Store Calendar

Arden's Culinary Center Cooking Classes and Store Events

 

Class Information:  All participants in Hands-On classes must be at least 18 years of age, unless indicated otherwise.  Most demonstration classes are open to participants of all ages.  Attendees of classes in which wine is served must be at least 21 years of age.  Classes range from 1 to 3 hours in length, unless otherwise indicated.  Please wear flat, close-toed shoes, and comfortable clothing to hands-on classes.  Class usually, but not always, consists of a brief lecture and hands-on cooking, followed by eating at the end of class.  Students are typically divided into groups at the instructor's discretion.

  

How to Register for Classes

• Register On-Line through Acteva
• Call us at (916) 488-2800 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. PST
• Stop by Customer Service to register in person

Register is required for all events including those that are free.  The Culinary Center reserves the right to allow participants into a class without registration.  To guarantee your place in a class, payment must be received when you enroll.  Also, we encourage you to please sign up a minimum of 48 hours prior to the day of the class.  Classes do fill up and sell out!

Seating and enrollment are on a first-come, first-served basis. If a class is sold out, please call (916) 488-2800 to be placed on our waiting list.  With some exceptions, registration closes 48 hours prior to class.  

Cancellation Policy:  We are happy to refund your purchase 48 hours in advance of any class.  Unfortunately, refunds and/or transfers of credit cannot be given for no-shows or cancelations made less than 48 hours prior to the class - store policy dictates that no exceptions can be made.  Although we make every effort to avoid changes in our schedule, the Culinary Center reserves the right to cancel any class due to low, substitute instructors, and alter recipes due to product availability and seasonality.  Please contact the Culinary Center Coordinator with questions (marina.kercher@wholefoods.com).  

 

Instructor Biographies
Private Class Info

• Sunday, November 22nd

  Pasta - fatto dalla mano! With Dennis Kercher from the Hidden Kitchen. THIS CLASS IS FULL

  1-5 p.m. $75

  THIS CLASS IS FULL

  Hands on Class; Limited to 10 Attendees

  There are few foods that can compete with fresh handmade pasta for versatility and satisfaction. Whether you are stuffing it with a seasonal ingredient (torteloni), layering it into a casserole (lasagna) or cutting it into noodles and tossing it with a sauce (marinara), homemade pasta tastes like nothing else.  Light as a feather, it is the perfect food to satisfy your soul!   

  Today's hands on class will focus on making fresh egg pasta. We'll do some by hand in the traditional way. Then we'll also use two popular, readily available pasta machines that will help to shorten the process. In the end, each participant will walk away with fresh pasta to take home for dinner that night. And because you can't have pasta without a great sauce, we'll make some of those too!

  On the Menu: Hand cut pappardelle with spicy marinara,  Spinach Ricotta Torteloni in brodo, Roasted butternut squash ravioli in pesto cream sauce, Lasagne di Funghi al Forno

   

• Tuesday December 1st

  Raw for the Holidays, with Pamela Spencer, Nutritionist and Raw Foods Chef

  6:00 pm $20

  Demonstration Class; Open to all ages.

  Learn fresh perspectives on favorite family recipes, and secrets of seasoning for the holiday season while preparing healthful, elegant simple and gourmet meals: appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, desserts, breads and more! Part 3 of 3. If you have any questions please call Pamela at 916-996-6098 www.sacnutritionist.com .

  To register for this class online, click here.

• Saturday, December 5th

  Contemporary Holiday Sides with Kelly Fong

  5 pm $35

  Hands On Class; Must be 18 to attend.

  Are you ready to try something new for your holiday table?  Join Chef Kelly Fong as he introduces you to his favorite contemporary side dishes.  On the Menu: Warm Bacon and Apple Salad, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Zesty Green Beans, Andouille Sage Stuffing, and  Lemon Chicken with Gravy.

  To register for this class online, click here.

• Tuesday, December 8th

  Savory Japanese Appetizers with Mayumi Tavalero

  6:30 pm $35

  Hands on Class; must be 18 to attend.

  In this class we will go over key ingredients that are essential to Japanese cuisine, cooking techniques, and the best places to purchase Japanese ingredients. Be sure to add these great appetizers to your holiday menu!  On the Menu:  Chicken Karaage with Ginger- Soy Dipping Sauce,  Gyoza with Vinegar- Soy Dipping Sauce, Teriyaki Chicken on Skewers, and California Rolls with Dungeness Crab.

  To register for this class online, click here.

• Wednesday, December 9th

  Homemade Jellies for the Holidays with Kelly Barnes

  6:30 to 8:30 pm $22

  Demonstration Class with a Hands on Option; Must be 18 to attend.

  Looking to make a simple, but special homemade gift?  Learn to make jelly out of your favorite wine and pair it with homemade biscuit mix!  Then learn to make jelly out of any kind of juice or soda (teenagers love this!) and pair it with homemade pancake mix!  Kelly Barnes, State Fair Award Winning Jam & Jelly maker, will teach you the basics of home canning in this optional hands on class.  She will also share all kinds of unique ideas and recipes for using wine, liquors, flavored syrups and spices to make your gift something extra special!  Each participant will also take home a jar of jelly and a sample of the biscuit/pancake mix. 

  To register for this class online, click here.

