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
2024
Steak & CHOCOLATE - 2 SEATS LEFT
DECEMBER 20 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$120 PER PERSON
Bacon Wrapped Dark Chocolate &
Goat Cheese Roasted Dates
Baby Arugula, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette, Parmesan Shards
N.Y. Steak with Coffee Cocoa Dry Rub
Savory Guajillo Chile Dark Chocolate Sauce
Whipped Potatoes Gratin,
Sharp White Cheddar & Scallions
Green Vegetable Burst Tomato Toss
Dark Chocolate Souffle
Fresh Raspberries, Raspberry Sauce
WINTER WORKSHOPS
2025
Knife skills Essentials - SOLD OUT
*Vegetarian Friendly
January 10 @ 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.
Wrap IT UP!
Chef Melissa Jones
January 15 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$95 PER PERSON
Nori Rolls - Tuna Tartar, Avocados, Thai Chiles, Sushi Rice, Japanese Aioli
Spring Wrap Rolls - Cucumbers, Tofu, Fresh Herbs, Edible Flowers, Sweet/Spicy Dipping Sauce
Egg Rolls - Ground Pork, Red & Napa Cabbages, Carrots, Chile, Hoisin Glaze
Pizza Dough & Sauces - SOLD OUT
January 17 @ 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
San Fran Ciopinno & Sourdough - SOLD OUT
JANUARY 24 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Crispy Brussels Sprouts With Honey Balsamic Drizzle
Shitake Mushroom Tetrazzini
Alice Waters Green Goddess Dressing & Salad
Chef Jorge’s Award Winning Cioppino
Ricotta Cheesecake With Warm Cherry Compote
SAUCES QUICK & CLASSIC
Chef Melissa Jones
January 29 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$95 PER PERSON
Beurre Blanc/Acid Reduction Sauce - Paired with Catch of the Day
Mignonette/Red WineVinegar Shallot Dipping Sauce - Paired with Fresh Oysters
Bearnaise/Fresh Tarragon Emulsified Butter Sauce - Paired with Filet Mignon
Chinese New Year - SOLD OUT
JANUARY 31 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Shrimp Shu Mai with Spicy Orange Dipping Sauce
Sweet and Sticky Chicken Wings
Napa Cabbage and Shiitake Fried Rice
Mu Shu Pork and Scallion Pancakes
Chinese Cheesecake with Plum Sauce
Argentina open sky grill
February 7 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$110 PER PERSON
Mini Choripán with Chimichurri / Mini Grilled Chorizo Sandwiches
Empanadas de Setas y Puerros / Leek & Mushroom Empanadas
Ensalada Criolla / Tomato Avocado Salad, Refreshing Lime Vinaigrette
Matambre / Herb filled, Rolled, & Grilled Flank Steak
Alfajores & Dulce de Leche - Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Caramel
SAUSAGE MAKING
Chef Melissa Jones
February 12 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$95 PER PERSON
Spicy Chicken Sausage - Paired with Pasta & Red Sauce
Pork Sausage - Served with Apples & Cheese
Skewered Lamb Sausage - Mint Jelly Dip
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER - SOLD OUT
FEBRUARY 14 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$240 PER COUPLE
Burst Cherry Tomato & Ricotta Bruschetta
Arugula Salad with Prosciutto, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Creamy Polenta with Grilled Vegetables
Seared Rib Eye Steak, Lemon, Rosemary, & Garlic Glaze
Raspberry Jam Tart - Crostata di Marmellata
Cuina De CATALAN
FEBRUARY 21 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$104 per person
Escalivada/Roasted Red Peppers & Eggplant on
Pa amb Tomàquet/Tomato Bread
Angry Potatoes with Romesco Sauce
Fideuà - Noodles simmered with Saffron, Shrimp, & Seafood
Tarta de Santiago & Helado de Turròn /Almond Cake & Ice Cream w/ Turròn-a Spanish Almond candy
SENSATIONAL SOUPS
Chef Melissa Jones
FEBRUARY 26 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$95 PER PERSON
Miso - Kombu Based Nutritious Japanese Soup with Nori & Tofu
Lobster or Crab Bisque - Creamy & Silky Soup
Thai Chicken & Coconut Soup - Light Coconut Broth with a Kick from Lemongrass, Galangal/Young Ginger, & Thai Chile Paste
MARDI GRAS
FEBRUARY 28 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$125 PER PERSON
Creole Crab Cakes, Spicy Remoulade
Blackened Catch of the Day with Cajun Smoked Bacon Sauce
Dirty Rice & Corn Maque Choux
Hummingbird Cake
Hurricane Cocktails
Fat Tuesday
MARCH 1 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$125 PER PERSON
Mini-Muffaletta Sandwiches/Homemade Giardiniera & Bread
Shrimp and Andouille Jambalaya
Collard Greens ‘n’ Red Peppers
Beignets Showered with Powdered Sugar
Hurricane Cocktails
From Greece With Love
March 7 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Spicy Feta Dip with Homemade Pitas
Dill & Romaine Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette / Maroulosalata
Lamb Kebabs with Briam - Roasted Zucchini, Potato, and Eggplant
Cypriot Bulgur Pilaf / Pilafi Pourgouri
Golden Semolina Cake with Lemon Syrup
Pi(e) Day Workshop
March 14 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Galette
Boysenberry Pie
Golden Delicious and Granny Smith Apple Pie
Lemon Meringue Pie
The Art of Filled Pasta
March 21 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Parsley Tortellini in Grana Padano Celery Broth
Culurgiones stuffed with Potatoes & Mint, Browned Butter & Lemon Sauce
Baked Ricotta & Spinach Cannelloni, Tomato Vodka Sauce
Triangolotti filled with Fontina Fondue, Toasted Walnut Pesto
Three Cheese Ravioli, Basil No Nut Pesto
Curry culture clash
March 28 @ 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
Knife skills Essentials
*Vegetarian Friendly
April 4 @ 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.
