Comments from our Corporate Clients:

"I’m so glad I was able to attend. Everything was great!!  Please extend my thanks to Chef Katsuhito and his team – they were absolutely fantastic! Everything was really excellent! Lots of great information for both beginners and intermediate participants; Chef Katsuhito is incredibly knowledgeable, and shared great antidotes and definitely made everyone feel comfortable and at ease. From start to finish it was a great evening and everyone really enjoyed themselves." - Nicole A. | Mercer International (Corporate Sushi & Sake Cooking Class| May 2013)

"This was a great team building event and everyone enjoyed the experience – we would definitely consider doing this again. Overall it was a great experience and something I would not hesitate to recommend." - Ryan H. | TELUS / Avaya (Corporate Cooking Class| May 2013)

Feedback from Seeker Solutions Inc. (Corporate Cooking Class | April 2013):

"Great, well run, very good instructor; she spoke well, communicated clearly, was patient with us, good at multi-tasking, (leading the students while teaching our session at the same time), on top of 5 different things going on at once and she was cool as a cucumber the whole time. Nice dining experience after with a lot of different servers all on top of making sure we had everything we needed." - Natalie

"Kristin was very knowledgeable, humble, and went above and beyond teaching us skills that would come in handy in our kitchens. The cooking class content was not too complex and not too basic - just right! Great atmosphere when dining in Bistro 101.The whole event felt very well organized and very well run. Kristin had a great positive and encouraging demeanor. I had so much fun!" - Karin

 "Chef Kristin was amazing. She is truly a wonderful chef/instructor. Kind, patient and able to clearly communicate all instructions. I would love to just go over to Vancouver and take regular lessons from her! The two hours flew by! We were just having so much fun and learning so much as we went. A great team experience! We, and other teams from Seeker, will probably come back for another team-building event." - Tammy

"...the experience was first class from the moment we arrived. The class was extremely well organized...the chef/instructor was friendly, approachable and very informative...We all had to come together and learn our strengths in collaborating to make a fabulous meal...it was beneficial getting to know everyone on a personal level, as time doesn't allow for this at the office. The whole day was full of gems. I think we all got to see each other in our prime and low (tired) too and all came away as a better team!!! Thanks for the experience." - Rena

"The challenge was the highlight of the evening, and Chef Darren did a good job of getting everyone excited about the challenge, as well as motivated throughout; his comments during judging were very good and entertaining. Dinner at Bistro 101 was very good as well." - Jennifer H. | GEOVIA (Iron Chef Challenge & Dinner at Bistro 101| April 2013)

"Chef Darren was very professional and fun. We learned lots! Our HR Team had a fantastic time! We plan to share this with other departments as a team building event! Thank you!" - Kathy P. | Gordon Food Service (Corporate Cooking Class | April 2013)

"It really was a fantastic event. Everyone had a great time. Chef Julian made it!!!" - JP L. | First Asset (Corporate Cooking Class | April 2013)

"Executive Chef was great; great personality, made for a super fun night! Event organization, Iron Chef Challenge and Dinner at Bistro 101 were all excellent." - Scott L. | Columbia Sportswear (Iron Chef Challenge & Dinner at Bistro 101 | April 2013)

"Thanks- we had a wonderful time. The group really enjoyed the challenge and dinner." - Joanne W. | TD Waterhouse (Iron Chef Challenge & Dinner at Bistro 101 | April 2013)

"Everyone participating had a wonderful time. Really cannot say enough good things about Chef Kristin - she was professional but also friendly and approachable; wonderful to work with. All of the people (Chefs, Maitre D', Student helpers & servers) we worked with were helpful and friendly. They made the experience!" - Allison B. | UBC- Faculty of Medicine (Iron Chef Challenge & Dinner at Bistro 101 | March 2013)

"WHAT A GREAT TIME WE HAD!!!! Thanks so much for making our annual Offsite event a memorable one. Your help was amazing. Julian is a real character. He certainly was the highlight for me! I will think of using your facilities again for different events we do throughout the year with our teams beyond just this." - Andrea S. | Milestones (Iron Chef Challenge & Dinner at Bistro 101 | March 2013)

