Cooking Class - Foundational Kitchen Skills

Build technical skills essential for searing, grilling and braising. Build your confidence with high-heat cooking in this hands-on cooking class in Canton (Darien). Practice grilling radicchio for a smoky salad with beets and oranges, pan-searing strip steak with shallot and herb compound butter and braising leeks...

Improve your kitchen skills through heat-focused recipes. Get comfortable working with high temperatures in this fun cooking class in Darien. Guided by Chef Royale or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a full menu featuring grilled radicchio salad, pan-seared strip steak, braised leeks with a poached egg and...

Create a flavorful seasonal menu using step-by-step guidance. Celebrate seasonal flavors in this hands-on cooking class in Canton (Darien). Learn how to prepare seared pork tenderloin stuffed with Tuscan kale and pancetta, a crisp apple and fennel salad and a rich butternut squash gratin with ricotta and hazelnuts....

Develop essential kitchen skills through seasonal cooking. Cook a comforting seasonal feast in this fun cooking class in Darien. Guided by Chef Royale or a resident chef, you’ll make pork tenderloin stuffed with Tuscan kale, a bright apple and fennel salad, butternut squash gratin and apple bread pudding topped...

Bring Nonna-inspired flavors into your everyday kitchen routine. Bring classic Italian comfort food to life in this hands-on cooking class in Canton (Darien). Learn how to prepare tender brasciole, creamy polenta, garlicky sautéed greens and fragrant rosemary focaccia. Chef Brian or a resident chef will guide you...

Enjoy learning traditional Italian methods in a relaxed, hands-on setting. Cook like an Italian in this fun cooking class in Darien inspired by Nonna’s kitchen. Guided by Chef Royale or a resident chef, you’ll prepare brasciole, polenta, garlicky greens and rosemary focaccia from scratch. You’ll...

Enjoy learning traditional Italian methods in a relaxed, hands-on setting. Cook like an Italian in this fun cooking class in Darien inspired by Nonna’s kitchen. Guided by Chef Royale or a resident chef, you’ll prepare brasciole, polenta, garlicky greens and rosemary focaccia from scratch. You’ll...

Cook French favorites that highlight tradition and simplicity. Discover the charm of rustic French cuisine in this hands-on cooking class in Canton (Darien). Learn how to make French country chicken gratin, a crunchy apple and celery root salad and fragrant herbed rice pilaf. End the meal with silky chocolate pots de...

Build your skills through rustic French dishes full of charm. Bring French flavors to life in this fun cooking class in Darien. Work alongside Chef Royale or a resident chef to make chicken gratin, crisp apple and celery root salad, aromatic herbed rice pilaf and smooth chocolate pots de crème. Along the way,...

Create a delicious menu while improving your knife and pan skills. Build your kitchen confidence in this hands-on cooking class in Canton (Darien). Learn key techniques every home cook should know, from searing steak with herbed butter to perfecting a crisp salad and balanced vinaigrette. You’ll also make...

Develop versatile chicken techniques suited for any home cook. Learn practical chicken cooking techniques in this fun cooking class in Darien. Guided by Chef Royale or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a three-part menu featuring Chicken Milanese, herb-roasted chicken with olives and potatoes and from-scratch...

Enjoy learning essential chicken skills in a supportive, hands-on class. Discover essential poultry techniques in this hands-on cooking class in Canton (Darien). Learn how to prepare chicken three different ways, starting with crispy, golden Chicken Milanese. Then, roast chicken with rosemary, olives and potatoes for...