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  • Wednesday, July 1

    Knife Skills

    6:00pm-9:00pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Culinary Center Staff

    Preparing a meal quickly is easy when you can slice and dice like a pro. This hands-on class helps you develop knife skills that make cooking more enjoyable. Our staff teaches correct technique and basic culinary cuts with guided practice. Our small class size offers a great deal of one-on-one instruction.

  • Thursday, July 2 or Friday, July 3

    Date Night: Americana

    6:30pm-9:00pm $145 per couple

    HANDS-ON

    Culinary Center Staff

    Share the kitchen with your significant other while learning to create this delicious, romantic meal together. Menu: Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Dressing, Bacon and Blue Cheese Crumbles; Crispy Snapper with Crab Meat and Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce; Salt-Roasted New Potatoes with Herbs; Strawberry Shortcake with Griddled Pound Cake. $145

  • Monday, July 6th through Friday, July 10th

    Kids Cooking Camp (Ages 8 to 12)

    10:00 - 11:30 am $150 for the 5-Day Session

    HANDS-ON

     

    Culinary Center Staff

     

    For the budding chef in your family, this five-day cooking camp for kids age 8 to 12 teaches them to cook simple yet sophisticated menus that they can recreate at home. Building on skills from each class, they will learn about choosing ingredients, the basics of knife skills, menu planning and organizing prep work, and how to work cleanly and safely in the kitchen.  Above all, they will see how fun it is to create their own culinary masterpieces in the kitchen.  

     

    Day One: Breakfast Foods

    Hearty Pancakes with Blackberry Syrup; Maple Almond Granola; and Blueberry Muffins

     

    Day Two: After-School Snacks

    Gazpacho Salsa with Baked Pita Chips; Turkey Wraps with Honey Mustard; and Build-Your-Own Trail Mix

     

    Day Three: Sweet Treats

    Peanut Butter Cookies; Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies; Fruit Salad with Mint and Honey; and Frozen Chocolate Bananas

     

    Day Four: Pack Your Own Lunch

    Greek Pasta Salad with Chicken; Pizza Quesadillas; and Almond Butter and Apple Pitas

     

    Day Five: Family Dinner

    Mixed Green Salad with Vinaigrette; Herb Roasted Chicken with Dijon Sauce; Roasted Rosemary Potatoes; and Strawberry Shortcake. (On this final day, invite a member of your family to sit down with you for lunch at 11:30 to show them what you can make!)

  • Friday, July 10th

    Girls' Night Out: Fresh and Easy Weeknight Menus

    6:30pm-9:00pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Michael Wake, Whole Foods Market Team Member

    Jordan Russell, Chef Instructor

    Bring your closest girlfriends for a fun night of cooking in our kitchen. The only boys allowed in this class are our instructors, Jordan and Michael, and the best part is they wash your dishes! Menu: Smoky Hot Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry; Open-Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches; Lemony Broccoli and Chickpea Rigatoni; Watermelon Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Local Feta. $65

  • Saturday, July 11th

    Knife Skills

    10:00am-1:00pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Culinary Center Staff

    Preparing a meal quickly is easy when you can slice and dice like a pro. This hands-on class helps you develop knife skills that make cooking more enjoyable. Our staff teaches correct technique and basic culinary cuts with guided practice. Our small class size offers a great deal of one-on-one instruction. $65

  • Saturday, July 11th

    Desserts For Entertaining

    3:00pm-5:30pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Summer Pruett-Gosnay, Pastry Chef and Owner of Stardust Pastry

    Looking for show-stopping desserts for your next dinner party? Join us for hands-on instruction of classic and impressive options that will wow your guests. Menu: Fail-Proof Chocolate Soufflé; Bananas Foster with Rum Sauce; Crepes Suzette. $65

  • Saturday, July 11

    Winemaker Dinner Series: McPherson Cellars

    6:30pm-8:30pm $55

    Kim McPherson, Owner and Winemaker of McPherson Cellars

    In 2000, McPherson Cellars was created to honor winemaker Kim McPherson’s father, Dr. Clinton “Doc” McPherson, a founder of the modern Texas wine industry. The winemaker’s focus is Rhone varietals with a belief of “planting to the land” and our menu pairs delightfully with these wines. Menu: Frisée, Poached Egg and Lardon in Warm Bacon Vinaigrette; French Onion Soup; Roasted Chicken with Wild Mushroom Ragout Over Sautéed Spinach; Texas Grass Fed Top Sirloin and French Fries; Meyer Lemon Tart with Crème Chantilly. $55

