Classic Cooking Academy - An Arizona Culinary School

Team Building Event (04/11/24)
2024-04-11 17:00 - 19:30 UTC
Space reserved for a cooking class team building.

After-School Baking Series – Week 6 (04/11/24)
2024-04-11 16:00 - 18:00
Week 6 Menu – Cookies:

Shortbread
Oatmeal Raisin
Cinnamon Roll

About:
6-WEEK SESSION BEGINS FEBRUARY 22ND!
Join our After-School Baking Series and whip up some delicious desserts! Each week, the students will learn and bake a new collection of weekly dishes before they’ll all sit down together and enjoy their prepared sweets. This is a great way for students to learn basic and advanced baking techniques and develop a higher level of skill. Available to ages 10-17. All skill-levels are welcome.
More Info:

COST: $270 for 6-week session. No registrations for individual classes. Class is limited to 16 students. Reservations are based on a First Come-First Serve basis.
To register, use the PayPal button below. If you wish to register via a separate method, please call (480)-502-0177.
Cancellations must be made 72 hours in advance of course time for fee refund. If you do not cancel within the 3 day time period, you will instead receive credit to be used at Classic Cooking.
After-School Baking Classes are held on Thursdays, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., and include all supplies, ingredients and beverages.
Topics vary each class. Students will prepare the baked items and sit down and eat together. Please bring containers to take home any leftovers. A copy of the recipes will be sent via email in advance.
Students MUST wear close-toed shoes and tie back long hair as per Arizona health code.
After-School Classes are DROP OFF ONLY. Sorry, no parents allowed!
PLEASE DROP OFF AND PICK UP STUDENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER.

A late fee will be assessed for each 15 minutes of tardiness.

A MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM must be on file for your child to attend.
It is very important that we receive at least 72-hours advanced notice of ANY food allergies or dietary restrictions. Please let us know at least 72-hours in advance; otherwise modifications will not be made.
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE WEBPAGE OF THE FIRST CLASS.

Pastry Series – Week 11 (04/10/24)
2024-04-10 18:30 - 21:00
Pastry Series Weekly Topic – Plated Desserts

Crêpes
Chocolate Lava Cake
Fruit Sauces
Garnishes

About:
Consider yourself a chef with a sweet tooth? Put your skills to the test in our 12-week Pastry Series! With topics covering cakes, pies, tarts, breads, creams, chocolates, and so much more, this class is as tantalizing as it is appetizing. Hosted by Chef Susan Kolman, you will get a professional look inside the pastry world.
Costs:
Lump Sum Cost of Pastry Series – $1,250.00
Payment Plan of Pastry Series – Deposit of $275.00 and then three payments of $325.00 on the first class of each month.
**NOTE**: In the event of cancellation, please refer to our Enrollment Agreement for a complete breakdown of our cancellation policy. We do not issue refunds for the $50 enrollment fee or the $40 Chef’s Jacket.
Register:
Visit our Pastry Series page here for more info on how to register.
More Info:

This class is part of a 12 week series, and classes cannot be registered for individually. No vouchers accepted for registration.
Students will be learning both techniques of cooking and the specificities of adhering to pastry recipes. As a result, bring your own notes and a writing utensil. We will provide cooking equipment and recipes for all respective dishes.
Class starts at 6:30pm sharp. Please be here at least 10 minutes early wearing your chef jacket.

If you know you will be late or absent entirely for this class, please notify us beforehand. If you need to make up this class from a previous Pastry Series session, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu. If you miss one or multiple Pastry Series classes, you can make them up in either a concurrent Pastry Series session or a future Pastry Series session.

To view the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.

Team Building Event (04/10/24)
2024-04-10 17:00 - 19:30
Space reserved for a team building cooking class party.

Practical Series – Week 22 (04/09/24)
2024-04-09 18:30 - 21:00
Practical Series – Topic:

Yeast & Dough

Pizza
Rolls

About:
The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from the chef’s lecture before heading into the kitchen to cook dishes on what they’ve just learned. By the end of the course, students will have a full understanding of nearly every facet of cooking. Don’t be hesitant if you think you’re not up to the task – this class is open for any and all skill levels.
Costs:
Lump Sum Cost of Practical Series – $2,500.00.
Payment Plan of Practical Series – Deposit of $550.00 and then six payments of $325.00 on the first class of each month.
Chef Jacket Fee – $40 (automatically allocated into the deposit).
*NOTE*: If you already have a Classic Cooking chef jacket from a prior program and still wish to attend the Practical Series, please call our staff to register.
Register:
Visit our Practical Series webpage for the step-by-step process on how to officially register.
More Info:

Students will be learning techniques of cooking rather than looking at recipes.

