Chef Tech Cooking School
September 2020
Virtual Kid’s Cook & Bake Week 3
*Orders must be received by Friday midnight to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Sunday pickup.* How Virtual Kids Cook & Bake Works Ingredient kit pickup is on Sunday’s from 3 PM to 5 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an option at checkout (10 miles radium from Chef Tech Cooking School) Monday and Wednesday we will bake and Tuesday we will make dinner for 4. MONDAY Best Basic Birthday Cake w/ Vanilla Buttercream TUESDAY Panko Pork Loin,…
Find out more »October 2020
Oct. Hands-On Kid’s Cook & Bake
Oct. Hands-On Kid's Cook & Bake - A 5 Class Series Class 1 Thursday, Oct 1 Spinach Gruyere Pie, Cinnamon Apple Bars Class 2 Thursday, Oct 8 Penne with Italian Sausage & Fennel, Vanilla Cream Pie Class 3 Thursday, Oct 15 Samosas & Cilantro Sauce, Raspberry Mousse Bombe Class 4 Thursday, Oct 22 Veg Chorizo Tacos & Guacamole, Banana Pudding with Homemade Vanilla Wafers Class 5 Thursday, Oct 29 Winter Minestrone with Garlic Bread, Toasty Coconut Cupcakes
Find out more »Farm Fresh First Friday – A Delicious Vegetarian/Vegan Evening
Our chefs will shop the Long Beach Farmer's Market on Friday morning before class and bring the freshest produce available for a cooking off-the-cuff dinner. We will make every effort to keep it as vegan friendly as possible! During All Hands-On Classes, We Will: Limit Class Size to 10 Students Require Masks Require Closed-Toe Shoes Require a Temperature Check Wash Hands, Sanitize Tables & Equipment between Every Task Maintain Work Tables 6 Feet Apart
Find out more »Cake Baking and Decorating Series (Teens and Adults)
Cake Baking and Decorating Series (Teens and Adults) CLASS 1 BASIC CAKE BAKING & FROSTINGS Make Dark Chocolate Butter Cake Make American Chocolate Buttercream Make rich Vanilla Butter Cake Make American Vanilla Buttercream  CLASS 2 GLAZING A CAKE How to Cut Even Cake Layers How to Transfer Cake Layers Level, Fill, and Smoothly Frost a Chocolate Layer Cake How to Crumb Coat a Cake Make Ganache How to Glaze a Cake with Ganache  CLASS 3 FROSTING A CAKE…
Find out more »Snuggle-In Saturday Supper Shrimp Over Mexican Red Rice
Shrimp & Toasty Garlic over Mexican Red Rice, Fresh Pineapple Empanadas Orders must be received by Thursday at midnight to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Saturday morning pickup. How Virtual Class Works Ingredient kit will contain dinner for 4. Please contact us if you need to increase the amount to 5, 6, or 7. For 8 please order 2. Ingredient kit pickup is on Saturday's from 10 AM to 12 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an…
Find out more »Fall Professional Baking 1: A 10 Class Series
PROFESSIONAL BAKING 1: A 10 CLASS SERIES Professional Baking 1, a 10 week series of classes meeting once a week for 4 hours. Student's learn how to read and understand recipes, define baking terms, weigh and measure accurately, follow recipe instructions, multitask while working in an efficient and organized manner. An enthusiastic baker can muddle their way through almost any recipe but Chef Tech teaches you what happens scientifically, how to think like a baker, how to take a standardized…
Find out more »The Fundamentals: Teens and Adults
THE FUNDAMENTALS CLASS 1 KNIFE SKILLS, SOUPS & SALAD Learn how to hold a knife and practice essential knife cuts. Start off easy with the most basic: soup! Learn how to make a soup with a clear broth and a creamy chowder. Jump over salad and learn how to a traditional vinaigrette and the differences between a mixed and composed salad. Classic Chicken Noodle Soup Creamy Southwest Corn Chowder Simple Green Salad Salad Niçoise with Vinaigrette CLASS 2 SAUTÉ &…
Find out more »Virtual Kid’s Cook & Bake Week 4
*Orders must be received by Friday midnight to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Sunday pickup.* How Virtual Kids Cook & Bake Works Ingredient kit pickup is on Sunday’s from 3 PM to 5 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an option at checkout (10 miles radius from Chef Tech Cooking School) Monday and Wednesday we will bake and Tuesday we will make dinner for 4. MONDAY Dark Chocolate Cupcakes w/ Peanut Butter Frosting TUESDAY Spinach Gruyere Pie…
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Snuggle-In Saturday Supper Spanakopita
Spanakopita (Spinach Feta Filo Pie), Greek Salad, Lemon Olive Oil Cake Orders must be received by Friday at noon to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Saturday morning pickup. How Virtual Class Works Ingredient kit will contain dinner for 4. Please contact us if you need to increase the amount to 5, 6, or 7. For 8 please order 2. Ingredient kit pickup is on Saturday's from 10 AM to 12 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an…