  • Monday, July 13th through Friday, July 17th

    Teens Cooking Camp (Ages 13 to 17)

    10:00 am - 12:00 pm $200 for the 5-Day Session

    HANDS-ON

     

    Culinary Center Staff

     

    For the next celebrity chef in your family, this five-day cooking camp for teenagers from 13 to 17 will teach them to cook simple yet sophisticated menus that they can recreate at home. Building on skills from each class, they will learn about choosing ingredients, the basics of knife skills, menu planning and organizing prep work, and how to work cleanly and safely in the kitchen.  Above all, they will see how fun it is to create their own culinary masterpieces in the kitchen.

     

    Day One: Breakfast Foods

    Hearty Pancakes with Blackberry Syrup; Maple Almond Granola; and Blueberry Muffins with Strawberry Butter

     

    Day Two: After-School Snacks

    Gazpacho Salsa with Baked Pita Chips; Homemade Bagel Chips with Cheese Spread; Turkey Wraps with Chipotle Mayo; and Build-Your-Own Trail Mix

     

    Day Three: Sweet Treats

    Peanut Butter Cookies; Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies; Fruit Salad with Mint and Honey; and Frozen Chocolate Bananas

     

    Day Four: Pack Your Own Lunch

    Club Sandwich Sliders; Greek Pasta Salad with Chicken; Pizza Quesadillas; and Cucumber and Hummus Pitas

     

    Day Five: Family Dinner

    Mixed Green Salad with Vinaigrette; Herb Roasted Chicken with Dijon Sauce; Roasted Rosemary Potatoes; and Strawberry Shortcake. (Invite a member of your family to sit down with you for lunch at 12:00 to show off your mad culinary skills!)

  • Tuesday, July 14th

    Lunch Express: Celebrate Bastille Day

    Noon-1:00pm $18

    Melisande Colomb, Whole Foods Market Chef Instructor

    Help us celebrate Bastille Day with a special lunch express menu inspired by Melisande’s New Orleans roots. Menu: Spinach Salad with Roasted Tomato and Honey Mustard Dressing; Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant with Pasta Bordelaise; Gateau de Syrop with Summer Berries and Sweet Ginger Crème. $18

  • Friday, July 17th

    Oodles of Noodles

    6:30pm-8:30pm $45

    Demonstration Class

     

    Corinne Trang, Author of Noodles Every Day

    An award-winning cookbook author, expert on Asian cuisines and cultures, beverage and food consultant and chef shares recipes from her latest cookbook, Noodles Every Day. A book signing will immediately follow class. Menu: Fresh Tofu Summer Rolls; Pork and Watercress Dumplings; Soba with Grilled Asparagus and Sea Scallops with Sweet Miso Sauce; Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles with Vegetables and Beef. $45

  • Saturday, July 18th

    Oodles of Noodles

    10:00am-12:30pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Corinne Trang, Author of Noodles Every Day

    Join an award-winning cookbook author, in our hands-on kitchen as we make recipes from her latest cookbook, Noodles Every Day. A book signing will immediately follow class. Menu: Fresh Tofu Summer Rolls; Pork and Watercress Dumplings; Soba with Grilled Asparagus and Sea Scallops with Sweet Miso Sauce; Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles with Vegetables and Beef. $65

  • Saturday, July 18th

    Sushi 101

    3:00pm-5:30pm $75

    HANDS-ON 

    Summer Pruett-Gosnay, Sushi Chef 

    Summer Pruett-Gosnay was a sushi chef at Kenichi Restaurant, and has the distinction of being the first female to work behind a Japanese sushi bar in Texas. In this workshop, learn how to prepare Tekka Maki (tuna roll); Ebi Zushi (shrimp sushi); Nigirizushi (salmon sushi); Kani Gunkan (crab battleship style with salmon roe garnish); Smoked Trout Temaki (smoked trout hand roll with cucumber, sprouts and cream cheese). $75 

  • Wednesday, July 22nd

    Dinner Express: Celebrate Garlic

    6:00pm-7:00pm $25

    Culinary Center Staff

    Join us as we pay tribute to the “stinking rose” in this special dinner express featuring garlic-inspired recipes accompanied by a glass of wine. Menu: Garlic Soup with Sage and Ham Profiteroles; Shrimp Scampi with Fettucine and Garlic Bread; Cheesecake with Garlic Gingersnap Crust. $25

