Features Cooking Cooking Classes Education Kids Cooking Camp kids cooking party Kids Cooking Classes Highlight Guide To CT's Fall/Winter Cooking Classes For Adults & Kids Hannah Goodman September 14, 2024 Let’s admit it, summer is over. But instead of being sad about the end of hot days and warm nights, why not get excited about what autumn and winter have in store for us? Put away those bathing suits, flip-flops, and floppy beach hats we bought on a whim because we thought they were cute but never actually wore. Now get out those deliciously cozy leaf-colored sweaters, oversized flannels, and UGG(ly) slippers because it’s time for the best cooking, baking, and cocktail classes CT has in store this season. Oh me, oh my, are there some amazingly inspired courses out there! Whether you’re looking for a date night culinary adventure, a girls’ night out pizza making and wine tasting experience, classes for your little ones, or advice on eating clean, mean, and in-between, this list has you 100% covered. So don’t be sad that those long summer days are behind us, be glad they happened. Then get over it, because the best of 2024 has yet to come! The Fig Cooking School - Milford https://www.figcookingschool.com/Adult Classes For more than fifteen 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 include Oktoberfest, Perfect Dinner Party, French Bistro Dinner (including their best-selling Steak au Poivre), Apples to Apples: Dinner in Normandy, and so many more. These classes 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 year-round. After chopping, mixing, and measuring together, guests sit down at community tables to enjoy the meal they prepared. It’s non uncommon to see guests exchanging phone numbers at the end of an evening of storytelling, laughter, and camaraderie that only breaking bread can bring.New Haven Pizza School - New Haven https://www.newhavenpizzaschool.com/Adult Classes A Pizza Learning Experience! This class is perfect for team building, date night, family get-togethers, Mother’s and Father’s Day gifts, Christmas presents, etc. Learn how to make world-famous New Haven Style Pizza from Frank Zabski, The Pizza Gavone! The vibe of the class is to have fun, let your hair down, and enjoy the art of making pizza in a relaxed, family style environment. They start off with a dough tossing lesson followed by a brief history of pizza in CT. Class involves a detailed demo of dough and sauce- making, balling the dough, assembling the pizza, launching, baking, cutting, and finally eating your own hand made masterpiece Apizza. Foxon Park soda included. Cheat cups for easy dough making at home are included as well! Italian cooking music is played throughout the class. Use promo code ctbites10 for a 10% discount on any class.AMG Catering - Wilton https://amgcatering.com/Adult ClassesAMG Catering has been offering cooking classes for over a decade now and a night full of food, laughter, and chef’s secrets is a guarantee. They offer a variety of class themes like “Oktoberfest," "Healthy Holiday side dishes," and more! These classes are very engaging and hands-on. Not sure which class to choose? Well, AMG offers gift certificates so you don’t have to pick right away. They are also collaborating with the local Sipstirs Fine Wines and will be offering wine pairings with some of the classes. AMG Catering's fall classes are available for registration online now (and selling out fast) so claim your spot for a delicious night asap!Aux Delices - Stamford https://auxdelicesfoods.com/cooking-classes/Kids Classes Do your kids love to cook? Aux Delices offers classes on Sundays at their Commissary kitchen with a different menu theme for each class. “Cake Decorating,” “Fall Festival Fun,” and “Holiday Cookies” are just a few of their offerings for kids ages 8-14. Whether they love to help in the kitchen, or are just a curious beginner, Aux Delices classes are perfect for kids of all levels. View their current schedule here.Newbrook Kitchen - Cheshire https://www.newbrookkitchen.com/Adult Classes Lounge in Newbrook Kitchen’s moody speakeasy dining room and enter their open-layout kitchen as you join Chef Danielle for a night of food, fun, and laughs. They offer regional cooking classes, ranging from