Full separation, and not at the expense of taste
Keeping kosher is no reason to give up tasty, quality food. The studio is kosher under the supervision of the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Rabbinate, meat and dairy, with two separate sets of utensils.
One class, one set of utensils
Meat and dairy utensils at the studio are completely separate, so each class uses only one of the two sets, according to the style of the class. That is why every class in the schedule is marked in advance, and nothing comes as a surprise on the evening itself.
Where the original recipes contain ingredients that are not kosher, or mix milk and meat, we use proper kosher substitutes. This happens, for example, in the Italy & Meat class, where the pasta is served in a meat sauce with no cheese.
Vegetarian and vegan food is a separate matter from kashrut. Some of the classes are vegetarian by nature, and in others dishes can be adapted by prior arrangement.
About kashrut
Who gives the supervision?
The Tel Aviv-Jaffa Rabbinate, for both dairy and meat. The certificate is displayed at the studio.
Can meat and dairy be mixed on the same evening?
No. Each class uses one set of utensils only, so it is either all meat or all dairy. For a private event you choose in advance.
What happens to a recipe that calls for cheese in a meat class?
We use a proper kosher substitute, or the recipe is adapted. We do not serve a dish that "almost" works: either it works in its kosher version, or it is not on the menu.
Is fish considered meat?
No, fish is pareve.
