Fabulous Fondue & Wine Pairing

Course Description

Fondue is the ultimate communal dining experience—melting cheese, rich chocolate, or savory broth served with delicious dippers. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the secrets to making classic cheese fondue and decadent chocolate fondue from scratch. And what could be better than to add the perfect wine pairing?

Discover how to choose the right cheeses and chocolates, perfect your dipping sauces, and explore creative pairing ideas. Whether you want to entertain friends or enjoy a cozy night in, you’ll leave with the skills to bring fondue magic to your table. This class on fondue will feature two styles of fondue and dipping items along with samples of 4 wines. We will discuss fondue basics and ideas for your future fondue adventures.

We are thrilled to collaborate with our amazing neighbor Niche Wine Bar and the incredible Leah Jackson leading us through this class. Leah is the proprietor and creative driving force behind Niche Wine Bar in downtown Vancouver, where she brings more than a decade of wine-industry experience to the art of pairing food, wine, and hospitality. She develops and curates Niche’s distinctive wine and culinary experiences, from intimate tastings and themed events to menus and pairings designed to introduce guests to new flavors, regions, and traditions. For this collaboration with the Culinary Collective, she brings together the elements that have defined Niche: thoughtful pairings, adventurous selections, creative event design, and a genuine enthusiasm for bringing people together around food and wine.