COOKING CLASSES & EVENTS

Once Upon a Vine... & 18/10 Kitchen Couture welcome you to their demonstration kitchen! It is here that we invite you to watch skilled chefs, from our local community & beyond, demonstrate and educate using new techniques and products! To learn more about all our instructors, please visit our "CONTACT" page.

Certificates for classes are an ideal gift!

Classes sell out quickly! Please see below for instructions on how to register:

How to register for classes:

We would love to have you join us for an evening of Good Wine, Good Food & Good Friends. You may register in person, by phone 604-460-8463, or by fax 604-460-8443. Please note: Registrations MUST be confirmed by payment. Please see below.

How to pay for classes:

The price of classes is posted on each description. Payment must be made upon registration. We accept cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, and Amex.

Cancellation Policies:

Payments are non-refundable, however if you can not make it to a class, with a minimum of 48 hours notice you may use your credit towards an upcoming class (based on availability) You are also welcome to send a friend in your place if you are unable to give 48 hours notice.

Gift Certificates:

You are welcome to use gift certificates towards classes, however we ask that you book early to avoid disappointment.

SCHEDULE

Upcoming Cooking Demonstration Schedule: (please check back for updates)

**PLEASE NOTE - If the class you were hoping for is sold out, please express your interest in it. They are often repeated based on demand. You can email us here: cooking@onceuponavine.com

JULY 2010

CLASSES BEGIN AT 7PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Tuesday, July 13/10 - Prawn Participation - $70 per person

Want to get your hands dirty?? Chef Wayne Sych will lead you through creating the following delicious menu: Prosciutto wrapped prawns with gazpacho; Lemon grass marinated prawn lettuce wraps with homemade peanut sauce; Sautéed prawns with black beans and pork; Spicy coconut prawns; Prawns scampi style. Please note: Class size is reduced to a maximum of 8. Don't be disappointed... Register now!

Monday, July 19/10 - Chef Wayne Sych - $70 per person **SORRY SOLD OUT

NEW MENU: Spicy Coconut Prawns with Fresh Herbs and Lemongrass; Baked Smoked Black Cod with Mushroom Chive Beurre Blanc; Seared Sablefish with Citrus Wasabi Glaze; Salmon and Kaffir Lime Cakes with Ponzu Sauce; Scallops with Chilled Mediterranean Gazpacho

Wednesday, July 21/10 - SALMON! - $70 per person

Executive Chef Wayne Sych (formerly from the Cannery) demonstrates his skills with one of his specialties: SALMON! Join us and enjoy the following delicious menu: Pumpkin seed crusted salmon with Mediterranean gazpacho; Chipotle glazed salmon with charred pineapple salsa; Salmon and kaffir lime cakes with citrus ponzu; Maple glazed salmon filet; Poached salmon with preserved black bean vinaigrette

Monday, July 26/10 - Prawn Participation - $70 per person *SORRY - SOLD OUT

AUGUST 2010

CLASSES BEGIN AT 7PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Thursday, August 5/10 - Sensational Seafood - $70 per person

Executive Chef Wayne Sych (formerly from the Cannery) joins us again with a delicious menu featuring his specialty, SEAFOOD. Take a look at what he'll be making for you: Sauteed prawns with black beans and pork; Halibut with corn salad and smoked tomato vinaigrette; Trio tartar with soy wasabi dip; Salmon and kaffir lime cakes with citrus ponzu, Fresh strawberries with homemade ricotta cream. Maybe it's YOUR turn to be "wowed"... Register now!

Wednesday, August 11/10 - Cook With Blueberries!- $50 per person

Blueberries are not only for dessert, but for the whole meal. Chef Dez will bring this wonderfully healthy berry to the table in 3 great recipes and show you how easy it can be! Tonight we will make complex tasting Blueberry Cobb Salad, his famous Grilled Blueberry Brie Chicken Sandwiches, and a Blueberry Bread Pudding recipe for dessert that you don’t want to miss!

Tuesday, August 17/10 - Seafood Succulence - $70 per person

Seared scallops with lemon garlic beurre blanc; Salmon with chipotle glaze & charred pineapple salsa; Sauteed prawns scampi style; Halibut with tamarind glaze and garlic chips; Sake miso glazed sablefish with apple daikon salad. Is your mouth watering yet? Join us along with Chef Wayne Sych while he demonstrates his skill at creating succulent seafood dishes! Register now!

Tuesday, August 24/10 - Great Greek - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!- $50 per person

Join Chef Dez in the Once Upon a Vine kitchen as he creates some simply delicious traditional Greek food…just like you get in the restaurants! Tonight’s menu includes, a Classic Greek Salad, Souvlaki, Most Delicious Lemon Roasted Potatoes, Tzatziki & Hummus served with fresh Pita for dipping! You will be making this menu at home for company next weekend!

Thursday, August 26/10 - August Al Fresco- $70 per person

Picture a warm August evening on the patio with a delicious meal "Al Fresco". Executive Chef Wayne Sych (formerly from the Cannery) will help you with a menu that's sure to impress your guests! Menu includes: Chipotle prawns with pumpkin seed romescu and avocado salad; Seared scallops over Mediterranean gazpacho, Tuna tataki with spinach gomae; Salmon cakes with old bay tartar sauce; Smoked black cod with mushroom chive butter sauce.

Tuesday, August 31/10 - Chef Wayne Sych - Seafood - $70 per person

Executive Chef Wayne Sych (formerly from the Cannery) joins us again with a delicious menu featuring his specialty, SEAFOOD. Take a look at what he'll be making for you: Seared scallops with bistro salad, candied almonds and goats cheese; Poached salmon with preserved black bean vinaigrette; Sauteed prawns with coconut cream and fresh herbs; Ahi tuna carpaccio with potato salad nicoise; Smoked black cod with mushroom chive butter sauce. Yum!

SEPTEMBER 2010

CLASSES BEGIN AT 7PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Wednesday, September 8/10 - Chef Dez - Theme to be announced soon - $50 per person

Tuesday, September 21/10 - Chef Dez - Theme to be announced soon - $50 per person

OCTOBER 2010

CLASSES BEGIN AT 7PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Wednesday, October 6/10 - Chef Dez - Theme to be announced soon - $50 per person

Tuesday, October 26/10 - Chef Dez - Theme to be announced soon - $50 per person

NOVEMBER 2010

CLASSES BEGIN AT 7PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Wednesday, November 3/10 - Chef Dez - Theme to be announced soon - $50 per person

Tuesday, November 23/10 - Chef Dez - Theme to be announced soon - $50 per person

Monday, November 29/10 - Cocktails & Appies - $65 per person

Our ever-popular appetizer classes with Chef David MacMillan are back! Don't miss out this year... these classes sell out VERY quickly. Formatted as more of a "mingle" type of class, the same menu is repeated over these 3 days in order to accommodate as many as possible. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Tuesday, November 30/10 - Cocktails & Appies - $65 per person

DECEMBER 2010

CLASSES BEGIN AT 7PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Wednesday, December 1/10 - Cocktails & Appies - $65 per person

Wednesday, December 8/10 - Chef Dez - Theme to be announced soon - $50 per person

Tuesday, December 14/10 - Chef Dez - Theme to be announced soon - $50 per person

(click on each date for more detail of class)