My Services

Cooking workshops

Healthy living starts in the kitchen. It all begins with the food we eat. Food is medicine.

My Services

Cooking workshops

Healthy living starts in the kitchen. It all begins with the food we eat. In fact, food acts as medicine.

A healthy diet helps us to maintain good health and prevent disease, and there is growing awareness of these benefits.

A healthy diet helps to:

  • Maintain optimum health throughout life
  • Prevent early onset of chronic diseases
  • Promote longevity and healthier aging

It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner, novice or wiz in the kitchen. These workshops are for anyone who is looking to improve their cooking skills, learn new recipes to cook healthy, delicious meals, or simply have a bit of fun in the kitchen.

All workshops are hands-on experiences and will take place in our cozy retreat centre, Two Rivers Retreat in Chelsea, Quebec. The atmosphere is relaxed. The groups are intimate. The ultimate reward is enjoying the delicious meal you prepared.

Escape the stresses of everyday life and connect your body, mind, and soul with some soul food in our peaceful, healing sanctuary, Two Rivers Retreat.

Scheduled Cooking Workshops:

Enjoy a hands-on, intimate cooking experience in a unique venue and learn to cook like a pro! I’ll walk you through the creation of some of my favourite dishes and help you expand your culinary repertoire with savoury and delicious meals that you can reproduce at home.

Prices below include a 3-hour cooking class, on-site tasting of all recipes, recipe cards, and a meal-to-go. All-inclusive, immersive & fun! Upcoming sessions and dates are:

Veggie Extravaganza

Saturday, Sept 26, 2026
1:00pm-4:00pm

Naan Bread Party

Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Butter Chicken
Dinner

Saturday, Nov 28, 2026
1:00pm – 4:00pm

Shrimp Dinner

Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 1:00pm-4:00pm

To register, click here.

Those dates don’t work for you? Gather your group for customized workshop with a menu and on a date that is tailored to your interest. Is the workshop that you are interested in full? No worries! Just send us an email to be added to our waiting list, OR why not organize a private session for your own group?

For more information, email: julia@tworiversretreat.com

Naan Breadmaking Party

  • Chana Masala- Aromatic, flavourful chickpeas cooked in a spicy, tangy tomato-based sauce

  • Palak Paneer- Paneer (Indian cheese) in a smooth, creamy spinach gravy.

  • Naan bread – Fluffy, chewy, and buttery traditional flatbread.

We will discuss the history of these classic Indian dishes you create, the basic principles of Indian cooking, using authentic ingredients, spices and techniques before enjoying your handcrafted meal.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

$119 & tax per person

**Price includes 3-hour cooking class, on-site tasting of all recipes, recipe cards, and a meal to-go.

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Veggie Extravaganza

  • Tarka Dahl – Aromatic, flavourful lentils cooked with toasted spices, fried onions & garlic

  • Cauliflower Peas Masala (Gobi Matar) – Cauliflower florets and peas cooked in a delicious masala

  • Palak Paneer- Paneer (Indian cheese) in a smooth, creamy spinach gravy.

We will discuss the history of these classic Indian dishes you create, the basic principles of Indian cooking, using authentic ingredients, spices and techniques before enjoying your handcrafted meal.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

$99 & tax per person

**Price includes 3-hour cooking class, on-site tasting of all recipes, recipe cards, and a meal to-go.

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Shrimp Curry Dinner

  • Kerala-style Coconut Shrimp Curry – A mild shrimp curry cooked with aromatic spices, ginger & coconut

  • Green Beans Thoran- A simple, delicious and healthy stir-fried dish cooked with coconut.

  • Pilaf Rice – Fluffy, buttery rice with peas, peppercorns & cardamom

  • Raita- A refreshing yoghurt-based salad with cucumber & mint

We will discuss the history of these classic Indian dishes you create, the basic principles of Indian cooking, using authentic ingredients, spices and techniques before enjoying your handcrafted meal.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

$119 & tax per person

**Price includes 3-hour cooking class, on-site tasting of all recipes, recipe cards, and a meal to-go.

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Butter Chicken Dinner

  • Butter Chicken Curry – Flavour-packed, grilled tandoor-spiced chicken, served in a light and creamy tomato sauce

  • Cauliflower Peas Masala (Gobi Matar) – Cauliflower florets and peas cooked in a delicious masala

  • Pilaf Rice – Fluffy, buttery rice with peas, flavoured with peppercorns, cardomom & raisins

We will discuss the history of these classic Indian dishes you create, the basic principles of Indian cooking, using authentic ingredients, spices and techniques before enjoying your handcrafted meal.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

$119 & tax per person

**Price includes 3-hour cooking class, on-site tasting of all recipes, recipe cards, and a meal to-go.

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Personalized Cooking Workshops

Gather your group for a unique and fun get-together. Workshops can be customized as a couple’s class, for a private party, corporate team building event or retreat.

Reach out today to hear about our other workshop menus and to learn more.

How to reach me

To make an appointment or for more info, please get in touch. Use the form here or email, text, or call using the information below:

  • Email: julia@tworiversretreat.com

  • Tel: 438 580 5326