French and Italian to Spanish Tapas and Sushi Making. Students will create the entire menu from scratch as a group, enjoy the fruits of their labor during a family style dinner, and finally finish the evening off with gourmet coffee and cappuccinos at the chef’s tasting bar. Newbrook Kitchen offers public classes monthly, as well as private event classes for all occasions, such as showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties, networking and team building, holiday gatherings, or just a night out with friends…all sure to create lasting memories! Public classes can be booked directly on the reservation page here. Email newbrookkitchen@gmail.com or call 203-858-7531 to enquire about private bookings. A Little Healthier - Fairfieldhttps://alittlehealthier.com/Adult Classes Say YES to healthy, delicious food! Join Liz Jackowitz in her kitchen – or virtually from yours – and discover how to cook your way to being “A Little Healthier.” With fun one-on-one and group classes, you’ll learn to make healthier foods that taste as good as they look. Liz will help make healthy food fun again with ease! A Pinch of Salt - In-Homehttps://apinchofsalt.com/Adult Classes, Kids Classes Let Chef Raquel Rivera join you (or your little ones) in your kitchen for a private cooking class or cooking party. She’ll teach everyone how to work with quality ingredients, how to use cookware properly, and how to hone your kitchen techniques. BROT Workshop - Killingworth https://www.brotworkshop.com/Adult ClassesThis German bread bakery is offering a hands-on sourdough bread workshop for beginners this fall. There are just two classes left that have not yet been filled (Oct. 30 & Nov. 13) so don’t delay! Sign up here. Caffe Bon - Stamfordhttps://caffebon.com/Adult Classes, Kids ClassesIt’s time to get busy and put your hands in some dough with Caffe Bon! You can sign up for their regular classes or book them for a private party. 3-hour classes will include complimentary welcome apps, a focaccia demo, a hands-on lesson on cooking traditional Italian meals, complimentary dessert, and an open espresso bar. Chef Dan Kardos - Milford https://www.instagram.com/chefdankardos/reels/?hl=enAdult ClassesChef Dan Kardos is offering up his skills this fall with risotto cooking classes and more. While some classes have already passed, there is plenty more to come! Keep an eye on his Instagram page, as more exciting classes are likely to pop up anyday. Chef Paul Barron - Madisonhttp://www.chefpaulbarron.com/Adult Classes, Kids ClassesLearn from Chef Barron himself! His private, hands-on classes are taught at The Table in downtown Madison, though he can usually accommodate a location of your choosing. His teachings are method and technique-based and last approx. 3 hours (1-6 participants). Chef Sil’s Vegan Kitchen - Wallingford https://www.chefsilsvegankitchen.com/homeAdult ClassesLooking for a change in your plant-based eating perspective? Learn to “veganize” dishes with Chef Sil’s in-person private cooking classes! The price includes a two hour session for two people (though more can be added) and knowledge on how to cook vegan (and love it!). Cook and Grow - Bridgeport http://www.cookandgrow.org/Adult Classes, Kids ClassesCelebrate anything and everything with Cook and Grow’s private classes. It’s perfect for a "Girls' Night Out" or a couples activity for you and a group of your friends. They can also tailor the lesson and menu for a children's party. Enjoy private instruction from a professional chef, learn to prepare cuisine with detailed instruction and hands-on help, ask all the questions you want, and sip wine while you learn (adults only)! Adult classes are TBA, so check their website for more info. Cookshop Plus - West Hartfordhttps://www.cookshopplus.com/Adult ClassesCookshop Plus has a variety of classes this fall, including an Oktoberfest Bavarian Feast, a Cheesemaking Workshop, Fall Soups, Under the Tuscan Sun, and many more! Elm City Social - New Haven https://www.elmcitysocial.com/Adult ClassesJoin Elm City Social this fall for happy hour with a twist! Each cocktail class lasts 1-2 hours and is offered every other Wednesday and Saturday (food pairing too!). Private classes are also available for groups of 8+. Check