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Street Food Favorites: Chicken Shawarma Wraps

$35

with Daniel Hill

Calendar Jul 15, 2026 at 4 pm

Discover the bold flavors of the Levant in this hands-on cooking class featuring chicken shawarma wraps. Students will prepare warmly spiced chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and fresh toppings including cucumber, tomato, and onion, all wrapped on soft pita bread for a flavorful street food-inspired meal.

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CALV Brunch Special

$75

with Joel Schaefer

Calendar Jul 18, 2026 at 11 am

Join us for Saturday Brunch—a hands-on class featuring two brunch favorites plus a sweet finish. You’ll make a hearty ground beef, mushroom, and spinach skillet, then learn Eggs Benedict with poached eggs and a classic, silky hollandaise. We’ll wrap up with bakery-style blueberry muffins and tips for timing and plating a complete brunch.

Summer Grill Favorites: Citrus Shrimp Skewers & Grilled Watermelon Salad

$40

with Letrice Howard

Calendar Jul 23, 2026 at 4 pm

Fire up the grill and celebrate fresh summer flavors in this fun, hands-on cooking class! Learn to prepare citrus-marinated grilled shrimp skewers with charred thyme alongside a refreshing grilled watermelon salad. Explore grilling techniques, flavor balancing, and beautiful presentation perfect for warm-weather entertaining.

Coastal Elegance: Seared Scallops & Scallion, Candied-Ginger Rice

$40

with Vincent Perez

Calendar Jul 29, 2026 at 4 pm

Elevate your seafood skills in this hands-on culinary class featuring perfectly seared scallops served over fragrant scallion, candied ginger rice. Students will accompany the dish with a bold spicy chili lemongrass while learning restaurant-style cooking, flavor balancing, and elegant plating techniques.

Hearts of Palm Cakes with Lemon Aioli

$30

with Joel Schaefer

Calendar Aug 4, 2026 at 5 pm

Crispy on the outside and tender in the center, Hearts of Palm Cakes with Lemon Aioli is a bright, plant-forward class that delivers big flavor with simple technique. You’ll learn how to prep and season hearts of palm, bind and shape cakes that hold together, and pan-sear them to a golden crust without drying them out. We’ll finish with a zesty lemon aioli—balancing acidity, salt, and creaminess—so you leave confident making a restaurant-style appetizer or light entrée at home.

Paella Party: Cast Iron Seafood & Chorizo + Build-Your-Own Sangria

$65

with Paul Boyd

Calendar Aug 5, 2026 at 5 pm

Bring the bold, vibrant flavors of Spain to life in this fun, hands-on cooking adventure! You’ll learn how to build a rich, savory cast iron paella loaded with seafood, smoky chorizo, saffron-infused rice, and bright seasonings—all while mastering the secrets to deep flavor and that irresistible crispy rice crust. To top it off, students will mix up their own custom sangria, choosing and combining wine, fresh fruit, citrus, and spices to create a personalized twist on this classic Spanish favorite, perfectly paired for a festive, flavorful experience.

Louisiana-Style Crab Cakes & Remoulade

$35

with Daniel Hill

Calendar Aug 12, 2026 at 5 pm

Bring the bold flavors of the Gulf Coast to your kitchen in this hands-on cooking class featuring Louisiana-style crab cakes packed with tender crab, savory seasonings, and fresh herbs. Students will learn techniques for forming and pan-searing perfectly crisp crab cakes while creating a zesty homemade remoulade sauce that delivers the perfect Cajun-inspired kick.

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner: Chicken Butchery & Cooking Techniques

$35

with Nick Preston

Calendar Aug 13, 2026 at 5 pm

Learn how to confidently break down a whole chicken in this hands-on culinary class. Students will practice proper butchery techniques while exploring a variety of cooking methods to prepare each cut for maximum flavor, texture, and versatility in the kitchen.





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