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In-home cooking classes and interactive dinner parties
In-home cooking classes and interactive dinner parties
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Cooking Classes

A Culinary Inspirations Cooking Class is a
fun and entertaining method of exploring
the world of cooking.

italian caprese crostiniThe Coordinator

As the coordinator (host/hostess) of the Culinary Inspirations experience, you receive all the tools necessary to host an engaging, educational, and entertaining experience. We provide you with Invitation Postcards to send to your invited guests, Gift Certificate Invitations, Coordinator Guest List (to track your invites), Coordinator Guidelines and Policies, and a Count Down Planner (giving you a timeline of events leading up to the party.) Your Chef Instructor will work closely with you to ensure a successful, enjoyable event.

 

oriental spice glazed chicken recipeThe Professional Chef

Your Chef will provide professional instruction including “tricks of the trade” insights, special techniques, and lots of food trivia, all contributing to the thoroughly entertaining atmosphere. Don’t forget the gourmet food. Your chef also handles all of the grocery shopping and equipment requirements, so you can enjoy your Culinary Inspirations experience along with your guests.

 

 

taco buddies recipeThe Guest  

Each guest will receive high quality, full color recipe cards that include all the information they need to recreate the featured recipes in their own kitchens. The cards list the pantry ingredients, fresh groceries, mise en place, and utensils needed to prepare the selected recipes. Where appropriate, there are “do ahead tips”, recipe variations, and “light versions”. There is also a full color photo of the finished dish, plated in professional style.

 

Classes

Classes vary in size and curriculum based on your kitchen’s capability to facilitate the group. There is a suggested class size of six to twelve students, which provides the “critical mass” needed to enable an entertaining atmosphere, while ensuring that everyone gets to participate.

Too few students, and the level of excitement can wane. Too many, and students may feel they are not part of the class. At Culinary Inspirations, we try to get everyone involved.

Classes can be strictly demonstration, or fully interactive, depending on kitchen layout, your vision for the group, and their willingness to participate. Choose from a wide variety of available curriculum covering all types of cuisine including:

 
 
 Dinners From Around the World 
    Spanish Dinner Party
    Asian Inspiration
    A Southwest Celebration

 Uncommon Appetizer Series
    Small Plates Around the World
    Appetizer Essentials
    Traditional Tapas

 Special Events Series
    Dining Under the Stars Grilling
    Grandma's Farmhouse Family Dinner
    Romantic Dinner
    High English Tea

 Just Desserts Series
    Winter Holiday Desserts
    Chocolate Oblivion

Kids Cooking Class Series
    Kids in the Kitchen Ages 8-12
 
 

New curriculums are always under development in our test kitchen and all of our recipes are tested to ensure that they will work every time, look awesome, and taste great as well.

Call 800-747-2433 today to schedule your Culinary Inspirations Experience.

 
In-home cooking classes and interactive dinner parties