Whether you're planning a team building activity for business associates or a special celebration with friends and family, our private cooking classes add excitement to any event.

We offer several class styles to suit your needs:

HANDS-ON CLASSES

Be a part of the action! Classes take place in our hands-on kitchen where students work in groups, guided by a chef instructor, to prepare the chosen meal from start to finish. Classes last two to three hours and culminate in a family-style meal with a house wine selection. 8-24 guests

DEMONSTRATION CLASSES

Kick back, relax and enjoy the show. Classes take place in our demonstration kitchen. Guests learn preparation techniques and tips while a chef instructor prepares the entire meal in front of the class. Classes last approximately two hours, and guests enjoy the dishes as they are prepared, along with a house wine selection. 20-36 guests

CHEF'S TABLE

Wine, dine, learn and mingle. This format offers guests a great meal paired with wine or beer, some cooking demonstration and some time to network. Tables are set family style to encourage conversation among guests. 20-30 guests

LUNCH/DINNER EXPRESS

Experience the ultimate one-hour gourmet getaway. Our express format includes a complete cooking lesson and a satisfying meal in just sixty minutes. Demonstration style means you relax with complimentary iced tea and coffee while our chefs do the cooking. Ideal for tour groups and business lunch breaks. 30-36 guests

Custom menus and wine upgrades available.
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MENUS

Global Cocktail Party

Hands-On $75 per guest

Travel around the world one appetizer at a time. Choose from two menus, each of which has six culinary destinations:

Tour 1

Greece

• Spanakopita Triangles
• Grilled Pita with Cucumber Yogurt Dip
• Baklava Bites

Asia

• Shrimp Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
• Caramel Pecan Cakes

Mexico

• Fish Tacos with Citrus Fruit Pico De Gallo
• Caesar Salad with Watercress, Cilantro and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Italy

• Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Fennel Wedges
• Seared Portobello Mushrooms

Caribbean

• Spicy Shrimp Skewers
• Jamaican Beef Dumplings

Africa

• Black-eyed Pea Fritters with Pepper Relish
• Pumpkin Bread Pudding Brûlée

Tour 2

Greece

• Spanakopita Triangles
• Baklava Bites

Asia

• Bakwan
• Coconut Forbidden Rice Pudding with Diced Mango

Mexico

• Chipotle Beef Kabobs with Sour Cream, Lime and Cilantro Dipping Sauce
• Caesar Salad with Watercress, Cilantro and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Italy

• Roasted Red Peppers with Toasted Baguette Rounds
• Seared Oyster Mushrooms and Olives Three Ways

Caribbean

• Spicy Sugarcane Shrimp Skewers
• Pork Empanadas

Africa

• Shrimp Puri Puri
• Chocolate Rum Cake with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Perfect Pasta

Hands-On $75 per guest

Savor every delicious mouthful of handmade pasta along with a variety of sauces created by you.

• Spinach and Pear Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
• Pasta with Mint Pesto, Peas and Ricotta
• Spinach Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes and Portobello Mushrooms
• Crab Ricotta Ravioli with Lemon Butter Sauce
• Lemon Pepper Pasta with Capers
• Pasta Carbonara
• Orecchiette with Sausage and Kale

Tapas and Paella

Hands-On $75 per guest

From elegant, small bites to the familiar wide paella dish brimming with rice, learn to create authentic Spanish dishes.

• Chorizo and Spanish Tortilla
• Mixed Salad with Tomatoes, Potatoes, Tuna and Eggs
• Traditional Garlic Shrimp
• Roasted Potatoes with Spicy Tomato Sauce
• Jamon Serrano Croquettes
• Paella de Pescados y Mariscos
• Paella de Carne
• Crème Caramel

Thai Flavors

Hands-On $75 per guest
Demonstration/Chef's Table $50 per guest

Learn the secrets of Thai cuisine-no passport required.

