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!

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“…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