Find out more »Virtual Kid’s Cook & Bake Week 5
*Orders must be received by Friday midnight to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Sunday pickup.* How Virtual Kids Cook & Bake Works Ingredient kit pickup is on Sunday’s from 3 PM to 5 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an option at checkout (10 miles radium from Chef Tech Cooking School) Monday and Wednesday we will bake and Tuesday we will make dinner for 4. MONDAY Apple Sauce Snack Cake & All-Butter Pie Dough TUESDAY Penne w/…
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Snuggle-In Saturday (Handmade Fettuccini Alfredo & Broccolini)
Handmade Fettucini Alfredo & Broccolini & Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti Orders must be received by Friday at noon to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Saturday morning pickup. How Virtual Class Works Ingredient kit will contain dinner for 4. Please contact us if you need to increase the amount to 5, 6, or 7. For 8 please order 2. Ingredient kit pickup is on Saturday's from 10 AM to 12 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an option at…
Find out more »Virtual Kid’s Cook & Bake Week 6
*Orders must be received by Friday midnight to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Sunday pickup.* How Virtual Kids Cook & Bake Works Ingredient kit pickup is on Sunday’s from 3 PM to 5 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an option at checkout (10 miles radium from Chef Tech Cooking School) Monday and Wednesday we will bake and Tuesday we will make dinner for 4. MONDAY Plum Almond Crunch Tart TUESDAY Samosas & Cilantro Sauce WEDNESDAY Raspberry…
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The Fundamentals: Teens and Adults
THE FUNDAMENTALS CLASS 1 KNIFE SKILLS, SOUPS & SALAD Learn how to hold a knife and practice essential knife cuts. Start off easy with the most basic: soup! Learn how to make a soup with a clear broth and a creamy chowder. Jump over salad and learn how to a traditional vinaigrette and the differences between a mixed and composed salad. Classic Chicken Noodle Soup Creamy Corn Chowder Simple Green Salad with 2 Salad Dressing Choices Salad Niçoise with Vinaigrette…
Find out more »Virtual Kid’s Cook & Bake Week 7
*Orders must be received by Friday midnight to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Sunday pickup.* How Virtual Kids Cook & Bake Works Ingredient kit pickup is on Sunday’s from 3 PM to 5 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an option at checkout (10 miles radium from Chef Tech Cooking School) Monday and Wednesday we will bake and Tuesday we will make dinner for 4. MONDAY Banana Pudding w/ Homemade Vanilla Wafers TUESDAY Veg Chorizo Potato Tacos…
Find out more »November 2020
Virtual Kid’s Cook & Bake Week 8
*Orders must be received by Friday midnight to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Sunday pickup.* How Virtual Kids Cook & Bake Works Ingredient kit pickup is on Sunday’s from 3 PM to 5 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an option at checkout (10 miles radium from Chef Tech Cooking School) Monday and Wednesday we will bake and Tuesday we will make dinner for 4. MONDAY Choco Flan, It's Magic! TUESDAY Winter Minestrone & Garlic Bread WEDNESDAY…
Find out more »Nov. Hands-On Kids Cook & Bake
Nov. Hands-On Kids Cook & Bake - A Three Class Series Class 1 Thursday, Nov. 5th Shrimp Fajita Tacos with Lime Cumin Slaw, Pumpkin Pecan Stack Cake with Maple Whipped Cream Class 2 Thursday, Nov. 12th Chicken Piccatta, Apple Crostata Class 3 Thursday, Nov. 19th Grilled Pizza with Quick Cook Marinara, Banana Cream Pie
Find out more »Farm Fresh First Friday – A Delicious Vegetarian/Vegan Evening
Our chefs will shop the Long Beach Farmer's Market on Friday morning before class and bring the freshest produce available for a cooking off-the-cuff dinner. We will make every effort to keep it as vegan friendly as possible! During All Hands-On Classes, We Will: Limit Class Size to 10 Students Require Masks Require Closed-Toe Shoes Require a Temperature Check Wash Hands, Sanitize Tables & Equipment between Every Task Maintain Work Tables 6 Feet Apart
Find out more »Savory Breaducation: Yeast, Flour, & Kneading Basics
Savory Breaducation: Yeast, Flour, & Kneading Basics We will discuss and bake all types of yeast and remove the intimidation factor! Breaking bread making down into step by step instruction, we will turn frowns into incredible scents wafting from your oven. Multi-Grain Bread Artisan Rolls Rustic Rosemary Olive Loaf