  • Thursday, July 23rd

    Cooking to Beat the Heat

    6:30-8:30pm $45

    Vanessa Vaughan, Instructor, Natural Epicurean Culinary School

    Learn to cook like a natural food chef with fresh, seasonal recipes that cool your body in the hot Texas summer. All recipes are plant based, dairy free, egg free, sugar free and full of love. Menu: Corn Potage Soup with a Pesto Swirl; Gingered Tofu Bites; Basmati Salad with Fennel and Chickpea; Lemon Tart on Almond Cookie Crust. $45

  • Friday, July 24th

    Date Night: Mexican Fiesta

    6:30pm-9:00pm $145 per couple

    HANDS-ON

    Culinary Center Staff

    Tired of the same old restaurants? Take your date night to a new level as you share an appetite for food and fun in the kitchen with your significant other. Our staff will show you how to share the kitchen and create tantalizing, romantic meals together. Grilled Corn with Cilantro-Lime Butter and Cotija Cheese; Shrimp-Stuffed Poblanos with Walnut and Crema Sauce; Cilantro Rice Pilaf; Churros y Chocolate. $145 per couple

  • Saturday, July 25th

    Gluten Free Baking Class with Alain Braux

    10:00am-12:30pm $65

    HANDS ON

    Alain Braux , Executive Chef, People’s Pharmacy

    Serving Austin as a nutritherapist and food counselor, Alain Braux also runs his own business, A Votre Santé. Famous locally for his exquisite gluten-free/dairy-free desserts, he is well-known as a health advocate with the message that exceptional health through good nutrition can be yours while enjoying a gourmet lifestyle. Menu: Provençal Boule (bread); Cranberry Walnut Scones; Blueberry Muffins; Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies. $65

  • Saturday, July 25th

    Sushi 102: Roll Your Own Sushi

    3:00pm-5:30pm $75

    HANDS-ON

    Summer Pruett-Gosnay, Sushi Chef

    Take your basic sushi skills to the next level with American-style sushi rolls—funky styles derived from traditional Japanese-style sushi. Master sushi rolling with lots of practice on the various styles. Menu: Spicy Tuna Roll with Mayo Sauce; Shrimp Tempura Roll with Cucumber and Avocado; Blackened Tuna Roll with Roasted Poblano Pepper, Cucumber, Avocado and Sesame Seeds; Roasted Asparagus and Shiitake Mushroom Roll with Balsamic Reduction. $75

     

  • Wednesday, July 29th

    Seasonal Bistro: French Vegan

    6:30-9:00pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Sonya Cote, Whole Foods Team Member and Chef of East Side Showroom

    It is possible to enjoy authentic French cuisine without meat on the table. Join us at the bistro for a vegan version of a traditional meal. Menu: Artichoke Paté; Mushroom Consommé over Pecan Encrusted Squash with Lavender; Seasonal Vegetables with Sweet Pea Purée; Quinoa Pilaf with Baby Spinach; Chocolate Truffles. $65

  • Thursday, July 30th

    Chef's Table: A Wine and Dine Experience

    6:30-8:30pm $55

    Chef Rene Ortiz, Executive Chef of La Condesa Restaurant

    Our Chef’s Table dinner experience includes demonstration and discussion while guests enjoy a family-style meal. We are pleased to welcome Rene Ortiz, executive chef of La Condesa, one of the hottest new restaurants in Austin. Menu: Texas Watermelon Gazpacho with Scallop Ceviche and Pickled Watermelon; Avocado-Puy Lentil Salad with Cumin-Pomegranate Dressing, Avocado Oil and Texas Pecans; Chicken Cooked Under a Brick with Heirloom Tomato and Corn Salad; Local Stone Fruit Pie with Sharp Cheddar and Sweet Cream. $55

  • Friday, July 31st

    Lunch Express

    Noon-1:00pm $18

    Culinary Center Staff

    Why stand in line at the mega-buffet when you can have an equally quick getaway and enjoy a complete demonstration and gourmet lunch. Menu: Fried Green Tomatoes with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette and Frisée; BLHTs (Bacon, Lettuce and Heirloom Tomato) on Rustic Italian with Herb Aioli; Bacon Rocky Road Gelato. $18

