Cooking Workshops
Join us on weekday mornings and weekend evenings for our weekly Cooking Workshops. Come with a friend, bring a date, or just enjoy the company of fellow foodies. We take care of it all, the aprons, the ingredients, the equipment, and best of all the clean-up! Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes (for safety). Then just come with your appetite because we will be chowing down on all of the delicious results. You are welcome to bring your own wine to enjoy while you cook and dine!
ALL NEW Weekday Workshops
With Chef Melissa Jones
You requested morning classes and finally they are here! Chef Tech Cooking School is introducing Chef Melissa Jones, a 30-year veteran in the culinary industry. She is an accomplished cooking instructor as well as a health-oriented personal chef. She can be found cooking at Ecology Center, a farm specializing in regenerative farming. Chef Melissa also assists Food Finders with their distribution and fundraisers. She is passionate about introducing new flavors. Committed to creating nutritionally sound dishes with the highest quality ingredients, we know our new and returning students will love Melissa’s classes!
“…Delicious, well-flavored, foodie's dream. I will definitely be back to book a party. Thank you to their son Daniel who taught me how to make and cut pasta tonight. Truly an experience everyone should at least once in their lifetime, take a cooking class. Book a class or a party, you won't regret it. I loved it.”
Elizabeth Lopez Pando
FALL WORKSHOPS
2025
Canapes from the Mediterranean
SEPTEMBER 10 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$94 PER PERSON
Beef and Lamb Meatballs over Muhammara Spread with Pita Bread
Puff Pastry Tarts with Caramelized Mushrooms and Onions over fresh Ricotta and Edible Flowers
Sautéed Lemon and Garlic Herb Butter Shrimp with a Chimichurri Sauce
Knife skills Essentials
*Vegetarian Friendly
SEPTEMBER 12 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$94 PER PERSON
Improving your knife skills is the number one skill necessary to speed yourself up in the kitchen!
In this information-packed class, you learn which knife and cutting board is best for you, how to sharpen and care for knives, and the most comfortable way to hold your knife.
Learn the simplest way to chop, slice, and dice an onion, and various ways to mince herbs and garlic.
We’ll even teach you all the fancy French terms for the different cuts.
With all of our freshly chopped ingredients, we will make a delicious meal to enjoy!
*We will supply all the knives, and also you may bring one from home to learn how to sharpen.
An Ocean of Fresh Seafood
SEPTEMBER 17 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$94 PER PERSON
Scallops Crudo
Oysters with a Champagne Vinaigrette
Marinated Calamari and Arugula Salad
END OF SUMMER ITALIAN
SEPTEMBER 19 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Calamari Fritti with Basil Aioli
Orange, Fennel, & Hazelnut Salad
Farfalle with Cauliflower & Fried Capers
Calabrian Chicken under a Brick
Cannoli Cake with Seasonal Fruit
Surf and Turf Brunch
SEPTEMBER 24 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Lightly Smoked Salmon
Brown Butter Basted Grilled Steak with Herbs
Smashed Potatoes with Roasted Red Peppers and Onions, and Horseradish Cream
Goat Cheese and Walnut Spinach Salad with a Strawberry Vinaigrette
Cocina Colombia
SEPTEMBER 26 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Menu Coming Soon
Autumn Roots ~ Celebrating Nature’s Gifts
October 1 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$94 PER PERSON
Beet Ravioli with Goat and Herb Cheese Mousse
Cauliflower Steaks with Mushroom Cream
Fall Garden Salad ~ Fennel, Kale, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Radish, Pomegranate, Persimmon with a Cranberry Balsamic Dressing
How to cut (Breakdown) & Roast a chicken
OCTOBER 3 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Sweet & Sticky Chinese Chicken Wings
Roast Chicken with Charred Tomato Poblano Salsa
Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts
Mojo Style Grilled Chicken
Indian Butter Chicken
A Collection of Calamari
October 8 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Calamari/Squid Risotto
Calamari/Squid Ink Pasta with Sautéed Squid
Calamari Tempura with Sweet Chili Sauce
STREET TACOS & MARGARITA MADNESS
OCTOBER 10 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$125 PER PERSON
Guacamole & Homemade Totopos
Tacos al Gobernador / Shrimp Tacos
Tacos al Pastor / Grilled Pork Tacos, Charred Pineapple & Red Onion Salsa
Tacos de Birria / Shredded Beef Tacos with Charred Jalapeno Salsa
Passion Fruit, Jamaica, & Classic Margarita Sampler
Seasonal Roasting
October 15 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$94 PER PERSON
Spatchcock Chicken and Herbs
Carrot, Broccoli, Onion, and Sweet Potatoes with Warm Spice Seasonings
Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic, and Herbs with Crispy Crostini
Curry culture clash