Find out more »Snuggle-In Saturday Suppers (Cuban Mojo Citrus Chicken)
Cuban Mojo Citrus Chicken, Yellow Rice & Black Beans, Guava Pastries Orders must be received by Friday at noon to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Saturday morning pickup. How Virtual Class Works Ingredient kit will contain dinner for 4. Please contact us if you need to increase the amount to 5, 6, or 7. For 8 please order 2. Ingredient kit pickup is on Saturday's from 10 AM to 12 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an…
Find out more »Virtual Kid’s Cook & Bake Week 9
*Orders must be received by Friday midnight to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Sunday pickup.* How Virtual Kids Cook & Bake Works Ingredient kit pickup is on Sunday’s from 3 PM to 5 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an option at checkout (10 miles radium from Chef Tech Cooking School) Monday and Wednesday we will bake and Tuesday we will make dinner for 4. MONDAY Pumpkin Pecan Stack Cake w/ Maple Whipped Cream TUESDAY Shrimp Fajita…
Find out more »Sweet Breaducation
Sweet Breaducation: Fats and Liquids in Yeasted Doughs We will discuss and bake different types of yeasts and flours, and how sweetbreads are affected by the fats and liquids we add-in. Cinnamon Rolls Sticky Buns Conchas
Find out more »Snuggle-In Saturday Suppers Panko Pork Tenderloin
Panko Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Snap Pea Salsa, Plum Almond Tart Orders must be received by Friday at noon to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Saturday morning pickup. How Virtual Class Works Ingredient kit will contain dinner for 4. Please contact us if you need to increase the amount to 5, 6, or 7. For 8 please order 2. Ingredient kit pickup is on Saturday's from 10 AM to 12 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an…
Find out more »Virtual Kid’s Cook & Bake Week 10
*Orders must be received by Friday midnight to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Sunday pickup.* How Virtual Kids Cook & Bake Works Ingredient kit pickup is on Sunday’s from 3 PM to 5 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an option at checkout (10 miles radium from Chef Tech Cooking School) Monday and Wednesday we will bake and Tuesday we will make dinner for 4. MONDAY German Spice Cookies & Foolproof Pie Dough TUESDAY Chicken Picatta Penne…
Find out more »Snuggle-In Saturday Supper New England Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder & Black Pepper Biscuits, One Crust Apple Pie Orders must be received by Friday at noon to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Saturday morning pickup. How Virtual Class Works Ingredient kit will contain dinner for 4. Please contact us if you need to increase the amount to 5, 6, or 7. For 8 please order 2. Ingredient kit pickup is on Saturday's from 10 AM to 12 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is…
Find out more »Virtual Two Pies Class
Cook Live with our Chef! A 2 Part Series for 2 Homemade Pies-Make dough on Tuesday and bake on Wednesday! Class 1 Tuesday, November 24th, 7 to 8 PM. Pumpkin Pie Decorated with Leaves - we will make 2 ways (by hand and in a food processor) and roll out our Gingersnap All-Butter Pie Crust and refrigerate for baking on Wednesday. We will make our Fool-Proof Pie Crust and refrigerate for baking on Wednesday. Foolproof Pie Crust with Granny…
Find out more »Virtual Kid’s Cook & Bake Week 11
*Orders must be received by Friday midnight to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Sunday pickup.* How Virtual Kids Cook & Bake Works Ingredient kit pickup is on Sunday’s from 3 PM to 5 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an option at checkout (10 miles radium from Chef Tech Cooking School) Monday and Wednesday we will bake and Tuesday we will make dinner for 4. MONDAY Thumbprint Cookies & Sour Cream Pie Dough TUESDAY Pizza WEDNESDAY Banana…
Find out more »December 2020
Dec. Hands-On Kid’s Cook & Bake
Dec. Hands-On Kid's Cook & Bake - A Three Class Series Class 1 Thursday, Dec. 3rd Black Bean Chipotle Soup (Not Spicy!), Quesadillas, Fluffy Frosted Brownies Class 2 Thursday, Dec. 10th Spaghetti and Homemade Meatballs, Yule Log Chocolate Cake Roll Class 3 Thursday, Dec. 17th Sweet & Sticky Chinese Chicken Wings, Decorated Gingerbread People During All Hands-On Classes, We Will: Limit Class Size to 10 Students Require Masks Require Closed-Toe Shoes Require a Temperature Check Wash Hands, Sanitize Tables &…
Find out more »A Tipsy Holiday Menu with Julia: Bon Appetit!
