Summer entertaining essentials make it easy to gather friends and family for memorable moments, whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or a casual evening on the patio. With the right tools and serveware, preparing and sharing your favorite dishes becomes effortless and enjoyable. Explore our curated selection designed to help you savor every sun-filled celebration, from laid-back lunches to lively dinner parties. Let summer entertaining essentials inspire your next get-together and create an inviting atmosphere all season long.

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

    informative, fun, delicious meal

  • Cooking Class Description: Take your taste buds on vacation! In this class, our chef instructor will teach you the techniques for achieving tasty tropical cocktails. You’ll shake, stir and blend and work with fresh fruits and Caribbean liquors to achieve...

  • 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 sweetness of summer with classic Italian desserts. In this hands-on class, you’ll make a silky semifreddo with chocolate and toasted hazelnut, bake a fragrant Lemon Almond Cake inspired by the Amalfi Coast and...

  • Cooking Class Description: Bring the energy of a summer dinner party into the kitchen in this hands-on class built around the grill. You'll learn to stretch and grill pizza dough to smoky, charred perfection and top it two ways: a Crispy Chorizo and...

  • 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...

  • (110)

    I love every class I take!...Love all the cooking classes at Sur la Table. Always a fun date with my husband

    fun, delicious meal, enjoyment

  • (73)

    Great class....Great class, unfortunately you cannot bring your own wine anymore to drink with the dinner....Great instructor...had a great time, except for no wine with our food.

    great instructor, food amount, great time

  • (63)

    Kelly was great - very fun and informative!...I am so glad I did it, it was a great learning experience

    hands-on experience, fun experience, excellent teaching

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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

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    Cooking Class Description: Kick your next taco night up a notch! In this class, our chef instructor will teach you how to make corn tortillas from scratch. You will learn techniques for cooking tender chicken and blending up a fresh tomatillo salsa....

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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: S’more fun than you can imagine! Join us as we show you how to create everyone’s favorite ooey gooey summer treat. You’ll learn how to shape and cut crispy homemade graham crackers, then whip up fluffy marshmallows—just add...

    thorough instruction, patience, enjoyable outcome

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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: Discover the ease of make-ahead desserts in this hands-on class focused on a classic Chocolate Icebox Cake. You’ll learn how to layer chocolate wafers, whipped cream and quick cherry jam into a no-bake dessert that’s perfect...

  • Cooking Class Description: Grab your muddlers - it's time to make refreshing mojitos! Join us in our latest Focus Series Mixology class dedicated to the ultimate summer cocktail. In this class, you'll learn to make fresh mojitos four different ways for...

  • Cooking Class Description: Fire up your oven and get ready for a taste of the South! In this focused online class, your chef instructor will walk you through making fall-off-the-bone Bourbon Glazed Ribs with a rich glaze that balances sweet and smoky...

  • 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: Soak up as much sangria knowledge as you can in our latest Focus Series Mixology class. Our chef instructor will teach you about the history of sangria, components of the perfect sangria and how to switch up your recipe depending...

  • 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...

  • 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: Bring the charm of the state fair home with this menu packed with nostalgic treats. Our chef instructor will teach you how to create classic, golden Funnel Cakes perfectly dusted with a layer of powdered sugar. Plus, master...