out their website or email admin@elmcitysocial.com for more info. Fairfield Cheese Company - Fairfield, Greenwichhttps://fairfieldcheese.com/Adult ClassesCheese lovers, unite! Fairfield Cheese Company is offering several course and tasting options this fall, including Cheese 101, a seasonal cheese tasting, a cheese & wine pairing, and a holiday version of their cheese & wine tasting. Foodies Cookbook Shop - Stratfordhttps://www.foodiesbookshop.com/Adult ClassesFoodies Cookbook Shop offers hands-on small group cooking classes alongside a curated selection of new and vintage cookbooks. A few of their classes include bagel-making, pasta-making, Mexican-style cooking, and southern low country cooking. Check out their website for more details on how to become the best foodie this season. Foodology - Plantsvillehttps://foodologylab.com/Adult Classes, Kids ClassesFoodology is offering a multitude of classes and workshops for all ages this fall and winter. Kids, tweens, and teens can learn how to bake cupcakes, cannolis, apple fritters, gingerbread houses, and more! Adults will cook up steak, desserts, and more (while sipping wine & cocktails). Gathering Board Charcuterie - Berlinhttps://www.gatheringboardct.com/Adult Classes At Gathering Board, they believe that good food creates great moods. Join them this September and October for their charcuterie board-making workshops. You’ll receive a variety of cheese, meats, crackers, and more, learn how to create the perfect salami rose, and get tips on the best places to shop for cheese & pairing items. Some classes are already sold out so check out their website and sign up asap! Global Local Gourmet - Hamden https://thegloballocalgourmet.com/Adult Classes, Kids Classes Arrange private cooking classes or sign up for their Kitchen Oasis Online Cooking School (also offering a Kids Kitchen Oasis School), which offers a full range of class subjects (knife/prep skills, cheese-making, sous vide cooking, diabetes prevention, etc.). Check out their website for current class information.Grano Arso - Chester https://www.granoct.com/Adult Classes, Kids ClassesJoin Chef Joel to learn how to make delicious and inspired recipes while mastering your cooking techniques and skills. They have pasta making classes for kids, a variety of classes for adults, and private classes for groups. Click here for the full fall calendar schedule. Hartwork Cookie Co. - Stratfordhttps://www.hartworkcookieco.com/Adult Classes, Kids Classes Founder and owner of Hartwork Cookie Co., Jessica Brainsky, started the company in 2020 and has since begun teaching people the art of cookie-decorating, and what a true art indeed! This month she’s offering a 3-hour “Camping Cookie Decorating” class at Open Door Tea where Jessica will teach you everything you need to know! Purchase tickets here. Heather Carey - Southport/Virtual https://heathercarey.com/Adult ClassesHeather Carey can teach you how to live a healthier lifestyle through the foods that you cook and eat. Whether you want to lose weight, eat a more plant-rich diet, or learn how to meal-prep, Chef Carey has got you covered! Check out her website for more info on everything she has to offer…update: there’s a lot! Hudson Table - Stamford https://hudsontable.com/stamford/Adult Classes, Kids Classes Hudson Table is an interactive culinary studio that offers a wide array of events ranging from private catering to chef competitions and hands-on cooking classes for all ages. Their classes have guests work in small, interactive groups with a professional chef guiding you through meal preparation while teaching you new culinary skills. Kids courses include chili-making, Harry Potter-inspired baking, and sushi making (just to name a few). Italian Kitchen - Fairfielhttps://www.instagram.com/italiankitchenct/?hl=enAdult ClassesThe Italian Kitchen offers private, mozzarella making classes for groups and parties. Learn, eat, and craft your own delicious mozzarella! What’s not to like??Kitch - Mystichttps://kitchmystic.com/Adult ClassesThe Kitch store is offering several fall cooking, baking, and mixology classes. You’ll learn about black garlic and how to cook with it, discover Creole-style cuisine, dive into the world of baking with nuts, and learn the