Hands-on cooking classes designed to inspire the contemplative cook in you.
Private culinary experiences for the curious, curated by The Contemplative Cook and creative collaborators.
Our signature dishes and artisanal goods ready for you to take home and share with those you love.
Inspiring classes designed to help us unwind and be creative with recipes and cooking techniques that slow us down, encourage us to pay attention, and delight in making beautiful food.
Classes are held weekly on Mondays, and themes change monthly. For more details please see the schedule below.
These extra special classes turn our creativity into meaningful community outreach, preparing meals that nourish and sustain with down-to-earth home-cooking. Soups, stews, casseroles; perfect week day dinners. Meals prepared in these classes are packaged up and delivered weekly to our local woman’s shelter.
Come, give of your time, your resources, and most importantly, your love..
Classes run every Tuesdays, and recipes change weekly. Please see our schedule below for more details.
Join us online weekly for short + sweet cooking demos designed to inspire you in your kitchen with quick, easy, and delicious home-made recipes.
Online classes run every Thursday and recipes change weekly. All you need to do is subscribe! Please see our schedule below for more details.
More details to come on pricing!
Bookings are confirmed upon payment.
Class bookings are non-refundable. You are welcome to send someone in your place if you are unable to attend, we'd love to host them! In the case of unforeseen weather disruptions, please be in touch about your options.
P. Clarkson, cooking guest
June-September 2025
The Contemplative Cook's Kitchen
Let's celebrate the sweet relief and beauty of the warmer months with our edible flower cookies.
The Contemplative Cook's Kitchen
The Contemplative Cook's Kitchen
Class recipes vary weekly yet always feature a nutritious meal, fresh and full of goodness.
The Contemplative Cook's Kitchen
The Contemplative Cook's Kitchen
Class recipes vary weekly, with an ingredient list made available in advance to subscribers who would like to cook along.
The Contemplative Cook's Kitchen
Please reach out to book a private bespoke lunch, designed and crafted by Alissa and fellow collaborators, using fresh ingredients, thoughtful attention, and always a splash of whimsy!
Lunch seatings are held Fridays from 12:30pm-2:30pm, booked in advance and hosted in our private dining room. Menu varies in price, is pre-set and created as inspired.
Curious? Reach out to learn more. We'd love to serve you.