"The Iron Chef Challenge was excellent, very fun! Dinner service was very good as well." - Dr. Heidi O. | College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (Iron Chef Challenge & Dinner at Bistro 101 | March 2013)

"We had a fabulous time.  Everyone enjoyed the day and the class. We aren’t a very competitive bunch and enjoyed the laid back atmosphere of the class as it allowed us to learn and cook as well as wander around and enjoy ourselves. Your staff are great; all were friendly, helpful, welcoming, knowledgeable. Thanks from all of us!" - Deanna H. | Justice Institute of BC (2-Hour Cooking Class | February 2013)

"Chef Julian & Chef Darren made the evening fun and light-hearted but still offered key learning for people who wanted to take home tips. Nice atmosphere, great staff and meal. We got exactly what we were looking for; this was our 2nd time at PICA and the comments from our people were even better this time around." - Tim C. | Jamieson Labs (2-Hour Cooking Class | February 2013)

"The event was excellent, staff were great, atmosphere was great.  Lots of fun!  Good to mix the activity with dinner." - Lesia V. (Iron Chef Challenge & Dinner at Bistro 101 | February 2013)

"Our sushi corporate cooking class was excellent! Chef Katsu was full of excellent knowledge and information; he even provided a menu, recipes and glossary for us! Our event was very well planned and I really liked how customized and intimate it was for us." - Jennifer S. | Sephora (Sushi Corporate Cooking Class | January 2013)

"We had a fabulous time tonight – the Iron Chef Challenge was great fun (helped I was on the winning team J). It worked out really well especially after the day we had. All went well. Chef Bernard was super and we all have a fun time." - Lindsay S. | ACL Services (Iron Chef Challenge & Dinner at Bistro 101 | January 2013)

"Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts team, you are all wonderful! The BCLC team absolutely loved their experience of the Iron Chef Challenge. We laughed, we cooked and we all got to know each other better. The event was well organized and the challenge was a lot of fun. Students in the school were very helpful for Food and Equipment Runners. Chef Tim was a great host for the event – he created an exciting, competitive environment – it felt like a real Iron Chef Challenge during every stage. Also, it was a great thing that we didn’t have to eat our own food. The lunch menu was incredibly adaptable – despite all our dietary restrictions. Thank Chef Tim for his absolutely hilarious and fabulous hosting, and of course the students for a scrumptious lunch.  It was a memorable day for us all. Thank you!!!!" - Heather & Renee | BCLC (Iron Chef Challenge & Lunch at Bistro 101 | December 2012)

"We had a great time. Most fun ever. We had an awesome time and were allowed to stay and party after everyone else was gone." - Henry G. | Goldbeck Recruiting Inc. (2 Hour Cooking Class & Dinner at Bistro 101 | December 2012)

"Our team had such a great time, it's the best event that our department has ever had. Friendly staff, very organized, fun, our team was engaged, the food was excellent and the prizes were great. I will recommend this to everyone I know. Happy Holiday!!!" - Patrick L. | Coast Capital Savings (Iron Chef Challenge & Lunch at Bistro 101 | December 2012)

"Chef Bernard was was fantastic. His personality is perfect for this, his upbeat positiveness/happy factor really set the tone -- from the moment he introduced himself, we knew we were in good hands and that we were going to have a fantastic experience. He showed he really cared about our experience, one would have thought he was an owner at PICA. We learned a lot about general cooking techniques in addition to the recipes we were doing. The food was excellent and everyone enjoyed the meal. The Spanish Verano Shiraz we ordered, as  well as the "room" we had in the Bistro, was terrific. Our space in the Bistro was very nice aesthetically and from a privacy standpoint as well. In summary, the evening exceeded our expectations and it was probably the best Christmas party event we've done." - Gary M. | 2 Paths Solution (2 Hour Cooking Class & Dinner at Bistro 101 | December 2012)