  • Friday, July 31st

    Top Ten Wines of Summer

    6:00pm-7:00pm $30

    Joan McKearn, Whole Foods Market Wine Team Member

    Twice a year our national wine buyers choose 10 bottles that represent the best quality and value for the season. Sample each of the top 10 wines to decide which are your new favorites to enjoy this summer! $30

  • Saturday, August 1

    Welcome to Your Kitchen: Basic Sauces ll - Sweet and Savory

    10:00am-2:00pm $75

    HANDS-ON

    Culinary Center Staff

    Take your saucier skills to a new level in the second class of our sauce series. These stunning sauces go beyond the basics, enabling you to create more sophisticated meals. Menu: Steak au Poivre with Red Wine Pan Sauce; Avocado Chimichurri; Béarnaise Sauce; Tomatillo Cilantro Sauce; Toffee Rum Sauce; Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise. $75

  • Saturday, August 1

    Old-Fashioned Pies

    3:00pm-5:30pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Amy Osborn, Pastry Chef Instructor

    Do you miss your grandmother's baking? Miss the smell of freshly baked pies from your mom's house? Learn how to make these old-fashioned favorites yourself and fill your home with these wonderful aromas. Menu: Lattice Top Pies; Apple Pie with Streusel Topping; Chocolate Cream Pie. $65

  • Tuesday, August 4th

    Seasonal Bistro: Dirty Girls and Beefsteaks

    6:30pm-9:00pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Sonya Cote, Whole Foods Market Team Member

    This evening at the bistro we celebrate summer tomatoes in all their glory. Menu: Roasted Tomato Crostini with Sheep Feta; Classic Tomato Bisque; Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Tomato Confit and Fresh Herbs; Marinated Tomatoes and Summer Greens; Tomato Tartlets with Basil Oil. $65

  • Wednesday, August 5th

    Knife Skills

    6:00pm-9:00pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Culinary Center Staff

    Preparing a meal quickly is easy when you can slice and dice like a pro. This hands-on class helps you develop knife skills that make cooking more enjoyable. Our staff teaches correct technique and basic culinary cuts with guided practice. Our small class size offers a great deal of one-on-one instruction. $65

  • Thursday, August 6th or Friday, August 7th

    Date Night: Summer in the South

    6:30pm-9:00pm $145

    HANDS-ON

    Culinary Center Staff

    Share an appetite for food and fun in the kitchen with your significant other while enjoying the season’s freshest ingredients inspired by southern classics. Menu: Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard; Heirloom Tomato Tart; Shrimp and Grits with Tasso Ham and Parmesan Cheese; Summer Fruit Cobbler. $145

  • Saturday, August 8th

    Gnocchi Workshop

    10:00am-12:30pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Leona Bates, Culinary Center Chef Instructor

    Gnocchi (noh-kee) is a deliciously filling small potato dumpling dish. Gnocchi is very easy to prepare and is traditionally served as a pasta. Menu: Classic Potato Gnocchi with Roasted Cherry Tomato and Basil Sauce; Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi with Mushroom Ragu and Ricotta Salata; Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter and Toasted Pine Nuts. $65

  • Tuesday, August 11th

    6;30-9:00pm

    Phyllo Desserts $65

    HANDS-ON

    Amy Osborn, Pastry Chef Instructor

    Light, flaky phyllo is delightfully easy to work with and makes quick work for elegant desserts. Menu: Chocolate Cherry Beggars; Strawberry napoleons; and Apple Mini-Strudel.$65

  • Wednesday, August 12th

    Lunch Express: Vegetarian

    Noon-1:00pm $18

    Culinary Center Staff

    Ditch the brown bag and learn to prepare completely vegetarian recipes while enjoying a chef-prepared lunch. Menu: Caprese Salad with Freshly Made Mozzarella; Vegetable Burgers with Muhammara (Spicy Red Pepper Pesto); Lemon-Poppyseed Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. $18

  • Thursday, August 13th

    Teen Class: Cake Decorating

    10:00am-12:30pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Summer Pruett-Gosnay, Pastry Chef and Owner of Stardust Pastry

    Teenagers can learn to decorate cakes in style with simplified techniques that provide stunning results. Get creative while you develop skills working with a pastry bag and frosting to create borders, rosettes, leaves, basket weaves, piping and writing. Assemble and frost a layered cake to take home. Price includes basic decorating tip set. $65

