanilla Ice Cream.
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Deniz’s love of food began in the Mediterranean, where he grew up surrounded by a food-obsessed family. It wasn’t until later in life that he began his professional cooking career. In 2003, Deniz began working in small establishments in East Vancouver after immigrating to Canada. After just a few years in the field, he attended VCC’s Culinary Arts program. During his school years he worked at Ouisi Bistro as Chef de Partie, which specialized in Cajun and Creole cuisine.
After completing culinary school, he began working at the four-diamond Diva at the Metropolitan Hotel. From there, he moved to Chambar Restaurant & Medina Café, some of the most significant restaurants in Vancouver’s culinary scene. After two years, he decided it was time to share his knowledge and love of cooking, and joined The Dirty Apron Cooking School & Deli as Chef & Culinary Instructor.
Once he mastered his dough, cake, and general pastry skills, Deniz opened Cadeaux Bakery with Eleanor Chow. Then, he returned to Café Medina as Executive Chef and led the team in one of the most successful years of the restaurant.
Chef Deniz has also mastered the large volume private catering market, hosting guests such as Jerry Seinfeld, Owen Wilson, Juliette Lewis, Canucks players, and many more. After working in top restaurants throughout Vancouver, Deniz then headed across the Salish Sea to Galiano Island, where headed Bodega Ridge as the Executive Chef.
