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The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas



Our Classes

Spring Drinks I: Lavender Lemonade; April Flowers

$25

with Marta Mejia

Calendar Apr 22, 2026 at 3 pm

Celebrate the flavors of spring in this refreshing, hands-on beverage class. Students will craft a floral lavender lemonade and a vibrant Spring Flowers drink, learning syrup infusions, balancing sweetness and acidity, and beautiful presentation techniques perfect for seasonal gatherings.

Full Course

Sweet & Tart: Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

$30

with Mary Schaefer

Calendar Apr 28, 2026 at 5 pm

Embrace the vibrant, tangy flavor of spring in this hands-on baking class. This showstopper dessert is perfect gluten-free & vegan option for tea time or as an impressive dinner finale for all to enjoy.

Classic & Contemporary Salad Dressings

$30

with Letrice Howard

Calendar Apr 30, 2026 at 5 pm

In this hands-on class, students learn to prepare a variety of creamy and vinaigrette dressings from scratch. Explore flavor balancing, emulsification techniques, and ingredient selection while creating versatile dressings that elevate salads, vegetables, and composed dishes.

Risotto Cakes w/ Pan-Seared Salmon

$40

with Joel Schaefer

Calendar May 5, 2026 at 5 pm

Learn to create crispy risotto cakes with a golden crust and creamy center, paired with perfectly pan-seared salmon. This class focuses on professional techniques for balancing texture, flavor, and presentation for an elegant, restaurant-quality dish.

Chicken Tikka Masala

$35

with Nick Preston

Calendar May 14, 2026 at 5 pm

Explore the flavors of India in this hands-on Chicken Tikka Masala class. Learn to marinate and grill tender chicken, then simmer it in a rich, spiced tomato-cream sauce, creating a comforting, aromatic dish perfect for any meal.

Will run

Chilaquiles

$30

with Paul Boyd

Calendar May 14, 2026 at 5 pm

Discover the vibrant flavors of traditional Mexican chilaquiles! Learn to make both red and green salsas from scratch, then assemble crispy tortilla chips topped with perfectly cooked sunny-side-up eggs for a colorful, flavorful breakfast or brunch.

Mojitos & Daiquiris: A Summer Kickoff

$30

with Dimitri Leontakianakos

Calendar May 14, 2026 at 5 pm

Kick off summer with a lively, hands-on class crafting classic rum cocktails like daiquiris and mojitos. Learn techniques, explore flavors, and shake, stir, and sip refreshing drinks perfect for warm-weather entertaining.

Margarita Mastery

$30

with Elyshia Armstead

Calendar May 20, 2026 at 4 pm

Shake and taste tequila and mezcal based cocktails, experiment with fruits and unique rims, and master both timeless classics and bold, creative creations.





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