Beginner Cooking Classes in Darien, CT
These beginner cooking classes in Darien are perfect for new cooks. Whether you are an aspiring chef or want to enhance your culinary skillset, you'll learn everything required to cook an exceptional meal from start to finish. With the guidance of world-class chefs, you'll discover the proper tools for slicing and dicing, how to pair select ingredients that add color, texture and immense flavor, and the professional tricks to ensure a perfect result for every dish. Book your class today!
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Explore a Variety of Chocolate Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to turn chocolate into edible works of art. In this decadent cooking class in Darien, Chef Thomas or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you in making rich espresso-infused chocolate truffles, honeycomb dipped in smooth dark chocolate and a show-stopping chocolate soufflé. This hands-on cooking...
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Chef Brian or Resident Chef
Canton
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Boule, Focaccia and Grissini
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the essential techniques for baking sweet and savory breads. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll experience the pleasure and reward of baking bread from scratch. Led by a world-class pastry chef, you’ll bake three varieties of bread – raspberry Danish focaccia, rustic Dutch oven French bread and crispy...
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Chef Royale or Resident Chef
Darien
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Chocolatier’s Workshop: Crunchy and Creamy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft three chocolate masterpieces with expert guidance and take your dessert skills to new heights. Unleash your inner chocolatier in this decadent hands-on cooking class. Discover how to make airy honeycomb enrobed in silky chocolate, craft smooth espresso amaretto truffles with a luxurious bite and bake a dreamy,...
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Chef Brian or Resident Chef
Canton
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Osso Buco and Beyond
$89
Cooking Class
$89
A rich and rewarding class featuring braised osso buco and a sweet, cherry-kissed semifreddo. Create a luxurious Italian menu with fall-off-the-bone osso buco and herbaceous gremolata in this hands-on Italian cooking class. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll whisk creamy Parmesan cheese polenta, roast broccolini...
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Darien
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Gourmet French: Roasted Garlic to Chocolate
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to prepare 53 clove garlic chicken, chive mashed potatoes and chocolate soufflé. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll elevate your cooking with an elegant French menu of savory and sweet delights. Led by an expert chef, you’ll master the art of slow-cooked chicken with 53 cloves of garlic for a rich,...
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Chef Brian or Resident Chef
Canton
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Traditional Spanish Cuisine: Tapas to Flan
$89
Cooking Class
$89
A coastal-inspired Spanish supper featuring paella, tapas and a luscious caramelized custard for dessert. Recreate the magic of a seaside Spanish evening with this hands-on cooking class. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll craft a full menu featuring colorful seafood paella rich with saffron and fresh shellfish....
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Darien
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Salmon en Papillote to Chocolate Crêpes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the elegant art of parchment-steamed salmon, braising leeks and making delicate French crêpes. Master the art of French cuisine and cooking en papillote in this refined, technique-driven cooking class. Led by a skilled chef, you’ll prepare herb-scented salmon steamed in parchment paper. Then, roast crispy...
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Chef Brian or Resident Chef
Canton
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From Schnitzel to Spätzle - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Pan-fry, mix and bake your way through a warm and rustic German-inspired dinner for two. Spice up your date night with this playful, hands-on cooking class featuring Bavarian classics. Guided by a world-class chef, couples will learn the traditional techniques to coat and crisp schnitzel and shape tender spätzle by...
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Darien
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From Scratch: Fettuccine Carbonara to Tiramisu
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate traditional Italian flavors with handmade fettuccini, a seasonal salad and indulgent chocolate tiramisu. Master authentic Italian dishes with seasonal ingredients in this hands-on cooking class. Led by a gourmet chef, you’ll learn how to knead, roll and cut fresh pasta dough into luscious fettuccine...
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Chef Brian or Resident Chef
Canton
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Handcrafted Macarons for Fall
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft bite-sized sweet treats bursting with fall flavors. Allow your inner pastry chef to shine in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you the recipe to make the perfect macaron batter. Add fresh ingredients to make fall-inspired flavors. Practice your piping techniques to create perfectly...
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The French Sunday Supper
$89
Cooking Class
$89
A rustic-elegant French meal with rich sauces, crisp vegetables and a timeless dessert. Create a stunning supper fit for a Parisian table in this hands-on cooking class. With guidance from a world-class chef, you'll pan-roast juicy chicken with a whole-grain mustard sauce, pipe and fry airy pommes Dauphine with...
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Chef Brian or Resident Chef
Canton
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Authentic Sushi Made Simple - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make sushi and flavorful sauces at home with crispy tempura, spicy tuna and vegetable rolls. Couples can host their own sushi night after this hands-on cooking class. Led by a top-level chef, you'll learn to season and cool sushi rice, fry crisp shrimp tempura and create a bright yuzu dipping sauce for three sushi...
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