Classes

News Flash!
The renovation is over and Chezsiva Cooking School is open now! Come and check out our new space and the Spice Room! Comprehensive Spring Class schedule is posted, just click on Classes or scroll below for full details.

Class Information
Each class is separate as they deal with different topics and will involve various theories, techniques to give you wider understanding of food preparation in the kitchen. You can choose to enrol in as many classes as you wish.

All evening classes start at 6:00 pm sharp and will end around 9:00 pm. You'll need to bring your own knifes and apron and the rest will be provided. Please contact us for complete details and format of the class.

Send us your email address to be added to our contact list as classes get updated seasonally so you can be notified via email. Your information will be treated confidentially and will be used for the strict purpose of class notifications.

Fees for Class
Evening class fee $85 per person - Cost includes a formal class session in a intimate setting with instructor teaching hands-on to individuals, kitchen tools & equipments, food supplies, recipes and dinner at the end of the class of what you prepare. You call or email to register for a class.

Private classes
Chezsiva cooking school is available for private day/evening classes where you can design your own classes - small groups of 4-6 are welcome. The instructor Siva Swaminathan is also available to come to your home to teach individually or for a small group or entertain for private dinner parties. Please contact us to enquire.

 
Spring 2010 Cooking Class Schedule
Thursday March 4, 2010: Learn to Cook Fish as easy as 1-2-3 - It's not as hard as you think.
Tired of fish sticks and expensive frozen fish dinners? Want to make those fancy fish dishes you get in the restaurants? It's simple and can be cheaper than you think. The class will be both demonstration and hands-on, highlighting various types of fish from salt & fresh water and preparing them in a simple way using different techniques and sauces to maximize their taste and ease of time.
Monday March 8, 2010: Moroccan Cooking @ The Spice Room
The class will be both demonstration and hands-on and start from the spice room studio, covering recipes from Morocco and Tunisia. Students will learn how to make Tagine (slow cooked meat dish with dried fruits) using various ground spices, learn to make sausages from Tunisia, various vegetarian side dishes, salads and simple desserts from both countries.
Thursday March 11, 2010: Southern Indian Cooking @ The Spice Room
Take a trip to Southern India as your class will start in the spice room studio. Students will get a overall understanding of South Indian cooking covering theories and information about various spices used in Indian cooking using the traditional grinding stone and spice grinder (as cooking style varies from state to state). Popular South Indian recipes will be covered in the class like: Pongal, Upuma, curries made from pulses, various chutneys and appetizers from the south.
Monday March 15, 2010: Stocks/Soups - Just in time for Spring!
Shake the winter pounds off and it's time for healthy, light and delicious soups. The class will be both demonstration and hands-on. During the class students will get a chance to make 3 kinds of stocks (vegetarian, chicken/beef, fish) and make 3 different healthy soups using the stocks made in the class. Come and check out soup ideas for the Spring and Summer.
Thursday March 18, 2010: Vegetarian Cuisine!
Thinking stereotypical tofu and beans, think again! Vegetarian cuisine has evolved into a gastronomic sensation at L'Arpege - a 3 Michelin star restaurant by Chef Alain Passard, my mentor. How? Come and discover so many delicious options to everyday meal planning to fancy dinner party ideas. The class will focus on popular techniques and dishes from all over the world.
Monday March 22, 2010: Northern Italian - Take a trip from Milano, Florence to Venice!
Highlighting Northern Italian cuisine – focusing on regions from Piemonte, Tuscany and Venice, the class will be both demonstration and hands-on. Students will make dishes from L'Antipasto (small appetizer), IL Primo (First Course), IL Secondo (Second Course) and IL Contorno (Vegetable). Discussion of wines from these regions will also be covered.
Wednesday March 24, 2010: Cooking for Diabetes - For Optimum Blood Sugar!
What you eat has a huge impact on your blood glucose as there is a huge connection between food and diabetes. The class will be both demonstration and hands-on as the class will focus on healthy cooking techniques that are suited for a optimal diabetic diet. The class will explore cooking with complex carbohydrates (Low GI) diet that will help maintain healthy blood glucose.
Thursday April 1, 2010: Northern Indian Cooking @ The Spice Room
