CLASSES
Teaching vegan cooking.

Cooking classes will be on hold until further notice.
Please come back soon for updates on how we will be proceeding with in-person cooking classes and to see which classes are available in your area!

Hear what they say
Matthew Grant
I have been an aspiring vegan/cook with great intentions but low motivation due to a lack of knowledge.
After taking some of Jack’s vegan cooking classes, I’ve become excited about plant-based eating and feel that I have some good foundational skills in the kitchen.
On top of helping me reach some good eating and cooking goals, I’ve been inspired to dig deeper into my culinary curiosity.
Jack’s a good teacher, the skills are valuable, and the food is always good. If you’re looking for someone to learn from in the kitchen, look no further.
Sherry Lynn
We really enjoy the 2 hour cooking classes with samples from the entire menu! We’ve learned so many cooking and food selection tips, you’ve been awesome! Thank you so much!!
fiona J Fisher
Jack makes vegan cooking fun, easy and AMAZING! Vegan food does not have to be boring or tasteless. The Empowered Vegan can show you how to make delicious food!
Tricia Novak
Cooking classes with Jack is the best! Jack is very knowledgeable and so friendly. He always has a smile. His recipes taste great and make it easy to eat vegan style. Now he catering and selling some of his delicious food. Thank you Jack!!!
Leah Virr
Jackie Curtis-Ferringo
Emily Tomato
Adele Varao
Kale Black
Alex Kadet
Jennifer Lei
Eda Wallace
I did a 3 week vegan hands on cooking course with Jack and found it absolutely amazing. He is a great teacher and my cooking skills have definitely improved. He has made it easier for my family to be more creative with vegan foods. I am looking forward to attending more courses.
Margie Lambert-Sen
I’ve attended several of Jack’s workshops, both demos and hands-on and enjoyed both types immensely — so much so that we hired him to come to our house and teach my daughter and me various methods of preparing and cooking healthy vegan meals. He came to our house once/week for six weeks the summer before my daughter was to live on her own at university. I wanted to be sure that she would not only be comfortable in the kitchen, but would know how to organize her time and how to prepare a balanced, healthy meal. Goal accomplished! She now loves preparing meals and now SHE’S teaching her roommates what she’s learned!
I can highly recommend the Empowered Vegan! Jack is professional, yet personable. It was a pleasure cooking with him both at his kitchen in Hamilton and at my home in Kitchener.
Kirsten Cooper
I have attended many of Jack’s Vegan cooking courses and enjoyed them all. His recipes are excellent and it has been great learning all the tricks to delicious vegan cooking. If you are new to vegan cooking, or just looking for some new ideas, I highly recommend you check out what the Empowered Vegan has to offer.
Arun Bhatia
I took a 3 week class with Chef Jack. Simply amazing. I had been cooking vegan for sometime but learned so many new things to add to my knowledge. I can’t wait to take more classes.
Leah V
Melissa Klaver
Cathryn Cortissoz
heather begin-kao
I had the pleasure of learning about plant-based cooking and eating from Jack at a glorious weekend retreat. Jack was passionate yet not ever pushy with the information shared and really endeavoured to connect personally with each participant to meet us where we were at. I learned that it’s not as hard as I thought to move towards plant-based eating, and Jack’s food was out of this world delicious!
Cinzia Mastai Duguay
Jack is very passionate about vegan food and is always willing to share his knowledge. Not only have I participated in three of his classes, but has also made the food and it is fabulous! It is great to have a resource for learning, sharing and providing awesome food for us vegans!
Cheryl Dowden
I recently attended a vegan food demonstration that featured Jack – The Empowered Vegan. I was so inspired by his passion and creativity when it comes to vegan cooking. I immediately started telling people about Jack and recommending they follow the Empowered Vegan on Instagram. Jack makes vegan cooking fun and accessible. If you haven’t taken an Empowered Vegan workshop with him yet, I would highly recommend that you do. You will have so much fun!!
Kelly VanderMarel Steve Rajher
Erica Sharp
Ivana Tittoto
Hadleigh Keesee
Sheri-lyn Grego
Great experience. Tips and recipes I was literally able to put into practice the next day. Completely recommend to anyone looking to improve their skills and pick up some new dishes! Personable chef and comfortable learning environment. Sign up for his next session!!!!
Dawn Konig
Jack is a perfect teacher! He is always encouraging, well prepared and he brings a palpable passion for tasty vegan food. I have learned so much in the four classes I’ve take with Jack. Although I’m not vegan, I now prepare many yummy plant-based meals because they are truly delicious. I’m looking forward to taking more classes with Jack.
Jessica Fackelmann
Classes with Jack are so much fun and always delicious! I highly recommend him and will be taking more classes in the future!
Deborah Wood
I wish the Empowerment Vegan was around 25 years ago when I first became vegan! I learned more from Jack in a few short hours about how to make seriously flavourful vegan dishes, than I did over the past 25 years! Thank you Jack. Better late than never
Cheryl Schneider
My daughter and I really enjoy the classes. I always learn things and the food is great. The teacher is really engaging so it is a really enjoyable experience.
Tamara McBride
I have attended several of Jack’s tasting menu classes. I am not a vegan, I am a vegetarian.However, like everyone we get bored and want to try new things. I now have so many more ways of introducing protein into my diet while still eating clean.And a whole new way of seasoning the dishes I already serve.
My family And friends are not vegetarian. However, they have been blown away at everything I have served from the Empowered Vegan menus. They can’t believe how tasty everything is. I never thought I would learn how to make cheese and it actually taste good.
Thank you Jack for your passion you to share your knowledge and love of vegan cooking.
Bon Appetite!
E Tennent
Jack is a great chef and entertaining speaker. Classes are really fun, and the recipes are easy to work with and super tasty.
Inner Lotus
Jessica Fisher
I have attended four of chef Jack’s classes including the recent vegan food prep 3-week course where we learned how to make super yummy and healthy vegan breakfasts, sandwiches, soups and buddha bowls.
Jack is not only incredibly knowledgeable, he is also a gifted teacher who makes every student feel welcome and included. His personable and friendly demeanour make you feel like you are cooking with a friend, and his personal journey to living his best vegan life is truly inspiring.
I have recruited multiple people to take Jack’s classes and I won’t stop now. I can’t wait to attend more classes!
Rosa viviano
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