Cookbooks and Cooking Classes
EST. 2005
SUMMER
COOKING CLASSES
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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JUNE 2026
GOOD THINGS
Good Things is an essential, joyful guide to cooking and living, whether you’re looking for a comforting tomato soup to console a struggling friend, seeking a deeper sense of connection in your life, or hosting a dinner for ten in your too-small dining room.
This class presents food imbued with warmth, care, and connection. Delectable dishes that you’ll love to cook for yourself as well as others, filling your life with Good Things.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
6:30 pm
$135 or $177 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
DINNER
(Vegetarian)
Bestselling author Meera Sodha brings us a fresh and joyful celebration of the most important meal of the day. Drawing on a wide range of Asian cuisines, Dinner offers up 100 vegan and vegetarian recipes, all created to answer the question: “What's for dinner?” in an exciting and delicious way.
From quick-cook recipes to one-pan wonders and delectable dishes you can bung in the oven and leave to look after themselves, you’ll discover by taking this class many vibrant, easy-to-make dishes that burst with flavor.
MONDAY, JUNE 8
6:30 pm
$135 or $175 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
HONEY & CO. DAILY
Based on the menu Itamar Srulovich and
Sarit Packer serve at their café in Store Street, London, Honey & Co Daily is about food that looks good on the plate and tastes sensational, but hasn't taken all day to prepare.
Join us to luxuriate in middle eastern ispired cafe classics and home food using the best ingredients one can get their hands on. These dishes are the type that you’ll want to eat every day, they’re nourishing, fresh, and most importantly, absolutely delectable.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
6:30 pm
$135 or $180 with cookbook included.
MEDESQUE
In MEDesque, award-winning food writer Georgina Hayden finds the very best recipes from across the Mediterranean and adapts them to suit the home cook. Incorporating the modern twists and tricks that made Greekish such a fan favorite, MEDesque is full of dreamy recipes that meet the summer produce season-and beat the heat-perfectly.
In this class you’ll journey across the mediterranean from Spain, to Egypt, to Italy, to the Baltics, experiencing all the best the region has to offer. Modern twists and tricks adapt these recipes for the home cook. These dreamy dishes will be the perfect preparation to meet the upcoming season with enthusiasm.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
6:30 pm
$120 or $170 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
LE BISTRO PAUL BERT
Step into the Bistro Paul Bert, the legendary Parisian restaurant, where the freshest ingredients meet time-honored methods, chalkboards list the daily specials, candlelight flickers over crisp white tablecloths, and the hum of lively conversation is punctuated by the clink of wine glasses.
This class will teach you how to make the best versions of the classics. This is good food made without fuss. All you need is a limited number of ingredients and knowledge of basic techniques to immerse yourself in the alluring art of bistro cooking. Transform how you cook and host at home with rustic dishes that are perfect to treat yourself and others
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
6:30 pm
$135 or $178 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
ISTANBUL
Inspired by the rich and nuanced heritage of Istanbul’s food scene, Istanbul brings a taste of the Turkish capital to readers’ tables, wherever they are in the world. This is Özlem Warren’s heartfelt tribute to a city that has animated so much of her cooking, and a warm celebration of making and sharing its delicious food.
Prioritize exquisite flavour and ease of execution in this dynamic class. Showcasing the multicultural influences that have shaped the vibrant food of Istanbul, you’ll be sure to love these recipes.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
6:30 pm
$135 or $180 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
OHANA STYLE
The author of Cook Real Hawai’i brings the essence of Hawai’ian cuisine to everyday cooking with unfussy and flavorful recipes featuring easy ingredient substitutions, clever new techniques, and creative (and often plant-based) spins on traditional dishes.
Learn how to blend sweet, savory, and tangy Hawai’ian flavours into everyday meals. This evening’s menu celebrates the confluence of Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese and Native Hawai’ian food and culture. Join us to enjoy umami packed dishes for every occasion.
MONDAY, JUNE 15
6:30 pm
$135 or $171 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
OPA!
“Opa” is a phrase that captures the warmth of Greek culture, an expression that can carry many meanings based on the context in which it’s used—from joy to excitement, celebration to surprise. It’s a phrase that best captures what sits at the heart of Greece’s rich food culture.
