Classic Cooking Academy - An Arizona Culinary School

Practical Series – Week 18 (08/07/26)
2026-08-07 13:00 - 15:30 UTC
Practical Series – Topic:

Lamb

Debone Leg
Rack of Lamb
Jus

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 – $45 (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:
Click here to register on the main Practical Series webpage.
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 (Thursday Evening sessions) or 1:00pm (Friday Afternoon 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 session, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.
To view the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.
To see how prior sessions looked like, click here to visit our Instagram page!

Gourmet Class - Summer Mediterranean (08/07/26)
2026-08-07 18:30 - 21:00
Menu:
Summer Mediterranean
Fresh Caprese Crostini with Balsamic Reduction
Dijon Rubbed Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Carrot Romesco
Spicy Baby Mustard Greens
Creamy Mascarpone Polenta
Roasted Peach Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream and Brandy Sauce

Saturday Wine Dinner (08/08/26)
2026-08-08 18:00 - 20:00
Saturday Wine Dinner – Menu:

Gazpacho with Tomato-Ginger Sorbet
Prosciutto Wrapped Halibut with Beurre Blanc
Pork Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese, Port Sauce, and Pommes Pavé
Cherry Clafoutis

About:
A delicious spin on wine tastings. Our Wine Dinners are one of our few offers that do not incorporate hands-on cooking. Instead, guests sit down, meet our lead chef, and enjoy a four course dinner with specially paired wines. With each course, our staff will talk about the food as well as discussing the wine’s taste, variety, background, and vintage. For a food and wine pairing, you’d be hard pressed to find a tastier option.
Saturday Wine Dinner – More Info:

COST: $80 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 party all at once to avoid scheduling complications.

To make a reservation, use the PayPal button below. If the PayPal button has been removed or you wish to pay another way, please call 480-502-0177 or email info@ccacademy.edu.
Wine Dinners are held on select Saturdays, 6:00 – 8:00pm. 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 – our wine dinners are food and wine tastings featuring deliciously paired courses.
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 only 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 Wine Dinner.
Visit our website calendar for all future and upcoming Wine Dinners!

For a more flexible option on food and wine pairings, consider scheduling your own Private Wine Dinner.

Class size is limited to 36 people. Reservations are based on a ‘first come-first serve’ basis.
Dinner starts at 6:00pm sharp. Please be here at least 10 minutes early wearing comfortable and appropriate clothing.
This Scottsdale Wine Dinner is hosted at our original Arizona location.
Take a look at our staff and instructors page to get an idea on who may be teaching this class.
To view some dishes from prior Wine Dinners, visit our Instagram page!

REGISTER HERE:

Number of People

1 Person $80.00 USD2 People $160.00 USD3 People $240.00 USD4 People $320.00 USD5 People $400.00 USD6 People $480.00 USD

Name

Phone Number

Canning Series - Week 6 (08/09/26)
2026-08-09 09:00 - 12:00
Week 6: Garden to Jar — Salsas, Relishes & Vegetables
Objectives: Working with vegetables in canning; crafting salsas and relishes as versatile condiments and thoughtful gifts.
Kitchen Topics:

Vegetable Salsa
Fennel Relish

Canning Series – About:

Discover the art and science of home canning in this hands-on six-week series designed for beginners and curious cooks alike. From sweet summer jams to savory pantry staples, each class builds foundational skills and confidence while guiding you through the essential principles of safe, successful home canning. You’ll progress from working with liquid and powdered pectins to long-boil techniques, learning the important distinctions between jams, jellies, preserves, and marmalades along the way.
The series covers a diverse and delicious range of recipes — from a tangy lemon ginger marmalade and smoky homemade BBQ sauce to rich tomato-based pasta sauces and a bright lemon caponata. Later weeks shift the focus to stocking a thoughtful pantry and creating items perfect for gifting, including a cranberry orange chutney timed beautifully for the holiday season and a hot and sweet chili sauce that pairs perfectly with seafood and Asian-inspired dishes.
Each week features two tested, vetted recipes carefully selected to reinforce that week’s learning objectives and yield approximately six half-pint jars — so every participant leaves class with something to show (and taste) for their efforts. The series wraps up with a celebration of vegetables through fresh salsas and relishes that are as versatile as they are delicious, giving you the skills and inspiration to keep canning long after the last class ends.

Canning Series – Cost:
The Canning Series is $550.00 for all six weeks of classes. Students may not sign up for individual classes. No chef jacket fee is added for this program.
Links:
To see how prior Canning Series sessions looked like, visit our Instagram page!
To view our other weekly programs, click here!
Register:
Click here to register using the PayPal button on the Canning Series webpage.

Practical Series – Week 19 (08/13/26)
2026-08-13 18:30 - 21:00
Practical Series – Topic:

Duck

Deboned
Duck à l’Orange

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 – $45 (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:
Click here to register on the main Practical Series webpage.
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 (Thursday Evening sessions) or 1:00pm (Friday Afternoon 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 session, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.
To view the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.
To see how prior sessions looked like, click here to visit our Instagram page!

Practical Series – Week 19 (08/14/26)
2026-08-14 13:00 - 15:30

Practical Series – Week 20 (08/20/26)
2026-08-20 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 – $45 (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:
Click here to register on the main Practical Series webpage.
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 (Thursday Evening sessions) or 1:00pm (Friday Afternoon 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 session, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.
To view the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.
To see how prior sessions looked like, click here to visit our Instagram page!