secret to making a great cocktail. Lachat Farm - Westonhttps://www.lachattownfarm.org/Adult Classes, Kids ClassesOn October 21, you can join CT food writer Liz Rueven for “Autumn Harvest Soups and Salads.” In this class, you’ll get to prepare a farro salad, a squash salad (of CT variety), a warm cauliflower salad, and a Middle Eastern-inspired sweet & savory red lentil soup. Yum!! Register here before it fills up! Le Rouge Chocolates by Aarti - Westport https://lerougebyaarti.com/collections/chocolate-classesAdult Classes, Kids ClassesInterested in learning about the incredible world of chocolate? Le Rouge is here to answer your prayers! They have multiple chocolate making classes to choose from, including “girls’ night out,” birthday parties for kids, classes for girl/boy scouts, and others coming soon! Check out their website to stay up to date on class offerings. Little Oak Cafe - Canton https://lerougebyaarti.com/collections/chocolate-classesAdult ClassesGather your family, friends, and anyone else you know for a great night of food, spirits, and pizza & pasta skill-building at Little Oak Cafe! They offer private pizza & pasta making classes for beginners, multi-course wine dinners, and private, full-service parties. Mary’s Culinary - Multiple Locations https://www.marysculinaryclassesllc.com/Adult Classes, Kids ClassesMary's offers a wide variety of cooking classes for students of all ages and skills, including classes for kids, teens, adults, parent and child, senior citizens, birthdays, team building events, and office parties. They offer classes in multiple locations and will even come to you! Match - Virtual https://matchsono.com/Adult ClassesChef Matt Storch and his team offer virtual pre-recorded classes that come in bundles of 1, 3, or 6. Also available for purchase are packs of 3 or 6 pre-recorded classes that come with a 15 min Q+A with the chef himself. Cuisines range from Italian and American farm cooking, Vietnamese staples, Mediterranean dishes, to Chef Storch’s twists on global classics. Mimi’s Cake Decorating School - Wethersfield/Virtual https://www.mimiscakedecoratingschool.com/Adult Classes, Kids ClassesMimi’s offers both in-person and online classes for all ages & skill levels. Whether you want private, in-home classes, group classes, or a class for your next party or corporate event, Mimi’s offers it all! Check out their website for details and to see what group classes they’ll be hosting at local cake supply/craft stores. My One Delight - Branford, East Haven, Madison, Wallingfordhttps://myonedelight.com/Adult Classes My One Delight is offering up some great cookie baking & decorating classes this holiday season. Join them at one of their various CT locations for their autumn, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas cookie classes. You’ll even get to take home some of their award-winning cookie and icing recipes! Nit Noi Provisions - Greenwich, Norwalkhttps://www.nitnoiprovisions.com/Adult ClassesLearn how to wrap, cook, and eat dumplings (and take some home!). Classes are held every other Tuesday at their Greenwich kitchen location and 45 min classes are held every hour. Reservations are required so head to their website to register. Passionately Pasta - Wallingfordhttps://passionatelypasta.com/Adult Classes, Kids Classes Learn how to make pasta in a relaxing, fun, and educational atmosphere in Passionately Pasta’s private or group classes. In the 2-hour session, you’ll learn the coveted Italian trade of how to make & roll pasta dough into different shapes. Sign me up! Simply Chef Renée - Hartford County, Windsor, Virtual https://simplychefrenee.com/Adult Classes, Kids ClassesIn Chef Renée’s private, team building, group, and kids classes, you’ll learn how to cook delicious and healthy meals, while having fun! She offers menu selections but can also create a special one that suits you and your group. Want to be in the comfort of your own kitchen? Interactive virtual cooking classes are also available. Head to her website to request a quote. Sprout Chefs - Darienhttps://www.sproutchefs.com/Kids ClassesSprout Chefs is offering an exciting array of kids cooking classes this fall. You can register through the link above or through the Darien Parks and