Cooking Classes
Healthy Happy Vegan Fare
This is the class you've been looking for to inspire and expand your vegan lifestyle! In this hands-on class with Chef Megan, you will experience vegan gastronomy as you learn how to combine whole foods and fresh ingredients to create delicious and gratifying meals to keep your vegan lifestyle on course. Some of the recipes you can look forward to preparing on Chef Megan's four-course vegan menu include baba ghanoush, fresh pesto spiralized zucchini noodles, as well as vegetable burgers that are perfectly crispy on the outside, deliciously moist on the inside and packed with flavor all around! For a sweet finish - magic date balls. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Irresistible Island Getaway Cuisine
Escape to the islands in a cooking class rich with tropical ingredients and exotic flavors. Experience Latin and Caribbean-style food for the soul in a hands-on cooking class with Chef Dock that transports you to your favorite island getaway. Decadent seafood, luscious fruit and satisfying spices come together to form the perfect tropical menu, from beginning to end. Chef Dock will guide you through a handful of recipes, teaching you techniques that bring island cuisine to life, including fresh fish, calamari and shrimp ceviche, Cuban mojo chicken with mango and pineapple and sided by fresh plantains, and a classic rum cake for dessert. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Four-Course Italian Feast
Make a gorgeous, four-course Italian meal from scratch with Chef Shahida. In this hands-on class, you will learn the fundamentals of Italian cooking, including selecting fresh, high-quality ingredients, with Chef Shahida as your guide. First, you'll build an arugula and roasted beet salad studded with candied pistachios and drizzled with goat cheese vinaigrette. Then, learn techniques to preparing wild mushroom risotto with citrusy Meyer lemon, and cherry balsamic-marinated pork chops. For dessert, Chef Shahida will teach you how to whip up an elegant dark chocolate dessert. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Handmade Italian Gnocchi
Bond your team over the pillowy Italian perfection. In this hands-on gnocchi team building activity learn as a group from an experienced Chef Chris. Perfect a scrumptious Italian menu and boost your team spirit at the same time. Guided every step of the way, craft a lively dinner alongside your colleagues. You will work as a group to hone your cooking skills making wine-roasted grapes, perfectly soft ricotta gnocchi, a variety of homemade sauces and finally a delicious classic chicken Marsala. Finish the class by sharing organic balsamic berries with mascarpone cream. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class or purchase wine by the glass or bottle from the venue.
Authentic Neapolitan Pizza
Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to Naples, Italy with Chef Luca. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Luca, you will learn how to master traditional techniques for making authentic Neapolitan pizza and other popular street food fare found in Naples. Chef Luca will begin by teaching you how to build a classic Italian bruschetta appetizer with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. Then, you will learn how to prepare Neapolitan pizza from scratch using traditional methods and ingredients from Naples. Lastly, you will end on a sweet note with homemade chocolate gelato for dessert. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Garden Fresh Feast
Learn to take your meals to the next level with a little fresh garden flair. In this hands-on class with Chef Megan, you will learn how to prepare an impressive four-course feast featuring flavors and ingredients that are fresh from the garden, deeply nourishing and excellent for entertaining. Some of the recipes you can look forward to making include a garden Caprese salad with tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, balsamic vinaigrette and fresh basil for added depth of flavor, as well as unbelievably juicy and flavorful lamb meatballs with a refreshing and tangy tzatziki dipping sauce sidekick. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
French Country Kitchen
Learn how to make classic French recipes with new professional techniques. Chef Shahida teaches you a selection of recipes and techniques that would be right at home on a French country table. In this cooking class, you'll learn how to make ratatouille, roast and cut a whole hen and get an introduction to making French sauces. First, prepare French onion soup with a crusty gruyère crostini, roasted Cornish hen with herb butter, rosemary potatoes, and a seasonal ratatouille brimming with eggplant, squash and sweet onions. For dessert, you'll poach pears in red wine with warm spices. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Pasta Competition Alla Italiano
Craft your team spirit over delicious ravioli and tortellini. In this team building activity, you'll learn Italian specialties from a five-star Chef Chris. Master the art of making hand-shaped and filled pasta, including ravioli and tortellini. You will get started by dressing Panzanella salad with extra virgin olive oil the Italian way. Boost up your group morale with a bit of fun competition over handmade spinach and ricotta ravioli as well as butternut squash tortellini. Later sauce up your team spirit with a classic brown butter, sage and hazelnut sauce. Savor the sweet victories with vanilla bean panna cotta for a memorable finish. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class or purchase wine by the glass or bottle from the venue.
