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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
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After 10 years of in-depth corporate catering experience, Chef Andrea shifted into instructor mode to share her talent with aspiring cooks. Her culinary education revealed a love and specialty for baking and pastry craft. Her life is filled with family, fur friends, music and sports. All of this activity is the perfect fuel for energizing Chef Andrea as she dreams up new methods for helping her students hone their kitchen skills.
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Heritage and creativity help make these incredible recipes a world-class menu. Enjoy the special flavors of Italian cuisine anytime you like, starting with this interactive cooking class that shows you how it's done. Easy, step-by-step instruction from a leading chef will help you make juicy strip steak, tender potato...
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Prepare your favorite sushi rolls at home. Led by an esteemed chef, this cooking class focuses on the art and skills of sushi making. Learn the essentials, such as selecting fish, steaming rice and whisking dipping sauces. Explore knife techniques and learn how to roll the perfect California, dragon or rainbow roll....
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Introduce layers of authentic baked flavor to your home cooking line-up. No baked creation enlivens a pastry case quite like the croissants you'll make in this insightful cooking class. Your esteemed instructor walks you through the process for preparing buttery laminated dough before transforming it into a sugary...
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Valentine's
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Get started on your path to culinary excellence. The journey of a million gourmet meals begins with a cooking class exploring the basics! Discover skills you can build on while working with a top-level chef who can't wait to share their expertise. You'll create salad, whipped potatoes, seared steak and sea salt...
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Skip takeout night and learn to make your favorite Thai dishes from scratch! This hands-on cooking class is the ultimate homage to Thai cuisine. An expert chef will help you craft a delicious Thai feast, showing you how to achieve bold Thai flavors and teaching you the techniques behind your favorite dishes. From pad...
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Keep the cold weather at bay with these decadent recipes. Why bundle up in your winter best when this cooking class has a slate of cozy winter comfort treats on the menu? From gooey sticky toffee pudding to rich brown butter chocolate cookie made in a cast-iron skillet to classic banana bread with a chocolate swirl,...
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Dive into a selection of beloved bites from around the globe. Nothing says togetherness quite like a diverse selection of global street food, the ideal menu for a cooking class led by an expert chef! Follow along as you learn how to make your own vegetable samosas, crisp falafel with tahini sauce, chicken yakitori in...
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The easiest version of gourmet dining is a wonderland of elegant fare. It's never been easier to get your fine French culinary skills in play than with this cooking class focused on a selection of simple classics. With easily recognized dishes like pan-roasted salmon, French onion soup, a vibrant green salad and...
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Chinese classics make a magnificent menu for two. Your evening plans take a turn for the delicious with a couples cooking class that brings a personal touch to the beloved traditions of dim sum dining. Your instructor host has a memorable session planned, featuring fun collaborative lessons in sumptuous soup...
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Craft a suite of sweet French treats to make any occasion more special. For the baker with sweet ambition for a more gourmet goodie, this cooking class reveals the secrets of making your own delicately delicious macarons. From crafting delicate meringue shells with that quintessential puff to making ganache and coffee...
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Freshen up your cold weather table with a bounty of impressive creations. Discover delicious ways to use seasonal farmstand favorites in a winter-based cooking class that presents savory produce with bold, fresh flavors. You'll enjoy a session with a top-level chef while working on polenta topped with mushroom ragu,...
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Valentine's
$99
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Work alongside your date to create a gourmet Mediterranean feast in this date night experience. Go on a culinary adventure with your date in this chef-led cooking class. You'll work together to learn the secrets of transforming basic ingredients into a mouthwatering Mediterranean feast influenced by flavors from...
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Valentine's
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No chill can withstand the soothing warmth of these handcrafted classics. Go gourmet in a whole new way with this seasonal spread of fantastic French dishes. You'll enjoy exceptional instruction as you discover easy methods for crafting pan-roasted chicken, authentic French onion soup, handmade vinaigrette-topped...
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Valentine's
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Explore the exceptional craft behind an array of authentic dishes. If you've ever imagined what it takes to become a refined French chef, this cooking class is the entry-level study of foundational creations that will get you started. Learn from a master while practicing professional techniques for making succulent...
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Take a new look at a familiar favorite with elements handmade from start to finish. Head in a different direction with your taco creations by tapping into the street-style recipes in this exciting cooking class. You'll make your own corn tortillas and fill them with al pastor and chipotle-lime shrimp, plus fresh pico...
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Spend a winter evening in the warmth of a kitchen studio. Transport yourself to the bistros of Paris with a cooking class that brings the finest traditions of French dining up close and personal. Your host instructor shares the process for preparing classic steak au poivre, delicious pommes frites, vibrant green salad...
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Few traditional recipes fill your body and soul like these authentic creations. With the soothing fare you'll prepare in this hands-on cooking class, Italian-American classics move to the center of the table. Learn from one of the city's finest chefs while creating your own chicken Milanese, a vibrant arugula salad...