Celebrate the rich food culture and traditions of Greek tavernas with these luscious dishes. Find your new favourites and indulge in old classics during this night of cheerful extravagance.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
6:30 pm
$135 or $177 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
SEPTEMBER 2025
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, JUNE 22
6:30 pm
$160 includes knife
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
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July 2026
Hello Home Cooking
Chef Ham El-Waylly taps into everyone’s nostalgia. His versions of beloved dishes carry a can’t-quite-put-my-finger-on-it heart-warming quality. These recipes work for cooks of all levels, using core flavors from different cuisines, and frees readers to mix, match, and shake up classic dishes from all around the world. Hello, Home Cooking shows you a whole new world of comforting classics, all while making sure you don’t need to go to a bunch of specialty stores or take out a second mortgage.
This vibrant class will be filled with delicious, punchy dishes, that will be sure to delight the palate. Join us to learn uncomplicated yet interesting flavour combinations in order to up your skills in the kitchen.
MONDAY, JULY 13
6:30 pm
$135 or $171 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, JULY 15
6:30 pm
$160 with knife included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
Italian Coastal
Welcome to the Tyrrhenian Sea, home to la dolce vita, sun-drenched islands, and seaside towns where even the simplest trattoria has an effortless glamour. Inspired by the markets and food of summer holidays by the beach, Italian Coastal is a fusion of recipe book, travelogue, and memoir—with sumptuous food and travel photography throughout—that will transport readers to the sunny Mediterranean.
Maximum flavour with minimal effort is the name of the game in this class. Enjoy authentic recipes that delve into the culinary history of coastal Italy. These dishes will transport you from Lazio and Campania, to Naples and the Amalfi Coast, to Northern Sicily, all without needing to buy a plane ticket.
MONDAY, JULY 20
6:30 pm
$135 or $176 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
Family Thai
When Thais greet each other, they don’t ask how are you or what’s up? Instead, they ask, Kin lao yang? or have you eaten? Feeding people is how Patti and Win Myint, Arnold Myint’s parents, show their love, not just for their family but for everyone within reach. In Family Thai, Arnold shares his boldly flavorful food and welcoming, heartfelt approach with home cooks everywhere.
This class will break down dishes into accessible building blocks, providing knowledge about pantry staples and the ways to use them. This is Thai food expanded, with influences from Nashville and beyond. Enjoy an evening of fragrant, delectable flavours that are perfect for any summer night.
THURSDAY, JULY 23
6:30 pm
$135 or $173 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
A Day in Penang
Malaysian cuisine is some of the best in the world; for centuries the Malay Peninsula has harbored ships from the Middle East, India, Europe, China, and Indonesia, creating a delectable melting pot of spice, flavor, and ingredients. And while Kuala Lumpur might be the nation’s official capital, Penang is undoubtedly the reigning food capital.
Enter the world of food obsessed Penang and indulge in their iconic recipes. Fragrant and intoxicating, you’ll be transported to the homes, streets, and restaurants of this iconic culinary region. These approachable recipes are sure to become part of your regular routine.
TEUSDAY, JULY 14
6:30 pm
$135 or $165 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
For the Love of Food
It’s simple, really - you can't go wrong when you've got a solid recipe, beautiful ingredients, and are cooking with love. Paul Ainsworth invites you into a world of warm, welcoming, and joyfully crafted dishes that redefine everyday enjoyment. Timeless table favourites are packed with gourmet flavour; effortlessly bridging the gap between traditional home cooking and restaurant quality-food.
A class that will inspire both the seasoned and aspirational home cook alike! Whether it’s a cozy comforting dish or an elevated restaurant inspired one, all of it is approachable and delicious
THURSDAY, JULY 16
6:30 pm
$135 or $165 with cookbook included.
The New Vegetarian (V)
Enjoy vegetarian meal-making at its best with recipes that showcase a wide variety of vegetables and non-meat healthier proteins that help to deliciously add more fiber to your diet. You'll find incredible flavors, new techniques, and hundreds of weeknight-friendly meals as well as stunning celebration-worthy centerpiece recipes.
Learn how to prepare vegetarian dishes that are fresh, flavourful, and most importantly, deeply satisfying. Whether you’re looking for a weeknight recipe, hearty protein options, simple vegetables, or just ways to add variety to your culinary repertoire, this class has got you covered.
TUESDAY, JULY 21
6:30 pm
$135 or $180 with cookbook included.
Lourinha
In Lourinhã, Matt McConnell and Jo Gamvros share their love of Europe's bar dining culture through incredible, vibrant recipes from tapas to mezethes, sharing recipes that inspired them to embrace and redefine bar dining culture in Melbourne.
Iberian and Mediterranean dishes have never been so delicious or approachable as in this class. From Portugal, to Italy, to Greece, join us to explore the simple, fresh cuisines of this vast region. This evening will be the perfect lesson in unpretentious dishes that are perfect for any occasion.