OCTOBER 17 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Indian Murg Makhani – Butter Chicken with Homemade Naan
Indian Aloo Baingan/Eggplant Potato Curry, Kachumber Salad, Homemade Chapati
Thai Massaman Chicken Curry with Long Grain Rice
Thai Shrimp Yellow Curry with Jasmine Rice
British Beef Bhuna with Jasmine Rice
Autumn Comfort Foods
October 22 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$94 PER PERSON
Mushroom Pot Pie with Herb Drop Biscuits
Baked Sausage with Cabbage and Apples
Chunky Warm Apple Sauce and Ice Cream
KOREAN STREET FOOD & SNACKS
OCTOBER 24 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Gilgeori Korean Street Toast
Mayak Gimbap / Toasted Seaweed Mini-rice Roll With Spinach, Pickled Radish, And A Soy Mustard Dipping Sauce
Dakgangjeong / Double Fried Chunks Of Crispy Chicken With A Soy Garlic Glaze
Dandu With Cho Jung / Pan Fried Dumplings With Pork, Tofu And Vegetables And A Sweet And Sour Sauce
Dakkochi / Grilled Chicken Hearts W/ A Sweet Sauce & A Spicy Sauce
Jjinppang / Steamed Buns With Purple Sweet Potato Paste-ube
HALLOWEEN FRIGHT
October 29 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$94 PER PERSON
Sausage Fingers with a Mustard and Ketchup Web Sauce
Big Foot Meatloaf with Cricket Rice
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ghost S'mores Dip
Pizza Dough & Sauces
november 7 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$104 PER PERSON
Cast Iron Skillet Pizza with Fennel & Italian Sausage
Overnight Pizza Dough
We will also make a Vegetarian Version
Roasted Garlic Pesto Pizza with Fontina,
Burst Cherry Tomatoes, Arugula Salad
Classic Pizza Dough
Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza with Marinara
N.Y. Style Pizza Dough
We will also make a Vegetarian Version
Grilled Pizza Bianca
Caramelized Onions & Crimini Mushrooms
Food Processor Fast Pizza Dough
Chocolate Chip Gelato
Gelato Stracciatella
Bossa Nova Bites
november 14 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$104 PER PERSON
Coxinha - A Little Chicken Thigh Snack With Jen’s Mom’s Salsa
Avocado & Tomato Chopped Salad With Lime Vinaigrette
Feijoada - Slow Cooked Black Bean & Pork Stew
Cheese Bread - Pao De Queijo
Bolo De Cenoura – Brazilian Carrot Cake
Brazilian Style Blended Lemonade
Thanksgiving essentials
november 21 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$120 PER PERSON
Retro Herb Goat Cheese Ball and Crackers
The Perfect Roast Turkey - Brined, Butterflied, with Herb Lemon Butter & Pan Dripping Gravy
Toasty Cornbread Stuffing with Sage & Pork Sausage
Cranberry Orange Sauce with Grand Marnier & Spicy Cranberry Fresh Salsa
Scalloped Potatoes with Gruyere
Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Bacon Drizzle
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze
Golden Delicious & Green Apple Slab Pie
Spiced Pumpkin Tarts with a Sweet Cookie Crust
Not Too Sweet Pecan Pie
Mastering thanksgiving pies
november 25 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$104 PER PERSON
Please Select One Pie To Make:
Cream Cheese Swirl Pumpkin Pie With Gingersnap Sweet Cookie Crust
Double Golden Opal & Green Apple Pie With Sour Cream Pie Crust
Not Too Sweet Pecan Pie With A Handsome Chocolate Pie Crust
Boysenberry Pie With All Butter Pie Crust
Christmas Tamales
December 6 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$115 PER PERSON
Shredded Chicken in Charred Tomatillo Green Salsa Tamales wrapped in Dried Corn Husks
Red Chile Guajillo Sauced Pork Tamales wrapped in Banana Leaves
Oaxacan Black Bean, Epazote, and Serrano Tamales wrapped in Dried Corn Husks
Green Poblano Chile & Cheese Tamales wrapped in Dried Corn Husks
Holiday Hor d'Oeuvres & Cocktails
DECEMBER 5 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$115 PER PERSON
Crispy Fried Calamari Spicy Lime Dip………Thai Basil Cucumber Shot
Saffron Infused Puffs with Duxelle……………………..Calvados Cocktail
Hot Turkish Flatbread with Herb Spread…………………..Anatolian Fizz
Fried Green Tomatoes & Remoulade……………Hurricanes
Serrano Ham Cheese Panini, Tart Tomato Spread…..Bloody Mary Shot
Wild Mushroom Spoons………………….Sidecar Shooter
Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Pesto Skewers………..Sgroppino Sips
Zesty Lemon Biscotti………………………Limoncello Spritzer
Tipsy WITH JULIA
DECEMBER 12 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$115 PER PERSON
Potato Leek Soup / Vichyssoise
Herb Salad & Champagne Vinaigrette / Salade Aux Herbes
Roast Duck A L’orange
Buttered Peas
Madagascar Vanilla Soufflé With Dark Chocolate Sauce
Tipsy WITH JULIA
DECEMBER 19 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$115 PER PERSON
Menu Coming Soon
Christmas Tamales
December 20 @ 9:00 Am - 1:00 pm
$115 PER PERSON
Shredded Chicken in Charred Tomatillo Green Salsa Tamales wrapped in Dried Corn Husks
Red Chile Guajillo Sauced Pork Tamales wrapped in Banana Leaves
Oaxacan Black Bean, Epazote, and Serrano Tamales wrapped in Dried Corn Husks
Green Poblano Chile & Cheese Tamales wrapped in Dried Corn Husks