• Thursday, December 10th

  The Amazing Healing Powers of Traditional Foods with Trudy Scott

  6:30 pm FREE

  Lecture and Knowledge class

  You'll learn about the wonderful health benefits and pleasures of eating whole real Traditional foods - foods that our grandparents and ancestors ate. We'll discuss grass-fed meat and organ meats like liver, a high-energy "snack" called pemmican, as well as wild salmon and other healthy foods from the ocean. For digestive health, you'll learn about fermented foods like sauerkraut, refreshing fermented beverages and healing bone broths. Recipe ideas and resources for learning more will be shared. Call Whole Foods Arden customer service at (916) 488 2800 to sign up. For questions call Trudy at  (916) 605-6283 or visit her website at www.everywomanover29.com

  To register for this FREE class please call Customer Service at (916) 488-2800.

• Friday, December 11th

  Asta Pasta with Kelly Fong

  6:30 pm $35

  In this hands on class Kelly will teach you're the ins and outs of making fabulous, comforting and delicious pasta dishes sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.  On the Menu: Baked Penne with mozzarella, Winter Farmer's Market Orzo Pilaf,  Creole Seafood Linguine and for dessert: Tiramisu.

  To register for this class online, click here.

• Saturday, December 12th

  Knife Sharpening by Star Sharpening

  10 am to 2 pm Prices vary per knife per inch.

  There's nothing more dangerous in the kitchen than a dull knife!  Dominique Besson will be in front of our store fully equipped to sharpen your knives, give advice on knife care, and how to purchase the right knife for you. Wrap up your knives and bring them in for Dominique to sharpen!  For more information please visit his website,  http://www.starknifesharpening.com

• Saturday, December 12th

  Cocktail Eats with Chris Chisholm

  5 pm $35

  Hands on Class; Must be 21 to attend

  What are you going to bring to the holiday potluck? Are you having a party and are not sure what to serve?  These are some serious questions and Chris has the answers. Join him as he teaches you how to prepare perfect party treats.  On the menu: Gorgonzola and honey toast points, spicy nut mix, stuffed jalapeño, tapenade, spinach dip, meatball lollypops. Plus learn hints and tricks to put on a successful bash.  We will also be sampling some of our Holiday Top Ten Wines.

  To register for this class online, click here.

• Sunday, December 13th

  Step Up and Start Cooking- SAUCES with Chris Chisholm

  5 pm $35

  Hands on class; Must be 18 to attend.

  A good sauce can raise the level of a meal greatly. From a simple pan sauce to a complex demi-glace creating a sauce is a simple process if you know the steps involved and what to watch out for. Join Chris as he teaches you how to make several varieties of sauces that you can use to raise the level of your cooking. On the Menu: Chicken gravy (Pan Sauces), Hollandaise Sauce, Bordelaise sauce and Mornay sauce.  Each student will have a chance to make every sauce.

  To register for this class online, click here.

• Wednesday, December 16th

  Knife Skills 101

  6:30- 7:30 pm $7

  Hand's on class; Must be 18 to attend.

  Cut, Chop, mince and more.  Learn how to properly hold and cut with a knife, knife care and knife safety in the kitchen.  Knives will be provided.

  To register fot this class online, click here.

• Thursday, December 17th

  Eating Sustainable Food on a Budget

  7 pm FREE

  With Amanda Louden, CNE

  Lecture and Knowledge Class; Open to all ages.

  Learn the basics on what it means to eat sustainably and how to do it on a budget.  Amanda will share with you her tried and true methods for eating sustainably on a budget.  Check out her blog at www.mydailydiner.com. 

  Call customer service at (916) 488-2800 to sign up for this free class.

• Friday, December 18th

  Singles Cooking with Chris Chisholm

  6:30 pm $35

   Hands-On Class; Must be 18 to attend.

  The end of the year is upon us and a new one is just around the corner. Celebrate a successful year with a delicious meal for you and your sweetheart. Join Chris as he teaches you how to prepare this delicious and hardy meal. On the menu: Grilled dates stuffed with goat cheese and almonds, Gaucho Steak with Argentinean Chimichurri sauce, Garlic mashed potatoes, and Flourless chocolate torte with brandied cherry sauce.

  To sign up for this class online, click here.

• Saturday, December 19th

  Cooking for Couples with Chris Chisholm

  5 pm $32 for single/ $45 per couple

  Hands-On Class; Must be 18 to attend.
  Can you believe that a year has come and gone? Well, it is time to stop andreflect on this year and you might as well do it over a delicious meal. The ups and downs will continue but good food is always a reason to rejoice. Join Chris as he teaches you how to prepare this month's meal. On the Menu: Grilled dates stuffed with goat cheese and almonds, Gaucho Steak with Argentinean Chimichurri sauce, Garlic mashed potatoes, and Flourless chocolate torte with brandied cherry sauce.

  To register online for this class, click here.

More Class Information

To register for classes, call customer service at 916.488.2800.

For specific class information or information about private events at Whole Foods Market, please contact:

Marina Kercher
Whole Foods Market- Arden Culinary Center
marina.kercher@wholefoods.com

Whole Foods Market
4315 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
916.488.2800, voicemail 261
Fax 916.488.2801

Cancellations
To cancel a class please contact Customer Service at 916.488.2800. Seven days notice is appreciated, but a full refund will be credited if you cancel within 48 hours prior to the day of the class. Any cancellations left on the culinary school e-mail or faxed into the store will not be honored.

Please sign up for classes early. The Culinary Center has the right to cancel classes 24 to 48 hours prior to a class due to insufficient enrollment or instructor illness. Whole Foods will contact you by phone regarding the cancellation. You will receive a refund or credit toward a future class.

Questions?
For more information please call Customer Service at 916.488.2800. Or leave a voicemail for Marina Kercher, Culinary Center Coordinator at 916.488.2800 ext. 261