Cookbooks and Cooking Classes
EST. 2005
COOKING CLASSES
Scheduled Cooking Classes
Appetite for Books offers cooking demonstrations and tastings to groups at all levels of culinary skill. With a professionally equipped kitchen, Appetite for Books is the only cookbook store of its kind in Montreal! Led by Chef Jonathan, we invite you into the kitchen to explore the various styles of cuisine and culinary techniques. There will be plenty to eat, so be sure to bring your appetite!
Registration can be done at our WEB-STORE, email [email protected], or phone 514-369-2002
Full payment must be made at time of registration. Classes are on a first come first serve basis.
When booking online, REGISTRATION IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL A CONFIRMATION EMAIL IS SENT TO YOU.
We offer 10% discount on books purchased during classes.
Cancellation Policy:
Classes & Events are Non-Refundable.
If you are unable to attend a class, a minimum five days notice prior to the class date is required to be eligible for a store credit for a one-time only rebooking or can be used toward book purchase. We are unable to issue a store credit for cancellations with less than five days notice.
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SEPTEMBER 2025
THE SPANISH PANTRY
Every chef has their staple ingredients, and in Alacena, award-winning Spanish chef José Pizarro opens the doors of his home pantry to reveal his.
With a few key Spanish ingredients available at your local supermarket, you too can whip up an authentic, fuss-free meal, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a weekend entertaining friends.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
6:30 pm 1 SPOT LEFT!
$135 or $180 with cookbook included.
ITALOPUNK
Italopunk is not just a cookbook but a culinary manifesto that challenges the conventional boundaries of Italian cuisine through 145 recipes from Italy’s Neo-Trattorias.
From Sicily to Milan, a new generation of chefs from Italy's Neo-Trattorias is disrupting Italian cuisine with bold and modern twists. Italopunk celebrates these unexpected flavors and irreverent takes on beloved classics.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
6:30 pm SOLD OUT waiting list available
$135 or $192 with cookbook included.
SERVICE
In Service, chef Anna Hedworth takes the reader through a day in her restaurant, the soothing rhythms of prep and mealtimes, and the ups and downs of service. It’s an all-day operation, from breakfast through to dinner and post service, and the recipes reflect those times of day and the menus Anna creates for her restaurants
This class will introduce you to the ease of cooking through a day in one's kitchen, the soothing rhythms of prep and mealtimes. Recipes will be characterized by their simplicity and seasonality. A great class for the seasoned cook and those who want to learn to utilize the best ingredients available throughout the year. An evening not to be missed!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
6:30 pm SOLD OUT waiting list available
$135 or $183 with cookbook included.
IN FOR DINNER
101 delicious and achievable, budget-friendly, vegetable-forward recipes made for communal eating and entertaining, from food writer, chef, and supper club host Rosie Kellett.
If you’re looking for ways to make cooking easier, this class will teach you affordable and approachable recipes that are designed for sharing—be it with friends, family, or for yourself.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
6:30 pm
$135 or $171 with cookbook included.
THIRD CULTURE COOKING
Third Culture cooking is American cooking: Delicious everyday multicultural recipes, borrowing from our parents and their parents’ homes, melding the old with the new and the familiar with the unfamiliar to create bold flavors and new classics for the next generation of cooks.
A cooking class all about sharing tips on establishing yourself as a confident cook—one who prepares food consciously, hosts with pride, and is never without a well-stocked pantry.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
6:30 pm
$135 or $168 with cookbook included.
PERSIANA
A special edition of the award-winning cookbook from the beloved Sabrina Ghayour. Persiana features over 100 flavorful and mouthwatering recipes that highlight the best of Persian culture.
