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Classes include take-home recipes, large plate of great food and cooking
plus an assortment of refreshments. The highpoint of each class is sharing a meal together!
Start with drinks!
Guests might be used to bringing over wine, but teaching them to make a killer
cocktail starts the evening off on a playful note. Chef Steff sets out the
mixers and ingredients on the counter, then let guests pour and shake away.
“Cooking should be fun and very low-pressure. “So once people arrive,
we make a cocktail and chill for a little bit — then get to work.”
Tag-team the tasks!
While it’s the host’s job to provide plenty of cutting boards and cooking
tools, each guest can tackle a part of the menu, like rolling the asparagus in
carpaccio. Chef Steff’s only rule: Eat while you work! “Nibbling is the greatest
part of dinner,” I choose some dishes you can eat with your hands, or buy
extras of finger-friendly ingredients like cheese and veggies to snack on during
prep. Chef Steff will start on the main course, while the guests share some appetizers.
Switch up the party scene!
Eating the first course while standing around the kitchen is the kind of casual
entertaining Chef Steff loves. Dinner itself is enjoyed while relaxing around
the Table or an Island or Sofa Seating with Food Trays……
Eat Dessert together, too!
Chances are that dinner will leave everyone stuffed (mission accomplished!),
but preparing the final treat together is a built-in breather. Pour some coffee
or shake up a new batch of cocktails while a simple Greek Yogurt Parfait with
Housemade Granola and Fresh Fruit Honey Drizzle is made!
EVENT DESCRIPTION
In each class, you will arrive to find an array of colorful, fresh ingredients. You will assist in preparing 1 recipe, and get a grasp of basic cooking techniques and an understanding of essential themed ingredients.
We’ll begin with a glass of Spirits and a nibble to get you into the spirit of Italy. Chef Steff with assign each person a task and provide individual attention. Food preparation will take one hour. After the prepping portion is completed, you will sit down and enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared, paired with a tasting of specially selected Italian wines, with your class companions.
Wine pairings (or non-alcoholic beverages for each course are included. Additional wine or cocktails may be served by the Host.
You will go home with a full belly and recipes from the evening’s menu so you can re-create this feast at home.
EVENT DETAILS
DURATION:Approximately 2½ to 3 hours in length.
MEET:At the Host or Hostesses Home or Office
DRESS:Casual clothing is perfectly acceptable. Or dress up if you’d like. Aprons will be provided!
CAPACITY: This class requires at least 4 people (minimum), and can host as many as 12 people (maximum).
FOOD: 4 Courses: Choice Of Menu Theme: Italian, Greek, Spanish, Irish, Classic Americano, Pub Food, Wine and a Specialty Cocktail
INCLUDED: All food recipes are included. Menu subject to change without notice.
FOOD SUBSTITUTIONS: We Can provide food substitutions. Please indicate any allergies when you sign up for the event.
TIPPING: Gratuities for wait staff are included in the cost.
COST:$75.00 Per Person
(including tax & gratuity
OR LEARN JUST THE BASICS WITH PERSONAL ONE ON ONE OR GROUP LESSONS WITH THE FOLLOWING CLASSES
The Anatomy of Culinary Cooking Basic Classes
Learning all Levels of the Culinary Art Basics for the
Enthusiasts with Chef Steff
Beginning Basics Class#101 $30.00 per hour-per student
- The perfect Chef’s Knife and proper Chef’s knife grip
- How to Hold food with the “guiding hand”
- Chopping, cutting, mincing, batonnet & alomette techniques for Vegetables and Pairings
- Cutting Boards: safety, size, shape, material, uses
- World of Spices and Herbs: fresh and dried
- Vinegar Basics : balsamic, apple cider, white distilled, red & White wine vinegars
- Cooking Oils: olive, vegetable, grape seed, peanut
- Roasting Vegetables- Making Salads &Vinaigrettes
Includes a 2 hour Learning Session- Assorted Vegetable Selection
all ingredients dry and liquid. Use of knives, aprons, cutting boards and Notebook to keep for taking notes and instructions
Chicken Basics Class#102 $50.00 per hour -per student
- The Anatomy of a Chicken, Cutting and Deboning
- Moist Cooking Methods for Chicken
- braising, poaching, simmering, boiling & steaming
- Dry Cooking Methods for Chicken
- grilling, broiling, frying, sautéing roasting, baking
- How to make a Chicken Stock
- Wine Pairing for Poultry
- Salad to pair with Chicken
Includes a 2 hour Learning Session- Chickens -Wine-all ingredients dry and liquid. Use of knives, aprons, cutting boards and Notebook to keep for taking notes and instruction
Beef Basics Class #103 $50.00 per hour-per student
- Identifying the Most Popular Cuts of Beef
- Moist Cooking Methods for Beef
- braising, poaching, simmering, boiling
- Dry Cooking Methods for Beef
- grilling, broiling, frying, sautéing roasting, baking
- How to make a Beef Stock, Sauces
- Salad and Wine Pairing Suggestions for Beef
- Eat, Enjoy and Share Wine
Includes a 2 hour Learning Session- Cuts of Beef-Wine-all ingredients dry and liquid. Use of knives and Notebook to keep for taking notes and instructions
Seafood Basics Class #104 $50.00 per hour-per student
- Most popular Fish and Shellfish
- How to Filet a whole fish and de-bone
- Chopping, cutting, mincing, batonnet & alomette techniques for Vegetables and Pairings
- Cutting Boards: safety, size, shape, material, uses
- World of Spices and Herbs: fresh and dried
- Vinegar Basics : balsamic, apple cider, white distilled, red & White wine vinegars
- Cooking Oils: olive, vegetable, grape seed, peanut
- Roasting Vegetables- Making Salads &Vinaigrettes
Includes a 3 hour Learning Session- Assorted Vegetable Selection
all ingredients dry and liquid. Use of knives, aprons, cutting boards and Notebook to keep for taking notes and instructions