Create a beautiful (and delicious!) cheese and charcuterie board in this fun, hands-on workshop. You’ll learn the basics of different cheese styles and charcuterie meats, while discovering how to balance flavour, texture, and colour for a perfectly composed board. With guidance on professional styling techniques, you’ll build confidence in arranging ingredients with creativity and flair.
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 2-5pm
Location: Cambrian College (further details in confirmation email)
Supplies: All Supplies will be provided
About the Facilitator:
Derek Cooper is a Red Seal certified cook and graduate of the Niagara College School of Culinary Arts. He completed his apprenticeship at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where he gained hands-on experience preparing and presenting charcuterie and cheese boards in a live, guest-facing setting. With a lifelong passion for cooking and entertaining, Derek has also developed and led cooking classes focused on foundational culinary skills in a community setting. Although he has since transitioned out of the culinary industry, he now shares his experience through fun, approachable workshops designed to help others build confidence in the kitchen.
Important Notes:
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