Join us to celebrate the best of Persian food as we recreate the food and flavors from the regions near the Southern and Eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
6:30 pm SOLD OUT waiting list available
$135 or $170 with cookbook
Knife Skills
The first thing any chef needs to know is how to correctly use the most important tool in the kitchen. In this fully hands-on class, learn how to hold and use a kitchen knife like a true chef. Learning these skills will definitely shave time off your cooking. And come with an appetite because we'll be cooking with all the ingredients we're cutting!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
6:30 pm SOLD OUT waiting list available
$155 includes knife
KAPUSTA
A culinary journey across Eastern Europe, Kapusta celebrates the humble vegetables that have shaped some of the most vibrant culinary traditions in the world.
Kapusta bursts with original recipes and shines a spotlight on the whole kaleidoscope of little-known culinary cultures and history from across the extensive region.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
6:30 pm
$135 or $183 with cookbook included.
UMMA
Learn Korean cooking alongside social media star Sarah Ahn as her umma passes down 100+ family recipes and decades' worth of kitchen wisdom.
Learn the ins and outs of Korean cooking in this class, where generations meet to create memorable dishes, both rooted in tradition and modernity.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
6:30 pm SOLD OUT waiting list available
$135 or $171 with cookbook included.
ARABICA
Arabica celebrates the vibrant flavours of the Eastern Mediterranean – whisking you on a culinary journey through the fertile valleys, mountain villages, coastal towns, and vibrant cities of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Turkey.
This class will be a journey through the flavours of the Eastern Mediterranean where we will share simple cooking techniques and ingredient tips that elevate dishes from ordinary to authentic.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
6:30 pm
$135 or $170 with cookbook included.
BITTER
Bitterness is often dubbed an acquired taste. In this bold cookbook, UK MasterChef 2021 finalist Alexina Anatole shows how it can elevate your cooking and add complexity and depth to a dish.
Showcasing ingredients that utilize the full range of bitter notes, our class will teach you how to cook with bitter ingredients in a way that suits your palate and will add real depth of flavor to your food.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
6:30 pm
$135 or $171 with cookbook included.
SALT SUGAR MSG
The chef behind the groundbreaking Brooklyn restaurant Bonnie’s shares over 85 recipes that showcase his unique style of Chinese home cooking, a mash-up of Americana and Cantonese classics inspired by the flavors of his childhood.
This class is an introduction to Cantonese cooking through an Western lens, full of easy flavor boosts and practical tricks that will make home cooking even easier than before.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
6:30 pm
$135 or $174 with cookbook included.
MONSOON
Get ready to embrace six seasons of flavor in this stunning new collection of 80 bright and vibrant Indian recipes inspired by Asma’s native Bengal.
This class will be all about easy-to-follow recipes that are bursting with authentic flavors while using ingredients found in your local supermarket. If you want to learn how to cook Indian food in all its simplicity, this class is for you.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
6:30 pm SOLD OUT waiting list available
$135 or $165 with cookbook included.
OCTOBER 2025
COOK WHAT YOU HAVE
Stop shopping and start cooking what you have. Your pantry's possibilities are endless. Milk Street will help you transform whatever you already have into bright, bold meals from around the world.
The goal of this class is to utilize the food you already have in your pantry, and to cook from what you already have while sparking inspiration in yourself.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2
6:30 pm
$135 or $168 with cookbook included.
SAMA SAMA
More than a cookbook, Sama Sama celebrates all parts of Julie’s mixed Malaysian heritage through 90 recipes that are "authentically in-between."
In this class we will explore an electrifying blend of Malaysian, Scottish and Chinese cuisine and cook recipes that are reminiscent of the author’s own mixed heritage.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
6:30 pm
$135 or $171 with cookbook included.
UMAI
Umai is an introduction to the comfort and serenity of Japan; it is a celebration of a cuisine and diverse culture deeply rooted in food; it is a cook’s guide to the Japanese kitchen through the home-style recipes that shape it.
We invite you to take a seat at a typical Japanese table and enjoy the food that families make and grow up on, but more than that, explore the country’s culinary culture.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
6:30 pm
$135 or $175 with cookbook included.
