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Paula Nelson-Maddison

Vancouver, BC

Chef. Recipe developer. Home cook cheerleader.

Paula believes anyone can build confidence in the kitchen. Their classes are practical, approachable, and designed to help you cook with more confidence and a little more joy.

About Paula

Cooking has always been Paula's love language. After training in culinary arts and years in professional kitchens, they found their passion in teaching approachable classes that make good food feel achievable.

Trained in classical and modern culinary arts
10+ years cooking professionally
Focus on approachable, seasonal cooking
Passionate about teaching and community

Good food is for everyone.I'll meet you where you are and help you grow from there.

Upcoming Classes

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Next class

Mozzarella 101 Jun 19 Demo Kitchen Store Cooking School9 seats left$89.00

Mozzarella 101: Second Date Jul 2 Demo Kitchen Store Cooking School12 seats left$89.00

Experience

Paula teaches by showing the small decisions that make cooking work: when to adjust heat, what texture should feel like, how to season with intention, and how to recover when a recipe behaves differently in your kitchen.

Specialties

CheesemakingHands-on, beginner accessible, and built for real kitchens.

PreservingHands-on, beginner accessible, and built for real kitchens.

Hands-on fundamentalsHands-on, beginner accessible, and built for real kitchens.

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