Cooking Parties for Adults

Join us for an intimate journey through classic Italian comfort.

Roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in the heart of Italy. Guests learn traditional techniques while crafting rich, soulful dishes that celebrate some of the most renowned culinary creations of Italy.

Menu Highlights

• Mix, kneed, and press fresh fettuccine noodles from scratch using our pasta makers
• Blend perfectly curated seasoning and ingredients to craft a flavourful carbonara sauce from scratch


• Served with our prepared crisp house Caesar salad
• Also included are our signature garlic cheese sticks
• For our gluten free option, participants will create delicious potato gnocchi instead of our fresh pasta.

Note: No substitutions available due to cross-contamination potential.

Create one of the most iconic dishes in this Japanese cooking adventure.

This fabulous Japanese experience invites guests to roll, assemble, and taste their own creations while learning the fundamentals of sushi-style cuisine — all with a relaxed, fun energy.

Menu Highlights

• Create a flavourful Udon noodle stir-fry with step by step instruction
• Sushi rolls, an absolute cultural sensation the globe over! Create California, avocado and cucumber and tempura rolls from scratch
• And for dessert: our fabulous Matcha tiramisu

Notes

• Only cooked products in sushi
• Participants prepare all dishes (except tiramisu)

Bold, aromatic, and deeply comforting this cooking session is a step off the beaten path.

Explore the vibrant flavours of Thailand through fragrant curries and family-inspired recipes that balance heat, sweetness, and richness.

Menu Highlights

• Green Thai curry or red Thai curry created step by step with a freshly made curry base.
• Fluffy coconut rice prepared, again, step by step with our Palates instructor
• Crispy, homemade spring rolls made fresh for your party
• Choose either sweet-and-sour or a sweet fish sauce dip for your spring rolls

A refined European dining experience.

Enjoy a tantalizing meal inspired by the flavours of Paris! With this party, you and your friends will create an elegant and timeless French meal! Bon appétit!

Menu Highlights

• Creamy mushroom risotto created step by step by one of our exceptional Palates staff
• Dijon-roasted chicken quarter: perfectly seasoned and cooked, you will love preparing this dish.
• Garlic-sautéed green beans: this is a Palates by the Lake staple, created by you.
• You will also enjoy our house French onion soup, prepared for you.
• Dessert: Apple blossom pastry, delicate and delicious, this homemade dessert is certain to satisfy.

Big flavour, bold spices, and Southern soul.

Celebrate the spirit of the South with hearty comfort food, rich aromas, and indulgent desserts inspired by Louisiana classics.

Menu Highlights

• New Orleans-style ribs, perfectly seasoned with our homemade rub
• Jambalaya… create this amazing creole classic with step by step instruction
• House coleslaw crafted fresh for you and your friends to enjoy
• Dessert: Banana Foster; another Palates by the Lake staple created fresh for you

Experience the flavours of another Thai classic dish!

Join Palates by the Lake and create one of Thailand’s most beloved dishes; Pad Thai! In this session, you will learn how to balance sweet, spicy, and savoury flavours to make this iconic meal.

Menu Highlights

• Pad Thai; follow our expert instruction as we guide you each step of the way.
• House spring rolls crafted fresh for you and your group to enjoy
• Choose between our sweet-and-sour or sweet fish sauce dip.

An elegant fusion of art, indulgence, and celebration.

Ideal for a variety of occasions, this refined experience combines creative expression with a lavish high tea meal. Guests paint a clay piece to take home while enjoying beautifully presented treats and thoughtful décor.

Experience Includes

• One medium-sized clay piece painted per guest
• Optional large clay pieces (+$5 per person)
• Complete art setup: paints, brushes, palettes and materials
• A luxurious high-tea spread featuring cookies, cupcakes and delicate sandwiches, delicate treats crafted for your group, and three-tier trays and charcuterie-style presentation.

Price: $500 + tax + gratuity

Perfect for bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays and milestone celebrations