20 AMICI 40 RICETTE
Experience what it’s like to not only eat in Tuscany, but also how it feels to live there. You'll discover traditional Tuscan recipes, heartwarming stories, and insider’s tips from local chefs and family cooks.
Just when you think there can’t possibly be anything left to learn about the food and culture of Tuscany, we bring you a class just to prove that there's even more to discover!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
6:30 pm SOLD OUT waiting list available
$135 or $170 with cookbook included.
EAT: EASY AFFORDABLE TASTY
EAT is the antithesis to the never-ending competition for the most elaborate, expensive, complicated, and shocking dishes showcased both on tv and social media. While you might recognize Frankie from Struggle Meals, he started his career with the goal to help people who felt overwhelmed cooking at home.
This is the simple, unfussy food you want to eat after a hard day at the office. Join us for an easy-going, uncomplicated yet still delicious coking class.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
6:30 pm
$135 or $164 with cookbook included.
FOOD YOU WANT TO EAT
Thomas Straker is at the forefront of a new generation of chefs breaking down the barriers between professionals and home cooks-and he knows exactly the food they all want to eat. A classically trained chef and owner of Straker's restaurant, he's grown a millions-strong following for his flavor-led, seasonal dishes prepared with style and panache.
Join us for an evening of comforting British food with an elevated twist that will transport you to the heart of London with a simple bite.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
6:30 pm
$135 or $170 with cookbook included.
Knife Skills
The first thing any chef needs to know is how to correctly use the most important tool in the kitchen. In this fully hands-on class, learn how to hold and use a kitchen knife like a true chef. Learning these skills will definitely shave time off your cooking. And come with an appetite because we'll be cooking with all the ingredients we're cutting!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
6:30 pm
$155 includes knife
CHINESE ENOUGH
In an exploration of her own experience as a first-generation American, Kristina Cho, author of the award-winning baking book Mooncakes and Milk Bread, offers 100 recipes that blend the flavors of traditional Cantonese cooking with California ingredients and a midwestern sensibility.
This class will teach you that by incorporating traditional chinese recipes with contemporary cooking methods and fresh ingredients, you can create dishes that honor the past while appealing to today's palate.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20
6:30 pm SOLD OUT waiting list available
$135 or $169 with cookbook included.
CATALONIA
Located in the northeast of Spain, Catalonia borders France’s Pyrenees mountains and has a heritage and scenery like no other place in the world.
Travel all the way to the Catalonian markets, discovering the many flavours of fresh meat, fish, and vegetables from the comfort of your seat.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30
6:30 pm
$135 or $163 with cookbook included.
NOVEMBER 2025
FLAVOUR HEROES
Move over, balsamic, and adieu to truffle oil – in the stunning Modern Flavour Pantry Gurdeep Loyal guides you through the hero ingredients you need in your kitchen pantry.
Discover transformative ingredients and learn how to combine and use them to create mouthwatering hits!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3
6:30 pm
$135 or $179 with cookbook included.
MILK STREET SHORTS
Transform your home cooking with the smartest, simplest, most powerful recipes from the James Beard Award-winning team at Milk Street.
Learn how to cook simple, fast and short recipes that will have you eating delicious meals after a long day at work in no time.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
6:30 pm
$135 or $172 with cookbook included.
MOTHER SAUCE
From home cook and author Lucinda Scala Quinn, a cookbook containing 100 iconic and beloved Italian-American recipes from the last century.
Join us for an evening full of classic Italian-American recipes, where we will cook and share wonderful meals reminiscent of a Nonna’s cooking.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
6:30 pm
$135 or $169 with cookbook included.
MODERN INDIAN
Cyrus Todiwala’s latest culinary venture, Modern Indian, showcases inventive and delicious dishes for every occasion. Whether hosting an intimate gathering or a show-stopping celebration, Cyrus’s delicious recipes can be effortlessly scaled to suit your needs.
