Cooking Date night Hands on Cooking lab Knife skills

Taste of Mexico: Street Food to Fiesta! - $165 ($120 Youth)

Experience the bold, vibrant flavours of Mexico in this lively hands-on cooking class at Lakehouse Kitchens. Guided by our professional chefs, you’ll learn to create an irresistible spread of authentic favourites while building essential techniques you can bring back to your own kitchen.

At your cooking stations, you’ll press and cook handmade tortillas from scratch before preparing rich, slow-style taco carnitas layered with bright, fresh salsa — an opportunity to practice foundational knife skills while balancing heat, acidity and texture. You’ll also master the art of elote, Mexico’s beloved grilled street corn, learning how to build depth of flavour through seasoning, charring and finishing techniques.

To end on a sweet note, you’ll fry golden churros and finish them with classic cinnamon sugar, discovering tips for working confidently with hot oil and achieving the perfect crisp exterior and tender centre.

After the cooking is complete, gather in the dining space to enjoy the vibrant feast you’ve created together — a festive, social and flavour-packed experience designed to inspire confidence, creativity and connection in the kitchen.

Menu

Salsa Fresca | corn tortillas, lime, cilantro

Tacos Carnitas | slow cooked pork shoulder, blend of spices, orange, garlic, jalapeno

Handmade Corn Tortillas | masa flour, salt

Onion Cilantro Salsa | knife skills, jalapeno, fresh lime

Elote (Mexican Street Corn) | warm spices, cotija cheese, avocado crema, cilantro, lime

Churros | cinnamon sugar, spiced chocolate sauce

Enjoy a curated menu of local wine, beer, and craft cocktails designed by our sommelier and mixologist, plus espresso beverages and non-alcoholic options, all available for purchase during the class.

Skills Learned

Preparing and cooking tender, flavourful taco carnitas
Pressing, shaping and cooking handmade tortillas
Building fresh salsas while practicing essential knife skills
Balancing heat, acidity, salt and freshness in Mexican flavours
Charring and seasoning elote for depth and texture
Frying techniques for achieving crisp, golden churros
Working confidently with spices, citrus and fresh herbs
Layering components to create vibrant, well-composed tacos
Timing multiple dishes to bring a complete meal together
Plating and finishing colourful, shareable street food favourites

Save with our youth ticket pricing option—ideal for young cooking enthusiasts!

Join us in the kitchen and take your culinary skills deeper into tradition, flavor, and technique. Your journey into the heart of Mexican cooking begins here.

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Attendee must be under the age of 16 to qualify for youth ticket pricing.

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Cancellation policy: In the event you need to cancel, we offer credit or a rescheduled class based on notice provided as follows:

31+ days of notice - 100% refund to original payment method less 15% administration fee
14 to 30 days of notice – 100% of class value returned as class credit
3 to 14 days of notice – 50% of class value returned as class credit
0 to 3 days (72 hours) of notice and no-shows – 0% of class value returned

Cancellation arrangements can be made only by telephone at (250) 763-9500 ext 111

This policy is non-negotiable for any reason, including but not limited to weather and illness.

Class credit is not transferable to retail purchases at Lakehouse Home Store.

We reserve the right to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or low class registration. We will reach out to you to arrange a refund or to reschedule your class.

A waiver must be signed by all guests prior to the start of the class.

We welcome youth as participants in our kitchen but ask that youth 18 and younger attend class with an adult. We encourage you to make sure the class topic is a good choice for them, and that their maturity level is ready for 2-3 hours of instruction.

Participants must be 19+ for our alcoholic beverage education classes.

Food Allergies: If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please call 250-763-9500 ext 111 or email info@lakehousekitchens.com so that we may assess if accommodations can be made to the class menu. You are always welcome to attend to learn, eating is up to you! Allergies are the responsibility of the guest and not of the Lakehouse Kitchens Cooking School. We are unable to take responsibility for allergic reactions to foodstuffs. Be advised that our kitchens are not a gluten or nut-free environment.

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Taste of Mexico: Street Food to Fiesta! - $165 ($120 Youth)

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