As a result, bring your own notes and a writing utensil.

Class starts at 6:30pm (Tuesday Evening sessions) or 9:00am (Friday Morning sessions) sharp. Please be here at least 5 minutes early wearing your chef jacket.

If you know you will be late or absent entirely for this class, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.

If you need to make up this class from a previous Practical Series session, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.
To check the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.

Team Building Event (04/09/24)
2024-04-09 17:30 - 20:00
Space reserved for a cooking class team building event.

Meats & Sauces Series - Week 6 (04/08/24)
2024-04-08 18:30 - 21:00
Meats & Sauces Series Week 6 – Pork:

Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Breaded Pork Cutlets with Choice of Sauces
Sauce Robert, Port & Blue Cheese Reduction, Creamy Mushroom Sauce

About:
Join us for a succulent course on the choicest cuts and the best sauces to pair with them! In each class, we will discuss and apply proper protein cookery methods, explain anatomy, location and application of certain cuts, demonstrate and participate in breakdown and butchery of proteins, as well as learn proper sauce making techniques.
Each week follows the same structure: students will listen to the chef instructor’s lecture over the weekly topics before heading into the kitchen to make the respective dishes themselves.
Cost:
The Meats and Sauces Series is $600.00 for all six weeks of classes. Students may not sign up for individual classes. No chef jacket fee is added for this program.
Register:
Click here to register using the PayPal button on the main Meats & Sauces Series webpage.

Five Course Wine Dinner (FEW SPOTS LEFT!)
2024-04-06 17:00 - 19:30
ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! CALL OR EMAIL TO REGISTER!
Menu – Wine Dinner:

Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo on Rice
Classic Pasta Primavera
Cedar Plank Salmon, Grilled Zucchini & Squash Medley, Roasted Corn Polenta
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Ginger Sweet Potato Puree
Apricot Almond Tart with Marsala Sabayon

About:
One of our few classes that does not incorporate hands-on cooking. Instead, guests sit down, meet our chef(s) and sommelier, and enjoy a five course dinner with specially paired wines. With each course, our head chef will talk about the food, while our sommelier will discuss the wine’s taste, variety, background, and vintage.
More Info:

To make a reservation, use the PayPal button below. If the PayPal button has been removed or you wish to pay via another method, please call 480-502-0177 or email info@ccacademy.edu.
COST: $90 per person. Gratuity is not included in the class price.

Tips for our staff for this evening are not expected but are greatly appreciated. All gratuities are evenly distributed amongst our staff members.
If your party has six or more guests, you can still reserve spots for any recreational class or event if you do not wish to do a private party. However, we will charge your group an 18% service fee at the time of your reservation. With this in mind, it is preferred that you register your entire guest count all at once.

Five-Course Wine Dinners are held on select Saturdays, 5:00 – 7:30pm. Attendees must be 21 years or older to consume any alcohol.
This class is not a cooking class. There is no portion of the class that is hands-on or demonstrative.
We have a 72-hour cancellation policy. This means that you have three days before the class starts to cancel or change your reservation.

If you have to cancel within this time period, you will not receive a credit to apply towards a different event. We do not issue monetary refunds.

No dietary restrictions or allergies will be accommodated for this class. If one or more items on tonight’s menu conflicts with your needs, please reserve spots for an alternative Five-Course Wine Dinner.
Class size is limited to 36 people. Reservations are based on a ‘first come-first serve’ basis.
Dinner starts at 5:00pm sharp. Please be here at least 10 minutes early wearing comfortable clothing.
Take a look at our staff and instructors page to get a feel over who may be teaching this class.

