Cookery

Culinary courses are now being offered at Taku Resort. Chefs from around BC and the world are coming to enjoy all the fresh local food Quadra Island and the surrounding areas can offer. Everyone in the class will be participating throughout the course to make sure they take away as much knowledge and skill as possible.

Come experience chocolate indulgence this Valentines weekend at Taku Resort on beautiful Quadra Island, BC

Indulge your senses when you experience chocolate tasting, a gourmet dinner and chocolate buffet in the ultimate West Coast setting. Chef Greg Hook will teach you how to create fine handmade chocolate desserts and the art of mis en place.

Greg Hook was born in Saskatchewan & migrated to Vancouver as a young man. Upon reaching the West Coast he immersed himself
in pastry & learned from the leading pastry chefs in the city. Greg opened Chocolate Arts in 1992 with a vision to produce chocolates that are not only beautiful to look at and delight to taste, but use as many local products as possible. Now two decades later Greg’s passionate style has evolved into one that is uniquely his own.

In 2011 Greg was appointed as a member of the exclusive Cacao Berry Chocolate Ambassadors Club. He is only one of the 12 members in Canada as well as the first Chocolatier chosen west of Ontario.

SCHEDULE

Friday Feb 15th, 2013

6 pm – 8 pm: Chocolate Tasting & Class for 2-2.5 hours:  Mis en Place

Saturday Feb 16th, 2013

9 am – 12 pm: Class: Mis en Place & Assembly

2 pm – 4 pm: Class: Assembly & Finishing

6:30 pm – Dinner cooked by Chef Hook and finished off with the chocolate dessert buffet which has been made by participants.

Menu

Join us for a weekend of chocolate indulgence. You will assist in the making of a chocolate buffet to be enjoyed on Saturday night. The buffet will consist of but is not limited to:

Assorted truffles

Salted caramels w/ fresh ginger

Cocoa nib Tuiles

Chocolate & lemon tart

Chocolate cake layered with mousse, cinnamon bavarois, peanut jaconde, peanut crisp layer

Package: $625 for 2 people includes:
• course & dinner
• accommodation
• breakfast in suite
• flights from YVR can be added to package for $510

Course & Dinner Only: $250

Cookery Kitchen

The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home and this kitchen is no exception. The open concept and large centre island provide the perfect kitchen for groups to come in and learn new culinary skills.

There are plenty utensils, pots, pans and dishes to use and the best part is, someone else does all of your dishes.

Accommodation Details

The package includes a private suite for two people.

Taku Resort boasts a myriad of accommodation options to fit every budget and taste, from charming studio units and Beachfront cabin rentals to sprawling, luxury beach houses.

Transportation Details

Flights available from YVR south terminal to Campbell River for an additional $510 per couple. Where we will arrange transportation to the ferry.

Payment:

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure booking and taxes are not included in list price. There is a six person minimum to run the course, a full refund will be issued if minimum not met.

Call 250.285.3031 or email cookery@takuresort.com for further details and to book your space.