Experience the Magic of Italian Cuisine with Chef Andrey Durbach!
Cioffi's beyond excited to bring you an exclusive opportunity to learn from the legendary Chef Andrey Durbach—acclaimed chef and proprietor of celebrated restaurants like Parkside, La Buca, Pied-à-Terre, Cafeteria, Sardine Can, Impostori, and more!
Chef Durbach will host an unforgettable series of cooking classes at Cioffi Cucina on January 21st, 28th, and February 4th and 11th. Each session will transport you into the heart of Italian gastronomy, focusing on:
- Fresh & dry pasta and their perfect sauces
- The art of creamy, flavourful risotto
- Decadent Italian desserts
Each evening class includes hands-on instruction, a gourmet meal, and beverages to round out the experience.
Whether you book a single class or indulge in the full series, you’ll walk away with skills (and recipes) that will elevate your cooking game forever.
Reserve your spot today! Space is extremely limited.
Cost: $150 per class which also includes dinner and beverages. Please check availability and reserve your spot by emailing catering@cioffisgroup.com.
Don’t wait—these classes are your ticket to mastering the secrets of a world-class chef. Bon appétit!
About Chef Andrey Durbach!
Chef Andrey Durbach’s journey in the culinary arts began humbly at just 16 years old, washing dishes for pocket money. Now, with over 40 years of experience, he’s one of Vancouver’s most celebrated chefs and restaurateurs. His illustrious career has taken him to renowned kitchens in London, Tokyo, New York, and Phnom Penh, as well as to some of Vancouver’s finest dining establishments.
Educated at UBC and the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, Chef Durbach is revered for his passion for traditional cuisine and his knack for reimagining time-honoured classics with a modern twist. As Chef/Patron of numerous French, Spanish, and Italian restaurants, he’s cultivated a deep appreciation for Europe’s regional foods and wines, embracing their rich cultural roots.
Durbach’s style is defined by technical mastery, authenticity, and a generous spirit, traits that resonate with anyone who has dined at his restaurants. A natural storyteller, he delights in sharing his vast knowledge of food, wine, and the restaurant industry, offering insights and tales from his decades-long career to anyone eager to learn.
Currently, Chef Durbach's obsessions include gelato, Piedmontese wine, mortadella, modernist architecture, and classic cars. As a restaurant consultant, he continues to inspire and innovate while exploring exciting opportunities in the gelato world.
