About the Chef

Elliott Cohen attended the New England Culinary Institute in 1994 and completed his internship at the 5-Star Inn at Spanish Bay Resort in Pebble Beach, California. He pursued more studies at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in Napa Valley before working in a variety of operations including restaurant, catering, private homes and as a chef/buyer for Whole Foods Market in Monterey, California. In 2000 he returned to Montreal and worked on several motion pictures cooking for Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio. He has taught for Gilda’s Club, Loblaws and the McGill University Health Center. Elliott's passion for cooking and teaching is reflected in the quality of his food and his simplistic, dynamic approach to teaching.

 
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Services
 

ecca provides catering to discriminating individuals and companies. In our catering business we focus on small groups, as small as one and up to 75. Instead of working off a pre-established menu, we work with you to come up with a menu that excites you and fits your budget. Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails, BBQ’s, Bachelorettes, Shiva’s, Jewish Holidays, Birthdays and more. Contact Elliott by email: elliott@ecca.ca, phone (514-487-7956) or fill out our request form and we’ll contact you promptly to discuss your upcoming event. Click here to see sample menus.

ecca offers intimate, dynamic and simplified cooking classes for all levels. You can register in one of our scheduled classes which are 2-hour demonstration format usually with a maximum of 8 people. Larger groups are also possible. Price includes generous tastings and recipes, you can bring your own wine. Classes take place at our NDG kitchen steps from Metro Villa Maria. Click here to view our current schedule. Subscribe to our class updates on the same page.

We pride ourselves in offering unique services that titillate your passion for food and learning. Take a look at these cool possibilities:


Create your own cooking class: Decide what you want to learn, when and with whom. Private one-on-one, semi-private or group. Great for couples and special occasions. This is very popular with tourists visiting Montreal. Add a tour of the local market to your class. If you’re a hotel concierge we’d like to talk to you.


Combine a cooking demonstration with a catered event: We’ll create a menu with you then demonstrate how to prepare part of it during your event.


Private Dining Room: Why go to a noisy restaurant when you can dine in private with your own chef, menu, wine and music. Elliott’s elegant dining room is the perfect space for up to 8 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 20 for a buffet. Perfect for a special occasion, romantic dinner for 2 or a mid-week lunch or dinner.


Private Chef Gift: Most people have not had a chef come to their home to prepare and serve a meal. Purchase a dinner for someone special. We’ll create a menu with them, confirm a date and pamper them while they enjoy themselves in the comfort of their own home. Not as expensive as you may think.


Prepared food and special needs diets: You can have a catered event without a chef. We will prepare your order with reheat instructions and deliver it or you can pick it up. If you have a special needs diet or want for example, low-fat healthy prepared portioned meals we can work with you to set this up. If you need to see a Dietician we recommend Ilene Gilbert, 514-484-2200.


Corporate Services: We can cater events and do cooking demonstrations at your company. If you have a large group for a class and/or event we have a great space available.

For more information on any of the above contact Elliott by email: elliott@ecca.ca phone, (514-487-7956) or fill our our request form.

 

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Click to view a video of Chef Elliott Cohen giving a cooking demonstration. Part I Part II
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Cooking Class Schedule
Classes will continue in April. The schedule will be posted on March 24.


Some menu items may change. Limited space. Classes filled on first come first serve basis, B.Y.O.B., generous tastings and printed recipies included with each class.

Payments for cooking classes are non-refundable. You may apply your payment to another class within 3 months if you cancel at least 72 hours prior to the class.

Submit your email address below and subscribe to the cooking class schedule and get it the day it’s posted.

To Register You must pay in advance. If you have a PayPal account, you can use funds from your bank account or credit card. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can set one up.

Please make sure to specify which class you are registering for in the 'message' box. We will let you know when your payment has been received.

Otherwise, contact Elliott at 514-487-7956 or email elliott@ecca.ca to arrange another payment method.

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A great idea for an afternoon or evening while visiting Montreal. Create your own menu, bring your own wine and enjoy a cooking class in the home kitchen of a local chef. Email elliott@ecca.ca for more information.


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Contact me to create your own private, semi-private or group cooking class.

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Sample menus
 

Christmas Dinner
roasted butternut squash and apple soup
turkey roulade with chardonnay gravy
cranberry kumquat chutney
bourbon sweet potato mashed with toasted pecans
medley of roasted winter vegetables
pumpkin chocolate crème brulee

New Year’s Eve
exploding shrimp balls
blinis with smoked salmon and crème frâiche
parsley, rosemary and mint crusted rack of lamb
grilled eggplant, feta and tomato timbale
herb roasted potatoes
chocolate crepes with strawberries and whipped cream

Cocktail Party
personal shrimp cocktail shooters
sesame crusted salmon squares with orange miso dip
cranberry goat cheese phyllo purses
spicy chinese noodles in take-out box
tangerine glazed spare ribs
mini cannoli’s with grand marnier ricotta

Vegetarian
wheatberry apple salad
cous cous stuffed peppers
tofu and vegetable curry
wild mushroom risotto
banana nutella strudel

Summer BBQ
grilled corn with jalapeno parmesan butter
maple smoked beef ribs
apple smoked pulled pork sandwiches
grilled salmon sandwiches with honey mustard mayo
assorted grilled vegetables
creamy slaw
orange meringue pie

Passover
Home-made matzo with zaatar
vegetable crudité with two dips
chicken soup with parsley sage matzo balls
peppercorn crusted prime rib
salmon filets with lemon dill butter
potato kugal
seasonal vegetable medley
vanilla poached pears
caramel white chocolate almond matzo

Brunch Buffet
egg tortillas with bacon, gruyere and chives
grand marnier french toast
smoked salmon platter
white lasagna verde
grilled pineapple with vanilla mascarpone
apple galette with dried cranberries and walnuts

 

For more information on any of the above contact Elliott by email: elliott@ecca.ca or phone 514-487-7956.

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