Montreal Cooking Class & Wine Tasting with Michelin Chef

Cook three dishes, taste four wines, learn how a professional thinks about food

A hands-on cooking class in Montreal's Old Port where you prepare a 3-course menu alongside Michelin-star-trained Chef Robert, a food writer published in Travel + Leisure and Slow Food. The class runs 2.5 hours in his home kitchen inside a historic 1800s building, covers professional knife skills and plating, and ends with the meal you cooked paired with artisanal wine or cider tastings. Vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free options are available on request.

The Experience

Over 2.5 hours in Chef Robert's home kitchen, you'll cook three dishes from scratch—salmon crudo with Caribbean flavors, monkfish in a Southern Thai green curry, and duck with Persian spices—while he teaches the techniques that separate home cooking from professional work. The focus is knife skills, searing, pan-roasting, sauce building and plating, the habits that make the difference when you're back in your own kitchen. Robert has trained professional cooks for over 30 years and helped develop more than 50 restaurants and hotels, so the instruction moves past recipes into how professionals think about food.

The class takes place in a simple home kitchen setting inside a historic Montreal building in the Old Port neighborhood. Start times shift slightly depending on what the local farms and fisheries have that day, so the menu stays tied to what's actually available. You'll work together in an intimate group before sitting down to eat what you've made, paired with three tasting portions of artisanal wine, beer or cider—or if you prefer, a curated selection of rare and vintage teas instead. The experience suits couples, families with children, and team-building groups; Robert can adapt meals for vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free diets, and can also arrange special menus for birthdays, anniversaries or other occasions on request.

What’s included

• Hands-on cooking instruction with Chef Robert in his home kitchen.
• preparation of a 3-course gastronomic tasting menu inspired by Montreal's global food cultures.
• three tasting portions of artisanal wine, beer or cider (or rare and vintage teas for a non-alcoholic pairing).
• professional techniques including knife skills, searing, pan-roasting, sauce building and plating.

Good to know

Stroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Traveling Spoon

Is this one for you?The class is taught in English by Chef Robert, so you follow the instruction and conversation comfortably without translation. It suits anyone curious about how professionals cook, whether you have kitchen experience or not—the focus is on technique and thinking, not on recipes you've memorized.

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Top questions

What dishes do I actually cook in this Montreal class?

You prepare three dishes: salmon crudo with smoky cucumber, mango, sherry and chives in a Caribbean style; monkfish in a Southern Thai green curry with bamboo shoot and holy basil; and duck with saffron, chickpeas, oregano and almonds in a Persian preparation. All three are inspired by Montreal's diverse food cultures.

Is this class suitable for families with children?

Yes, the experience is designed for families with children. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a pram or stroller. Robert can also adapt the menu for any food allergies or dislikes, and can celebrate special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries with a custom menu on request.

What's included in the wine tasting portion?

The class includes three tasting portions of artisanal wine, beer or cider paired with your meal. If you prefer a non-alcoholic option, Robert offers a curated selection of rare and vintage teas instead. Coffee and additional drinks beyond the tasting are extra.

Where in Montreal does the class happen?

The class is hosted in Chef Robert's home kitchen inside a historic 1800s building in the heart of Montreal's Old Port neighborhood. Public transportation options are available nearby, though hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

How long does the entire experience take?

The class runs approximately 2.5 hours from start to finish, including the cooking instruction and the meal you sit down to eat together at the end.

What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?

Robert offers vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free options, and can adapt to almost any food allergy or dislike on request. Let him know your needs when you book so he can plan the menu accordingly.