Saturday Brunch – Bistro Brunch (SOLD OUT)
2024-04-06 11:00 - 13:30
THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO BE PLACED ON OUR WAIT-LIST.
Brunch Menu – Bistro Brunch:

Fresh Shrimp Salad Gougères
Brussels Sprout, Bacon, and Gruyere Frittata
Sautéed Green Beans, Onions, and Potatoes
Blueberry Lemon Muffins
Lemon Curd

About:
You’ve enjoyed brunch in the past before. Why not cook your own this time? Join us as we work together to cook the ultimate late morning spread! Students will create today’s meal using ingredients lined out by our chefs. Students will work together to create the entire menu while our instructors supervise as needed. After everything is fully cooked, students will get to enjoy the fruits of their labor in a brunch buffet. Complimentary coffee and mimosas will also be served.
More Info:

COST: $75 PER PERSON. Gratuity is not included in the class price.

Tips for our staff for this evening are not expected but are greatly appreciated. All gratuities are evenly distributed amongst our staff members.
If your party has six or more guests, you can still reserve spots for any recreational class or event if you do not wish to do a private party. However, we will charge your group an 18% service fee at the time of your reservation. With this in mind, it is preferred that you register your entire guest count all at once.

To make a reservation, please use the PayPal button below. If the PayPal button has been removed or you wish to pay another method, call 480-502-0177 or email info@ccacademy.edu.
Saturday Brunches are held on select Saturdays, 11am – 1:30pm. Attendees must be 21 years or older to consume any alcohol.
We have a 72-hour cancellation policy. This means that you have three days before the class starts to cancel or change your reservation.

If you have to cancel within this time period, you will not receive a credit to apply towards a different event. We do not issue monetary refunds.

No dietary restrictions or allergies will be accommodated for this class. If one or more items on today’s menu conflicts with your needs, please reserve spots for an alternative Brunch Class or opt to schedule a Private Party with us.
Class size is limited to 20 people. Reservations are based on a ‘first come-first serve’ basis.
Class starts at 11am sharp. Please be here at least 10 minutes early wearing comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes. If you have long hair, be sure to tie it behind your head.
Students will receive a full copy of all recipes for use at home.

Practical Series – Week 21 (04/05/24)
2024-04-05 09:00 - 11:30
Practical Series – Topic:

Grains

Rice
Risotto
Polenta
Quinoa

About:
The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from the chef’s lecture before heading into the kitchen to cook dishes on what they’ve just learned. By the end of the course, students will have a full understanding of nearly every facet of cooking. Don’t be hesitant if you think you’re not up to the task – this class is open for any and all skill levels.
Costs:
Lump Sum Cost of Practical Series – $2,500.00.
Payment Plan of Practical Series – Deposit of $550.00 and then six payments of $325.00 on the first class of each month.
Chef Jacket Fee – $40 (automatically allocated into the deposit).
*NOTE*: If you already have a Classic Cooking chef jacket from a prior program and still wish to attend the Practical Series, please call our staff to register.
Register:
Visit our Practical Series webpage for the step-by-step process on how to officially register.
More Info:

Students will be learning techniques of cooking rather than looking at recipes.

As a result, bring your own notes and a writing utensil.

Class starts at 9:00am sharp. Please be here at least 5 minutes early wearing your chef jacket.

If you know you will be late or absent entirely for this class, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.

If you need to make up this class from a previous Practical Series session, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.
To check the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.

Italian Series – Week 5 (04/04/24)
2024-04-04 18:30 - 21:00
Italian Series Week 5 – Southern Italy:

Primi/Antipasti:

Classic Arancini with Arrabiata Sauce

Secondi:

Sicilian Braciole with Stroncatura (Calabrian-Style Pasta) and Fried Eggplant

Dolci:

Cannoli Dip (Fried Cannoli Dough Chips with Sweet Ricotta Dip and Choice of Toppings)

About:
A six-week program focusing on the cuisine of Italia! Join Chef Kristina Grappo as she spends each week focusing on a certain subset of Italian culture, taking care to highlight regional dishes and their backgrounds. Students will first listen to an initial lecture in the classroom before heading into the kitchen to create three courses of food straight from the Mediterranean Boot. No prior experience required – this series is open to all enthusiastic patrons and paisanos!
Each week follows the same structure: students will listen to the chef instructor’s lecture over the weekly topics before heading into the kitchen to make the respective dishes themselves.
Cost:
The Italian Series is $600.00 for all six weeks of classes. Students may not sign up for individual classes. No chef jacket fee is added for this program.
Register:
Click here to register using the PayPal button on the main Italian Series webpage.

