Make & Feast is a hands-on culinary experience that puts you in the chef’s seat. Hosted by Raissa Sarkisian of Juniper Cafe and Chef Will Arnaud of Otter Creek Kitchen, participants will actively learn how to turn everyday ingredients into vibrant, flavourful dressings and sauces. Under their guidance, you’ll mix, taste, and create — then enjoy a chef-inspired meal accompanied by a perfectly paired drink.
The evening begins with starter bites and a welcome bubbly (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), followed by an interactive workshop where guests craft their own dressings and sauces while learning tips, tricks, and techniques from the chefs. Beyond the meal, attendees leave with recipes and a personalized dressing to take home, along with 10% off Juniper Cafe shop goods.
This engaging, hands-on experience emphasizes creativity, seasonal ingredients, and the joy of cooking, making it ideal for anyone who wants to sharpen their culinary skills, connect with local talent, and savour the results of their own efforts in a welcoming, community-focused setting.
Ticket includes:
Starter bites
Welcome bubbly (alcoholic or non)
Interactive cooking workshop
Full meal (protein and salad) + drink
Take home personalized salad dressing
Take home recipes
10% off shop goods
About the chefs
-
HostRaissa Sarkisian
Juniper Cafe, KingstonRaissa was raised in a challenging environment that taught her the value of perseverance and purpose. Choosing the harder path became a defining theme in her life, leading to years of academic study and a dedicated career in the Canadian military, where she honed resilience, teamwork, and service. Today, as the owner of Juniper Cafe with two locations, she leads with those same values, contributing to Kingston’s business and restaurant landscape, nurturing her team and family, while finding fulfillment in serving her community.
-
Guest chefWill Arnaud
Otter Creek Kitchen, Kingston (Feast On)Chef Will Arnaud is a graduate of Canadore College’s Culinary Management program. In 2020, he started a catering business and food truck with his business partner François Drolet. When the business was sidelined during the pandemic, Will channelled his culinary skills into volunteer work with the Lionhearts program in Kingston. He led a group of volunteers to provide 700 free nutritious meals a day, seven days a week, for local residents in need. In 2022, Will’s food truck business expanded into a storefront operation. Otter Creek Kitchen, its food truck, and catering business all showcase the high-quality, grass-fed Wagyu beef raised on Otter Creek Farms just north of Kingston. From the start, they have also prioritized using local, seasonal ingredients, and partnering with local farmers and producers. Otter Creek Kitchen has been Feast On® certified since 2021, indicating its commitment to using Ontario food and beverage products.
