Our hands–on Vermont cooking classes are offered throughout the year and are a huge hit. Work directly with Chef-Owner Douglas Mack, assisted by Chef Leah Pryor, 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 Chefs 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 as our guide, 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 14, so early reservations are encouraged. Your credit card is processed for your cooking class at time of reservation. Call to check availability for your class.  You may book on-line or via phone: 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

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.

2009 VERMONT COOKING CLASS PACKAGES

Summer Cooking Class Series

Our three 2009 summer cooking classes are offered individually as well as a complimentary series: Seafood Secrets, Vegetable Love, and Tongue Thai'd-Flavors of Thailand.  Each cooking class runs on multiple occasions and you may choose which dates work best for you.  Cost for the 2009 Summer Series of three cooking classes is $195.  Please reserve early and mention the Three Class Summer Series at time of booking.

2009 Wine Pairing Dinners & 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.  (that makes your cooking class only $63.75!)

Friday February 6: The Red Heads Wine Dinner pairs with the Braising and Stews Cooking Class on Saturday February 7.

Saturday March 14: Bridging Vermont and Tuscany Wine Dinner pairs with the Bridge to Tuscany Cooking Class on Sunday March 15.

Friday May 1: Born on the Bayou Wine Dinner pairs with the Born on the Bayou Cooking Class on Saturday May 2.

Saturday August 15: Wine, Cheese, Vege Love Wine Dinner pairs with the Vegetable Love Cooking Class on Sunday August 16.

*PLEASE NOTE: Combination Package: Wine Dinner & Cooking Class, must be requested at time of booking to receive discount. 

PLAN A WEEKEND GETAWAY ~

Combine one of our cooking classes with a wine pairing dinner and STAY OVERNIGHT with us for the weekend.  The second night of your stay is discounted 30%.  You'll love our breakfasts!



Download a PDF version of the Cooking Class and Table Talks schedules

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Space is limited and many of our cooking classes sell out well in advance. If you have questions or want to check availablity, please call us at: 888-424-2432 or email linda@innatbaldwincreek.com. 

To purchase your cooking class online, use our secure gift certificate page.  Just make note of the date and class topic you desire in the "Note or Comment" box at the bottom of the form.

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"Seafood Secrets" Cooking Class
Sunday July 5, 12 or 19; 12:30-4:00
Discover some delicious seafood recipes that are quick and easy, yet perfect for casual summer entertaining. We’ll discuss culinary seafood secrets and practice shucking oysters on the half shell. And then frito misto of calamari, seared sea scallops with lemon-herb sauce, and shrimp risotto. Go from the seafood novice to the seafood confident in one afternoon!
$75 per person includes class and lunch
"Vegetable Love" Cooking Class
Sunday August 2, 9, or 16; 12:30-4:00
Learn to prepare simple and uncomplicated vegetarian fare - straight from your garden or the farmer's market. From appetizers to main entrees, the heart of this ‘garden to table’ class is herbs and vegetables. Even if you think you don't like vegetables you will love this class! Be tempted with cauliflower soup, cornmeal pancakes with curried vegetables, and quinoa and black bean salad with snap peas and tomatoes.
$75 per person includes class and lunch
"Tongue Thai'd" Cooking Class
Sunday September 6 or 13; 12:30-4:00
Travel to Southeast Asia to taste the vibrant flavors of Thailand. Hot and spicy with a balance of flavors; cook with all your senses and appreciate the abundant fresh tastes coming from this culinary center. Green curry chicken, shrimp pad Thai and pad kee maio (drunken noodles). keep the class hopping!
$75 per person includes class and lunch
"The Vermont Harvest" Cooking Class
Sunday October 11, 18 or 25; 12:30-4:00
As our gardens overflow with autumn's harvest, this class makes use of all the amazingly colorful and abundant fall produce and lays the groundwork for a harvest dinner celebrating local Vermont foods. We'll have to wait and see exactly what the gardens offer, but we can count on beet salad with blue cheese and candied walnuts, butternut squash soup, chicken with cider-tarragon sauce and pumpkin creme brulee.
$75 per person includes class and lunch
"Sauces" Cooking Class
November 14*, 15 and 22; 12:30-4:00
Take the mystery out of sauce making. See how simple it can be to enhance your meals with a great sauce. So grab your whisks and demystify some well-known sauces like béchamel, hollandaise, demi-glace, béarnaise and veloute. The various sauces will accompany chicken, fish or vegetables.
*November 14 class is a BENEFIT for the UNITED WAY of Addison County. Class cost is $125 and 100% of proceeds are donated to the United Way.
$75 per person includes class and lunch
"Festive Food and Wine" Cooking Class
Sat or Sun Dec 5 or 6; 12:30-4:00
Jump-start your seasonal plans with inspired food and wine pairing ideas, just in time for the holidays. Friend and wine guru Joerg Klauck, owner of Vermont Wine Merchants, leads us in wine pairing discussions as we create delicious savory appetizers fitting for the holidays!
$75 per person includes class and lunch