Fort Road · Edmonton

DON'YA's Famous Cooking Classes

Hands-on, heartwarming, and delicious. Learn the stories and techniques behind your favourite Ukrainian comfort foods.

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Every Class Includes

Gather Your Friends & Cook Something Real

Each class is just $40 per person, held at our Fort Road location, and led by our incredible instructor Anna. No experience needed — just bring your appetite!

Hands-on cooking instruction from our Ukrainian kitchen team

Step-by-step guidance through traditional recipes

Shared recipes to recreate at home

Taste and enjoy the dish you create together

A fun, welcoming atmosphere — perfect for all levels!

$40

per person · Fort Road

Book Your Spot

Upcoming Cooking Classes

Classes are held at our Fort Road location and led by Anna. Each class is $40 per person — spots are limited so book early!

⚠ Spots fill up fast — we recommend booking as soon as you see a class you love!

April 2026

Thursday, April 9 · 5:00 PM

Holubtsi

Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls

Learn to make traditional Ukrainian holubtsi from scratch — stuffed, rolled, and slow-cooked to perfection.

📅 Fort Road · $40 per person

Book Holubtsi Class — April 9 →

Sunday, April 19 · 3:00 PM

Cheburek

Crimean Fried Meat Pastries

Master the art of cheburek — crispy, golden fried pastries filled with seasoned meat, a beloved street food classic.

📅 Fort Road · $40 per person

Book Cheburek Class — April 19 →

Coming Soon — Dates TBD

We post our schedule monthly. Follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know!

Date TBD · Sundays 3pm or Thursdays 5pm

Varenyky

Perogies / Ukrainian Dumplings

Our most popular class! Learn to make DON'YA's famous handmade varenyky with traditional fillings.

Coming Soon — Date TBD

Date TBD · Sundays 3pm or Thursdays 5pm

Borshch

Traditional Ukrainian Beet Soup

Learn the secrets behind Ukraine's most iconic dish — rich, hearty, and made with love from scratch.

Coming Soon — Date TBD

Date TBD · Sundays 3pm or Thursdays 5pm

Nalysnyky

Sweet & Savoury Ukrainian Crêpes

Delicate Ukrainian crêpes filled with sweet cottage cheese or savoury options — beautiful and delicious.

Coming Soon — Date TBD

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Anna Kachmar

Creative Director & Instructor

Your Instructor

Meet Anna

Anna arrived in Canada from Ukraine with her family after the war, bringing with her a deep love for cooking and community. Together with her son, she even runs a local bakery — sharing authentic recipes and freshly baked goods with her new home.

Passionate, creative, and full of energy, Anna transforms every class into more than just a lesson — it's an experience. She guides you step-by-step through traditional Ukrainian dishes, adds her own modern twists, and makes sure everyone feels welcome and engaged.

"With Anna, you won't just learn how to cook — you'll laugh, connect, and leave with skills and recipes to recreate delicious memories at home."

For Groups

Private Cooking Classes

Perfect for birthdays, corporate events, team bonding, or Christmas celebrations. Each class is led by Anna and tailored to your group at our Jasper Ave location.

✓ Minimum 10 participants

✓ $45 per person

✓ Hands-on guided instruction

✓ Share the meal you made together

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Perfect Gift

Cooking Class Gift Set

Give the gift of cooking, culture, and connection! Our Ukrainian Cooking Class Gift Set is the perfect present for food lovers and experience seekers alike.

✫ A beautifully Ukrainian-patterned apron

✫ A voucher for one cooking class of your choice

✫ A chocolate imported from Ukraine

$55

for one person

$100

for two people

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From Our Kitchen