Chef Matt offers culinary classes that go beyond the typical "here is a recipe, let's make it" approach. He not only teaches you to cook, but also teaches knife skills, knowledge of food items, how to shop, seasonality, and even culinary history. He offers two options based on your culinary goals:
Demonstration
The demonstration style classes are offered for groups of up to 12. The classes will offer a wealth of information as I prepare a selection of dishes based around a theme, that will then be enjoyed in the informal setting. This style of class is not hands on, think of it as more of a live TV show where you can interact with the chef. The class will last around two hours.
Cost is $500, plus cost of groceries.
Personal
To me, cooking involves gaining lots of basic skills that evolve into a craft over time. While you are likely not looking to hone your cooking skills into a career, there is something very empowering about understanding a skill so basic to our survival. I would like to offer you a chance to learn those basic skills and I would be happy to be the mentor on that journey. We will start at the current level you are and assess if you would like to take one class, or do a series of courses to tailor the skills covered. This level of class is customized to you, whether it be a particular style of cuisine or skill. The personal courses will include a shopping trip with me to the Fulton Street Farmers Market so that you understand how to shop like a chef. The courses are include the cost of food.
Single Class
$450 per class (up to 2 people, 4 hours)
Packages
3 Classes (days) - $1200 (up to 2 people, 4 hours per session)
5 Classes (days) - $1750 (up to 2 people, 4 hours per session)
Demonstration
The demonstration style classes are offered for groups of up to 12. The classes will offer a wealth of information as I prepare a selection of dishes based around a theme, that will then be enjoyed in the informal setting. This style of class is not hands on, think of it as more of a live TV show where you can interact with the chef. The class will last around two hours.
Cost is $500, plus cost of groceries.
Personal
To me, cooking involves gaining lots of basic skills that evolve into a craft over time. While you are likely not looking to hone your cooking skills into a career, there is something very empowering about understanding a skill so basic to our survival. I would like to offer you a chance to learn those basic skills and I would be happy to be the mentor on that journey. We will start at the current level you are and assess if you would like to take one class, or do a series of courses to tailor the skills covered. This level of class is customized to you, whether it be a particular style of cuisine or skill. The personal courses will include a shopping trip with me to the Fulton Street Farmers Market so that you understand how to shop like a chef. The courses are include the cost of food.
Single Class
$450 per class (up to 2 people, 4 hours)
Packages
3 Classes (days) - $1200 (up to 2 people, 4 hours per session)
5 Classes (days) - $1750 (up to 2 people, 4 hours per session)