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Indulge in a romantic pasta making experience. Discover the romance of old-world Italy in this Tuscany-inspired cooking class. Explore the time-honored tradition of hand-made pasta with your amore by your side. Learn to create pasta dough from scratch, and use a pasta roller to create the perfect pasta shape. Simmer...
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These fantastic sweets are destined to become a fixture on your dessert table. There's always room for dessert when it's the trio of Italian classics in this exciting cooking class. From classic cannoli filled with orange-infused ricotta to tender pear crostata topped with homemade whipped cream to gelato lusciously...
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Explore the seafood specialties of Old World Europe and prepare with modern magic. Discover regional classics from the coast of Italy in a cooking class that reveals sumptuous secrets from the region. With dishes like steamed mussels in white wine, sweet pea ravioli featuring scratch-made pasta and tangy citrus...
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Give your customary selections a dose of bold new flavor. The traditional Thai dishes you'll prepare in this hands-on cooking class represent some of the finest fare from the region. With a walk-through from your talented chef instructor, you'll learn to prepare classic chicken pad Thai, vegetable stir-fry and coconut...
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Take your love of traditional Italian dining into a savory new realm. The pasta prep you'll practice in this engaging cooking class is a custom handed down through generations. Follow along as your gifted chef instructor shows you how to make the perfect pasta dough and transform it into egg-filled ravioli in truffle...
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Tour one of the world's favorite dining stops without leaving the kitchen. Essential dishes from the world of Spanish cuisine come to light in an eye-opening cooking class with global appeal. Whether you're learning to make succulent roasted pork loin in a signature pepper-based sauce, sautéing Brussels sprouts to...
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It's easy to make your own French pastries with this session baked into your plans. Once you discover how simple it is to bake handmade croissants in this cooking class, your kitchen will become a home boulangerie! Work with a top-notch local baker as you learn to assemble a butter-filled laminated dough then turn it...
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These beloved creations exemplify the best culinary traditions of the region. Make your own Old World spread with a cooking class that brings the fine dining practices of Italy into focus. With guided instruction from a local legend and lessons in rosemary grilled chicken, risotto flavored with lemon and saffron,...
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A duo of delicious stuffed pasta selections is your new favorite kitchen project. Once you learn to make your own filled pasta in this enlightening cooking class, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it! Create authentic pasta dough from scratch and use it to create mezzelune filled with artichoke and ravioli...
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Punch up your usual fare with a fabulous Louisiana menu. There's a world of global culinary influence in the joyful New Orleans dishes you'll create in this interactive cooking class. Let your gifted chef instructor lead you step by step through classics like popcorn shrimp, chicken and sausage gumbo, dirty rice and...
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Valentine's
$99
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Add a Parisian kick to your repertoire with these creative recipes. Once the bistro favorites in this cooking class become part of your usual menu, you'll never return to casual fare! Your honored chef has prepared a guided session featuring pan-roasted chicken in cognac sauce, classic French onion soup, French beans...
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Spend your date learning how to cook romantic Italian meals Be transported to the streets of Tuscany with your special someone by attending an Italian cooking class. Join a top-rated chef as you learn the love language of Italy, which is food. In the class, you and your partner will get to explore the different...
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Upgrade your dessert tray with these refined handcrafted classics. Elegant flavor is the main ingredient in this hands-on cooking class where baking French pastries becomes an adventure worth taking. Your A-plus culinary instructor shows you how to create chewy fleur de sel caramels, bake crispy palmiers topped with...
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Add a touch of warmth to your dining life with these winter-perfect bistro bites. Make the most of your cold-weather dining habits with a cooking class that brings French fare into your plans. Learn from a local connoisseur of fine cuisine while arranging a menu featuring roasted chicken in tarragon cream, roasted...
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Schedule a gourmet session with your sweetheart with these Parisian dishes in the spotlight. The City of Light offers a selection of quintessential dishes that make this sweet couple-centered cooking class enchanting. From making your own coq au vin and a salad of fresh winter greens to learning to bake a classic...
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Get your evening rolling in the right direction. The sushi selections in this couples' cooking class are an array of classics that let you develop your talent for Japanese cuisine. Let your esteemed instructor lead you on a masterful path that includes knife skills and rolling techniques as you create rolls filled...
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Rich terrain yields a bounty of ingredients perfect for gourmet cuisine. Prepare some of the wine region's best-loved selections in a cooking class dedicated to fine dining. Let your esteemed chef instructor demonstrate how the land lends delicious essences to dishes like fillet dressed in red wine and shallot sauce,...
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CHEF’S PLACE
Valentine's
$99
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These lovely pastries are a treat to create and share. Get into the Valentine's Day spirit with a cooking class where macarons made with love turn into a session filled with premium baking magic! Learn to make heart-shaped shells for chocolate-dipped strawberry macarons and whip up a smoked sea salt caramel...