After-School Baking Series – Week 5 (04/04/24)
2024-04-04 16:00 - 18:00
Week 5 Menu – “Breads”:

Pumpkin Spice Bread
Banana Bread
Apple Cider Loaf

About:
6-WEEK SESSION BEGINS FEBRUARY 22ND!
Join our After-School Baking Series and whip up some delicious desserts! Each week, the students will learn and bake a new collection of weekly dishes before they’ll all sit down together and enjoy their prepared sweets. This is a great way for students to learn basic and advanced baking techniques and develop a higher level of skill. Available to ages 10-17. All skill-levels are welcome.
More Info:

COST: $270 for 6-week session. No registrations for individual classes. Class is limited to 16 students. Reservations are based on a First Come-First Serve basis.
To register, use the PayPal button below. If you wish to register via a separate method, please call (480)-502-0177.
Cancellations must be made 72 hours in advance of course time for fee refund. If you do not cancel within the 3 day time period, you will instead receive credit to be used at Classic Cooking.
After-School Baking Classes are held on Thursdays, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., and include all supplies, ingredients and beverages.
Topics vary each class. Students will prepare the baked items and sit down and eat together. Please bring containers to take home any leftovers. A copy of the recipes will be sent via email in advance.
Students MUST wear close-toed shoes and tie back long hair as per Arizona health code.
After-School Classes are DROP OFF ONLY. Sorry, no parents allowed!
PLEASE DROP OFF AND PICK UP STUDENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER.

A late fee will be assessed for each 15 minutes of tardiness.

A MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM must be on file for your child to attend.
It is very important that we receive at least 72-hours advanced notice of ANY food allergies or dietary restrictions. Please let us know at least 72-hours in advance; otherwise modifications will not be made.
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE WEBPAGE OF THE FIRST CLASS.

Pastry Series – Week 10 (04/03/24)
2024-04-03 18:30 - 21:00
Pastry Series Weekly Topic – Yeast Dough

Buttermilk Rolls
Cinnamon Rolls

About:
Consider yourself a chef with a sweet tooth? Put your skills to the test in our 12-week Pastry Series! With topics covering cakes, pies, tarts, breads, creams, chocolates, and so much more, this class is as tantalizing as it is appetizing. Hosted by Chef Susan Kolman, you will get a professional look inside the pastry world.
Costs:
Lump Sum Cost of Pastry Series – $1,250.00
Payment Plan of Pastry Series – Deposit of $275.00 and then three payments of $325.00 on the first class of each month.
**NOTE**: In the event of cancellation, please refer to our Enrollment Agreement for a complete breakdown of our cancellation policy. We do not issue refunds for the $50 enrollment fee or the $40 Chef’s Jacket.
Register:
Visit our Pastry Series page here for more info on how to register.
More Info:

This class is part of a 12 week series, and classes cannot be registered for individually. No vouchers accepted for registration.
Students will be learning both techniques of cooking and the specificities of adhering to pastry recipes. As a result, bring your own notes and a writing utensil. We will provide cooking equipment and recipes for all respective dishes.
Class starts at 6:30pm sharp. Please be here at least 10 minutes early wearing your chef jacket.

If you know you will be late or absent entirely for this class, please notify us beforehand. If you need to make up this class from a previous Pastry Series session, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu. If you miss one or multiple Pastry Series classes, you can make them up in either a concurrent Pastry Series session or a future Pastry Series session.

To view the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.

Practical Series – Week 21 (04/02/24)
2024-04-02 18:30 - 21:00
Practical Series – Topic:

Grains

Rice
Risotto
Polenta
Quinoa

About:
The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from the chef’s lecture before heading into the kitchen to cook dishes on what they’ve just learned. By the end of the course, students will have a full understanding of nearly every facet of cooking. Don’t be hesitant if you think you’re not up to the task – this class is open for any and all skill levels.
Costs:
Lump Sum Cost of Practical Series – $2,500.00.
Payment Plan of Practical Series – Deposit of $550.00 and then six payments of $325.00 on the first class of each month.
Chef Jacket Fee – $40 (automatically allocated into the deposit).
*NOTE*: If you already have a Classic Cooking chef jacket from a prior program and still wish to attend the Practical Series, please call our staff to register.
Register:
Visit our Practical Series webpage for the step-by-step process on how to officially register.
More Info:

Students will be learning techniques of cooking rather than looking at recipes.

