Growing Chefs! Ontario: August Family Cooking Class

Class Menu: Preserving Summer

What to Expect: Celebrate the height of Ontario’s harvest season with a hands-on preserving workshop featuring one of summer’s most beloved fruits: the peach. Participants will learn the fundamentals of small-batch preserving while creating both a sweet Peach Vanilla Jam and a savoury Peach Tomato Salsa. Along the way, we’ll explore the role of sugar, acid, and heat in food preservation, discuss safe canning practices, and share tips for making the most of seasonal produce.

After preparing and preserving our recipes, we’ll gather around a harvest board lunch featuring fresh sourdough bread, local cheeses, seasonal vegetables, and homemade za’atar pita chips. Participants will leave with recipes, practical preserving knowledge, and jars of summer flavours to enjoy at home.

Ages: Children must be 8+, and adults of all ages are welcome!

Location: The Family Cooking Class will be hosted at The Grove at The Western Fair District, located at 900 King St. 

Date & Time:

Saturday, August 22^nd, 2026 – 10AM – 12PM

Pricing: Our Family Cooking Class is offered at $80. This includes programming, and high tea. There is also an option on the registration form to donate $5 to our Food Education Subsidy Fund, every little bit you can give helps!

Dietary Restrictions and Food Allergies: Do to the nature of this class, we will NOT be able to accommodate dairy-free or gluten-free dietary restrictions. For other dietary restrictions, please indicate them on the registration form and we’ll do our best to make appropriate accommodations. If a participant has a life-threatening allergy, please read our official Allergen Statement here and let us know if you have any questions.

Accessibility and Inclusivity: We are proud to announce our facility at The Grove can accommodate wheelchair users. We also have a gender-inclusive washroom available and are a safe space. Please let our staff team know of any mobility or any needed accommodations in advance, and we will plan accordingly.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations must be communicated by email to Education Programs Manager christy@​growingchefsontario.​ca as early as possible.

Cancellations received more than 14 days before the class will receive a full refund minus an administrative fee of $10 per ticket.

Cancellations received less than 14 days before the class, provided we are successful in refilling their spot, are eligible to receive a full refund minus an administrative fee of $10 per ticket. If we are unsuccessful, despite efforts in filling their spot, a partial refund of 50% will be offered.

Cancellations received within 3 days of class, are ineligible to receive a refund, except in extenuating circumstances as approved by the Education Programs Manager. We are unable to offer credits to future classes, or to transfer the spot to another participant of your choosing. 

Looking to Cook in between Classes?

Check out our Growing Chefs! at Home Videos from our past classes and other family-friendly recipes!