"The entire day was absolutely amazing! 5/5 - Excellent on ALL ASPECTS. We had the best time and are already getting ready to book the next one for the first Quarter of 2013 with the thoughts of doing it quarterly! Thank you so much for being so accommodating. It was truly an amazing day!" - Michelle M. | Coast Capital Savings (2 Hour Cooking Class & Lunch at Bistro 101 | December 2012)

"Thank you very much for helping set up this event; everything went very well. This event was something that we had tried to organize last year. This year we booked well in advance to ensure that we got a spot. I was very impressed with the service of the Maitre D’. We had a birthday that night and we were able to get something special for the birthday girl and we were also able to add bottles of wine to the table." - Michelle T. | Westport Innovations (Iron Chef Challenge & Dinner at Bistro 101 | December 2012)

"Everything was well done. The event was great! The advisors loved it, we will be doing another one next year." - Ingrid U. | Assante (2 Hour Cooking Class & Lunch at Bistro 101 | December 2012)

"Very well organized. Chef Julian was very entertaining, had a positive and high energy level, and was very helpful. The helpers who did the running was excellent. We look forward to booking with you again in future and I have since recommended you to my colleague who also organizes events for teams at Accenture."- Therese C. | Accenture/BC Hydro (Iron Chef Challenge & Dinner at Bistro 101 | November 2012)

"Chef Bernard's knowledge and professionalism was excellent, as was the event organization. Follow-up on all questions prior to the event, as well as Chef with his great humour and attention the night of the event, was done well. We had a great time; thank Chef Bernard very much!" - Karen H. | Freybe Gourmet Foods (2 Hour Cooking Class & Dinner at Bistro 101 | November 2012)

"On behalf of the Fire & Safety Division, I’d like to thank you and your team for the great experience you facilitated for us last Friday. It was a lot of fun and we really enjoyed it. A special shout out to Chef Darren, who obviously takes great pleasure in his role and is a dynamic and entertaining facilitator."- Mika F. "Thanks again for the excellent team building day.  We had a great time. Chef Darren was excellent, he gave us great interaction and leadership, as was the Iron Chef Challenge itself and our lunch service at Bistro 101." - Jessica D. | Justice Institute of BC (Iron Chef Challenge & Lunch at Bistro 101 | November 2012)

"Thank You – we had a great time and enjoyed our evening; we are already talking about a re-match. Chef Bernard was the right mix of humour, fun and authority to make the event a success. Please thank Chef for us. Your organization, customer service and hospitality towards us ensured we had a great time." - Rod S. | Compass Canada (Iron Chef Challenge | November 2012)

 "I just wanted to thank you again for a wonderful day on Tuesday, everyone was still talking about it yesterday morning - it was a huge success! Please thank everyone – especially your four fabulous tour-chefs." - Leah S. | Canadian Technical Asphalt Association (Plugged-In-Tour & Lunch at Bistro 101 | November 2012)

"Good to see our familiar chefs – we are getting to be like family! We had a great time last night. The cooking class at PICA is always the highlight of our annual sales meeting. With all the challenges of trying to grow and stay profitable, it is nice to have our final event be the cooking class.  The combination of your wonderful chefs, great food and the camaraderie of the Andritz team always makes this the pinnacle event for us. Please book us for next year." - Matt M. | Andritz Automation (2 Hour Cooking Class | November 2012)

"Well organized. Chef Bernard kept it light and fun; overall everyone really enjoyed themselves and it was a nice balance in terms of timing between the challenge and dinner." - Kathleen | Sierra Wireless (Iron Chef Challenge & Dinner in Bistro 101 | November 2012)

"The whole experience was a lot of fun and I have recommended it to many people. Chef Bernard was great; he was fun, educational, and understood what we were trying to do and how to help us. It was well organized and everyone from the students to the restaurant staff were excellent. The experience was great. The iron chef concept is very popular and I think you brought it to life." - Marianne B. | RBC Dominion Securities Inc. (Iron Chef Challenge & Dinner in Bistro 101 | November 2012)

