Events

Learn the craft behind crispy fried chicken + yeast-raised waffles in a hands-on 2.5-hour class built for real results. You’ll work with fresh, high-quality ingredients while using restaurant-style technique to nail the details—especially overnight fermented waffle batter for waffles that are light, crispy, and fluffy, and overnight buttermilk-brined chicken for maximum flavor and juiciness. We’ll […]

Join us for one of our favorite offerings: biscuit bonanza! This class, taught by Chef Deidra Harruff, will give you the confidence and knowledge to make the most perfect biscuit. If you love those flaky, buttery layers but have yet to perfect the recipe, this IS the class for you. In this class, you’ll not […]

This class will inspire you with simple yet effective cooking techniques, allow you to experience fresh, local ingredients, and give you the satisfaction of serving great food to others. Bring the whole family! We’ll make the pizza in the wood oven, but you can easily do this at home or on your backyard grill.

We're looking forward to the bounty of late Summer, Hooray for Tennessee Tomatoes & Blackberries season! We will make classic Shrimp Scampi with a Twist, Celestial Tomato Pie, and Fresh Blackberry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream.

Join Chef Michelle from Cafe Lola for an authentic New Orleans experience featuring Shrimp & Grits, a gorgeous Summer Salad, and Bourbon Croissant Bread Pudding.

Calling all young bakers! In Cupcake Wars, kids will become pastry chefs as they bake fluffy vanilla cupcakes from scratch, whip up colorful buttercream frosting, and learn professional decorating techniques using piping bags, tips, sprinkles, and fun edible decorations. Once their cupcakes are baked and cooled, they'll put their creativity to the test in a […]

Join us for a high-energy, hands-on cooking experience that feels more like the best backyard cookout you’ve ever been to than a traditional class. This is all about fire, smoke, and summer flavor at its peak. We’ll be grilling everything together while you learn simple, repeatable techniques you can take straight into your own backyard. […]

We will start with a fresh filet of salmon and top it with everyone's favorite Greek Pie filling, Spanakopita, a savory mixture of fresh spinach, herbs, and feta cheese. We will then wrap it in flaky phyllo dough and bake it. Roasted Lemon Potatoes and Horiatiki salad will accompany the meal.

Spend a fun evening in the kitchen with a hands-on, high-energy cooking class built around one of our chef’s most popular dishes—the perfect Smashburger. Nathan Brand, one of the founders of Timber! in Johnson City, will lead this class. In this class, you’ll learn the techniques that make a great Smashburger unforgettable: properly heating the […]

Join us for a delightful culinary adventure as we dive into the art of making traditional handmade pierogi! In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to prepare these delicious dumplings from scratch, paired perfectly with savory kielbasa and a delightful surprise dessert to finish off the meal. This class is perfect for all skill […]

Join us for a Homemade Pasta & Garlic Knots class where young chefs will learn how to mix, roll, and cut their own homemade pasta. They'll also prepare warm, buttery garlic knots seasoned with herbs and Parmesan, making this a complete Italian cooking experience. This hands-on class is a unique opportunity for kids to learn […]

This class will inspire you with simple yet effective cooking techniques, allow you to experience fresh, local ingredients, and give you the satisfaction of serving great food to others. Bring the whole family! We’ll make the pizza in the wood oven, but you can easily do this at home or on your backyard grill.

Join Alexandra as we explore the cuisine of Emilia-Romagna and its capital, Bologna, where she lives and works, and travel south to Calabria, where her family lives. Over the course of five workshops, you will discover that Italian cuisine is not a single concept, but a diverse collection of regional specialties, each with its own […]

Tagliatelle al Prosciutto e Scalogno Tagliatelle with Parma ham, shallots, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Tagliatelle con Zucchine e Fiori di Zucca Tagliatelle with zucchini blossoms. From Bologna, we travel east to the Adriatic coast of Emilia-Romagna and prepare for a typical seaside lunch. You will roll out your dough from the previous evening and learn how […]

Panzanella Summer vegetable and bread salad. As we head south, I want to make a stop in central Italy: Tuscany and Umbria. A famous regional farmer’s dish, or piatto del contadino as we say in Italian, is panzanella. During the summer, it appears on every family’s table at least once a week, and it is […]

Brunch does not really exist in Italy; however, mid-morning is a very important moment of the day. Around 11:00, everybody goes out for coffee and pastries — delicious one-bite pastries. On a weekday, it serves as a delicious break from the office, and on the weekend, as a leisurely late breakfast. Panna Cotta con Frutta […]

Chef’s Table – Farm to Table Dinner Antipasto Bruschetta con burrata e caponata Bruschetta con ‘nduja Piadina e friggione Salumi e formaggio Primo Tortelloni di ricotta al burro e salvia Ricotta stuffed tortelloni, served with butter and sage, and a very special surprise Filet con sugo di carne Typical Calabrese “maccheroni” with braised beef sauce […]

Iconic Italian Pasta Sauces: A Masterclass This workshop focuses on the most beloved Italian sauces and the nuances that make them exceptional. Together, we will explore Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, Pesto, Norma, Amatriciana, Gricia, and Puttanesca. You will learn how small adjustments in timing, heat, and technique transform everyday pasta into a restaurant-worthy plate.​

For guests who wish to continue their culinary journey, we offer a series of evening workshops ideal for a return visit or as a stand-alone experience. Aperitivo: The Italian Golden Hour In Italy, l’aperitivo is the most convivial moment of the day — a time to meet friends, sip something refreshing, and enjoy beautifully prepared […]

Lasagna alla Bolognese: An Icon Revealed This class is devoted to the craft of authentic Lasagna alla Bolognese. You will prepare spinach-enriched green pasta dough, a smooth besciamella, and a slow-cooked Bolognese ragù — the soulful heart of the dish. Each participant assembles their own lasagna to bake at home, and we close the evening […]

Learn to make Fideuà, a seafood pasta with delicate thin noodles, saffron, and lots of fresh shellfish like squid, mussels, and shrimp or prawns. Loaded with incredibly vibrant flavor and texture, it’s a regular choice on restaurant terraces overlooking the beach in Barcelona! A farm fresh Salad, homemade Aioli, and Crusty Bread will round out […]

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 3 HOUR CLASS. Have you ever dreamed of creating a breathtaking cake that looks like a work of art? Join 2-Time Food Network Champion Chef Angela Bowes for an inspiring hands-on cake decorating class where you'll learn professional techniques in a fun, welcoming environment. One of my greatest passions is […]

Perfect dinner for a hot summer night: Horiatiki-classic Greek salad Marinated and grilled pork and lamb souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce Kolokithokeftedes- Zuchhini Fritters Tomatokeftedes-Tomato & Feta Fritters While you enjoy your dinner, Chef Karla will prepare Loukoumades, honey-dipped Greek donuts for dessert.