Take a trip to Northern India as your class will start in the spice room studio. Students will get a overall understanding of Northern Indian cooking covering theories and information about various spices used in Indian cooking using the traditional grinding stone and spice grinder (as cooking style varies from state to state). Popular North Indian recipes will be covered in the class like: Briyani, pungent saucy curries from the north and roties (bread).
Monday April 5, 2010: Learn to Cook Fish as easy as 1-2-3 - It's not as hard as you think.
Tired of fish sticks and expensive frozen fish dinners? Want to make those fancy fish dishes you get in the restaurants? It's simple and can be cheaper than you think. The class will be both demonstration and hands-on, highlighting various types of fish from salt & fresh water and preparing them in a simple way using different techniques and sauces to maximize their taste and ease of time.
Thursday April 8, 2010: Southern Indian Cooking @ the Spice Room
Take a trip to Southern India as your class will start in the spice room studio. Students will get a overall understanding of South Indian cooking covering theories and information about various spices used in Indian cooking using the traditional grinding stone and spice grinder (as cooking style varies from state to state). Popular South Indian recipes will be covered in the class like: Pongal, Upuma, curries made from pulses, various chutneys and appetizers from the south.
Monday April 12, 2010: Moroccan Cooking @ The Spice Room
The class will be both demonstration and hands-on and start from the spice room studio, covering recipes from Morocco and Tunisia. Students will learn how to make Tagine (slow cooked meat dish with dried fruits) using various ground spices, learn to make sausages from Tunisia, various vegetarian side dishes, salads and simple desserts from both countries.
Thursday April 15, 2010: : Stocks/Soups - Just in time for Spring!
Shake the winter pounds off and it's time for healthy, light and delicious soups. The class will be both demonstration and hands-on. During the class students will get a chance to make 3 kinds of stocks (vegetarian, chicken/beef, fish) and make 3 different healthy soups using the stocks made in the class. Come and check out soup ideas for the Spring and Summer.
Monday April 19, 2010: Vegetarian Cuisine!
Thinking stereotypical tofu and beans, think again! Vegetarian cuisine has evolved into a gastronomic sensation at L'Arpege - a 3 Michelin star restaurant by Chef Alain Passard, my mentor. How? Come and discover so many delicious options to everyday meal planning to fancy dinner party ideas. The class will focus on popular techniques and dishes from all over the world.
Thursday April 22, 2010: Northern Italian - Take a trip from Milano, Florence to Venice!
Highlighting Northern Italian cuisine – focusing on regions from Piemonte, Tuscany and Venice, the class will be both demonstration and hands-on. Students will make dishes from L'Antipasto (small appetizer), IL Primo (First Course), IL Secondo (Second Course) and IL Contorno (Vegetable). Discussion of wines from these regions will also be covered.
Monday April 26, 2010: Northern Indian Cooking @ The Spice Room
Take a trip to Northern India as your class will start in the spice room studio. Students will get a overall understanding of Northern Indian cooking covering theories and information about various spices used in Indian cooking using the traditional grinding stone and spice grinder (as cooking style varies from state to state). Popular North Indian recipes will be covered in the class like: Briyani, pungent saucy curries from the north and roties (bread).
Thursday April 29, 2010: Cooking for Diabetes - For Optimum Blood Sugar!
What you eat has a huge impact on your blood glucose as there is a huge connection between food and diabetes. The class will be both demonstration and hands-on as the class will focus on healthy cooking techniques that are suited for a optimal diabetic diet. The class will explore cooking with complex carbohydrates (Low GI) diet that will help maintain healthy blood glucose.
Cooking with Saffron - Demonstration only - DTBA
The class will consist of demonstrations of various recipes using the spice saffron. The class will cover recipes for a starter course, a main course and a dessert, all using the ingredient saffron.

Other Cooking Classes are available – If you can get a group together of 3 or more, you can have your own class, choosing from the following topics.
  • Bridal Showers & Baby Showers
  • How to boil water (for absolute beginners)
  • Smart Healthy shopping (@supermarket - learn how to read labels & make smart choices)
  • Ladies Evening Out
  • Gentlemen's Night In
  • Cooking class for kids (ages 6 and up)
  • Parent & Tot

Registration Information
If you require more information about private group classes or want to register for a Spring 2010 Cooking Classes please contact us.

Please email us your address to be added to our contact list as classes get updated so you can be notified via email