Cookery School

Learn by experience! The Waring House recreational cooking classes are suitable for all levels of cooking expertise. You are invited to expand your culinary repertoire, and learn new skills and chef techniques.

Each class features a particular culinary subject, food type, region, ingredient or theme. Many of our classes feature fresh, local ingredients — some picked that day at farms just down the road from the cookery school, or from our own Waring House garden.

Please look below to see our upcoming classes.

Wednesday & Thursday classes ($95 plus gratuities, plus taxes) feature a sit-down dinner and wine, while Sunday classes ($75 plus gratuities, plus taxes) focus on the lighter side, such as hors d’oeuvres, or quick and easy meals. To reserve a spot in a scheduled class, contact our front desk at 613-476-7492 or 800-621-4956 or email reservations@waringhouse.com.

Coming from out of town? We have great cookery school packages that include accommodation and dining.

Cookery classes can be a great team building exercise or a way to spend some time with a group of friends, relatives or business associates. We offer private classes for groups of 6 or more. For information on booking a private cooking class for your group, email our sales office.

Upcoming Cookery Classes:

Wednesday August 7^th & Thursday August 8th - Chef Lili Sullivan

International Rustic Flavours Series

Tonight’s class is internationally rustic with a County twist! Visit Ital for a dinner featuring Caprese salad, fritto misto, seafood stuffed pasta shells and chocolate olive oil cake. Che bello!

Sunday August 11^th – Chef David Corea

Journey to England

With years of experience in international cuisine Chef David Corea will take you on a tour to enjoy lunch in a different part of the world every Sunday. This week David invites you to lunch in London

Wednesday August 14^th and August 15^th - Chef Lili Sullivan

Back Yard Party I

Southern fried chicken, sassy slaw and chipotle potato salad are the perfect summer fare. Top it all off with fresh berry shortcake – all the best of the season

Sunday August 18^th – Chef David Corea

Journey to Spain

With years of experience in international cuisine Chef David Corea will take you on a tour to enjoy lunch in a different part of the world every Sunday. This week David invites you to lunch in Madrid

Wednesday August 21^st and Thursday August 22^nd- Chef Lili Sullivan

Back Yard Party II

More summer fun with local fare, watermelon and tomato salad, a summery grilled chicken cob salad, baked Brie with peach and red pepper salad. Fresh from the garden to your table

Sunday August 25^th - Chef David Corea

Journey to Ireland

With years of experience in international cuisine Chef David Corea will take you on a tour to enjoy lunch in a different part of the world every Sunday. This week David invites you to lunch in Dublin

Wednesday August 28^th - Chef Lili Sullivan

Summer Barbecue Party

Fire up the grill for flank steak and chimichurri sauce, grilled vegetable salad, shrimp skewers and great corn on the cob. Local ice cream and berries for dessert.

Thursday August 29^th – Chef Chris Byrne

Vegan Cookery Class - Raw Cuisine

Too hot to cook? Let Chef Chris Byrne show you some tips and tricks to create an outstanding and satisfying meal without turning on the oven.

Sunday September 1^st - Chef David Corea

Journey to Spain

With years of experience in international cuisine Chef David Corea will take you on a tour to enjoy lunch in a different part of the world every Sunday. This week David invites you to lunch in Madrid

Wednesday September 4^th & Thursday September 5^th – Chef Lili Sullivan

Local Fish Fry

County catch fresh out of the bay. Charred cheesy corn on the cob, homemade tartar sauce and more. A great County tradition

Sunday September 8^th – Chef David Corea

Journey to China

With years of experience in international cuisine Chef David Corea will take you on a tour to enjoy lunch in a different part of the world every Sunday. This week David invites you to lunch in Hong Kong

Wednesday September 11^th & Thursday September 12^th – Chef Lili Sullivan

Fresh from the Farm

Celebrate the harvest season with everything local – fruit, vegetables and protein all harvested in Prince Edward County and waiting for you to turn into a meal

Sunday September 15 – Chef David Corea

Journey to The Netherlands

Wednesday September 18^th & Thursday September 19^th – Chef Lili Sullivan

“A” is for Apple

Start with a tasting of local ciders and then create delicious sweet and savoury dishes incorporating the ciders and other local tastes

Sunday September 22^nd – Chef David Corea

Journey to Greece

With years of experience in international cuisine Chef David Corea will take you on a tour to enjoy lunch in a different part of the world every Sunday. This week David invites you to lunch in Athens

Wednesday September 25^th – Chef Lili Sullivan

International Rustic Flavours – Spain

Small plates and tapas prepared to help you sample the tradition of sunny Spain “pasar bien”

Thursday September 26^th – Chef Chris Byrne

Vegan Cookery Class - Vegan Harvest

Excited to eat up the "bounty of the county"? Let Chef Chris Byrne show you how to turn the goodness from the farm stand into a delicious plant based meal. Lets celebrate together all of the deliciousness that this region supplies!

Sunday September 29^th – Chef David Corea

Journey to South Africa

Wednesday October 2^nd & Thursday October 3rd – Chef Lili Sullivan

Cooking with Local Cider and Beer

Start with a beer pickled shrimp cocktail, enjoy seasonal root vegetables, great homemade sausage and cider battered apple fritters – all made with great local brew or ciders

Sunday October 6^th – Chef David Corea

Journey to The UAE

With years of experience in international cuisine Chef David Corea will take you on a tour to enjoy lunch in a different part of the world every Sunday. This week David invites you to lunch in Dubai

Wednesday October 9^th & Thursday October 10^th – Chef Lili Sullivan

Full Flavours

Apple butter, roasted garlic, caramelized onion, cheddar and Cajun chicken paired with Huff Riesling

Wednesday October 16^th & Thursday October 17^th- Chef Lili Sullivan

French Seaside

Enjoy creating hearty favourites from the French seaside – crusty French bread with homemade tapenade and local goat cheese, bouillabaisse featuring Bay of Quinte Pickerel. Complete the meal with a classic crème caramel

Sunday October 20^th – Chef David Corea

Journey to Japan

With years of experience in international cuisine Chef David Corea will take you on a tour to enjoy lunch in a different part of the world every Sunday. This week David invites you to lunch in Tokyo

Wednesday October 23^rd & Thursday October 24^th – Chef Lili Sullivan

Sunday Roast

Pork loin roasted to perfection is accompanied by locally grown potatoes, cauliflower with local cheese and squash “Lili’s Way”. Apple tart and local cheddar is the perfect fall dessert

Sunday October 27^th – Chef David Corea

Journey to The Netherlands

Wednesday October 30^th – Chef Lili Sullivan

French Canadian Fall Meal

Warm up with an amazing onion and gruyere soup followed by tourtiere with chili sauce and a green salad. Enjoy sugar tart for dessert – “tres bon”