COOKING CLASS
BETTER TOGETHER: DATE NIGHT IN SPAIN - FRI, JUN 19
- SKU:
- 72476
- Minimum Purchase:
- 2 units
- Chef:
- Deniz Tarakcioglu
- Class Type:
- Hands-On Class
- Event Time:
- 6 PM - 9 PM
BETTER TOGETHER: DATE NIGHT IN SPAIN | 6 PM - 9 PM
Enjoy the bounty of the warm Spanish coasts in this hands-on class designed to hone your paella skills. Fresh and filling, this Date Night is the perfect midweek escape for you and your special someone where you will create together a fun, delicious menu. Our chefs will guide you through each recipe as you develop your skills and cook each dish live for you to enjoy.
- Minimum 2 person registration (automatically added to the shopping cart).
- Registration: Seats sold in pairs only!
MENU
• Light Spot Prawn Stew with Summer Tomatoes, Garlic and Chilies, Watercress.
• Traditional Paella with Clams, Marinaded Chicken and Chorizo.
• Summer Tomato Salad with Horseradish and Basil.
• Summer Radish Salad with Cucumbers and Preserved Chilies.
• Burnt Basque Style Cheesecake, Summer Berries.
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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.