"Thank you and your team for a fantastic event and meal. Many of my colleagues reached out to me to let me know that this was the greatest monthly team event we have had in years!  Our Chef was engaging and fun and the service and accommodation of special requests were exceptional." - Kate H. | Mosiac (Iron Chef Challenge | October 2012)

"I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful Spouse Program on Friday.  The ladies (and gentleman) really enjoyed Darren’s tour and lunch at the bistro.  Please thank your whole team for us!" - Leslie F. | Bell Helicopter (Plugged-In-Tour & Lunch at Bistro 101 | October 2012)

"The two head Chefs were amazing, and the feedback from my group was outstanding. It was a wonderful experience for my team, and I would highly recommend it to anyone!" - Cyndi W. | HIP Digital (Iron Chef Challenge | September 2012)  

"I would rate my experience as excellent and everybody attending the event was thrilled by the experience, the menu items and the service. I thought it is amazing how much we can achieve under the supervision of a knowledgeable instructor and the end result was nothing short of spectacular. Presentation was impeccable and service was courteous and  friendly. Thank you again for organizing this event and delivering unique team building activity." - Anton B. | JIBC (2 Hour Cooking Class | September 2012)

"Absolutely fabulous event. Took the time to get the students involved and the learning was great. There was real teaching and it was very much appreciated. I would say universal opinion was that it was the best event we have ever done. Great, great job! Can’t wait to do it again." - Robert G. | Maxxam Analytics (2 Hour Cooking Class | October 2012)

"The group said it was the best team activity we have ever done and would definitely love to do it again. Chef Darren was great and it helped with his sense of humor. Tim was amazing and the food was sooooo wonderful, I ate everything clean off my plate. Thank you for working with me to make this challenge and dinner experience unforgettable." - Michelle W. | WN Pharmaceuticals (Iron Chef Challenge | October 2012)

"Thank you for your assistance in organizing our group, we had a fantastic time! Great organization leading up to the event, Chef Facilitators made the event fun, competitive and everyone enjoyed it. Excellent in providing supplies needed and explanation of challenge." - Johanna N. | Westcana Services Inc. / Pro Vita Care Management (Iron Chef Challenge | September 2012) 

"Chef Bernard did an excellent job and is a good ambassador to your Institute. We had fun and learned some cooking techniques that are easy to transpose at home." - Danielle L. | Canadian Tourism Commission (2 Hour Cooking Class | September 2012) 

"We were very happy with our Chef Instructor's professionalism and knowledge.  Just the right combination of information, teaching and humour.  We're all originally teachers, so we know a great teacher when we meet one. Clearly passionate about what he does and able to see what his students need (while keeping things from burning at the same time).  Very good cooking tips and background information on items we were cooking or interested in.  The recipes / menu worked out very well, giving us so many choices originally ensured we had recipes we were interested in learning how to do.  Just right for complexity of cooking given our lack of skills.  The plate presentation was very good and the food finished beautifully. The class was very easy to set up originally - Thank you! - Kathleen G. | S.U.C.C.E.S.S (2 Hour Cooking Class | September 2012) 

"I just wanted to take the time to thank you for an incredibly special evening at your school. Our team in the west has done many events (boat cruises, Okanagan wine tours, trips 'down south' etc. etc.) but our evening at the institute where we competed for 'Iron Chef' was truly incredible. The professionalism, quality and frankly FUN makes me want to do this every year! Our chef judge was the perfect blend of helpfulness, seriousness / resourcefullness and frankness. Awesome. Keep it UP. We can't stop talking about it. "Best team building event we have done. Period" - Mark V. | Maple Leaf Foods (Iron Chef Challenge | September 2012) 

"Everyone in our group have had so much fun and in fact one even said this is the best event we ever hosted! Everyone had fun including those who were nervous in the kitchen.   One of our guests maybe in touch with you to look at possibility of organizing something for his office around Christmas.  Thanks so much to you and your team for being so organized and taking great care of our group. Chef Darren was a great facilitator.  Our guests really enjoyed them.  Thought he is the ultimate host. Great job by Tim - guests were greeted and served upon arrival.  Our guests were very impressed and felt valued.  Hors d'oeuvres were served as soon as everyone showed up and glad we ordered the recommended amount - they were all consumed. Everything was well organized and you all know your business well! - Josephine Chai | Perler Financial (Iron Chef Challenge | September 2012) 

