We’ve built our reputation on being Ottawa’s premier cooking studio for 17 years and have long-standing relationships with Chefs, food professionals, culinary artisans and producers.
We love to collaborate and be able to bring you and your guests a one-of-a-kind
experience. Check out some of the exciting ways we’re looking forward to connecting with you next.
virtual cooking classes (online@ue)
Establishing connection with our peers + coworkers is more important than ever! Allow our chefs to instruct, educate and engage your team in a virtual, live hands-on-cooking class. Choose from a selection of seasonal recipes and prepare a meal virtually with your team from the comfort of your own kitchens. Complete meal kits are prepared for each guest in which include all pre-scaled + washed ingredients, recipes, preparation + equipment lists. You’ll have the complete toolbox for an engaging a one-of-a-kind team building event!
In-person Cooking Classes
We’ve collaborated with Corner Peach to offer groups a special space to get creative in the kitchen! This format is the ultimate for mixing + mingling in an intimate environment – perfect for family and friend celebrations, or small corporate teams. Participants are guided by a UE Chef Instructor and fully immersed the cooking process, to collectively create two dishes of a set menu. Guests will end on a sweet note with dessert + coffee in the Corner Peach shop! Due to the nature of this offering, classes are limited to 12 participants maximum, and only offered Sunday and Monday evenings.
food & wine experiences
urban element has built its reputation on providing unique, one-of-a-kind culinary experiences for groups for over 17 years. A select few of our signature events are now being offered at “The Collective | Le Collectif”, in our private atelier space located onsite Canada’s Science + Tech Museum. These signature culinary events will bring you and your group up close and personal to delicious menus, interactive sensory experiences and curated tastings. If you are looking for a dynamic way to entertain your next group event, look no further!
• Moveable Feast: a social culinary experience that allows guests to create, taste and learn at their own pace
• Around the World: a culinary tour through spectacular themed food stations
• Tutored Tasting: our team of sommeliers, craft bartenders, craft beer, and coffee experts turn an ordinary beverage into an educational and team-bonding experience
We're looking for new front & back of house team members to join our cafe & catering operations - inquire within!
