Learn How to Cook Like a Chef at These 3 Classes in Napa

Have you craved that level of mastery it takes to whip up a gourmet meal? Do you long to impress friends and family with your culinary skills? Whether you want to learn kitchen basics or start a new career in a world-class restaurant, consider taking a cooking class. Learn how to bake, grill, steam, and sauté like the pros at one of these four classes in Napa, California.

Cooking with Julie

If you’re looking for an authentic, hands-on experience, consider Cooking with Julie. This Napa Valley venue led by Julie Logue-Riordan, teacher, travel guide, and private chef, offers students a deep appreciation for seasonal ingredients. Her courses reflect Napa ‘s cuisine at its finest in a friendly, relaxed setting at 1039 La Quinta Ct.

Join Julie on Oct. 22, 2019, for Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class. Step off the beaten path with this insider’s jaunt through Napa Valley’s culinary scene. The day starts at 8:45 a.m. with a trip to the market where you’ll learn how to select produce from local farmers. Then, it’s off to the kitchen with your bounty for a cooking course featuring a three-course lunch, Napa wines, and an apron to take home.

Napa Valley College

The Napa Valley Cooking School is located on the Upper Valley Campus of Napa Valley College at 1088 College Ave. in St. Helena. It offers an intensive training program for aspiring chefs. This quality, hands-on program teaches each student the skills and techniques needed for a rewarding career in the culinary field. Within a disciplined, professional environment managed by executive chef Elena Sirignano and featuring a low student-teacher ratio, Napa Valley Cooking School is unique. As a novice, you’ll enjoy access to Napa Valley’s top chefs and world-renowned winemakers.

If you simply want to indulge in a fun cooking class, sign up for Fiesta Mexicana on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Chef Derek Corsino will lead the way through Mexican’s bold culinary culture using big flavors and zesty spices. Learn the techniques you need to create the classic south-of-the-border dishes that you love and whip up a flavorful buffet lunch to enjoy with classmates.

Silverado Cooking School

Whether you’re a home cook or an aspiring professional, Silverado Cooking School offers a variety of courses for every ability. Professionally trained chefs at this institution, located at 1552 Silverado Trail, deliver an interactive adventure that features seasonal produce harvested from its own farm.

Attend Chef Sasha’s Stone Tree Farm lunch class on Oct. 22, 2019, from 10 a.m-2 p.m. Students meet at the farm to harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs, and then you’ll head to class to prepare your dishes. Finally, sit down and enjoy your three-course meal with fellow apprentices.

Why not take a cooking class today? In the Napa Valley area, you’ll get to prepare interesting dishes, and you’ll quite likely get to sip a glass of wine, too. It’s a fun and educational way to spend the day.

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