"The whole experience was Excellent.  Chef Bernard made it a lot of fun and imparted a lot of food, history and techniques to us.  We had a wonderful time and the food was excellent.  Presentation was great and the service as well.  We'd all do it again in a heartbeat.  Pass along our thanks to Chef Bernard for a memorable evening.  I appreciate your help and patience as we tried to get our event back on track." - Diane H. | A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. (2-Hour Cooking Class | September 2012) 

"Thank you for A WONDERFUL day. Your team was fantastic, such enthusiasm and energy.  Our staff just loved it.  It was the perfect way to welcome our new staff and create positive energy for our new school year." - Wendy M. | Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Iron Chef Challenge | August 2012) 

"Thanks for the great event. We all had a fabulous time. The challenge was very well organized and explained.  The chef did a good job of keeping the group entertained.  The food at the 3-course dinner was fantastic.  The prizes were great and everyone enjoyed them. I think overall, it was a great experience." - Davin L. | Deloitte (Iron Chef Challenge | August 2012) 

"You were so accommodating to us and so extremely helpful with all the last-minute organizing. Last night was incredible. The team is still raving about it - what an awesome experience. I will recommend to many, many people." - Erin O. | Pfizer (Apprentice Theme Challenge | August 2012) 

Thanks again Giulia for all your support and assistance. 
"Just a note of thanks to you, Chef Darren and the rest of the crew for providing us with such an enjoyable and memorable day. Fun and delicious sums it up, I think! We would recommend the corporate cooking class, and Bistro 101, to anyone." - Marjory J. | Justice Institute of BC (2-Hour Corporate Cooking Class | July 2012) 

"Our group had a great time thanks to your wonderful fellow, Bernard! Our residents have all mentioned that they enjoyed the experience and the team-bonding that took place.  I would do this again in a heartbeat! Thanks for a job well done!" - Dr Brian K. | Dermatology @ UBC ( Iron Chef Challenge | July 2012) 

"Our team had a GREAT time yesterday at our cooking lesson!  One person on our team said in the 10 years she has been with UBC, this was the best team event she has ever attended!  Thank you so much for everything! - University of BC HR (2-Hour Corporate Cooking Class | June 2012) 

"The programme was absolutely brilliant.  The ladies said they had not laughed so much in ages.  They absolutely loved the market tour because of how you structured it.  The stories that came back to me about them bartering for their $10 goodies, they were very funny.  The chefs were so very engaging and entertaining and very professional.  The challenge was absolutely perfectly structured allowing creativity, culinary flare and fun!  I just have to bring another group to Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, you really did make me look very good in front of a very important client, for which I am so grateful.  The spouses think I am a genius now for finding you!  If I can’t get to Vancouver in the next year, perhaps you and your delightful chefs can come with me to our other Worldwide destinations!  As you can tell, I am delighted with the outcome and for those that know me, I do not give praise lightly.  This spouse programme was absolutely brilliant in every way." - Dynamic Conference & Events Ltd. | East Sussex, England (Apprentice Theme Challenge | June 2012) 

"We had a fantastic time on Saturday!  Thanks again for all your assistance in arranging this for our group.  The event itself was incredibly challenging and really provided an opportunity for people to think on their feet and work together.  All of the teams did a great job and we had a lot of positive feedback.  Please pass on another thanks to Chef Darren and Tim for their hospitality." Daytona Group (Iron Chef Challenge | June 2012) 

"Thanks to everyone at PICA for a great evening!  The group had tons of fun and gave the event a big "thumbs up".  Looking forward to working with you again in the future." - MacKay & Associates (2 Hour Cooking Class | May 2012) 

"Thank you so much for the great event yesterday!! Darren was a great facilitator, very engaging and entertaining.  We all had the best team event ever and the food was absolutely top notch! Great job to the students! Another group from Vancity was interested in this and I definitely will give it the thumbs up and pass along your contact. Thanks so much!" - Vancity Credit Union (Iron Chef Challenge | March 2012) 

