COOKING CLASS
BETTER TOGETHER: DATE NIGHT IN LISBON - FRI, NOV 6
- SKU:
- 74249
- Minimum Purchase:
- 2 units
- Chef:
- Deniz Tarakcioglu
- Class Type:
- Hands-On Class
- Event Time:
- 6 PM - 9 PM
BETTER TOGETHER: DATE NIGHT IN LISBON | 6 PM - 9 PM
Join us for an exciting cooking class, where you'll start your culinary journey with a welcome drink and light nibbles to set the mood!
Escape to the colourful streets of Lisbon for an unforgettable date night inspired by the vibrant flavours and relaxed coastal spirit of Portugal. With its rich culinary heritage, abundance of fresh seafood, fragrant herbs, citrus, olive oil, and warm spices, Portuguese cuisine is made for sharing—and provides the perfect setting for an evening of cooking together.
In this hands-on class, you and your partner will explore the flavours of Lisbon while preparing a delicious multi-course Portuguese-inspired menu. Guided by Chef Deniz, you’ll work side by side learning essential techniques and discovering the ingredients and traditions that give Portuguese cooking its distinctive character.
Throughout the evening, you’ll create dishes influenced by Lisbon’s bustling markets, neighborhood tascas, and seaside tables—from fresh, vibrant flavours to the comforting rustic dishes for which Portugal is loved. Along the way, Chef Deniz will share tips and techniques for balancing flavours and bringing a touch of Portuguese cooking into your own kitchen.
Once the cooking is complete, sit down together and enjoy the wonderful meal you’ve created in the relaxed atmosphere of our Cooking School.
- Minimum 2 person registration (automatically added to the shopping cart).
- Registration: Seats sold in pairs only!
MENU
• Sardine Conserve on Sourdough with Butter & Sweet Onions.
• Pastéis de Bacalhau; Crispy Salted Cod Cakes with Dungeness Crab & Saffron Mayonnaise.
• Portuguese Piri-Piri Chicken with Warmed Pan Potatoes, Fresh Chilies,
Garlic, Herbs & Wilted Winter Greens.
• astéis de Nata; Traditional Warm Portuguese Egg Tarts.
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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.