Rec page, where you’ll find many holiday-inspired classes, such as a 3-part Oktoberfest course, Halloween cake decorating, Thanksgiving pie making, and more! Square Peg Pizzeria - Glastonbury, Plainville, Vernon https://www.squarepegpizzeria.com/Adult Classes, Kids Classes Every month, Square Peg offers adult pizza making classes, which includes wine tastings and margarita making lessons. They’re also offering FREE kids pizza making classes where your little ones will learn how to cook up the perfect pie. Check their Instagram or click here for more details on class dates and events. The Sushi Class https://www.facebook.com/thesushiclass/Adult ClassesThe Sushi Class guarantees the ultimate interactive sushi making class experience! Learn how to roll sushi in either a group, private or corporate event. Terry Walters - Fairfield County/Virtual https://www.terrywalters.net/Adult ClassesTerry focuses on nourishing the mind, body, and spirit through clean and fresh ingredients – and she wants you to join her! She hosts in-person and online classes (clean food cooking, sourdough bread making, fermentation, knife skills, etc.). Terry’s monthly calendar is posted on her website and if you don’t see something you’re interested in, just reach out and she’ll be happy to help. Vita Pasta Lab - Fairfield https://www.vitapastalab.com/Adult Classes, Kids Classes Home to traditional Italian cuisine, Vita Pasta is teaming up with Tümü on September 19 to offer an “Express Yourself Cooking Workshop” where you’ll learn how to cook Italian and Mexican cuisines using the same ingredients (more events TBA). They also offer kids' cooking workshops that are perfect for birthday parties. Wakeman Town Farm - Westport https://www.wakemantownfarm.org/Adult Classes, Kids Classes The mission in Tim’s Kitchen at Wakeman Town Farm is to demystify an array of cuisines and teach people the basics — and the joys — of making seasonal meals together. Gather ‘round a massive kitchen island and learn the techniques to execute a specific array of recipes, and then sit down around their big wooden farm tables, and wine and dine with new friends! Check out their website to see the classes they’re offering for both kids and adults. Weekend Kitchen - Essex https://www.weekendkitchenct.com/Adult ClassesWelcome to the Weekend Kitchen Cooking School, where local chefs can polish their skills through 3-hour, hands-on classes taught by true industry professionals with all different culinary backgrounds. They also offer private classes and on September 21 you can “Ease into Fall with Chef Jeanine Kelly.” Check their website often, as more are added monthly. Westport Continuing Education - Westport https://www.westportcontinuinged.com/Adult Classes, Kids Classes This fall, Staples High School is offering a 4-week long kids cooking course (grades 6-8) and a 6-week long adult cooking course. The kids will join Instructor Gans for a “crazy delicious” culinary adventure while the adults will join Instructor Parul Kamboj for “Indian Vegetarian Wonders.” Click here to register for the kids course or click here to register for the adult course. White Gate Farm - East Lymehttps://whitegatefarm.net/Adult ClassesThis working farm and farm stand has a roster of baking and cooking classes throughout the fall and winter including canning, sourdough, broths, soups, and stews. Join the White Gate Farm mailing list so you can keep an eye out for their classes as they are added to the calendar. Wine 101 - Hamdenhttps://www.wine101hamden.com/Adult ClassesWine 101 offers wine classes, tastings, and virtual classes, so you’ll have no shortage of ways to educate yourself in the world of vino (email wineschool101@gmail.com to book a class). They also have online replays of their virtual classes, which you can watch anytime, anywhere (hopefully with a glass of wine in-hand). Wine Unwrapped - Throughout CT https://www.wineunwrapped.com/Adult ClassesBoth wine beginners and wine aficionados are welcome to join Wine Unwrapped for in-person tasting classes, in-home or office tastings, wine & cheese pairing parties, virtual wine tastings, and wine education classes throughout CT. Jon can design a memorable experience for your group that is both educational and delicious.
