Taco Chronicles w/ José Matamoros
Many of the most popular taco styles have long, rich, little-known histories. Explore them with Chef Jose in this interactive, mouth-watering cooking workshop.
Invite your guests to head on a food adventure and learn how to make authentic Mexican tacos in a step-by-step cooking workshop.
Cook along in real-time while José shares stories about growing up in Mexico, cooking tips, and cultural context about the processes and ingredients used in the menu.
You’ll choose the dish for your class from a menu of seasonal options designed by the Chef.
Length: 90 minutes
Sample Menu: Carne Asada Tacos, Salsa Yucateca & Salsa de Aguacate
Fresh Ingredient Kits: Canada-wide delivery
Type: Virtual or in-person (within the GTA)
Serves: 2 or 4
Meet your Chef: Jose Matamoros
Born in Mexico, José Matamoros has worked in kitchens across Italy, France, and Canada. Upon opening Guelph’s “La Reina”, he worked as Senior Sous Chef at El Catrin in Distillery District, arguably the biggest and busiest Mexican restaurant in Canada. He’s recently taken the position of Chef de Cuisine at 1Kitchen at Toronto’s 1Hotel.
““Wow, what a fun night we had with Chef José! It was a perfect blend of knowledge transfer and a light-hearted learning experience. José set the tone and was an excellent way to bring our team together for a fun night.“ ”