"Our cooking class today was a huge success!  We had some great laughs as a team, learned useful cooking tricks and LOVED eating our creations at your beautiful restaurant.  Chef Darren was awesome!  He is so funny and knowledgeable, and makes cooking sound so easy.  Following his advice, we will "cook from the heart" (and hopefully apply some of that to our jobs too!) Thank you for such a well orchestrated event! - McKesson (2-Hour Corporate Cooking Class | March 2012) 

"The team had a blast. Thank you for all your assistance." - Schneider Electric (Iron Chef Challenge | March 2012)

"Thank you again for such a fabulous and entertaining evening!  Your professionalism, humour and expertise was appreciated by ALL guests, ranging from students to staff to employers.  I hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did." - Simon Fraser University (Dining Room Etiquette | March 2012) 

"I just wanted to say what a good time I had on Monday at your Wine and Dining Etiquette session up at SFU.  You definitely know your stuff and gave a top-notch presentation.  I gained a lot of valuable tips that I will soon be putting into practice." - Isaiah @ Simon Fraser University (Dining Room Etiquette | March 2012) 

"Just wanted to drop you a note and say what a great time all of us had at the Iron Chef Challenge. It had no bearing that I was on the winning team but everyone commented on the fun and a great team building exercise it was. The meals prepared for us at dinner were outstanding and the service was also first rate. I will continue to recommend this to my colleagues as it was to me. You have a real winning team and event there and I wish you much continued success in future. Thanks again for a wonderful evening!" - National Importers (Iron Chef Challenge | February 2012) 

"It took me sometime to recover from the fun we had last Wednesday. Everyone had so much fun.  Chef Julian and team were hilarious.  Your drink staff were also very helpful!  My committee head and the executives were very impressed. I am planning to make this activity an annual event." - HSBC (Iron Chef Challenge | February 2012) 

"We had a great time last night.  Thank you to the entire PICA team that made our night memorable. Julian was perfect! The challenge was better this year too with only two ingredients. Overall it was great. Thanks." - Ernst & Young (Iron Chef Challenge | October 2011) 

"I just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work in organizing last week's cooking event.  All the attendees had a lovely evening and our managers were very pleased with the entire evening.  A special thanks to Sonja, Chef Bernard and Chef Darren.  They were all so attentive and we certainly learned a lot from the chefs. The meals turned out great and each person left with a version of the recipes to try out at home.  The new renovations to Bistro 101 look fabulous - very modern but classy interior design.  We look forward to hosting another cooking event at PICA next year! - Connor, Clark & Lunn (2 Hour Corporate Cooking Class | October 2011) 

"We had a great time! The food and decor was perfect and the competition itself was a lot of fun.  I've heard nothing but positive comments from all of our employees.  This is something that we would definitely do again. Thank you for arranging the event for us." - Cummins Western Canada (Iron Chef Challenge | October 2011)

"Unique experience and absolutely fabulous idea! This event was awesome ... what a great team building exercise. We all learned something about each other and ourselves. Really loved the hands-on approach and discussion among everyone. Really felt like a team effort.  I want to use this type of scenario for a Christmas party instead of just going out and eating. You are never going to beat this! We ALL had a wonderful time! One of the most unique and fun things I have done on a personal or work level!!! Thank you for this experience!! - The McElhanney Group | 2-Hour Corporate Cooking Class | September 2011) 

"We had the most fantastic time last night! My group spent half the morning talking about how much fun they had! I could not have been happier with the experience. Well done!" - TELUS (Iron Chef Challenge | September 2011) 

"We had a fantastic afternoon and we have already mentioned to our boss that we hope to do it again soon with a larger crowd .... perhaps a Christmas party or something, Iron Chef style!. Thanks again." CBS Parts (2-Hour Corporate Cooking Class | September 2011) 