Join us for a lively cooking class bursting with color and bold flavor where you'll learn to whip up delightful Indian cuisine right in your own kitchen!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
6:30 pm
$120 or $169 with cookbook included.
HOW TO COOK THE FINEST THINGS FROM THE SEA
The owner of LA's popular Found Oyster and Queen St. restaurants demystifies the art of cooking delicious seafood with straightforward instructions. Named a Best New Cookbook by the Los Angeles Times and Publishers Weekly.
Whether seafood newbie or fanatic, this class will guide you through techniques to unlock the dynamic flavors of fish and shellfish.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
6:30 pm
$135 or $169 with cookbook included.
MILK SPICE & CURRY LEAVES
A Los Angeles Times standout book of the season and a National Post best cookbook of the year, this celebration of the unique flavours and ingredients of Sri Lanka.
It’s not everyday we have the chance to experience Sri Lankan cooking. This class will be a celebration of the island’s traditional cooking, be ready for an explosion of flavours.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10
6:30 pm
$135 or $158 with cookbook included.
DANUBE
A culinary journey with easy-to-make recipes from the enchanting Eastern lands of the Danube River, unearthing the hidden gems of Eastern European cuisine.
This evening's class, is an intro to simple, practical, mouth-watering no-fuss recipes that will transport you to the heart of Eastern Europeen tradition.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
6:30 pm
$135 or $184 with cookbook included.
SAMARKAND
Over hundreds of years, various ethnic groups (Uzbek, Tajik, Russian, Turkish, Korean, Caucasian and Jewish) have passed through Samarkand, sharing and influencing each other’s cuisine and leaving their culinary stamp.
This class is a love letter to Central Asia and the Caucasus. On this evening you'ss be delighted by the cultural depth of these recipes which have been expertly adapted for the home cook. A class not to be missed!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
6:30 pm
$135 or $166 with cookbook included.
PAKISTAN
The first major cookbook on Pakistani food, featuring breathtaking photography and over 100 delicious, achievable recipes.
If you’ve ever been curious about the intricacies of Pakistani cooking, this unforgettable class will make sure to leave you more than satisfied with the recipes we will recreate in our kitchen.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
6:30 pm
$135 or $180 with cookbook included.
BOUSTANY
Celebrate the diverse cuisine of Palestine with more than 100 plant-based and vegetarian recipes for festive meals, breads, desserts, and more, from the award-winning co-author of Jerusalem, Falastin and co-founder of Ottolenghi.
"Boustany" translates from Arabic as "my garden," which reflects the author's signature style and approach to food: colorful and simple vegetable- and grain-led dishes. Bold, inspiring and ever-evolving, Boustany picks up where Falastin left off, with flavor-packed vegetable-based dishes. An evening not to be missed!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
6:30 pm
$135 or $169 with cookbook included.
DECEMBER 2025
BALLI BALLI
Korea is often described as having a balli, balli culture (balli translates as "quickly" in Korean) as it is a nation of people always in a hurry to get things done.
These recipes are simple and achievable to make after a long day’s work but can also be combined to make an impressive spread for when guests come to visit too. If this speaks to you, joins us for a night filled with spice and wild flavours.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2
6:30 pm
$135 or $169 with cookbook included.
SOMETHING FROM NOTHING
Something from Nothing is Alison Roman’s latest book featuring over 100 deceptively simple, casually stylish, impossibly delicious recipes that make the most of your pantry.
If you’re a fan of Alison Roman, this class is for you. We will cook easy and wonderful dishes that make the most out of your pantry essentials.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3
6:30 pm SOLD OUT waiting list available
$135 or $173 with cookbook included.
Knife Skills
The first thing any chef needs to know is how to correctly use the most important tool in the kitchen. In this fully hands-on class, learn how to hold and use a kitchen knife like a true chef. Learning these skills will definitely shave time off your cooking. And come with an appetite because we'll be cooking with all the ingredients we're cutting!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4
6:30 pm
$155 includes knife