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The Japanese cuisine is not only delicious but also an art form. Learn sushi rolling basics along with tricks of the trade from sashimi selection to hand made nigiri with the freshest fish at the market.

Nervous with a knife? Never fear, after our crash course, you’ll be a pro at precision slicing and dicing in no time.

In this basic class you’ll learn how to hold a knife, how to cut without hurting yourself, and how to vary your cuts based on what you plan to cook. Recommended before taking Soup Making 101 and Quick Pickling.  Please note - this class will only be taught for groups of 2 or more. We will notify customers in advance if the class doesn't have...

Join us as we introduce our new cooking with Italian wine classes and our chef Federico Zampieri. Discover your inner chef and Italy's incredibly diverse culinary landscape as you cook your own three-course masterpieces under the instruction of Federico Zampieri.  Each class lasts 3-4 hours and culminates in a sit-down dinner...

The best sandwiches begin with terrific bread. Whether it's a rustic old-world style or a soft roll, bread is the vessel for everything else. We'll spend much of this class focused on how to make delicious homemade breads, then build sandwiches based around each of them.  MENU Homemade Ciabatta Homemade Sandwich Rolls Braised Leek with Portobello...

What you will learn? Samba’s chefs will share with you the secrets of great sushi, including:  How to make traditional sushi rice How to perfect the rolling technique on a variety of makimono rolls, including Spicy Tuna, California and Vegetarian, and more! What is included? For starters, you’ll get to enjoy the delicacies you prepare–typically...

Do you get excited about a trip to the farmer's market, but dread chopping all those veggies and herbs? If the onions make you break into tears and you can't remember the last time you sharpened your knife, come to this hands-on class and learn to slice, dice, and mince in a casual and supportive environment. We'll go over which knives are used for...

Menu: Shrimp & Jack  Quesadilla Roasted Avocado Dip Fire Cracker Chicken Tenders Mango Salsa Served with home-made Lime Juice

Each sauce will be paired with a main dish so you understand how to be a bit creative anytime with every sauce. A great class to know how to and what sauces are best to make and use when.

Join us for this 3-class series where we will show you that understanding the mechanics behind one recipe can open up the doors to dozens of others. With a few techniques under your belt, you’ll find that you’re saving time, energy, and money in your kitchen. *These classes are available as a package only. One class per week on the dates noted....

On the Menu: Pan Seared Scallops on Sweet Pea Risotto Fresh Cod Fillet with Spinach and Lemon Wine Sauce Oven Roasted Monk Fish with Fresh Vegetables

Knife Skills 102 is all about 3D cuts. These are more complex cuts that we use every day in the restaurant. When developing this class we asked ourselves - what sorts of fruits and vegetables are our restaurant teams cutting for fruit salads, lemonades, and sodas? Prerequisite: PASSED the Knife Skills 101 test

Pan sauces are the key to non-boring food and will help you put a new spin on the basics. In this class, we will demystify how to saute, deglaze, reduce and emulsify in order to elevate your most basic breast of chicken, piece of steak or filet of fish. Once you’ve mastered this technique you can try any number of variations such as a Lemon, Herb...

The Gold Standard is the most popular choice and highly recommended if you have not been certified before. The food safety knowledge you will need to pass the ServSafe exam ranges from common sense to very technical. The longer Gold Standard class gives more time for the instructors to help review subjects that will be on the exam.  The Gold...