COOKING CLASS
THE PICKLE LAB - SAT, MAY 9
- SKU:
- 72212
- Chef:
- Deniz Tarakcioglu
- Class Type:
- Hands-On Class
- Event Time:
- 11 AM - 2 PM
THE PICKLE LAB | 11 AM - 2 PM
Roll up your sleeves and dive into the delicious world of fermentation in this interactive class where you’ll learn to craft bold, briny, and beautifully balanced condiments from scratch.
Guided by Chef Deniz, the pickle master himself, you’ll create your very own jar of classic pickles, whip up a homemade spicy deli mustard, and get hands-on with the art of kimchi—Korea’s iconic fermented dish. Along the way, you’ll explore essential pickling techniques, flavour-building tips, and the science behind fermentation. You will take home your mustard, pickles and kimchi made during class for you to savour and enjoy all season long.
The Theory of Lacto-Fermentation
Understand the science of lacto-fermentation:
- How bacteria preserve and enhance flavours.
- Role of salt, time, and good discipline.
- Safety tips for successful ferments.
Essentials and Equipment
Learn the tools and setup for home fermentation
Perfect for food lovers, home cooks, and DIY enthusiasts, this class is a flavourful blend of tradition and creativity—and you’ll leave with three unique creations plus the confidence to keep pickling on your own.
- All ingredients, jars, and tools provided. Just bring your curiosity (and maybe a friend or two)!
- Note: Everything made during class will be for the students to take home to enjoy.
MENU
• Charcuterie Board; Assorted charcuterie, Deniz’s assorted lacto-fermented pickles
and condiments, served with a fresh Homemade Sourdough Baguette.
• Katz’s NY-Style Pastrami Sandwich with your handmade mustard and pickles,
Quick Pickled Coleslaw on Housemade Rye Sourdough, with the meat piled high!
• Vanilla Gelato with Fine Olive Oil and Sea Salt.
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- Attendees must be at least 19 years of age to attend/participate in these classes.
- Allergies: we cannot guarantee that foods will be allergen-free, but you are welcome to come to class to learn, get recipes and tips. Tasting is of course your choice and is at your own risk.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATIONS OR NO SHOWS
- Up to 14 Days – before the scheduled class, we will credit 100% of the class price (store credit back onto a gift card) minus a processing fee per person registered: $25 for demo class, $30 for hands-on, and $50 for kids hands-on cooking camp.
- Less Than 14 Days – As we need to plan our menus and purchase food based on the number of participants attending, no refunds or credits can be issued for cancellations less than 14 days before a class. You may choose to send someone in your place.
If a class is sold out, you are welcome to call the store and add your name to the waiting list | Phone: 604.253.3022
- By purchasing a cooking class (online, in-store, or over the phone), you automatically agree to aforementioned terms & conditions.
- If you have any questions, please contact us at: service@gourmetwarehouse.ca
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.
SHIPPING
We can ship to any address within Canada. Note that due to restrictions on some products, we are not shipping outside Canada.
- IN-STORE PICKUP: Free (option available to customers with a billing address located in British Columbia).
- VANCOUVER Flat Rate Shipping: $13.00
- BRITISH COLUMBIA Shipping Rate starting as low as: $18.00
- ALBERTA, MANITOBA, SASKATCHEWAN SShipping Rate starting as low as: $23.21 / Rural Locations: Starting at $25.65
- ONTARIO, QUEBEC Shipping Rate starting as low as: $29.89
Due to fuel shipping surcharges, we are no longer able to ship orders to the following provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
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- Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
SHIPPING LIMITATIONS & EXCLUSIONS
- We do not ship electrical products outside the province of British Columbia.
- Gourmetwarehouse.ca is unable to ship to some PO boxes, hotels, and a few limited areas.
- We are unable to ship to the territories (Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut).
PURCHASES
- We reserve the right to refuse or cancel your order at any time for certain reasons including but not limited to: product or service availability, errors in the description or price of the product or service, error in your order or other reasons.
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CHRISTMAS RETURN POLICY
In Store & Online
- A Receipt or Online Order Number is required for all refunds/exchanges.
- No refunds/exchanges on food items. All clearance items and books are final sale.
- Special orders take at least 6-12 weeks for arrival and 50% deposits are non-refundable.
- Special orders cannot be guaranteed to arrive before christmas day.
- Full refunds/exchanges will be honored if unopened, unused and in original packaging.
- Purchases made between Nov 1 - Dec 24 can be returned/ exchanged until Jan 4 with original receipt or gift receipt - this does not apply to Black Friday/Boxing Week sale items marked "Final Sale".
-There is no warranty on cutting boards. Due to the intimate nature,hygiene products are considered "Final sale".
- Lost or stolen gift cards cannot be re-issued. No refunds/exchanges on gift basket items.
- We check all breakables before they leave the store - once they leave the store they are your responsibility and are non-returnable if broken.
- Items bought for staging purposes will incur a 20% restocking fee upon return.
- Seasonal items cannot be returned/exchanged after Nov 30.
- Items cannot be put on hold without full payment during December
RETURNS POLICY
- An Order Number is required for all refunds and exchanges.
There are no refunds or exchanges on any food items. All clearance items and books are final sale.
Any product returned to The Gourmet Warehouse without prior authorization from The Gourmet Warehouse Online Customer Service will be considered an unauthorized return, and the customer will not receive credit for the product and The Gourmet Warehouse will not ship the product back to you.
- Full returns/exchanges will be honoured if the product is unopened, unused, and in its original packaging with all accessories. Refunds and exchanges must be within 30 days of purchase. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.)
- For items received from an online order that have arrived broken, please send photo documentation of the damages to websales@gourmetwarehouse.ca along with your order number within 24 hours of receipt.
- You should expect to receive your refund once we received and verify the returned order.
- No exchanges will be issued or accepted over 30 days of purchase.
- Gift Cards and E-Gift Certificates are not redeemable for cash, lost or stolen gift cards cannot be re-issued.
- There are no refunds/exchanges on Gift Baskets.