• Panang Tofu Curry with Jasmine Rice
• Cucumber and Tomato Salad
• Green Beans with Thai-Style Sesame Sauce
• Marinated Chicken Satay
• Grilled Pork Chops with Peanut Satay Sauce
• Thai Pumpkin Custard

Rustic Italian

Hands-On $75 per guest
Demonstration/Chef's Table $50 per guest

Surround your guests with the tastes and aromas of old Italy and delight in this "rustico" menu. Mangia!

• Antipasto
• Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
• Mini Pizza Trio
• Marinated White Beans
• Arancini with Mushrooms
• Chicken Cacciatore
• Linguini with White Clam Sauce
• Panelle (Sicilian Fritters)

Tastes of Texas

Demonstration/Chef's Table $50 per guest

Celebrate the authentic flavors of our state and treat out-of-town guests to a true Texas-style meal.

• Texas Caviar (Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon)
• Gulf Shrimp with Jalapeño Grits
• Chicken Fried Steak
• Hill Country Potato Salad with Chipotle
• Cheddar-Jalapeño Corn Sticks
• Chocolate Pecan Torte with Crème Anglaise

Sake and Sushi

Demonstration/Chef's Table $75 per guest

Sip sake and sample sushi while watching our expert chef create beautiful sushi rolls and sashimi.

• Miso Soup
• Spicy Tuna and Cucumber Roll
• Inside-Out Roll Topped with Salmon and Avocado
• Katsu Fried Beef and Asparagus Roll with Truffle-Miso Aioli
• Inside-Out Crab Roll Topped with Dynamite Sauce
• Salmon Sashimi with Citrus and Wasabi Foam

Savor the Season: Spring/Summer

Demonstration/Chef's Table $50 per guest

Indulge in the freshest ingredients spring and summer present to us. (Only available in season.)

• Grilled Vegetable Salad with Fresh Basil
• Corn on the Cob with Cilantro, Mint and Feta
• Crawfish Bacon and Collard Greens Bread Pudding
• Seared Mahi with Gazpacho Sauce
• Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce
• Lemon Torte with Summer Berries

Savor the Season: Fall/Winter

Demonstration/Chef's Table $50 per guest

• Feast on the bountiful harvest that fall and winter have to offer. (Only available in season.)
• Greens with Fennel, Walnuts and Gorgonzola with Apple-Bacon Vinaigrette
• Sausage and Fennel Stuffing with Roasted Squash
• Potato and Leek Soup
• Roasted Free-Range Organic Chicken with Bulgur Wheat
• Apple Tart Tatin
• Julia's Crème Anglaise

Iron Chef Competition

$75 per guest for 8-12/$85 per guest for 12-18

You've seen it on television, now it's your turn to compete!

Guests are divided between our two hands-on kitchens, and each group is teamed up with one of our chef instructors. The seasonal ingredients are a complete surprise to the teams. The event culminates with a "judge's table" and the verdict of which team reigns supreme! After the competition ends, sit down with a glass of wine and enjoy a tasting of the winning (and losing) food.

 

Lunch/Dinner Express

$20 per guest/$25 with single glass of wine

Enjoy a cooking demonstration and a gourmet meal in only one hour. Choose from a variety of menus:

Bistro

• Frisée Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
• Mustard-Enrusted Chicken with Vodka Cream Sauce
• Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Italian

• Artichoke, Fennel and Crispy Prosciutto Salad
• Roasted Chicken with Pancetta and Olives on Angel Hair Pasta
• Espresso Panna Cotta with Shaved Dark and White Chocolate

Mexican

• Tortilla Soup with Cilantro Sour Cream
• Beef Enchiladas with Spanish Rice
• Caramel Flan

Pacific Rim

• Ahi Poke with Wonton Crisps
• Grilled Teriyaki Salmon with Bok Choy and Toza Su
• Mango Spring Rolls with Five Spice Caramel

Asian

• Pickled Cucumber and Carrot Salad over Greens
• Roasted Rice-Encrusted Tilapia with Fried Rice
• Mango Spring Rolls with Caramel Sauce

Add a personal touch to any event:

• Whole Foods Market apron - $14 per guest
• Whole Foods Market spatulas - $3 per guest
• Glass of Prosecco with appetizer, served on arrival - $10 per guest