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COOKING CLASSES

Public or private classes, we've got you covered

Coming to a cooking class at HOB Fine Foods is just like watching a live cooking show! Learn tips and tricks from 2021 & 2022 Yam magazine's, & Eat magazine's Best Chef of The Year, Castro Boateng.

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PUBLIC COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS

Chef Castro is excited to welcome you into his kitchen and to share his tips, tricks, and tools of the trade throughout the experience. 

The setting is casual and interactive; guests will enjoy food prepared by the Chef throughout the event. Participants can sit back with a glass of wine or help prepare the meal.


Canapes and snacks are served during the class so no one goes home hungry!

During the cooking class, you will learn to cook a delicious appetizer and a main course
(unless the class is based on a different theme).


The class will end on a sweet note with dessert.

Prices vary depending on the class. Please select class below for more information. 

Classes include:

- Canapes & Snacks during each class

- All the ingredients required for the class

- Interactive cooking class that will take approximately 3 - 3½ hours

- Recipe handouts for every participant

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Upcoming Public Classes

  • Let’s Brunch! Cooking Class
    Let’s Brunch! Cooking Class
    Sun, Oct 22
    HOB Fine Foods
    Oct 22, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods , 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Oct 22, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods , 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Join us for the ultimate brunch experience as you prepare HOB Cafe famous Hippie Benny with Chef Castro
  • Guest Chef Heidi Fink: Thai Flavours
    Guest Chef Heidi Fink: Thai Flavours
    Mon, Oct 30
    HOB Fine Foods
    Oct 30, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods , 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Oct 30, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods , 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Thai Flavours: Let's dive in to the flavoruful world of Thai cuisine! Join Chef Heidi' and learn how to get the most out of authentic Thai ingredients & cooking techniques. We will make a classic Shrimp Pad Thai and a Red Chicken Curry with jasmine rice.
  • Caribbean Inspired Cooking Class
    Caribbean Inspired Cooking Class
    Tue, Nov 07
    HOB Fine Foods
    Nov 07, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods, 2829 Peatt Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Nov 07, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods, 2829 Peatt Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Join us and take your senses on a culinary journey as we explore the traditional cuisine and culture of the Caribbean and prepare some of Chef Castro’s favourite dishes: Coconut & Corn Fritters and Jerk Pork.
  • Plant-Based Cooking Class
    Plant-Based Cooking Class
    Tue, Nov 14
    HOB Fine Foods
    Nov 14, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods, 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Nov 14, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods, 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Calling all our Vegan friends! Skip the meat, the seafood, the dairy and even the eggs. Bring your palette and let’s enjoy some delicious food and learn new techniques. And no, you do not need to be a vegan to enjoy this class!
  • Guests Chef Heidi Fink: Moroccan Delights
    Guests Chef Heidi Fink: Moroccan Delights
    Tue, Dec 05
    Langford
    Dec 05, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    Langford, 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Dec 05, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    Langford, 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Learn how to navigate Moroccan spices and culinary techniques during Chef Heidi's cooking class. On tonight's menu is a show-stopping appetizer known as Briwat, Moroccan Tea, and Morocco's most well-known Tagine, made with Chicken, Preserved Lemon & Olives. Travel stories and food highlights will al
  • Vegetarian Delight Class
    Vegetarian Delight Class
    Tue, Jan 23
    HOB Fine Foods
    Jan 23, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods , 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Jan 23, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods , 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Skip the meat. Enjoy the same flavours, textures & aromas from the HOB Kitchen. Chef Castro will walk you through the process of making dishes that will provide you with the right nutrients and protein without meat or seafood.
  • Classical French Cooking Class
    Classical French Cooking Class
    Thu, Jan 25
    HOB Fine Foods
    Jan 25, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods , 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5
    Jan 25, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods , 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5
    Join us this evening for a classical French cooking class. Bon Appetit!
  • “A Taste of Winter” Cooking Class
    “A Taste of Winter” Cooking Class
    Tue, Feb 06
    HOB Fine Foods
    Feb 06, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods , 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5
    Feb 06, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods , 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5
    Join us for an evening in Winter Wonderland as we prepare dishes that showcase that bounty and beauty of our region in this season.
  • Learn the Art of Canapés Cooking Class
    Learn the Art of Canapés Cooking Class
    Thu, Feb 08
    HOB Fine Foods
    Feb 08, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods, 2829 Peatt Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Feb 08, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods, 2829 Peatt Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Learn to create beautiful, perfectly seasoned “bite sized dishes” with Chef Castro. This class will be sure to expand your culinary horizons and cooking skills in time for Valentine's Day!
  • Plant-Based Cooking Class
    Plant-Based Cooking Class
    Tue, Feb 20
    HOB Fine Foods
    Feb 20, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods, 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Feb 20, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods, 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Calling all our Vegan friends! Skip the meat, the seafood, the dairy and even the eggs. Bring your palette and let’s enjoy some delicious food and learn new techniques. And no, you do not need to be a vegan to enjoy this class!
  • Soups, Stocks, & Sauces Cooking Class
    Soups, Stocks, & Sauces Cooking Class
    Tue, Feb 27
    HOB Fine Foods
    Feb 27, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods, 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Feb 27, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods, 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Learn how to prepare perfectly seasoned homemade soups, stocks, and sauces with Chef Castro. Stock up your freezer with these delicious staples!
  • African Inspired Cooking Class
    African Inspired Cooking Class
    Tue, Apr 16
    HOB Fine Foods
    Apr 16, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods, 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Apr 16, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods, 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Join us and take your senses on a culinary journey, exploring the exotic flavours of African cuisine as you prepare one of Chef Castro’s favourite dishes: Fried Red Snapper with Jollof Rice and Roasted Yam with Ghanian-style Egusi and Spinach Stew.
  • Comfort Food Cooking class
    Comfort Food Cooking class
    Tue, Apr 30
    HOB Fine Foods
    Apr 30, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods, 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Apr 30, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    HOB Fine Foods, 2829 Peatt Rd, Langford, BC V9B 3V5, Canada
    Comfort food is food that provides taste of nostalgia. Join Chef Castro for a hearty meal that will bring you back to your childhood.
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PRIVATE CLASSES?

We are excited to offer private classes

Team building exercises, family gathering, bachelor parties or just a fun night out, we've got you covered!

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