Lessons & Parties
Invite a professional chef into your home to help you develop a skill you will use every day, for health, for happiness, and for life.
Whether your goals are to prepare your meals in less time, entertain without apprehension, make better informed food choices, or simply enjoy the process more, Mortar and Pestle can help you reach your goals more quickly and more enjoyably than trying to do it alone. The chefs of Mortar and Pestle are available to clarify, to simplify, and to provide a comfortable, easy learning environment to help you reach your food and nutrition goals.
Invite a few friends or family to gather in your home, decide if you are looking for a single class, a series of classes, or help with a party, and then browse through our menus for inspiration. We recommend you book with Mortar and Pestle at least a few weeks in advance, especially if you are looking for a weekend spot.
Important Notes
Food costs are not included in the prices outlined below due to the variability and range of menu demands. Once menu choices have been made, an estimate and ingredient list, as well a list of the equipment you’ll need, will be sent to you by mail or email. You are welcome to do the shopping or leave it in the hands of your Mortar and Pestle chef.
Due to additional costs associated with parking and transportation, there will be an additional fee of $20 added to sessions hosted by Toronto residents.
Taxes are not included in price.
Due to government laws and regulations, all alcoholic refreshments must be provided by the client. Suggestions for pairing the right refreshment with the menu can be provided upon request.
Single Class, 1-4 people
Join the Chef for a personalized lesson in the comfort of your home. A single class, approximately 3 hours in length, is the perfect way to build on your skills or develop a few basic techniques.
In consultation with you, Mortar and Pestle will develop a menu based on your needs and skill level, and then we will create a delicious 3 course meal together. While you enjoy your culinary creation, your kitchen will be cleaned and left as it was found.
$45.00 per person minimum 4 people + food costs
Learn to Cook, 1-4 people
Whether you are a seasoned cook looking to learn more advanced techniques or a beginner struggling with the boredom and frustration of daily meals, Mortar and Pestle will create a series of 3 or 5 lessons designed to develop your abilities in the kitchen through the creation of beautiful 3 course meals.
3 Lessons $510.00 + food costs
5 Lessons $825.00 + food costs
Party Hosting
We understand that fear and apprehension often go hand-in-hand with an opportunity to host a party, due to the stress of trying to put together a beautiful and comfortable setting, along with pressure of cooking all the food to accompany it. Let Mortar and Pestle relieve you of your stress – we will do all of the shopping and take care of the preparation for the meal. After your guests arrive, we can either cook as a group, or you can let us look after the cooking and serving while you enjoy the company of your guests.
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Personal Chef
Stressed and pressed for time, but don’t like fast food or processed foods from the grocery store? Imagine coming home to a house that smells delicious, and all you need to do is heat dinner in the oven or microwave. We will develop recipes together that meet your needs, then Mortar and Pestle will do all the shopping and arrive at your home to prepare 12 single portion meals. All meals will be prepared and portioned, then packed into your fridge with heating and storing instructions.
1 session $180.00 + food costs (and reusable packaging if required)
4 sessions $660.00 + food costs (and reusable packaging if required)