Learn New Cooking Skills in a Professional Kitchen
Whether you are looking to build your cooking skills or refine techniques, our Culinary Workshops offer an engaging, hands-on experience for adults of all skill levels.
Choose from a variety of topics throughout the season, including homemade pasta, artisan bread, soups, sauces, pastries, and Mediterranean cuisine. Every evening class is taught in our professional kitchen by Chef Jerome Picca and combines expert instruction, hands-on cooking, and practical techniques you can use at home.
Why Take a Culinary Workshop?
Whether you’re cooking for yourself, your family, or entertaining friends, our workshops help you build confidence in the kitchen while learning professional techniques from an experienced chef.
Our workshops are perfect for:
- Home cooks looking to improve their skills
- Beginners interested in learning the basics
- Food enthusiasts wanting to explore new cuisines
- Couples looking for a unique date night activity
- Lifelong learners seeking a fun evening experience
- Anyone considering a future culinary career
Learn from an Experienced Chef
Chef Jerome Picca brings decades of culinary expertise to every class. As a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, former restaurant owner, and experienced culinary educator, Chef Picca combines professional instruction with an approachable teaching style that makes learning enjoyable for every participant.
| Date | Workshop |
|---|---|
| September 24 | Vegetarian Cooking |
| October 1 | Stocks, Sauces & Soups |
| October 8 | Hors d’Oeuvres, Appetizers & Display Boards |
| October 15 | Poultry and Egg-Based Sauces |
| October 22 | Creative Meat, Vegetable & Grain Entrées |
| October 29 | Coastal Spain & Mediterranean Cuisine |
| November 5 | Homemade Pasta & Pasta Dinners |
| November 12 | Basics of Bread Making |
| November 19 | Introduction to Pastry Arts |
What You’ll Learn
Each workshop emphasizes practical, hands-on learning, including:
- Knife skills
- Professional cooking techniques
- Flavor development
- Food preparation
- Baking fundamentals
- International cuisine
- Meal planning
- Kitchen organization
- Presentation techniques
You’ll leave each class with new recipes, practical skills, and the confidence to recreate dishes in your own kitchen.
Continue Your Culinary Journey
Interested in taking your skills to the next level?
Explore our Culinary Arts & Sustainable Foodways Program, where you’ll receive comprehensive training in professional cooking techniques, sustainable food systems, and culinary career preparation.
Still Have Questions?
For further info, call 603-427-7653 or email
[email protected], Culinary Program Coordinator