As a result, bring your own notes and a writing utensil.

Class starts at 6:30pm (Tuesday Evening sessions) or 9:00am (Friday Morning sessions) sharp. Please be here at least 5 minutes early wearing your chef jacket.

If you know you will be late or absent entirely for this class, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.

If you need to make up this class from a previous Practical Series session, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.
To check the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.

Team Building Event (04/02/24)
2024-04-02 10:00 - 12:30
Space reserved for a corporate team building cooking class.

Meats & Sauces Series – Week 5 (04/01/24)
2024-04-01 18:30 - 21:00
Meats & Sauces Series Week 5 – Beef:

Grilled Skirt Steak with Argentinian Chimichurri
Flat Iron Au Poivre or Bordelaise Sauce

About:
Join us for a succulent course on the choicest cuts and the best sauces to pair with them! In each class, we will discuss and apply proper protein cookery methods, explain anatomy, location and application of certain cuts, demonstrate and participate in breakdown and butchery of proteins, as well as learn proper sauce making techniques.
Each week follows the same structure: students will listen to the chef instructor’s lecture over the weekly topics before heading into the kitchen to make the respective dishes themselves.
Cost:
The Meats and Sauces Series is $600.00 for all six weeks of classes. Students may not sign up for individual classes. No chef jacket fee is added for this program.
Register:
Click here to register using the PayPal button on the main Meats & Sauces Series webpage.

Team Building Event (04/01/24)
2024-04-01 16:00 - 18:30

Practical Series – Week 20 (03/29/24)
2024-03-29 09:00 - 11:30
Practical Series – Topic:

Pasta

Fettuccine
Ravioli
Sauces

About:
The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from the chef’s lecture before heading into the kitchen to cook dishes on what they’ve just learned. By the end of the course, students will have a full understanding of nearly every facet of cooking. Don’t be hesitant if you think you’re not up to the task – this class is open for any and all skill levels.
Costs:
Lump Sum Cost of Practical Series – $2,500.00.
Payment Plan of Practical Series – Deposit of $550.00 and then six payments of $325.00 on the first class of each month.
Chef Jacket Fee – $40 (automatically allocated into the deposit).
*NOTE*: If you already have a Classic Cooking chef jacket from a prior program and still wish to attend the Practical Series, please call our staff to register.
Register:
Visit our Practical Series webpage for the step-by-step process on how to officially register.
More Info:

Students will be learning techniques of cooking rather than looking at recipes.

As a result, bring your own notes and a writing utensil.

Class starts at 9:00am sharp. Please be here at least 5 minutes early wearing your chef jacket.

If you know you will be late or absent entirely for this class, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.

If you need to make up this class from a previous Practical Series session, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.
To check the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.

Italian Series – Week 4 (03/28/24)
2024-03-28 18:30 - 21:00
Italian Series Week 4 – Central Italy:

Primi/Antipasti:

Classic Minestrone Soup

Secondi:

Salsiccia (Homemade Pork Sausage) with Roman Cacio E Pepe Pasta and Finnochi in Padella (Braised Fennel with Parmesan Breadcrumbs)

Dolci:

Sfogliatella (“Lobster Tail” Pastries with Ricotta Filling)

About:
A six-week program focusing on the cuisine of Italia! Join Chef Kristina Grappo as she spends each week focusing on a certain subset of Italian culture, taking care to highlight regional dishes and their backgrounds. Students will first listen to an initial lecture in the classroom before heading into the kitchen to create three courses of food straight from the Mediterranean Boot. No prior experience required – this series is open to all enthusiastic patrons and paisanos!
Each week follows the same structure: students will listen to the chef instructor’s lecture over the weekly topics before heading into the kitchen to make the respective dishes themselves.
Cost:
The Italian Series is $600.00 for all six weeks of classes. Students may not sign up for individual classes. No chef jacket fee is added for this program.
Register:
Click here to register using the PayPal button on the main Italian Series webpage.

Team Building Event (03/28/24)
2024-03-28 15:30 - 18:00
Space reserved for a large team building cooking class.