TUESDAY, JULY 28
6:30 pm
$135 or $175 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
The Salad Project
Take your salads to the next level with customizable meals featuring creamy, zingy, herby, and spicy dressings. Nutritionist and chef Clem Haxby has discovered the secret to building a perfect salad: it’s all in the dressings.
Learn how to prepare dressings that come together in minutes but will keep you fed all week long. With advice on what pairs best, and how to simplify your workflow, you’ll be glad to attend this class. Salads are more than just soggy sad affairs and with The Salad Project you’ll be enjoy crisp, vibrant, satiating salads that feed both body and soul.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
6:30 pm
$135 or $164 with cookbook included.
AUGUST 2026
Vegan Vietnamese (V)
Whether you’re vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, or just looking to eat less meat, Vegan Vietnamese is for you. Be guided through satisfying, traditional recipes for tasty plant-based versions of popular Vietnamese dishes.
Bright, fresh, and vibrant flavour is the name of the game for this class. Come enjoy satiating recipes that demonstrate the versatility and delight of vegan cooking. These easy-to-follow recipes are sure to be ones you make, and appreciate, time and time again.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
6:30 pm
$135 or $160 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
The Lao Kitchen
In Lao kitchens, every dish tells a story and every bite excites. The food culture of Laos has historically been preserved through oral tradition, and in this essential guide to Lao cooking, personal chef Saeng Douangdara draws on his expertise and the food knowledge passed down from his family to share the beauty and history of Lao cuisine.
In this class we will delve into the heart of Lao food culture. Delight in thoughtful recipes that harmonize bold flavours and fresh ingredients. This evening will be a celebration of food, connection, along with the beauty and history of Lao cuisine.
TEUSDAY, AUGUST 11
6:30 pm
$135 or $168 with cookbook included.
Better at Home
Colu Henry’s life, split between Hudson, New York, and Nova Scotia, always revolves around gathering friends at the table. Her cooking is about joyful, stress-free meals that never sacrifice sophistication. After years in the hospitality industry, she’s learned one thing: Most meals are simply better at home.
Join us for an evening of joyful, carefree cooking that will prepare you for any occasion. Whether you plan on hosting or just want to cook for a peaceful night in, these dishes provide the perfect relaxed-yet-impressive balance.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
6:30 pm
$135 or $171 with cookbook included.
Sunny Days Taco Nights
Enrique Olvera is known for the sophisticated Mexican cuisine he serves at his globally renowned restaurants, including the iconic Pujol, in Mexico City. However, his true passion is the everyday taco, which he regards as the most ‘democratic’ of foods. In Sunny Days, Taco Nights, Olvera presents an in-depth exploration of the taco’s history and many different styles, ingredients, and accompaniments, and much more.
Join this class in order to indulge in both classic recipes based on well-known favourites, as well as contemporary reinventions that explore innovative twists on favourites. With all the reverence for the tacos that have come before, these dishes break out from what convention dictates, resulting in dynamic, unctuous, delectable tacos.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
6:30 pm
$135 or $173 with cookbook included.
Hemingway's Spanish Table
Embark on a unique culinary expedition through the heart of Spain with Hemingway's Spanish Table, a cookbook that transcends mere recipes, offering a taste of the world that fueled a literary giant. This is an immersive experience, weaving together evocative literary references from Hemingway's iconic works with the vibrant landscapes and bustling locales he frequented.
A class for both the avid reader and food lovers alike. Join us as we journey through the culinary history of one of the 20th centuries most acclaimed authors. More than just the familiar territory of paella, we’ll explore the rich tapestry that is Spanish cuisine, reflecting on diverse culinary traditions and their immortalization in Hemingway’s writing.
THURSDAY DAY, AUGUST 13
6:30 pm
$135 or $170 with cookbook included.
Nathan Outlaw On Fish
In Nathan Outlaw on Fish, Nathan draws on decades of experience as the UK's most celebrated fish chef, sharing expert advice for cooking fish to the highest standard. From stews and soups to snacks and salads, this book is the essential guide to mastering fish dishes.
With an ethos of sustainability and adaptability, these recipes walk the walk. It doesn’t matter what way you’re preparing your fish; this class is essential for mastering all your fish dishes.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
6:30 pm
$135 or $173 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
Le Sud
The definitive guide to the food, drink, and lifestyle of southeastern Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, featuring recipes that reflect the Provençal table from a modern perspective. The charms of le Sud are many. The food culture is vibrant and season-focused; the tables are welcoming and convivial. In Le Sud, Rebekah Peppler distills these flavors, techniques, and spirit of the South of France into a never-before-seen collection of recipes, photographs, and stories.