  • Thursday, August 13

    Chef's Table: Upscale Cuban Fare

    6:30pm-8:30pm $55

    Culinary Center Staff

    Our Chef’s Table dinner experience includes demonstration and discussion while guests enjoy a family-style meal appropriately paired with wine for each course. Menu: Coconut Steamed Mussels with Spicy Sofrito; Tomato, Avocado and Hearts of Palm Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette and Queso Fresco; Pork Milanese (Pounded, Crusted and Pan-Fried) with Gruyére Mashed Potatoes and Mojo Sauce; Pudin de Pan (Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce). $55

  • Friday, August 14th

    Girls' Night Out: Al Fresco Dining

    6:30pm-9:00pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Michael Wake, Whole Foods Market Team Member

    Jordan Russell, Chef Instructor

    Bring your closest girlfriends for a fun night of cooking in our kitchen. The only boys allowed in this class are our instructors, Jordan and Michael, and the best part is they wash your dishes! Menu: Greek Salad Stack with Local Feta and Parsley-Mint Pesto; Orzo Salad with Roasted Corn and Cherry Tomatoes; Sesame Chicken Cutlet with Spinach, Cucumber and Cilantro; Summer Fruit Crostata. $65

  • Saturday, August 15th

    Knife Skills

    10:00am-1:00pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Culinary Center Staff

    Preparing a meal quickly is easy when you can slice and dice like a pro. This hands-on class helps you develop knife skills that make cooking more enjoyable. Our staff teaches correct technique and basic culinary cuts with guided practice. Our small class size offers a great deal of one-on-one instruction. $65

  • Saturday, August 15th

    Chocolate Tempering

    2:00pm-4:30pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Amy Osborn, Pastry Chef Instructor

    Learn the secrets to tempering chocolate and be able to make your own chocolate garnishes and designs. We will also be making chocolate-covered strawberries and dark chocolate truffles. $65

  • Wednesday, August 19th

    Party Foods and Hors d'Oeuvres

    6:30pm-8:30pm $45

    Vanessa Vaughan, Instructor, Natural Epicurean Culinary School

    Discover international party foods and fun hors d’oeuvres to wow guests at any event, from weekend picnics to black tie parties. All recipes are plant based, dairy free, egg free and sugar free. Menu: Dolmas; Sweet Potato Samosas; Polenta Stuffed Mushrooms; Creamy Tofu Dip. $45

  • Thursday, August 20th

    Lunch Express: Fresh and Healthy Salads

    Noon-1:00pm $18

    Culinary Center Staff

    Join us for our popular lunchtime learning class where you enjoy a chef-prepared menu and a cooking class—all in one hour! Menu: Grilled Panzanella Salad; Tarragon-Mustard Millet with Arugula and Shredded Carrots; Cannellini Beans with Dill and Umeboshi; Mixed Tropical Fruits with Hibiscus Sorbet. $18

  • Thursday, August 20th

    Barcelona Nights: Tapas and Paella

    6:30-9:00pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Culinary Center Staff

    Savor the cuisine of Spain’s Catalonia region, a fusion of Mediterranean, French and other regional flavors. This exquisite menu includes tapas (appetizers) and a hearty traditional paella (a rice dish). Menu: Queso Manchego con Pan con Tomate (Manchego Cheese with Tomato Bread); Crispy Pan-Fried Shrimp and Chorizo Fideo Cakes; Andalusian Style Chicken Paella; Oranges in Red Wine Syrup with Ice Cream. $65

  • Friday, August 21st

    Sushi 101

    6:30pm-9:00pm $65

    HANDS-ON 

    Summer Pruett-Gosnay, Sushi Chef 

    Summer Pruett Gosnay was a sushi chef at Kenichi Restaurant, and has the distinction of being the first female to work behind a Japanese sushi bar in Texas. In this workshop, learn how to prepare Tekka Maki (tuna roll); Ebi Zushi (shrimp sushi); Nigirizushi (salmon sushi); Kani Gunkan (crab battleship style with salmon roe garnish); Smoked Trout Temaki (smoked trout hand roll with cucumber, sprouts and cream cheese). $75

  • Saturday, August 22nd

    Gluten Free Desserts with Chef Alain Braux

    10:00pm-12:30pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Alain Braux , Executive Chef, People’s Pharmacy

    Serving Austin as a nutritherapist and food counselor, Alain Braux also runs his own business, A Votre Santé. Famous locally for his exquisite gluten-free/dairy-free desserts, he is well-known as a health advocate with the message that exceptional health through good nutrition can be yours while enjoying a gourmet lifestyle. Menu: Chocolate Mousse; Lavender Crème Brûlée; Raspberry Soufflé. $65