"Overall an excellent event. We all enjoyed the event. Chef Bernard was excellent, professional and fun and we loved the iron chef challenge with the secret ingredient.  Today at our meeting it was an unanimous WOW experience.  All Pacific Institute employees were outstanding in the service delivery and went above and beyond to make everyone welcome.  All outstanding from service, food, timing. Sonja again was professional, responsive and friendly." - TD Canada Trust (Iron Chef Challenge | June 2011) 

"Thank you again, so much, for a really great day. The Market Tour was a great addition to the day. I learned so much!! And I am really glad we went with the headphones; I think they made a huge difference to the experience. It was a great event, and I would like to thank you and all the people involved in making it a great success. I am certain we will be back for round 2 in the future." - Capilano University (A Plugged in Tour of Granville Island + Iron Chef Challenge | May 2011) 

"A great thank you for your excellent work and our compliments to your talented team of chefs.  They did a fantastic job in executing our event with success for all!  Many thanks." - TD Waterhouse - Financial Planning (Iron Chef Challenge | May 2011) 

"Event was excellent.  The team raved about it all the next day and said it was the best team building event we had ever done.  The difficulty will be for me to find something to do to top this event. The easiest planning of an event I have ever done due to the seamless organization by Giulia." - Omni Corp (Iron Chef Challenge | April 2011) 

"Everyone of us had a wonderful time yesterday.  Both the tour and the dinner were a success! The market tour was exceptional - we all learned such a great deal and we were constantly intrigued." - Allon Therapeutics (Granville Island Market Tour + Taste | March 2011) 

"It was a great night. Organization and great job was done by the chefs keeping it fun and organized with our group.  Also Giulia delivered everything that was planned and discussed." - Vancouver Canucks (Iron Chef Challenge | March 2011) 

"Thank you once again for having our team in for the Iron Chef challenge.  I've had some great feedback from our team, and I am seeing a lot more smiles around the office today. Given the late request, I thought your team did a great job of getting the event organized. I was also very impressed with Chef Julian's ability to get our team motivated and excited about the challenge." - Accenture (Iron Chef Challenge | March 2011) 
 

"I heard wonderful things this morning about your session last night.  We have come to expect a fabulous response from students about your workshop and this year was no exception.  Thank you for engaging our students and encouraging them to participate in the conversation, working with meeting & events to coordinate the details, as well as helping us to keep the cost down by bringing your own projector and equipment.  Our colleagues in Business were delighted to be in attendance and you never know if other departments may need to identify an etiquette speaker for their cohorts in the future.  You are becoming somewhat of a celebrity up here at SFU!" - SFU Career Management Centre, Beedie School of Business (Dining Room Etiquette with Tim Ellison | March 2011) 
 

"First of all I just want to thank you so much for the organization of this event.  Everything was AMAZING!  Everyone in our group had a great time and I can't tell you how many times I heard people say that it was the best team-building event we've ever had.  People are still talking about how much fun it was!  Please pass on our thanks to the students, staff and everyone involved in making the event so memorable.  We really appreciate it! Thanks again for everything and we'll definitely recommend the Institute for any future Suncor events." - Suncor (Iron Chef Challenge | March 2011) 

"The class was excellent, and Chef Katsu was phenomenal. My team commented on how comfortable they felt with Chef Katsu’s teaching style (I think they were expecting Gordon Ramsey), as well as the positive experience of building and sharing the finished product. Overall, as a team builder / group fun event, I highly recommend it!" - Starbucks Canada (2-Hour Cooking Class | February 2011) 

"It was such a good experience.  Your crew was very helpful and professional, but mostly they were so patient and kind in working with us rookies.  Really brought a new appreciation of the hard work chefs and cooks do for us.  Our crew was very impressed with the Chef instructors – especially their kind guidance.  Most of our guests were actually quite nervous about doing a cooking class – too many fears of encountering a professional kitchen.  The chefs and support staff really made it such positive experience.  All the staff were top notch. Leonard handled each situation  with complete tact and competence.  The wine service manager was a gem in dealing with our crew and very attentive with the wine service. Would definitely consider this experience in the future." - Ambro & Associates (2-Hour Cooking Class | November 2010)