COOKING CLASS
KNIFE SHARPENING & SKILLS WORKSHOP - SAT, JUL 18
- SKU:
- 72494
- Chef:
- Deniz Tarakcioglu
- Class Type:
- Hands-On Class
- Event Time:
- 11 AM - 2 PM
KNIFE SHARPENING & SKILLS WORKSHOP | 11 AM - 2 PM
Follow along with Chef Deniz as he showcases how to restore and maintain your prized blades using German water stones in this hands-on class! With your newly sharpened knife, you will also learn proper form and delicate cuts while you prepare a delicious personal meal from scratch!
Skills Learned:
- Knife safety and handling.
- Basics of knife sharpening, knife care and proper use of a whet stone.
- NOTE: Please bring your 8” chefs’ knife (or equivalent) for this class.
MENU
• Charcuterie and Cheese Board
Sourdough, and Assorted Condiments.
• Julienned Papaya Salad
Poached Spicy Prawns, Cilantro, Beef Jerky, Nuoc Cham.
• West Coast Seafood Chowder
Clams, Mussels, Ling Cod, Aromatics, Crusty Baguette.
• Chocolate Gelato
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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.
