Cooking Classes
Young Gourmet: Teen Summer Series
Explore the world in five days through delicious, traditional recipes with this teen summer series. Treat your teen to a gourmet week with this hands-on cooking class series. Guided by a top-tier chef, students will try their hand at pasta making, baking, seasoning and more while preparing menus from around the world. They’ll wrap up the week with a culinary challenge that puts their creativity and skills to the test. A delicious confidence booster awaits. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class. This event is suitable for kids aged 12-17
Thai Street Food Staples
Take a culinary tour through some of the highlights of Thailand's vibrant street food scene. From its humble roots in Southeast Asia, Thai food has grown into a worldwide phenomenon thanks largely to its delightful fragrances and bold flavors. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Aaron will teach you the secrets behind three of Thailand's most iconic dishes. Your class begins with a fresh and crunchy green papaya salad. Next, you'll prepare pad Thai, the celebrity dish of Thailand that delicately balances sweet, salty and spicy flavors. Finish out your meal with tart mango and sweet rice pudding, a dessert with a uniquely refreshing texture. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Elegant and Seasonal Italian
Join Chef Danushka in creating impressive and elegant Italian dishes using the freshest seasonal produce. In this hands-on cooking class, you will join Chef Danushka in creating an elegant four-course Italian menu with an emphasis on seasonality. Chef Danushka also shares some useful tips and tricks, such as how to create an abundance of great flavors using herbs and citrus instead of adding the heaviness of butter and oil to dishes. Some recipes you can look forward to preparing include perfectly succulent sautéed chicken breasts with savory herb butter, as well as asparagus and Parmesan risotto. End the class with delectable brownies with a hint of hazelnut. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
New Italian Cooking
Join us for a cooking class featuring modern Italian recipes. This cooking class goes beyond the Italian standards with a menu featuring pork loin chops and salsa verde as a main course. You'll also make a citrus and fennel salad, and the Italian staple of from-scratch focaccia. Impress your guests with a zabaglione for dessert - a traditional custard made with Marsala wine and berries. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class. This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.
Indian Culinary Creations
Learn how to prepare a traditional Indian meal full of bold flavors. Discover the secrets to creating an authentic Indian meal in this hands-on cooking class led by top-rated Chef Aaron. You'll gain expert tips and techniques as you craft an exciting, flavorful Indian feast perfect for impressing your guests. Begin by learning how to mimic the traditional tandoor oven at home while preparing paneer tikka masala and crispy vegetable samosas packed with Indian-spiced potato filling. Next, master the art of making soft, homemade naan bread. For a sweet finish, you'll create a refreshing mango lassi flavored with cardamom. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
A Culinary Exploration of Asia
Journey to Asia and explore both the exceptionally unusual and familiar flavors of the region. In this hands-on cooking class, you will join Chef Danushka on a culinary exploration of authentic Asian cuisine. You will learn the skills and techniques necessary to prepare a light, yet satisfying four-course meal bursting at the seams with exciting flavors. As you work through the menu, Chef Danushka will review essential knife skills, proper use of the food processor, and the rolling and folding of dough. A few recipes you can look forward to creating include shrimp potstickers with ponzu dipping sauce, General Tso’s chicken or cauliflower, black fried rice and tempura bananas with chocolate dipping sauce. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Gourmet Barbecue Bites
Crank up the flames and master sensational summer recipes in this dedicated grilling class. If you want to wow your guests at your summer cookout, this dedicated cooking class is sure to help. In it, with a renowned chef as your guide, you'll master recipes like charred pepper, peach and feta salad, grilled and smoked skirt steak and grilled corn slathered in lime butter. And, since every pit master should have a signature sweet, you'll even learn to recreate everyone's childhood favorite — creamsicle ice cream! Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class. This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.
