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Private Cooking Classes

 

Whether you’re planning a team building activity for business associates or a special celebration with friends and family, our private cooking classes add excitement to any event.

We offer several class styles to suit your needs:

 

HANDS-ON CLASSES

$75 per person

Be a part of the action! Classes take place in our hands-on kitchen where students work in groups, guided by a chef instructor, to prepare the chosen meal from start to finish. Classes last two to three hours and culminate in a family-style meal with a house wine selection. 8-24 guests

Sample Menu

Smoky Tomato Soup with Brioche Toast and Aged Gouda

Hot Smoked Salmon and Potato Cakes with Green Onions, Pickled Radishes, Cucumbers, and Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

Pan Roasted Pork Chops and Summer Ratatouille with Pecan and Balsamic Romesco Sauce

Lemon Mousse with Fresh Strawberries

 

DEMONSTRATION CLASSES

$50 per person

Kick back, relax and enjoy the show. Classes take place in our demonstration kitchen. Guests learn preparation techniques and tips while a chef instructor prepares the entire meal in front of the class. Classes last approximately two hours, and guests enjoy the dishes as they are prepared, along with a house wine selection. 20-36 guests

Sample Menu

Summer Pickle Assortment

Warm Hericot Vert Salad with Assorted Tomatoes, Persian Cucumbers, Shallots and Bagna Cauda

Salt and Pepper Tri Tip, Summer Squash Succotash, Herb and Roasted Garlic Compound Butter

Peach Upside-down Cake with Homemade Ice Cream

CHEF’S TABLE

$60 per person

Wine, dine, learn and mingle. This format offers guests a great meal paired with wine or beer, some cooking demonstration and some time to network. Tables are set family style to encourage conversation among guests. 20-30 guests

Sample Menu

Lemon, Garlic, Salt and Pepper Prawns with Grilled Ciabatta and Fresh Herbs

Watermelon, Canary Melon, and Assorted Cucumbers with Greek Yogurt, White Balsamic, Marcona Almonds, and Prosciutto de Parma

Chile de Arbol and Fennel Roasted Cornish Game Hens with Roasted Okra, Heirloom Tomatoes, and Currant Salsa Verde

Selection of Cheeses, Thyme Honey, Candied Pecans and Brandied Plums

LUNCH/DINNER EXPRESS

$25 per guest/$30 with single glass of wine

Experience the ultimate one-hour gourmet getaway. Our express format includes a complete cooking lesson and a satisfying meal in just sixty minutes. Demonstration style means you relax with complimentary iced tea and coffee while our chefs do the cooking. Ideal for tour groups and business lunch breaks. 30-36 guests

Sample Menu

Heirloom Tomato, Avocado, and Watermelon Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette, Burrata, Purple Basil, and Sunflower Seeds

Saffron Rice with Shrimp, Haricot Verts, Pickled Red Onions, Cucumbers, Dolce Peppers, and Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette

Madeleines with Rose Scented Cream and Rainier Cherries

Iron Chef Competition                                                       

$75 per guest for 8-12/$85 per guest for 12-18

You’ve seen it on television, now it’s your turn to compete!

Guests are divided between our two hands-on kitchens, and each group is teamed up with one of our chef instructors. The seasonal ingredients are a complete surprise to the teams. The event culminates with a “judge’s table” and the verdict of which team reigns supreme! After the competition ends, sit down with a glass of wine and enjoy a tasting of the winning (and losing) food.

Add a personal touch to any event:

Whole Foods Market apron                                                $14 per guest

Glass of Prosecco with appetizer, served on arrival       $10 per guest

Custom menus and wine upgrades available.