Cooking classes for summer picnic recipes make it easy to bring fresh flavors and seasonal inspiration to your outdoor gatherings. Whether you’re planning a casual afternoon in the park or a backyard get-together, these classes offer practical tips and approachable techniques to help you create crowd-pleasing dishes. Discover how simple ingredients can come together for a memorable meal that travels well and tastes delicious under the sun. Elevate your next picnic with confidence and creativity, all while enjoying the best of summer’s bounty.

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    It was So Fun with the best instructor ! She was so helpful and nice ?...d great!...Chef Michael was awesome; great instructor and fun. The recipes are fantastic. Very enjoyable!!

    informative, fun, delicious meal

  • (5)

    Best Date Night!...Great time. Great experience with Megan !! She?s a keeper !!

    surprise, delicious food, great experience with megan

  • Cooking Class Description: We'll show you how to customize a to-go charcuterie box perfect for taking along to your next picnic. As a bonus, we'll also show you how to make a refreshing peach mint lemonade cocktail to enjoy alongside your spread.



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  • Cooking Class Description: Make a flavorful meal without even touching your oven! This class delves into delicious seasonal fare, ideal for summer gatherings. Our chef instructor will walk you through grilling a steak, pairing it with a freshly made...

  • Cooking Class Description: Savor the flavors of a New England summer in this hands-on date night class. You’ll bake soft brioche rolls for Connecticut-style lobster rolls, toss a crisp butter lettuce salad with radishes and buttermilk-herb dressing and...

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate the flavors of the season in this hands-on Signature Series class focused on mastering grilling techniques. Your chef instructor will guide you through cooking over live heat as you grill flank steak and finish it...

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate the flavors of the season in this hands-on summer class. Your chef instructor will guide you as you prepare cedar plank salmon finished with a vibrant blackberry sauce, toss a golden beet and haricot vert salad and...

  • Cooking Class Description: Let the season's best produce lead the way in this vibrant, farmers market-inspired class. Your chef instructor will guide you through grilling a beautiful salmon fillet and topping it with a bright, charred corn and pickled...

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate the best of summer produce in this bright and laid-back cooking class. You'll learn to prepare a Grilled Chicken with a vibrant Charred Lemon Salsa Verde alongside a stunning Summer Tomato, Caramelized Onion and Goat...

  • Cooking Class Description: The quintessential summer treats, strawberry shortcakes make a great finale to every BBQ, picnic and outdoor dinner party. Using fresh strawberries and a few simple pantry staples, you'll learn to make classic strawberry shortcakes...

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    Cooking Class Description: Celebrate Dad with this fun summer menu! Our chef instructor will teach you to marinate and grill flavorful Beer Can Chicken, providing non-beer alternatives so everyone can partake. You’ll learn to create a delicious mop sauce...

    good instructor, fun experience

  • (6)

    Great Class!!...Great class! Lots of fun!!...Joining in online was a great experience and our instructor was fabulous.

    useful skills, enjoyable experience, recipe

  • (3)

    Food was excellent; Vanessa is a great teacher

    great teacher, excellent food, clear directions

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    Cooking Class Description: Put your farmers market haul to good use in this class spotlighting in-season veggies. You'll learn to make pie dough for your savory summer tomato, caramelized onion and goat cheese galette and practice your emulsion and knife...

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    Cooking Class Description: Join us for a satisfying summer meal in this vegetarian-friendly class! Our chef instructor will teach you to use fresh, in-season veggies to create a plant-based meal featuring savory fritters, a spicy sauce and more. Great...

  • Cooking Class Description: Make the most of these fruits and veggies in this class! You’ll learn how to quick-pickle vegetables like red onions and sugar snap peas. Our chef instructor will teach you the tips and tricks to building flavor with fresh...

  • Cooking Class Description: Classic comfort food takes center stage in this Southern-inspired cooking class. You’ll learn how to properly brine, dredge and fry chicken to achieve juicy meat and a crisp, golden crust. Alongside the main event, you’ll practice...

  • Cooking Class Description: Let's celebrate our independence with a delicious summer pie! We'll fill the all-butter crust with seasonal fruit, then top it with a gorgeous lattice crust that's almost too pretty to eat.



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    ease of preparation, taste

  • Cooking Class Description: In this class, our chef instructor will guide you through the techniques behind classic pastry doughs as you make both pâte sucrée and flaky pâte brisée from scratch. You’ll fill a crisp parbaked shell with silky pastry cream...

  • Cooking Class Description: Enjoy the flavors of an Italian summer in this hands-on class centered on fresh pasta and vibrant seasonal ingredients. Your chef instructor will guide you through making pasta dough from scratch before shaping it into garganelli...

  • Great experience- easy dishes that tasted good, and an engaging Chef Evan

  • Cooking Class Description: Cook your way through a sun-kissed French menu that celebrates the best of summer produce. In this class, you’ll pan-roast chicken and learn how to render and crisp the skin while keeping the meat juicy. Then it’s all about...

  • Cooking Class Description: Explore bold, vibrant flavors in this hands-on journey through Latin America. You’ll grill Peruvian-spiced chicken, prepare savory Poblano Rice and put together a grilled shrimp ceviche served with crisp plantain chips. A refreshing...

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate the flavors of summer in this hands-on date night class. Working alongside other couples, you’ll grill herb-marinated pork tenderloin to juicy perfection and stir a creamy sweet corn risotto topped with crispy pancetta....