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Kids Cooking Series
$79
Cooking Class
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Spend Valentine's Day with family while learning to cook a meal together Celebrate Valentine's Day with the people that you love the most in a fun, friendly and interactive family Valentine's Day cooking class. You and your family will be guided by a top-rated chef in a cooking class where lots of fun and laughter are...
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Valentine's
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The timeless blend of steak and wine offers a shared lesson in gourmet mastery. Working wine into a series of steakhouse favorites is sure to add sparkle to a cooking class primed for date-night luxury. Discover the enchantment of preparing seared steak with rosé cherry gastrique, rosé butter-glazed radishes and...
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A splash of brightness makes these treats even more special. Your baking game becomes a more vibrant enterprise once the macarons in this cooking class enter the scene. Infuse familiar elements like crispy tender meringue shells with fresh flavors like chocolate and orange and make a Key Lime Pie macaron featuring...
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Find your way to a deliciously traditional menu just in time for dinner. Say "Oui!" to a cooking class that makes French cuisine a fait accompli for chefs of all abilities. Your joyous instructor leads you in a step-by-step session where steak au poivre, truffled potatoes, green salad with homemade French dressing and...
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Two divine Italian loaves make the perfect baked pair. It's an easy feat to conjure up flawless Italian bakes when you have a guided cooking class to show you how it's done. With your talented instructor leading you, you'll discover methods for making yeasted dough and turning it into focaccia studded with roasted...
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$69
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Discover the essentials of knife mastery, empowering you to become more confident in the kitchen. During this interactive cooking class, you'll focus on exploring the professional techniques of using the knife. Being one of the most fundamental tools, an expert chef will each you different cutting methods to get the...
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$79
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Get your household excited about cooking as they prepare their own Chinese dinner. This do-it-yourself cooking class is the perfect forum for showing your budding chefs how to prepare their favorite takeout dishes. You'll have a five-star chef showing you every step of each recipe with creations like vegetable lo...
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Enjoy an exploration of the finest flavors from the islands. Tropical tastes give this cooking class a punch of sunshine to brighten your dining plans. Follow a step-by-step map provided by your adventurous culinary guide while wandering through lessons in handcrafted tostones with garlicky dipping sauce, classic jerk...
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Kids Cooking Series
$79
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This kid-friendly cooking class is perfect for families that can't get enough pizza! If your family loves pizza night, this cooking class is the perfect activity for the whole gang! Follow along as an engaging chef instructor teaches you and your kids the process of crafting pizza pies from scratch, showing you...
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Discover Thai cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Indulge in a sweet and spicy date night with this Thai cooking class. Shake up your usual date night routine and immerse yourself in the flavors of Thailand. Learn exciting new cooking skills from a five-star professional chef in this hands-on cooking experience....
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Bring the flavors and fragrances of authentic Spanish cuisine to your recipe collection. Explore Spanish culinary traditions in this cooking class focused on traditional techniques and organic ingredients. Under the guidance of an esteemed chef, you'll enjoy restaurant-worthy menus at home. Learn how to prepare the...
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Create an unforgettable evening with a French cooking class showcasing classic dishes. Add a touch of Parisian romance to your next date night with this French cooking class pour deux. Throughout the class, you and your partner will be able to develop your kitchen skills as you prepare a dinner of classic French...
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Put a little "ooh la la" in your evening plans! Spend an exciting evening exploring a shared cooking class filled with posh French dishes that are easy to create, courtesy of top-notch guidance from your host instructor. Conjure up a selection of lush dishes like seared scallops in champagne and butter sauce,...
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Embrace a romantic escapade in Tuscany. Be whisked away to the romantic Italian countryside in this Tuscany-inspired cooking class. Learn to cook the food of lovers in this hands-on engaging cooking class taught by a top-notch professional chef. Master new skills in the kitchen as a team such as sauteeing fragrant...
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Indulge in a Brazilian steakhouse date night experience. Fire up the romance in this Brazilian steakhouse cooking class. Be transported to the lively country of Brazil in this exciting hands-on class. Learn new skills in the kitchen from an engaging five-star chef in this educational class meant for couples. Work...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef's Overall Rating
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Reviews guests left for Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Lee Ann Payne
12/30/24
Great class! It was slightly unorganized at the start, but I believe it was because it was the last class right before a major holiday. I learned more in this class than in the other cooking classes in general. Well done!
12/30/24
Christopher
12/23/24
Class was Great. Food was good
12/23/24
Sanjeev
12/23/24
The class was excellent. Both in terms of how clear and easy to follow the instructions were, value for money and how well the recipes turned out.
Yes, I know that in this age and times, you have plenty of resources to learn anything, especially cooking, but nothing beats the experience of doing it by yourself, handling the ingredients, mixing up things and creating an Instagram worthy, restaurant quality masterpiece.
Chef Shameem (I hope I am not mixing up her name) was excellent with her clear instructions and also kept a watchful eye on everyone to make sure the fine line between a great creation and also-ran is not crossed. Overall experience: Great!
12/23/24
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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