NOW OPEN FOR PRIVATE CLASSES!

At this time, during the pandemic, I am only hosting private classes for people who are comfortable with fellow students including families, friends, workmates and private organizations. In this way, students will not need to worry about being exposed to people they do not know and whose health status may concern them.

I can also work with clients to implement covid protocols and procedures that work for them — and for my husband and myself. We have two large tables in our dining room, for example, so there is plenty of room for students to seat themselves within recommended safe distancing.

Also, I can teach groups in shifts, if necessary, so students can prepare foods within safe distancing limits.

I do not impose mandatory requirements for masks, primarily because it seems to make little sense if people will be eating and enjoying food. However, if people wish to wear masks I have no objection. I shall wear a face shield myself during classes because I need to frequently taste and smell foods during preparation.

Ideally, and whenever possible, I consult with clients before classes start so that we can agree on measures that are comfortable — and safe — for people who attend.

We Hope to Open Again for Public Classes in Spring 2021

In early March 2021, we hope to resume offering public classes sponsored by the Panorama Recreation Centre. Please subscribe to our newsletter mailing list so that you will be informed of all the future dates, once they have been set.

Enjoy the best Thai food you can learn to make at Kallayanee’s Kitchen on McTavish Road in North Saanich.

Anyone can learn how to make delicious Thai food!

Cooking classes are hosted in North Saanich, only minutes from Victoria. Join Kallayanee, a native of Thailand, as she guides you through a choice of 21 lessons featuring some of Thailand’s most popular dishes at her North Saanich home, near Sidney, and only minutes from Victoria.

You’ll learn the Thai way through hands-on experience and careful, step-by-step instruction. And no class is a prerequisite for any other class, so you can take classes in whatever order you like. Each class lasts about three hours. First you learn how to prepare and cook the food — then you get to eat it with other enthusiastic classmates!

Each cooking class is a feast to be enjoyed by all students

For each class, you’ll learn how to prepare and cook a feast of authentic Thai dishes, including noodles, curry dishes, spring rolls, seafood soups, spicy salads and much, much more. Afterwards, you get to eat and enjoy the delicious food prepared during class. You will also receive printed recipes and a list of ingredients required — both staples and special ingredients — available at many local grocery stores and Victoria’s Chinatown.

No cooking class is a prerequisite for any other

So you can take as many, or as few, classes as you wish! Satisfaction guaranteed!

Meeting and Greeting Food Fans from Everywhere!

We are proud to have been included in Flavour Trails, a wonderful community event that celebrates food producers and purveyors once every year in North Saanich. Sadly, our favourite festival could not open for Summer 2020 because of the pandemic. 

But the summer before, dozens of people came to visit us on the Flavour Trail in North Saanich. We even met many of our neighbours who came to call and get to know us a little better. We also met many folks from much farther away — around the country and around the world — who came for a unique experience of this rural island community.

We are definitely looking forward hopefully to meeting more friends, neighbours and visitors when Flavour Trails re-opens for summer 2021!

Tyson Youell, at eight months old, is the youngest student who has ever attended Kallayanee’s Kitchen. Proud parents Matt and Heather are proud boosters of their young Foodie.

Dani Alldrick recently completed five classes at Kallayanee’s Kitchen, qualifying for a hand-made Thai apron. Congratulations, Dani!