PASTA’S BRIGHT & COLORFUL
Chef Melissa Jones
APRIL 9 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$95 PER PERSON
Two Tone Tortellini - Stuffed with Goat Cheese in a Herb Olive Oil Splash
Tri Color Ravioli - Filled with Spinach & Fresh Ricotta in a Beurre Blanc Sauce
Carrot Orange Linguine - Tossed with Carrot Top Pesto & Fried Kale Leaves
How to cut (Breakdown) & Roast a chicken
April 11 @ 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
Lemon Pesto Chicken on Fettuccine
Indian Butter Chicken
ITALIAN EASTER FEAST
April 18 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$125 PER PERSON
Antipasta-Arancini / Mini Risotto Fritters with Basil Aioli
Antipasta-Torta Pasqualina / Tarts with Spinach, Ricotta, & Fontina
Primi- Tagliatelle con Asparagi e Piselli / Asparagus & Pea Tagliatelle
Secondi-Pesce al Forno / Roasted Branzino with Italian Salsa Verde
Dolce-Lemon Gelato with Soft Fig Cookies
CHARCUTERIE BOARDS
Chef Melissa Jones
APRIL 23 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$95 PER PERSON
Nosh Board for 4 Guests - Fruit, Vegetables, Dips, Crackers, & Spreads
Individual Charcuterie Cups - Fruit Skewers, Cheese/Salami/Olive Skewers, Nuts, Chocolate, Bread Sticks
Large Party Charcuterie Board - Variety of Cheeses, Fresh Ricotta, Homemade Jams, Freshly Baked Focaccia, Toasted Nuts, Sliced Meats
Peruvian Essentials: From Papas to Pollo
April 25 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Papas Rellenas/Peruvian Stuffed Potatoes
Escabeche de Camarones/Pickled Shrimp
Pollo a la Parilla/Marinated & Grilled Chicken, Spicy Cilantro Sauce
Arroz Chaufa/Stir Fried Rice
Pionino / Peru’s Version of a Rolled Cake filled with Whipped Cream & Dulce de Leche
So-Close-to-Cinco: The Fiesta Before The Fiesta
MAY 4 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Garnachas Istmeñas / Handmade Mini-Corn Tortillas w/Salsa de Chile de Arbol, Chicken, Pickled Red Onion, & Cotija
Ceviche Mazatleco on Freshly Fried Tostadas
Esquites / Grilled Corn Salad with Chile & Lime
Enfrijoladas with Chorizo / Black Bean Bathed Tortillas with Chorizo, Queso Fresco
Churros with Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Dipping Sauce
STREET TACOS & MARGARITA MADNESS
MAY 5 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 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
TURKISH KITCHEN
*Vegetarian Friendly
MAY 9 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Grilled Flatbread / Muhammara, Bazlama
Potatoes & Anaheim Chiles in Tomato Parsley Sauce / Kizartma
Cypriot Bulgur Pilaf with Vermicelli / Pilafi Pourgouri
Spicy Vegetables & Warm Spices on Hot Pizza / Lahmacun
Watercress Salad with Cilantro Dressing / Semizotu Salatası
Semolina Cake in Lemon Syrup / Revani
Fromage Feast: A Cheese-Lover’s Workshop
MAY 16 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Provoleta from Argentina- Provolone Fondue with Grilled Bread & Herbed Tomato Salsa
French Bistro Salad with Julia Child’s Gruyere Tartlets
One Pot Mac-n-Cheese with American, Pepper Jack, & Blue Cheeses
Italian Simmered Sausage & Pepper on Homemade Focaccia with Fontina Fondue
Mini New York Gost and Cream Cheese Cakes with Strawberry Compote
Taste of the Mediterranean: Israeli Favorites
*Vegetarian Friendly
MAY 23 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
$104 PER PERSON
Hummus & Taboon, a bubbly flatbread
Farro, Tomato, Cucumber, & Pepper Toss with Spicy Green Zhug
Shaken Green Beans Shakshuka
Sabich, Homemade Pita stuffed with Eggplant, Red Onion & Parsley Salad
Kunāfah, a shredded filo dessert