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Private Cooking Classes & Team Building Events

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How Private Cooking Classes Work

1. Choose Your Experience: Select from one-on-one cooking classes, group cooking classes, or workshops for corporate groups, bachelorette parties, or birthday parties.

2. Select Your Menu/Workshop: Customers will choose from our diverse menus for cooking or baking classes. Alternatively, for interactive learning workshops, options include gardening, entertaining, charcuterie boards, and menu planning.

3. Enjoy Your Event: Gather at our Scottsdale kitchen and workshop for a unique and delightful culinary or learning adventure guided by our experienced chefs and instructors.

Private One-on-One & Group Cooking Classes

Kale Chef Service offers an array of private culinary experiences tailored to various needs and occasions, all held at our state-of-the-art kitchen and workshop in Scottsdale, Arizona. Customers will select from one of our curated menus for their chosen experience.

Our private one-on-one cooking classes provide an intimate and personalized learning experience. Designed for individuals seeking to hone specific culinary skills or master particular dishes, these sessions offer direct, undivided attention from our experienced chefs.

Guests can choose from a variety of cuisines and techniques, ensuring a bespoke educational journey.

Perfect for friends, families, or small gatherings, our group cooking classes offer a fun and interactive way to learn and create together. These classes foster collaboration and shared enjoyment as participants work alongside each other to prepare a delicious meal. Our chefs guide the group through each step, making the experience enjoyable for all skill levels.

Our team-building workshops are designed to enhance collaboration, communication, and camaraderie within corporate groups. Participants engage in hands-on culinary challenges and activities that promote teamwork in a relaxed and engaging environment. These workshops are a unique way to strengthen professional relationships outside of the traditional office setting.

Kale Chef Service also hosts private workshops for various special occasions, including:

  • Bachelorette Parties: Celebrate with a unique and memorable culinary experience, where the bridal party can bond over cooking and enjoying delicious food.
  • Birthday Parties: Make a birthday unforgettable with a hands-on cooking adventure, tailored to the birthday person’s preferences and dietary needs.
  • Anniversary Celebrations: Commemorate your special day with a romantic and interactive cooking class designed for two, or a larger celebration with friends and family.
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Cooking Class Menus

Below is a sample of our cooking class and workshop menus available for private cooking classes and team building workshops at our Scottsdale kitchen and workshop studio. 

From sweet treats to savory breads, our baking classes cover fundamental techniques and delicious recipes for all skill levels.

  1. Quick Breads & Muffins: Learn to make flavorful banana bread, blueberry muffins, and savory cheddar-chive scones.
  2. Cookie Jar Favorites: Bake classic chocolate chip, chewy oatmeal raisin, and delicate shortbread cookies.
  3. Easy Breakfast Pastries: Master flaky buttermilk biscuits and cinnamon rolls, perfect for a cozy morning.
  4. Savory Pies & Tarts: Create a hearty quiche Lorraine or a rustic chicken pot pie with a simple pastry crust.
  5. Decadent Chocolate Desserts: Molten chocolate lava cakes and rich chocolate brownies.
  6. Pies & Crumbles: Learn to make a perfect fruit crisp or apple pie with a delicious streusel topping.
  7. Yeast Bread Basics: Bake a simple focaccia with herbs and a versatile sandwich bread.
  8. Cheesecake Perfection: Learn to make a classic New York-style cheesecake with a berry topping.
  9. Sweet & Savory Scones: Explore both sweet cream scones and savory cheddar scones with various mix-ins.

Puff Pastry Creations: Sweet turnovers with fruit filling and savory sausage rolls using ready-made puff pastry.

Our cooking classes are designed for adults of all skill levels, focusing on fundamental techniques and exquisite recipes from various cuisines.

  1. Gourmet American Bistro: Master pan-seared duck breast with a cherry reduction, pommes Dauphinoise, and haricots verts almondine.
  2. Elevated Southwest Cuisine: Craft ancho-crusted pork tenderloin with sweet potato purée, charred corn salsa, and a cilantro-lime gastrique.
  3. Refined Italian Cucina: Prepare handmade ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach, served with a brown butter sage sauce and toasted hazelnuts.
  4. Mediterranean Fine Dining: Explore seared scallops with saffron risotto, grilled asparagus, and a delicate lemon-dill foam.
  5. Artisanal American Harvest: Focus on seasonal ingredients with a sous-vide beef tenderloin, roasted heirloom carrots, and a parsnip purée with black truffle oil.
  6. Advanced Italian Classics: Learn the secrets to a perfect osso buco Milanese, accompanied by gremolata and creamy polenta.
  7. Sophisticated Southwest Grilling: Assemble grilled lobster tacos with a mango-habanero salsa, avocado crema, and crispy jicama slaw.
  8. Coastal Mediterranean Elegance: Prepare whole roasted branzino with preserved lemons, Castelvetrano olives, and a side of artichoke heart confit.
  9. Decadent American Brunch: Master eggs Benedict with house-made hollandaise, crispy duck fat potatoes, and a fresh berry trifle with crème anglaise.
  10. Italian Pâtisserie & Savory Tarts: Learn to craft delicate Italian pastries like cannoli with candied orange peel and savory tarts with prosciutto, fig, and Gorgonzola.

Our workshops are designed for adults interested in expanding their culinary and lifestyle skills, offering practical knowledge and creative inspiration.

 

  1. Elevated Entertaining: Hosting with Ease: Master the art of effortless entertaining with tips on flow, presentation, and creating an inviting atmosphere for any gathering.
  2. The Art of the Grazing Table: Learn to construct stunning and delicious grazing tables, featuring seasonal ingredients, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and complementary accompaniments.
  3. Charcuterie Board Masterclass: Dive into the world of charcuterie, focusing on selection, arrangement, and pairing of various meats, cheeses, fruits, and crackers for an impressive board.
  4. Strategic Menu Planning: Develop skills in designing balanced and cohesive menus for different occasions, considering dietary needs, seasonality, and flavor profiles.
  5. Edible Garden to Table: Explore basic gardening techniques for growing herbs and vegetables, and learn how to incorporate your fresh harvest into everyday meals.
  6. Luxury Lifestyle: Curated Cocktails & Mocktails: Discover the secrets to crafting sophisticated drinks, from classic cocktails to elegant non-alcoholic options, perfect for any upscale event.
  7. The Perfect Pairing: Wine, Cheese & Beyond: Expand your palate by learning the principles of pairing wines with various cheeses and other gourmet delights, enhancing your entertaining prowess.
  8. Seasonal Entertaining: Fall Harvest & Holiday Feasts: Focus on creating festive and flavorful dishes and entertaining strategies tailored to the autumn and holiday seasons.
  9. Herbal Infusions & Elixirs: Learn to create aromatic and healthful herbal infusions, teas, and elixirs from fresh garden herbs, perfect for wellness or elegant beverage service.
  10. The Ultimate Brunch Board: Design and assemble an opulent brunch board featuring a variety of sweet and savory breakfast items, perfect for a luxurious morning gathering.