Celebrate the season Julia Child style! This fun and fabulous feast will star her iconic "Steak au Poivre". Tuck into the wonderful aromas, imagine snow falling on the Eiffel Tower, and share an intimate dinner with friends. French Bistro Salad with Mini Gruyere Tart Peppered Steak with Brandy Sauce / Steak au Poivre Green Beans with Sauteed Tomatoes and Shallots / Haricot Vertes a la Paysanne Potato Puree / Puree de Pommes Dark Chocolate Souffle with Raspberry Sauce During All…
Find out more »Virtual Kid’s Cook & Bake Week 12
*Orders must be received by Friday midnight to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Sunday pickup.* How Virtual Kids Cook & Bake Works Ingredient kit pickup is on Sunday’s from 3 PM to 5 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an option at checkout (10 miles radium from Chef Tech Cooking School) Monday and Wednesday we will bake and Tuesday we will make dinner for 4. MONDAY Fluffy Frosted Brownies & Rugelach Dough TUESDAY Black Bean Chipotle Soup…
Find out more »A Seasonal Menu for Wine Pairing
Please feel free to bring some of your favorite wines to pair with your private holiday celebration! This fabulous feast will star a Peppered Rib Eye Steak with a Cabernet Pan Sauce. Tuck into the wonderful aromas, imagine snow falling anywhere but here, and enjoy you a holiday dinner party. Bosc Pear & Shaved Fennel Salad with Walnuts & White Balsamic Vinaigrette Sea Salt, Cracked Black Pepper, Roasted Garlic Rib Eye Steak, Cabernet Pan Sauce French Style Mashed Potatoes Caramelized…
Find out more »Christmas Tamale Workshop
CHRISTMAS TAMALE WORKSHOP 9:30 am-1:30 pm (Four Hour Workshop) Â In this completely hands on four hour workshop, you will learn about the masa and how it is made, where to get the best masa, how to prepare and season it, and how to fill, fold, and steam tamales. We will make from scratch the fillings and the sauces. This is a great activity to do with friends or family members! Pork & Chile Guajillo Tamales Oaxcan Black Bean & Cheese…
Find out more »Christmas Tamale Workshop
CHRISTMAS TAMALE WORKSHOP 9:30 am-1:30 pm (Four Hour Workshop) Â In this completely hands on four hour workshop, you will learn about the masa and how it is made, where to get the best masa, how to prepare and season it, and how to fill, fold, and steam tamales. We will make from scratch the fillings and the sauces. This is a great activity to do with friends or family members! Pork & Chile Guajillo Tamales Oaxcan Black Bean & Cheese…
Find out more »Virtual Kid’s Cook & Bake Week 13
*Orders must be received by Friday midnight to ensure your ingredient kit will be ready for Sunday pickup.* How Virtual Kids Cook & Bake Works Ingredient kit pickup is on Sunday’s from 3 PM to 5 PM Delivery of ingredient kit is an option at checkout (10 miles radium from Chef Tech Cooking School) Monday and Wednesday we will bake and Tuesday we will make dinner for 4. MONDAY Yule Log Chocolate Cake Roll TUESDAY Quick Cook Marinara, Spaghetti &…
Find out more »An Elegant Italian Holiday Evening
Pepperoncini Pancetta Broiled Clams Handmade Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushroom Pan Sauce Pan Seared Branzino, Italian Salsa Verde Creamy Saffron Risotto Raspberry Jam Crostata
Find out more »January 2021
Winter Professional Baking 1: A 10 Class Series
PROFESSIONAL BAKING 1: A 10 CLASS SERIES Professional Baking 1, a 10 week series of classes meeting once a week for 4 hours. Student's learn how to read and understand recipes, define baking terms, weigh and measure accurately, follow recipe instructions, multitask while working in an efficient and organized manner. An enthusiastic baker can muddle their way through almost any recipe but Chef Tech teaches you what happens scientifically, how to think like a baker, how to take a standardized…
Find out more »Winter Pro Chef 1 – A 24 Class Series
The Professional Chef Series is designed to teach you the culinary foundation necessary to launch your career, whether the objective is to work in a kitchen, open your own food related business, change your career, or expand your knowledge to make you the best cook you can possibly be. Students will receive a certificate of achievement upon completion of each series. If you are serious about getting a professional culinary school level of instruction, this series is geared towards you. Professional Chef: The…
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