Features Cooking Cooking Classes Education Guide Guide To 2022 Fall Cooking Classes in Connecticut April Guilbault October 12, 2022 You’ve gotten the kids settled in school so, hey, maybe there is some schooling to be had for you too. Maybe you are looking to spice up your girls’ night out or do something beyond-the-water cooler with office mates. Maybe you are wanting to try a new hobby with a partner or honestly, maybe you just need some You Time. Something for yourself that expands your mind, your curiosity and possibly your palate. Take a class. The possibilities are endless and you’ll learn some skills that follow you through your life. What is not to love about that?The Fig Cooking School-Milford www.figcookingschool.comFor more than thirteen years, The Fig Cooking School has brought guests together over vibrant and intimate hands-on cooking classes. Convenient to all of New Haven and Fairfield Counties, their state-of-the-art teaching kitchen on the Milford Shoreline is designed to inspire, with marble countertops and Wolf appliances gracing a striking copper bar. Colorful seasonal menus range from Après Ski, to Parisian Winter Dinner, to Festive Holiday Celebrations, to Día de los Muertos, or their best-selling Steak au Poivre and are designed to be relevant to guests of all skill levels - from absolute beginners to seasoned home chefs. Classes for public registration are held several times a week, with custom team-building events and private parties available to schedule year-round. After chopping, mixing, and measuring together, guests sit down at community tables to enjoy the meal they have just prepared. It’s common to see guests exchanging phone numbers at the end of an evening of storytelling, laughter, and camaraderie that only breaking bread can bring.AMG Catering-Wilton www.amgcatering.comAMG Catering has been offering cooking classes for over a decade now and it is guaranteed to be a night full of food, laughter and chef’s secrets. They offer a variety of class themes from “Boozy Brunch" to “Grab your Stout and Let’s cook an Octoberfest” to healthy holidays appetizers and much much much more! Join their scheduled cooking classes or create your own group and they will design the class specifically for your group. Their fall and winter classes are available for registration online now (and selling out fast). These classes are very engaging and hands-on and you are guaranteed to have a great night out!!!BROT Workshop-Killingworthwww.brotworkshop.comThe German Cottage Bread Bakery holds workshops so that you, too, can master the finer points (and big points) of making mouth-watering sourdoughs, mixed flour breads, Bavarian pretzels and more. They even have sourdough bread baking class via Zoom, if your kitchen is your castle.Chef Leticia-Westonwww.chefleticia.comHealthy cooking with a Latin flair. Sign up for Chef Leticia’s virtual and in-person cooking classes which are customized to your dietary needs and culinary interests. Choose the size of your group, your event and the food you’d like to conquer. Cook and Grow-Bridgeportwww.cookandgrow.orgBook private cooking classes for your own group (friends, party, bachelorette) or go online to see their upcoming classes for adults (psst-wine is included but you have to be over 21)Cooking Up a Storm-Westportwww.pamlillis.comCanning and preserving classes-get ready for winter using all those fabulous end of season vegetables and fruits.Cookshop Plus-West Hartfordwww.cookshopplus.comCookshop Plus has a steady stream of classes all fall long such as a Paella Workshop, The Italian Baker (breads), Date Night/Steak Night, and Cooking with Craft Beers. Culinary Works-Stamfordwww.culinaryworks.comBrush up learning how to make Italian Restaurant Favorites, Fall Faves and Steakhouse Faves. A great evening spent with friends or your better half!Detapas-Westportwww/detapasrestaurant.comWestport’s DeTAPAS Spanish Gastro Pub, which specializes in extraordinary Catalonia cuisine featuring flavors and dishes that are authentic to Spain will be offering specialty cooking classes in the restaurant. Starting in November Guest Chefs will learn how to prepare authentic Spanish paella and several tapas that they can then enjoy with a glass of Spanish wine. Class sizes will range for 6 - 8 and guest chefs will be involved with every step of the cooking process. Classes will run approximately an hour and half. Guests will also receive a copy of the paella recipe.Dishmade-Windsorwww.dishmade.comDive into a Cooking Challenges, learn how to make strombolis, Mofongo (national dish of Puerto Rico), Wood-fired pizzas and more. Drewlizcious-Fairfield Countywww.drewlizcious.comLive, in-person workshops at various venues that offer lessons on charcuterie-board building and Halloween Florals and Fromage (grazing board and floral arranging!).Elm City Social-New Havenwww.elmcitysocial.comVirtual cocktail classes so you can rock the holiday season (or a birthday or a team building event). Classes are fully customizable and kits are mailed in advance with your selected theme.Fairfield Cheese-Fairfield, Greenwichwww.fairfieldcheese.comThese cheesemongers-supreme will lead you down a whole new path! You’ll never look at a piece of cheese the same way or taste them the same way. Upcoming classes include Old World vs. New World, Cheese and Beer pairings, Cheese and Chocolate and more.Foodology-Plantsvillewww.foodologylab.comCook with friends and choose from their long roster of intriguing classes such as Fall Cooking with Beer, Fireside Fare, Classic Steak House and more to make your mouth water.Global Local Gourmet-Hamdenwww.globallocalgourmet.comArrange private cooking classes or sign up for their Kitchen Oasis Online Cooking School, which has offered a full range of class subjects (knife skills, How to Make Cheese, Sous vide cooking, Diabetes prevention). Check website for current class information.Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes-Southington, Watertownwww.hardcoresweetbakery.comButtercream and Booze cupcake making class and a Witchy Unicorn Cake baking class. Need we really say more?Heather Carey-Southportwww.heathercarey.comThis online nutrition and cooking coach will teach you the basics and more about healthy cooking and living; set up your pantry, make simple and delicious healthy meals and shop stress-free at the grocery store.Hudson Table-Stamfordwww.hudsontable.comAt Hudson Table offer a variety of private and public cooking classes, catered events and chef competitions. With classes ranging from handmade pasta to taco night or surf and turf, we have a class for every occasionKitch-Mysticwww.kitchmystic.comHead to the heart of Mystic Village to the Kitch store, which also holds delicious cooking classes: Autumn Inspired Mediterranean, Fall-Inspired American Classics, Holiday Sides Done Right and many moreKitchen Corner-Fairfieldwww.kitchen-corner.comLearn how to decorate cakes and cupcakes for the fall season and upcoming holidays like the pros; flowers, borders, icing with tips. You will be upping your game.Le Rouge by Aarti-Westportwww.lerougebyaarti.comGirl and boy scouts, couples evenings, girls night out, team-building, a unique time with grandma and grandpa-you name your group, there’s a chocolate making class for you.Little Oak Cafe-Cantonwww.littleoakcafe.comOn-site cooking classes at the Little Oak Cafe-private pasta or pizza classes and wine dinners. Maker’s Kitchen-virtualwww.makerskitchenct.comVirtual cooking classes for yourself, your friends, your co-workers! Some of their star classes are Handmade Pasta, French Brasserie Favorites, Handmade Bagels and Brunch foods, Authentic Pad Thai…there are many more to choose from!Maki Night Sushi-West Hartfordwww.makinight.comRoll your own sushi experience! Demo, ingredients, then roll away!Mary’s Culinary Class-Guilfordwww.marysculinaryclassesllc.comOffering a long list of culinary classes, held at nearby Parks and Rec centers, along with some virtual classes, for couples, adult groups, and kids groups.Match-South Norwalkwww.matchsono.comVirtual (single) classes, packs of classes, and live classes, some with Q & A so you can learn a little more, some without-take your pick! You can also add a dessert or cocktail demo, too. Mimi’s Decorating School-WethersfieldFB @ Mimi’s Cake Decorating SchoolOffering just about every kind of decorating classes you can imagine-cakes, cake pops, cookies, doll cakes, cupcakes, private classes, in-person classes, virtual classes. Nit Noi Provisions-Greenwich, Norwalkwww.nitnoiprovisions.comNit Not, known for their delectable broths, soups and dumplings, will be offering both dumpling and curry making classes this winter and fall. Check website for updated info.NKG Kitchen-Fairfield Countywww.nkgkitchen.comChef Nikki Generoso has had classes in knife skills, Apps & Spreads, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Fresh Pasta and more. Check website for up-to-date details about upcoming classes.Oak and Oar Bistro-Stratfordwww.oarandoak.comEver pulled and twisted and kneaded and seen a ball of fresh mozzarella spring to being from your very hands? You can now. After the new year, Oak and Oar in Stratford will be holding their Mozzarella classes, where you get to play and form and then eat a fabulous 3-course dinner. Keep an eye on their instagram to follow class schedule.Omi Oriental Grocery-Enfieldwww.facebook.com/OMIOrientalGroceryClasses are held on just about a weekly basis, covering everything from dumplings, soups, sushi, noodle dishes and a whole lot more.The Pond House Cafe-West Hartfordwww.pondhousecafe.comThe delightful Pond House Cafe in the middle of Elizabeth Park offers a cooking and cocktails series during the winter and summer months. Watch website for details.Terry Walters-virtualwww.terrywalters.netThe focus is clean food, fabulous and fresh eating, and nourishment. And enjoyment! Terry holds virtual classes (and a few select in-person) which are listed on her website-don’t see the class you’d like on the calendar? Terry will work with you to arrange it. Vita Pasta Lab-Fairfield Countywww.vitapastalab.comWant to learn how to make a mean risotto in time for the cool winter months? Or how about the basics of making fresh pasta from scratch? Vita Pasta Lab has you covered, but sign up soon so you don’t miss out!Tastefully Yours-Central CT, Hartford Countywww.vunaycooks.comCooking classes in your home, so you can use your new-found skills in your own space! From the basics to more advanced cooking, classes such as Healthy & Low Fat, Veggie Lovers, Chinese Dim Sum and the Flavors of Vietnam are sure to whet your appetite.Wakeman Town Farm-Westportwww.wakemantownfarm.orgClasses for adults at this charming farm include such delights as Fall Farmers’ Market cooking, The Wonderful World of Mushrooms (lecture), and Winter Cooking. Go try something new!Weekend Kitchen-Essexwww.weekendkitchenct.comIn addition to the wonderful kitchen goods and even their letterpress company, you can find cooking classes at this unique store which features classes by shoreline chefs: Day of the Dead class, Easy French Cooking, and team building cooking classes. They have a bit of everything that you will love.White Gate Farm-East Lymewww.whitegatefarm.netThis working farm and farm stand has a roster of “farm” classes you will love this fall: canning, Nature as Medicine, and Sourdough. Get on their mailing list and keep an eye out for more intriguing events.Wine 101-Hamdenwww.wine101hamden.comWith wine classes and tastings, along with virtual classes, you’ll have no shortage of ways to educate yourself in the ways of vino. They also have replays of their virtual classes online, which you can uncork anytime.Wine Unwrapped-throughout CTwww.wineunwrapped.comIn-person tastings, virtual tastings, classes for beginners or wine appreciation classes-they have it all so you can sip and actually know something about what you are sipping. Goals for the new year!Zavory’s-East Havenwww.zavorys.comif you are going to learn how to cook, learning from someone who has won an episode of the Food Network’s Chopped isn’t a bad place to start. Chef Aerin is available 7 days a week for classes and you can work with her to tailor a class to your wants and needs.
