Our hands–on Vermont cooking classes are offered throughout the year and are a huge hit. Work directly with Chef-Owner Douglas Mack in a small, intimate group and learn the secrets of the culinary trade from a Slow Food perspective. Prepare seasonal dishes using high quality ingredients, then dine with the Chef as you enjoy a delicious, class-prepared meal with wine. Due to their popularity, each 3 1/2 hour Vermont cooking class is offered on at least two separate occasions.
In the spring, summer and fall, and often even throughout the winter, our cooking class begins with a tour of the gardens at Baldwin Creek. With Chef Mack or our gardener, Cindy Timblin as guides, we survey the day's harvest and pick herbs and vegetables to use during the cooking class. All of our cooking classes include hands-on instruction, a recipe booklet and finish with a class
prepared meal with wine.
Unless otherwise noted, classes run from 12:30 to 4:00 and the cost is $75 per person. Two students booking the same cooking class at the same time: $140.
Class size is limited to 12, so early reservations are encouraged. A credit card guarantee is required. Call or email for reservations: 888-424-2432. Gift certificates are available for any of our cooking classes. They are the perfect gift for all of your "foodie" friends.
We hope you’ll join us in one or more of our exciting Vermont cooking classes. With our hands-on approach you have the benefit of learning by doing. Doug’s goal is for you to be able to re-create at home what you learn here. We encourage you to sign up early so that you have your choice of classes. And if you have eight or more friends who like to cook, inquire about a custom Vermont cooking class designed to fit your interests and schedules.
Note: You are welcome to bring with you your favorite knife and apron to use during the class. We also have knives and aprons for sale at the cooking classes. Our logo embroidered chef’s aprons are $12 each.
- *Cancellation Policy
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If you must cancel a cooking class, we will refund the full amount or give you credit for another class up to one week before the class is scheduled. If you cancel up to 48 hours before the class, we will give you credit for another class within this upcoming year. If cancellation occurs less than 48 hours prior to class, credit can be given only if we are able to re-book your space in the class.
- We reserve the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment with five days' notice. In this case, any prepaid class may be used for another upcoming cooking class or reimbursement will be made.
2008 VERMONT COOKING CLASS PACKAGES
Summer Cooking Class Series
This year our three summer cooking classes are offered individually as well as a complimentary series: Island Cuisine, Thrill of the Grill, and Seafood Secrets. Each cooking class runs on multiple occasions and you may choose which dates work best for you. Cost for the Summer Series of three cooking classes is $180 plus tax. Please reserve early to assure your dates.
Wine Pairing Dinners and Vermont Cooking Class Weekends
Four of our wine pairing dinners are planned as companion events to our Vermont cooking classes. Join us for one of our wine dinners and receive a 15% discount on the cooking class that pairs with it.
Friday January 18: The Red Heads Wine Dinner pairs with the Braising and Stews Cooking Class on either January 19 or 20.
Friday April 18: Bold Flavors of Spain Wine Dinner pairs with the Tapas and Bold Flavors of Spain Cooking Class on either April 19 or 20.
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September 5:
Friday December 5: Tour of Italy Wine Dinner pairs with the Culinary Tour of Northern Italy Cooking Class on either Saturday December 6 or 7.
Download a PDF version of the Cooking Class and Table Talks schedules