This class will explore the dynamic and varied foods of Le Sud, spanning from the snowcapped Southern Alps, the French Mediterranean, the Rhône Rive, and Italy. These recipes capture modern tables in this geographically and culturally diverse region all while diving into the staples of South of France living.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
6:30 pm
$135 or $170 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
My Jamaican Table
Jamaican cuisine is the result of a rich blend of cultural influences: Indigenous, African, Indian, Chinese, and European. Each dish tells a story of resilience and adaptation and reveals the culinary identity of Jamaica itself—dynamic, colorful, and always evolving. In this culinary journey through the heart and soul of Jamaica, celebrated Kingston-born chef Andre Fowles presents iconic and innovative recipes infused with the spirit of a life where meals are shared, stories told, and bonds strengthened.
This is a class with easy-to-follow instructions, accessible ingredients, and dynamic bold flavours. Learn knew spins on old favourites or revel in the classics. The best of Jamaican cuisine is what’s on the menu.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
6:30 pm
$135 or $170 with cookbook included.
Spain My Way
This vibrant, exciting collection of recipes bears José André’s unique mark and proudly represents a culture where life is centered around the table. While it is impossible to capture all the richness and variety of this culture, Spain My Way showcases Spanish cooking in José’s signature style—not only the cornerstones of the cuisine but also his own favorite recipes, whether from his home kitchen, at his restaurants, or across Spain, enjoyed while eating with chefs and friends.
Attend this class if you want to fall in love with Spanish cooking. These beloved recipes harken to summers in the sun filled with comforting fresh food and joyful celebration. Here you’ll learn that the simplest ingredients prepared with the utmost reverence result in the best dishes.
MONDAY, AUGUST 24
6:30 pm
$135 or $180 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
The Food of Sicily
Tucked away on an estate in the countryside south of Palermo is the Anna Tasca Lanza Cooking School, a unique center dedicated to preserving and sharing the great food culture of Sicily. The spirit of the school, now run by Fabrizia Lanza, the founder’s daughter and scion of a renowned family of winemakers that goes back generations, is what makes Lanza’s The Food of Sicily such a singular cookbook—not just a collection of recipes and techniques, but a vibrant and beautifully photographed profile of the land, the people, the history, and so much more.
In this class we will contemplate the wonderful food culture that makes Sicily so unique. With dishes ranging from fresh and brightly seasoned to rich and fried to perfection, there’s certainly something for everyone.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
6:30 pm
$135 or $173 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
By Heart
Growing up cooking the Sunday gravy, meatballs, and pasta alongside her Italian American grandmother, Hailee Catalano developed a huge passion for food. This passion led her to the Culinary Institute of America, and then to cooking in restaurants. But somewhere along the way, Hailee started to miss the home cooking that made her fall in love with food in the first place. Restaurants made it seem like beautifully made food was too difficult to recreate at home. In By Heart, she presents restaurant-quality recipes designed to be made in your home kitchen.
This class embraces a love of seasonal cooking, reverence for inherited culinary practices, and the beauty of keeping calm in the kitchen. Enjoy modern American Italian inspired cooking that goes beyond the expected, resulting in delicious and simple food for everyone.
MONDAY, AUGUST 31
6:30 pm
$135 or $171 with cookbook included.
SOLD OUT - Wait list available
SEPTEMBER 2026
The Malay Cook
With recipes that celebrate the flavours of Malay cooking, they are perfect for communal dining, last-minute guests or enjoying a comforting one-pot meal. Malay cooking is a harmony of sweet, sour, salty, lemak manis (coconut creamy umami) and spice. Ranie Saidi’s recipes highlight everyday ingredients you can source locally, and the handy Malay Palate Flavour Table offers swaps and guidance, sharing the foundations of Malay cooking, while adapting for the modern kitchen.
This class will be a glorious, delicious, spiced evening of contemplative and practical recipes. Join us to indulge in all that Maya cooking has to offer, and it has a lot to offer!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
6:30 pm
$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, SEPTEMBER 3
6:30 pm
$160 with knife 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!
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.
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.
In this class, you’ll learn how to harness the full spectrum of bitter notes, transforming them into delightful additions to your dishes. Experience the transformative power of bitter ingredients in your cooking! We’ll guide you through the nuances of incorporating these often-overlooked flavors. A truly unique experience at Appetite for Books.
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 SOLD OUT waiting list available
$135 or $174 with cookbook included.