  • Saturday, August 22nd

    Sushi 102: Roll Your Own Sushi

    3:00pm-5:30pm $75

    HANDS-ON

    Summer Pruett-Gosnay, Sushi Chef

    Take your basic sushi skills to the next level with American-style sushi rolls—funky styles derived from traditional Japanese-style sushi. Master sushi rolling with lots of practice on the various styles. Menu: Spicy Tuna Roll with Mayo Sauce; Shrimp Tempura Roll with Cucumber and Avocado; Blackened Tuna Roll with Roasted Poblano Pepper, Cucumber, Avocado and Sesame Seeds; Roasted Asparagus and Shiitake Mushroom Roll with Balsamic Reduction. $75

  • Tuesday, August 25

    Seasonal Bistro: Summer Seafood

    6:30pm-9:00pm $75

    HANDS-ON

    Sonya Cote, Whole Foods Team Member and Chef of East Side Showroom

    Fresh seafood makes a wonderful canvas for exploring bright, zesty summer flavors, while fresh seasonal produce inspires the season’s tastiest sides and salads. Menu: Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Coulis and Pequin Pepper; Creamy Corn Grits; Oven-Roasted Snapper Stuffed with Capers, Lemon and Olives; Field Lettuces with Classic French Vinaigrette. $75

  • Wednesday, August 26th

    Couture Cupcakes

    6:30-9:00pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Summer Pruett-Gosnay, Pastry Chef and Owner of Stardust Pastry

    Learn to properly bake gourmet cupcakes to keep up with the hottest trends in the cupcake craze. Each student takes home an assortment of delicious cupcakes. Menu: Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Bean Cream; Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake with White Chocolate-Espresso Mousse; Lemon Poppyseed Cake with Lemon Soak and Lemon Buttercream; Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes. $65

  • Thursday, August 27th

    Hatch Chiles and Vegetarian Global Cuisine

    6:30pm-8:30pm $45

    Chaya Rao, Indian Vegetarian Cooking Expert

    It’s the season for spicy, smoky Hatch chiles. They may hail from New Mexico, but their unique flavor profile makes them a great addition to international recipes, too. Menu: Mexico - Hatch Chili Enchilada Sauce with Cheese Enchiladas; India - Hatch Chili Salan with Cumin Basmati Rice; Thailand - Hatch Chili Peanut Sauce with Tofu Satay; Italy - Hatch Chili Pesto with Penne Pasta . $45

  • Friday, August 28th

    Date Night: Spain

    6:30pm-9:00pm $145

    HANDS-ON

    Culinary Center Staff

    Share the kitchen with your significant other while learning to create a delicious, romantic meal together. Menu: Fried Manchego-Stuffed Olives; Chorizo-Filled Dates Wrapped in Bacon; Smoked Paprika-Rubbed Steaks with Valdeón Butter; Spanish Rice Pudding. $145

  • Saturday, August 29th

    Welcome to Your Kitchen: Summer Seafood Classics

    10:00pm-2:00pm $85

    HANDS-ON

    Culinary Center Staff

    Nothing says summer like fresh seafood prepared simply with crisp summer veggies and fresh herbs. Learn to prepare these light and delicious summer seafood favorites that taste just right on the patio or by the pool. Menu: Seared Scallops with Summer Succotash and Fennel Salad; Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair and Fresh Herbs; Grilled Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema and Red Cabbage Slaw. $85

  • Saturday, August 29th

    Revealing Your True Iron Chef

    6:00pm-9:00pm $65

    HANDS-ON

    Michael Wake, Whole Foods Market Team Member

    Jordan Russell, Chef Instructor

    You’ve seen it on television, now come and participate! We will divide the attendees between our two hands-on kitchens and pair each group with one of our chef instructors. The seasonal ingredients will be a complete surprise to the teams and the night will culminate with a Judge’s Table and the verdict of which team reigns supreme! After that, sit down with a glass of wine and a tasting of the winning (and losing) food. $65

Class Information

We encourage all guests to wear closed-toe shoes to hands-on classes. Classes are for ages 18 and older unless otherwise stated.
Refunds, credits or transfers cannot be given for no-shows or cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to a class. If your cancellation is received at least 48 hours prior, we will be happy to transfer the class fee to another class or issue a refund.
Menus, ingredients and classroom instructors are subject to change.