Cook with a Pro
Join me in your kitchen for hands-on fun as we focus on specific culinary skills. I'll teach you pro techniques and tips, then leave you to share your accomplishments as you like.
Master pastries
In this workshop I can show you techniques for making the flakiest pie crust and perfecting a variety of other pastry doughs. We’ll also cover tips for a stunning presentation.
Workshop cost: $100 for 2 people, plus food cost as listed below. Please select one or more of the following items to learn in this workshop.
• Linzer Torte, $54 per torte
• Swiss Wine Cream Pie, $36 per pie
• Raspberry Milanaise, $24 per dozen
• Pie crust dough, $12 for 2 pie crusts
• Choux pastry dough, $21 for 2 dozen profiteroles
• Puff pastry dough, $21 for 5 10"x10" sheets
• Sugar dough, $16 per dozen cookies
Take your cooking skills to the next level in this workshop as you learn how to debone a whole chicken. I’ll take you through each step, showing you the tools and techniques that you’ll need to add this special skill to your culinary repertoire. Then we’ll put that bird to good use in a galantine – a unique French dish of deboned stuffed poultry, usually served cold and often coated in aspic.
Workshop cost: $200 for 2 people, plus food cost.
• Chicken Galantine, $75 per chicken
Debone a whole chicken
Create impressive desserts
Looking to up your dessert game? In this workshop I’ll show you how to make desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious. We'll cover all the basics, from selecting the best ingredients to techniques. I'll teach you everything you need to know to make your desserts truly stand out.
Workshop cost: $100 for 2 people, plus food cost as listed below. Please select one or more of the following items to learn in this workshop.
• Chocolate Mousse, $64 for 8 servings
• Mini TartesTatin with Rosemary Ice Cream Parfait,
$96 for 8 servings
• Mini Rhubarb Galettes, in season, $64 for 8 servings
• Mini Fresh Strawberry and Custard Tarts,
in season, $72 for 8 servings
• Raspberry Ice Cream Parfait, $91 for 8 servings
• Grand Marnier Ice Cream Parfait, $96 for 8 servings
Elevate stews
As a chef, I know that the key to amazing stews is in the details. In my workshop, we’ll cover everything from choosing the right ingredients to how to cook them perfectly. You'll learn special techniques for taking your stews from ordinary to extraordinary.
(xx per serving, 5 serving minimum)
• Beef bourguignon
• Pork fricassee
• chicken pot pie
Reimagine soups
We’ll explore flavors and ingredients that elevate soup from a simple dish to a refined meal that is as nourishing as it is comforting. You'll learn how to expertly blend seasonings and ingredients for a perfect bowl every time.
Workshop cost: $100 for 2 people, plus food cost as listed below. Please select one or more of the following items to learn in this workshop.
• Potato & Leek Soup, $35 for 10 cups
• Beef Barley Soup, $45 for 10 cups
• Mulligatawny Soup, $39 for 10 cups
• Seafood with Sauce Rouille, $54 for 10 cups
• Home-made Chicken Stock, $25 for 10 cups
• Home-made Beef Stock, $32 for 10 cups
• Home-made Beed Consommé, $85 for 10 cups
Specialty Workshops Fee: $50 per hour
Workshop service includes:
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Transportation
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Cooking equipment
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Sourcing of all ingredients
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Preparation/demonstration
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Cleanup
Please contact me for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Special requests
Would you like to learn a cooking skill or technique not listed above? Would you like to create a full meal in our workshop? Let me know your interest here.
Full meal option
Prefer to create a full meal in our workshop? Check out the workshop option under my specialty menus here.
Master pastries
In this workshop I can show you techniques for making the flakiest pie crust and perfecting a variety of other pastry doughs. We’ll also cover tips for a stunning presentation.
Workshop cost: $100 for 2 people, plus food cost as listed below. Please select one or more of the following items to learn in this workshop.
• Linzer Torte, $54 per torte
• Swiss Wine Cream Pie, $36 per pie
• Raspberry Milanaise, $24 per dozen
• Pie crust dough, $12 for 2 pie crusts
• Choux pastry dough, $21 for 2 dozen profiteroles
• Puff pastry dough, $21 for 5 10"x10" sheets
• Sugar dough, $16 per dozen cookies
Create impressive desserts
Looking to up your dessert game? In this workshop I’ll show you how to make desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious. We'll cover all the basics, from selecting the best ingredients to techniques. I'll teach you everything you need to know to make your desserts truly stand out.
Workshop cost: $100 for 2 people, plus food cost as listed below. Please select one or more of the following items to learn in this workshop.
• Chocolate Mousse
• Mini TartesTatin
with Rosemary Ice Cream Parfait
• Mini Rhubarb Galettes, in season
• Mini Fresh Strawberry and Custard
Tarts, in season
• Raspberry Ice Cream Parfait
• Grand Marnier Ice Cream Parfait
$64 for 8 servings
$96 for 8 servings
$64 for 8 servings
$72 for 8 servings
$91 for 8 servings
$96 for 8 servings
Reimagine soups
We’ll explore flavors and ingredients that elevate soup from a simple dish to a refined meal that is as nourishing as it is comforting. You'll learn how to expertly blend seasonings and ingredients for a perfect bowl every time.
Workshop cost: $100 for 2 people, plus food cost as listed below. Please select one or more of the following items to learn in this workshop.
• Potato & Leek Soup
• Beef Barley Soup
• Mulligatawny Soup
• Seafood with Sauce Rouille
• Home-made Chicken Stock
• Home-made Beef Stock
• Home-made Beed Consommé
$35 for 10 cups
$45 for 10 cups
$39 for 10 cups
$54 for 10 cups
$25 for 10 cups
$32 for 10 cups
$85 for 10 cups
Create impressive desserts
Looking to up your dessert game? In this workshop I’ll show you how to make desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious. We'll cover all the basics, from selecting the best ingredients to techniques. I'll teach you everything you need to know to make your desserts truly stand out.
Workshop cost: $100 for 2 people, plus food cost as listed below. Please select one or more of the following items to learn in this workshop.
• Chocolate Mousse
• Mini TartesTatin with Rosemary Ice Cream Parfait
• Mini Rhubarb Galettes, in season
• Mini Fresh Strawberry and Custard Tarts, in season
• Raspberry Ice Cream Parfait
• Grand Marnier Ice Cream Parfait
$64 for 8 servings
$96 for 8 servings
$64 for 8 servings
$72 for 8 servings
$91 for 8 servings
$96 for 8 servings
Master pastries
In this workshop I can show you techniques for making the flakiest pie crust and perfecting a variety of other pastry doughs. We’ll also cover tips for a stunning presentation.
Workshop cost: $100 for 2 people, plus food cost as listed below. Please select one or more of the following items to learn in this workshop.
• Linzer Torte
• Swiss Wine Cream Pie
• Raspberry Milanaise
• Pie crust dough
• Choux pastry dough
• Puff pastry dough
• Sugar dough
$54 per torte
$36 per pie
$24 per dozen
$12 for 2 pie crusts
$21 for 2 dozen profiteroles
$21 for 5 10"x10" sheets
$16 per dozen cookies