Delicious and nutritious hot breakfast is available to PHSS students every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Hot Lunch is also being offered on Thursdays during the 2022/2023 school year. And our “fridge” program provides grab-and-go snacks throughout the day, 5 days/week.

Chef Marcus is keen to get kids involved in cooking from an early age. Kids learn to make simple meals they can recreate at home. First two Fridays during the school year, and takes place at the Pender Harbour Community Hall. For kids in grades 3-6, cost is $10 per class.

Our professional and popular Chef Marcus loves to teach preparation of delicious recipes from around the world!  All classes take place in the Pender Harbour Secondary School Foods Room from 6-8pm, average cost is $45 per class (ask about student rates). Here’s a sampling of some of the course offerings:
Japanese : Yakisoba & Sushi
Vietnamese : Soup & Salad Rolls
Greek Cuisine: Souvlaki & Spanakopita
Italian : Homemade Pasta
Others : Fall Soups, Christmas Turkey Rolls, Braised Meats

Here’s a sampling of other food courses we’ve offered over the years. If you find something here (or have something you’d like to learn), please let us know.

Learn updated safe preservation methods and general canning directions. Fun for the whole family. Try making something different Lime Daiquiri Jam and “Fire & Ice” Jelly. Take home samples. Call for youth rates.

Past date: April 30, 2020 – postponed

Learn how to sculpt your own beautiful roses out of Chocolate Clay. Perfect for decorating cakes, cupcakes or just giving one to your Valentine. You do not need any artistic ability to make these edible floral decorations just like the ones that Mother Nature sculpts!

Past date: Thu, Feb 7, 2019 from 6:30-8:30pm in the PHSS Foods Room, $25

A free 6-week course that we offer about once a year thought the Canadian Diabetes Association. Join your friends and neighbours on a nutritional journey led by a trained facilitator to help you improve your knowledge around nutritious and delicious meals you can make for yourself and your family.  Hosted by the Community School and the Healthy Meals Outreach Programs. Pre-registration is required, please call the Community School.

Past dates: April 2018 & May 2017, 10:30am-1:30pm at the Madeira Park Legion

Join Sushma and learn to make her delicious Samosas! Bring a rolling pin and tupperware to take home a dozen samosas for your fridge! Enjoy Chai as you learn to prepare samosas.

Past date: Wed, Nov 21, 2018 ~ 6:30-8:30pm at the Pender Harbour Secondary School Foods Room, $50

Just in time for the Holidays, learn to make Chocolate treats the whole family will enjoy.

Past date: Thu, Nov 22, 2018 ~ 6:30-8:30pm at the Pender Harbour Secondary School Foods Room, $25

This class is for everyone, whether you want to add some plant based meals to your repertoire or are just curious about what vegans eat. There will be an intro to Veganism from a health and nutritional perspective, a smoothie demo with sampling, meal ideas and recipe handouts.

Past date: Wed, May 9, 2018 ~ 6:30-7:30pm at the Pender Harbour Community School, no cost.