Cooking Class - Southwestern Sizzle

What You’ll Do

Fire up the grill and gather the chiles for a spicy Southwestern feast.

In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn tips and techniques for preparing bold Southwestern dishes. An esteemed chef will show you how to grill succulent shrimp finished with a flavor-boosting cilantro-chile butter and bake savory jalapeño cheddar cornbread. Simmer hearty green chile stew and enjoy crisp churros with Mexican chocolate sauce for dessert.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Beginner, Fun, Latin, Mexican, New American, Pescatarian
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef


Chef D.C. Bland brings over 42 years of culinary expertise, having worked as a line cook and executive chef in various esteemed kitchens. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu with a recent Bachelor’s in Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship, Chef D.C. Bland combines classic training with a passion for creating memorable dining experiences. Known for his commitment to quality and creativity, he brings warmth and skill to every dish. Outside the kitchen, he enjoys sailing, playing bass guitar at his church and golfing.

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What You’ll Do

Fire up the grill and gather the chiles for a spicy Southwestern feast.

In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn tips and techniques for preparing bold Southwestern dishes. An esteemed chef will show you how to grill succulent shrimp finished with a flavor-boosting cilantro-chile butter and bake savory jalapeño cheddar cornbread. Simmer hearty green chile stew and enjoy crisp churros with Mexican chocolate sauce for dessert.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Beginner, Fun, Latin, Mexican, New American, Pescatarian
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.
Reviews

Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef D.C. Bland or Resident Chef

Robert

Robert

07 Dec 2025

The class was great, we made candy. I would like a little smaller class size. The Carmel turned out really hard on our Carmel turtles (bummer). The marshmallow wich i could care less about was amazingly delicious, I really enjoyed it. The instructors were nice and attentive. Overall it was a fun experience to have with my wife, I would do it again. The
Daniel

Daniel

01 Dec 2025

This class was a gift to my wife as we just celebrated out 35th wedding anniversary. We enjoyed the class. The steps were easy to follow, and the food was delicious. We now can bring some fun Ramen making back to our family of 4 kids, who absolutely love Ramen. The downside was the size of the class. It was a bit crowded at the tables, and it felt like instructing that many people got a bit chaotic. Other than that, my wife and I had a fun time.
Patti

Patti

23 Nov 2025

Great fun!!!! Great food!