Pastry Series – Week 9 (03/27/24)
2024-03-27 18:30 - 21:00
Pastry Series Weekly Topic – Large Cakes

Queen of Sheba
Marjolaine

About:
Consider yourself a chef with a sweet tooth? Put your skills to the test in our 12-week Pastry Series! With topics covering cakes, pies, tarts, breads, creams, chocolates, and so much more, this class is as tantalizing as it is appetizing. Hosted by Chef Susan Kolman, you will get a professional look inside the pastry world.
Costs:
Lump Sum Cost of Pastry Series – $1,250.00
Payment Plan of Pastry Series – Deposit of $275.00 and then three payments of $325.00 on the first class of each month.
**NOTE**: In the event of cancellation, please refer to our Enrollment Agreement for a complete breakdown of our cancellation policy. We do not issue refunds for the $50 enrollment fee or the $40 Chef’s Jacket.
Register:
Visit our Pastry Series page here for more info on how to register.
More Info:

This class is part of a 12 week series, and classes cannot be registered for individually. No vouchers accepted for registration.
Students will be learning both techniques of cooking and the specificities of adhering to pastry recipes. As a result, bring your own notes and a writing utensil. We will provide cooking equipment and recipes for all respective dishes.
Class starts at 6:30pm sharp. Please be here at least 10 minutes early wearing your chef jacket.

If you know you will be late or absent entirely for this class, please notify us beforehand. If you need to make up this class from a previous Pastry Series session, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu. If you miss one or multiple Pastry Series classes, you can make them up in either a concurrent Pastry Series session or a future Pastry Series session.

To view the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.

Practical Series – Week 20 (03/26/24)
2024-03-26 18:30 - 21:00
Practical Series – Topic:

Pasta

Fettuccine
Ravioli
Sauces

About:
The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from the chef’s lecture before heading into the kitchen to cook dishes on what they’ve just learned. By the end of the course, students will have a full understanding of nearly every facet of cooking. Don’t be hesitant if you think you’re not up to the task – this class is open for any and all skill levels.
Costs:
Lump Sum Cost of Practical Series – $2,500.00.
Payment Plan of Practical Series – Deposit of $550.00 and then six payments of $325.00 on the first class of each month.
Chef Jacket Fee – $40 (automatically allocated into the deposit).
*NOTE*: If you already have a Classic Cooking chef jacket from a prior program and still wish to attend the Practical Series, please call our staff to register.
Register:
Visit our Practical Series webpage for the step-by-step process on how to officially register.
More Info:

Students will be learning techniques of cooking rather than looking at recipes.

As a result, bring your own notes and a writing utensil.

Class starts at 6:30pm (Tuesday Evening sessions) or 9:00am (Friday Morning sessions) sharp. Please be here at least 5 minutes early wearing your chef jacket.

If you know you will be late or absent entirely for this class, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.

If you need to make up this class from a previous Practical Series session, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.
To check the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.

Private Party (03/26/24)
2024-03-26 17:00 - 19:30
Space reserved for a private party cooking class.

Team Building Event (03/26/24)
2024-03-26 13:00 - 15:30
Space reserved for a team building cooking event.

Meats & Sauces Series – Week 4 (03/25/24)
2024-03-25 18:30 - 21:00
Meats & Sauces Series Week 4 – Seafood:

Shrimp Scampi with Compound Butter & Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs
Seared Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper Purée
Grilled Halibut with Tropical Relish

About:
Join us for a succulent course on the choicest cuts and the best sauces to pair with them! In each class, we will discuss and apply proper protein cookery methods, explain anatomy, location and application of certain cuts, demonstrate and participate in breakdown and butchery of proteins, as well as learn proper sauce making techniques.
Each week follows the same structure: students will listen to the chef instructor’s lecture over the weekly topics before heading into the kitchen to make the respective dishes themselves.
Cost:
The Meats and Sauces Series is $600.00 for all six weeks of classes. Students may not sign up for individual classes. No chef jacket fee is added for this program.
Register:
Click here to register using the PayPal button on the main Meats & Sauces Series webpage.

Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Induction Dinner
2024-03-24 18:00 - 21:30
This date is reserved for the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Induction Dinner

Five Course Wine Dinner (FOUR SPOTS LEFT!)
2024-03-23 17:00 - 19:30
ONLY FOUR SPOTS LEFT! CALL OR EMAIL TO REGISTER!
Menu – Wine Dinner:

Blue Cheese and Mushroom Fondue with Garlic Crouton
Fried Crab Cake with Fennel Confit
Classic Coq Au Vin with Homemade Fettuccine
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cassis Demi Glacé and Root Vegetable Gratin
Jelly Roll with Lemon Curd and Passion Fruit Coulis

About:
One of our few classes that does not incorporate hands-on cooking. Instead, guests sit down, meet our chef(s) and sommelier, and enjoy a five course dinner with specially paired wines. With each course, our head chef will talk about the food, while our sommelier will discuss the wine’s taste, variety, background, and vintage.
More Info:

To make a reservation, use the PayPal button below. If the PayPal button has been removed or you wish to pay via another method, please call 480-502-0177 or email info@ccacademy.edu.
COST: $90 per person. Gratuity is not included in the class price.

Tips for our staff for this evening are not expected but are greatly appreciated. All gratuities are evenly distributed amongst our staff members.
If your party has six or more guests, you can still reserve spots for any recreational class or event if you do not wish to do a private party. However, we will charge your group an 18% service fee at the time of your reservation. With this in mind, it is preferred that you register your entire guest count all at once.

Five-Course Wine Dinners are held on select Saturdays, 5:00 – 7:30pm. Attendees must be 21 years or older to consume any alcohol.
This class is not a cooking class. There is no portion of the class that is hands-on or demonstrative.
We have a 72-hour cancellation policy. This means that you have three days before the class starts to cancel or change your reservation.

If you have to cancel within this time period, you will not receive a credit to apply towards a different event. We do not issue monetary refunds.

No dietary restrictions or allergies will be accommodated for this class. If one or more items on tonight’s menu conflicts with your needs, please reserve spots for an alternative Five-Course Wine Dinner.
Class size is limited to 36 people. Reservations are based on a ‘first come-first serve’ basis.
Dinner starts at 5:00pm sharp. Please be here at least 10 minutes early wearing comfortable clothing.
Take a look at our staff and instructors page to get a feel over who may be teaching this class.

Private Party (03/23/24)
2024-03-23 11:00 - 14:00
Space reserved for a bridal shower party.

Everything Chicken Class (ONE SPOT LEFT!)
2024-03-23 10:00 - 13:00
ONLY ONE SPOT LEFT! CALL OR EMAIL TO REGISTER!
Menu – Everything Chicken Class:

Breakdown Whole Chicken
Homemade Chicken Stock from Carcass
Legs & Thighs:

Coq au Vin

Breasts:

Cut into Scaloppine, Make Pan Sauces
Chicken Piccata
Chicken Marsala

About:
Learn how to handle the world’s most widely consumed protein in this stand-alone workshop! In this class, Chef Andrew Schmidt will cover the principles of poultry, showing students how to properly debone a carcass, making chicken stock from scratch, and demonstrating a handful of delicious ways to cook the legs, thighs, and breasts. No prior experience required; all skill-levels are welcome!
More Info:

To make a reservation, please use the PayPal registration below. If the button has been removed or you wish to pay by phone, please call us at 480-502-0177.
COST: $75 per person. Gratuity is not included in the class price.

Tips for our staff for this evening are not expected but are greatly appreciated. All gratuities are evenly distributed amongst our staff members.
If your party has eight or more guests, you can still reserve spots for any recreational class or event if you do not wish to do a private party. However, we will charge your group an 18% service fee at the time of your reservation. With this in mind, it is preferred that you register your entire guest count all at once.

Everything Chicken Classes are held on select Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:00pm. Attendees must be 21 years or older to consume any alcohol.
We have a 72-hour cancellation policy. This means that you have three days before the class starts to cancel or change your reservation.

If you have to cancel within this time period, you will not receive a credit to apply towards a different event. We do not issue monetary refunds.

No dietary restrictions or allergies will be accommodated for this class. If one or more items on tonight’s menu conflicts with your needs, please reserve spots for an alternative cooking class or event.
Class size is limited to 20 people. Reservations are based on a ‘first come-first serve’ basis.
Class starts at 10:00am sharp. Please be here at least 10 minutes early wearing comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes. If you have long hair, be sure to tie it behind your head.
Students will receive a full copy of all recipes for use at home.

Private Party (03/22/24)
2024-03-22 11:45 - 14:30
Space reserved for a private cooking party.
