From pasta to pastries, these local cooking classes are sure to have you mixing, sautéing and baking like a pro in 2022.
Hudson Table Philly
The Bake School
Paris-native and Food Network “Chopped Sweets” champion Abby Dahan of The Bake School offers private, team building and family lessons to learn to cook virtually or in-person. Consult with Dahan to set up a mini curriculum to learn pastry basics and techniques helpful for everyday cooking. Think delicious macarons, pies, tarts and more. thebakeschool.com
Build-A-Bagel
Learn how to mix, shape, bake and boil your way to delicious bagels and bialys with Kismet Bagels owners Alexandra and Jacob Cohen. Take home your latest creations, along with a Kismet Schmear, a jar of seasoning, a tote and more. Three hour classes are for up to twelve people for adults, kids, and/or families. kismetbagels.com
Fishtown Pickle Project
Join Chef Mike Sicinski and dietician Niki Toscani at Fishtown Pickle Project for a two hour class on the primary ways to create tasty and tart pickles: fermenting and quick pickling. Supplies and ingredients are included to make two jars, which serve as fun take home gifts. fishtownpickles.com
High Street Philly
Join Chef Christina McKeough in the kitchen at High Street Philly’s new location in the Franklin building in Washington Square West. Watch and learn as the chef creates her delicious pizzas while guests create their own masterpieces with an assortment of toppings. Classes are Tuesday nights at 7:30pm and last one hour. exploretock.com/highstreetonmarket
Homemade by Bruno
Enjoy a Southern Italian pasta and gelato-making experience thanks to Homemade by Bruno with Chef Janine Bruno. In the class, Bruno shares her hometown secrets to create pasta from scratch before allowing guests to invent their own gelato flavors. At the end, take home your newly created culinary masterpieces. homemadebybruno.com
Hudson Table Philly
Prepare your dish and then dine on your new creations at Hudson Table Philly with any of their classes. Anne Strong, Doug Brown or Jessica Helga Ferrarro lead the classes, giving guests a variety of delicious options to pick from, including making sweet or savory bread and flaky biscuits, surf & turf with lobster tail and steak with bananas foster flambé for dessert. hudsontable.com