Seasonal Asian Fare
Master knife skills, impressive plating and new seasoning techniques in this fun and creative class! In this hands-on cooking class, you will prepare an authentic three-course seasonal Asian menu Chef Danushka has created for you. Master essential knife skills, explore new spices and seasonings and learn how to decoratively plate your culinary creations. A few savory recipes you can look forward to preparing include a comforting chicken wonton soup and scallion rice cakes with sesame seeds. Chef Danushka also has an incredibly fun dessert for you to cap off the evening: Crispy tempura bananas with decadent chocolate sauce. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
French Bistro Favorites
Cook your way through a hearty Parisian bistro menu in this romantic gourmet lesson. Bring the magic of Paris home with this cozy, hands-on French bistro cooking class. With guidance from a renowned chef, you’ll prepare a dreamy line-up of recipes. Think pan-roasted chicken with a wine-herb sauce, green beans brightened with citrus and capers and a rustic tomato and goat cheese tart. Finish the night on a sweet note with a silky chocolate pot de crème — just the thing for two. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class. This class is suitable for ages 18+.
Fun Cupcake Creations
If there’s one thing that kids and parents can agree on, it’s cupcakes. For families who love food, what could be better than a cooking class that promises to help everybody learn to bake world-class cupcakes? That’s right, with help from an esteemed chef, adults and kids aged seven and over can learn the essential techniques required to master two different but equally delicious batches. Banana cupcakes with peanut butter frosting come out of the oven first, closely followed by a round of lemonade cupcakes with raspberry buttercream. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class. This class is suitable for ages 7+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.
Essential Dim Sum Dining
Share the traditions of authentic dim sum with your friends and family. Add novel flavor to your weeknight line-up with a cooking class where dim sum dining comes home for supper. Insightful instruction from talented local chef helps you create magical Asian fare. You'll learn heritage methods for making dumplings with a variety of fillings, wrapped with elegant charm, prepare steamed barbecue pork buns and more. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class. This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.
Steaks And Cakes
Beef, seafood and chocolate cake adorn the menu in a surf-and-turf culinary course for couples. Prepare grade-A steakhouse essentials in a couples cooking class garnished with a sprig of romance. Let your host instructor show you the enchantment of making your own gourmet meal featuring succulent steak, flavorful crab cakes and molten chocolate lava cake for an evening of decadent delights designed for sharing. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class. This class is suitable for ages 18+.
From Batter to Bakery
This five-day summer camp lets kids develop baking skills with mouthwatering recipes daily. Transform your little chef’s love for baking into real kitchen skills with this five-day cooking class series. Kids 7–11 will explore baking from start to finish, learning to accurately measure, mix, knead and decorate like a professional. With guidance from an expert chef, students will create everything from cupcakes to cheesy buns and take home a graduation certificate to mark their accomplishments. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class. This event is suitable for kids aged 7-11
Teen Bakeshop
Teens will elevate their culinary skills and refine their pastry techniques with challenging baking projects. Teens will build their baking portfolio in this hands-on cooking class series. Students aged 12 and older will tackle advanced recipes each day, from filled French pastries to multi-component desserts, while gaining confidence in organization, measurement and timing. Guided by an expert pastry chef, this summer camp is an excellent way for teens to expand their repertoire with impressive bakes they’ll be proud to share. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class. This event is suitable for kids aged 12-17
A Twist on Your Favorite Pasta
Get set to level up your Italian cooking in this pasta-forward class. If you’re ready to learn four new recipes with which to level up your pasta nights, this cooking class is most definitely for you! With guidance from a world-class chef, you’ll make a menu that’s as classic as it is creative, with recipes including sausage and pepper pasta frittata, a skillet-cooked lasagna with herbed ricotta and a grilled romaine Caesar salad. The grand finale? A batch of cool and creamy tiramisu gelato. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class. This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.
Prime Pasta Traditions
Invite the legacy of homespun Old World pasta into your home dining line-up. Expand your culinary capabilities with an enriching cooking class where handmade pasta is the start of something spectacular. Your host instructor shares time-honored secrets for churning out incredible pasta that transforms easily into pappardelle and ravioli. You'll also create a duo of dynamite sauces and a sprightly salad featuring fresh fennel and blood oranges. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class. This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.