Italian Fare From Emilia
Explore the cuisine of Northern Italy in this hands-on class with Chef Luca. Sharing techniques learned from his family while growing up near Parma, Italy, Chef Luca takes you on a culinary tour of the Emilia-Romagna region as he teaches you to prepare an array of stunning Italian dishes exploring flavors such as extra virgin olive oil, 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, 25-year aged Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena and more. First, you’ll create a torta fritta with prosciutto di Parma then dive into two homemade pasta recipes. Next, learn how to properly cook a beef filet with fresh vegetables, balsamic and more. For dessert, prepare vanilla gelato affogato, a sweetly satisfying ending to your savory exploration. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Handmade Pasta — Without a Roller
This class teaches the fundamentals of making fresh pasta and pesto sauce by hand. Chef Shahida is your guide in learning how to make pasta and pasta sauces completely from scratch utilizing techniques that do not require special equipment or a pasta roller and high-quality, fresh ingredients. This cooking class begins with preparing a caprese salad with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil in a balsamic reduction sauce. For the main event, you'll make fresh pasta by hand and top it with earthy arugula pesto and crumbled goat cheese. End by marinating and pairing berries with chocolate cookie crumbles and spiced crème. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Homestyle Korean Favorites
Grow your culinary repertoire and learn how to make Korean recipes completely from scratch. Fresh ingredients and unique flavors are on the menu in this interactive cooking class. Chef Chris will teach you how to make authentic Korean favorites that can be made vegetarian or with meat. To begin the class, you'll make pajeon, crispy green onion pancakes with red pepper and eggs. Next, craft japchae, a stir fry dish with sweet potato glass noodles and vegetables, a bulgogi dish using oyster mushrooms or short ribs, and a stuffed cucumber kimchi. Finish by preparing Korean cinnamon punch for dessert. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Famous Italian Pasta Dishes
Learn how to prepare some of the most deliciously famous Italian pasta dishes and sauces. In this hands-on class with Chef Luca, you will learn how to prepare an authentic Italian dinner menu that features some the country's most famous flavors: Extra virgin olive oil, San Marzano tomatoes, 25-year aged Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena and more. Some of the recipes and dishes you'll learn how to make in this class include tagliolini with black truffle cream sauce, tagliolini San Marzano, classic meatballs with mixed salads, and a traditional Italian pastry cream — known as crema pasticcera — with strawberries for dessert. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Handmade Sushi Rolls
Chef Shahida teaches the basic techniques to make sushi rolls completely from scratch. Join Chef Shahida for this comprehensive introductory class on making professional sushi using fresh, high-quality ingredients. You'll learn how to slice and dice vegetables and fish, make homemade sushi rice and hand-roll your very own sushi. Begin by preparing sushi rice and enjoying a spiced edamame starter. Then, get to rolling sushi using your choice of fresh produce, nori seaweed and assorted fish, including smoked salmon, salmon belly, sashimi tuna or shrimp. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Elevated Sichuan Cuisine
Embark on a culinary tour and learn how to craft authentic Sichuan Chinese food. Authentic fare from the Sichuan province of China is on the menu for this hands-on cooking class. Chef Chris will teach you the techniques to craft classic recipes using only the best ingredients. Begin the class by braising eggplant with hot bean paste, soy sauce and ginger. Next, fold the perfect wontons filled with pork and green onions, and make an infused chili oil for dipping. For the main course, braise white fish with dried chilis, Shaoxing wine and more and served with steamed rice. Finish with traditional Chinese walnut cookies for dessert. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Hearty Italian Feast
Learn how to prepare an Italian feast featuring classically meaty Italian main dishes and more. In this hands-on class with Chef Luca, you will learn how to prepare an authentic five-course Italian menu showcasing classic hearty and meaty recipes made with fresh ingredients, such as Italian extra virgin olive oil. Some of the dishes and recipes you'll create from scratch in this class include a soul-warming tagliatelle ragu espresso, homemade tagliolini black truffle with heavy cream, and a homemade fluffy and custardy diplomat cream with strawberries for dessert. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Elevated Caviar Creations
Explore the versatility of luxurious caviar with this internationally inspired menu by Chef Chris. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Chris will introduce you to indulgent varieties of caviar enjoyed around the world. Showcase the nuances of this opulent ingredient while preparing recipes featuring different styles of caviar from Asian, Italian and Greek cuisines. Across several courses, you will craft a savory feast, including umami-rich daikon radish pancakes topped with ikura, or red salmon caviar, fresh pita to accompany homemade taramasalata with white tarama, a type of Greek fish roe, and decadent Italian risotto infused with Champagne and saffron and finished with black caviar. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.