Practical Series – Week 20 (08/21/26)
2026-08-21 13:00 - 15:30

Gourmet Class - Euro Nights (08/21/26)
2026-08-21 18:30 - 21:00
Menu:
Chilled Summer Gazpacho
Flank Steak Chimichurri
Smashed Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
Grilled Summer Vegetables
Olive Oil Cake with Whipped Citrus Cream and Candied Orange Peel

Saturday Wine Dinner (08/22/26)
2026-08-22 18:00 - 20:00
Saturday Wine Dinner – Menu:

Salmon Tartare with Cucumbers and Orange-Ginger-Soy Drizzle
Seared Scallop with Seafood Ravioli and Tomato Emulsion
Chicken Ballotine (Stuffed Chicken Breast) with Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom
Strawberry Tart on Puff Pastry

About:
A delicious spin on wine tastings. Our Wine Dinners are one of our few offers that do not incorporate hands-on cooking. Instead, guests sit down, meet our lead chef, and enjoy a four course dinner with specially paired wines. With each course, our staff will talk about the food as well as discussing the wine’s taste, variety, background, and vintage. For a food and wine pairing, you’d be hard pressed to find a tastier option.
Saturday Wine Dinner – More Info:

COST: $80 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 party all at once to avoid scheduling complications.

To make a reservation, use the PayPal button below. If the PayPal button has been removed or you wish to pay another way, please call 480-502-0177 or email info@ccacademy.edu.
Wine Dinners are held on select Saturdays, 6:00 – 8:00pm. 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 – our wine dinners are food and wine tastings featuring deliciously paired courses.
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 only 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 Wine Dinner.
Visit our website calendar for all future and upcoming Wine Dinners!

For a more flexible option on food and wine pairings, consider scheduling your own Private Wine Dinner.

Class size is limited to 36 people. Reservations are based on a ‘first come-first serve’ basis.
Dinner starts at 6:00pm sharp. Please be here at least 10 minutes early wearing comfortable and appropriate clothing.
This Scottsdale Wine Dinner is hosted at our original Arizona location.
Take a look at our staff and instructors page to get an idea on who may be teaching this class.
To view some dishes from prior Wine Dinners, visit our Instagram page!

REGISTER HERE:

Number of People

1 Person $80.00 USD2 People $160.00 USD3 People $240.00 USD4 People $320.00 USD5 People $400.00 USD6 People $480.00 USD

Name

Phone Number

Practical Series – Week 21 (08/27/26)
2026-08-27 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 – $45 (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:
Click here to register on the main Practical Series webpage.
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 (Thursday Evening sessions) or 1:00pm (Friday Afternoon 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 session, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.
To view the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.
To see how prior sessions looked like, click here to visit our Instagram page!

Practical Series – Week 21 (08/28/26)
2026-08-28 13:00 - 15:30

Practical Series – Week 22 (09/03/26)
2026-09-03 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 – $45 (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:
Click here to register on the main Practical Series webpage.
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 (Thursday Evening sessions) or 1:00pm (Friday Afternoon 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 session, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.
To view the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.
To see how prior sessions looked like, click here to visit our Instagram page!

Practical Series – Week 22 (09/04/26)
2026-09-04 13:00 - 15:30

Gourmet Class - Lite Paris Nights (09/04/26)
2026-09-04 18:30 - 21:00
Menu:
Gougères
Frisee with Lardons and Tangy Citrus Vinaigrette
Salmon in Papillote with White Wine and Vegetables
Almond Rice Pilaf
Classic Cherry Clafoutis

Labor Day
2026-09-07

Pastry Series – Week 1 (09/09/26)
2026-09-09 18:30 - 21:00
Pastry Series Weekly Topic – Intro to Ingredients

Flour
Gluten
Quick Breads – Scones, Muffins
Brownies

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 classes, you can make them up in either a concurrent or a future session.

To view the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.
To see how prior sessions of this program looked like, visit our Instagram page!

Practical Series – Week 23 (09/10/26)
2026-09-10 18:30 - 21:00
Practical Series – Topic:

Asian

Sushi
Egg 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 – $45 (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:
Click here to register on the main Practical Series webpage.
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 (Thursday Evening sessions) or 1:00pm (Friday Afternoon 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 session, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.
To view the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.
To see how prior sessions looked like, click here to visit our Instagram page!

Practical Series – Week 23 (09/11/26)
2026-09-11 13:00 - 15:30

Saturday Wine Dinner (09/12/26)
2026-09-12 18:00 - 20:00
Saturday Wine Dinner – Menu:

Late Summer Arugula with Warm Goat Cheese and Orange
Fresh Fettuccine, Cilantro Pesto, and Blistered Tomatoes
Filet Mignon with Zinfandel Sauce, Potato Gratin, and Haricots Verts
Lemon Mascarpone Mousse with Lavender Shortbread

About:
A delicious spin on wine tastings. Our Wine Dinners are one of our few offers that do not incorporate hands-on cooking. Instead, guests sit down, meet our lead chef, and enjoy a four course dinner with specially paired wines. With each course, our staff will talk about the food as well as discussing the wine’s taste, variety, background, and vintage. For a food and wine pairing, you’d be hard pressed to find a tastier option.
Saturday Wine Dinner – More Info:

COST: $80 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 party all at once to avoid scheduling complications.

To make a reservation, use the PayPal button below. If the PayPal button has been removed or you wish to pay another way, please call 480-502-0177 or email info@ccacademy.edu.
Wine Dinners are held on select Saturdays, 6:00 – 8:00pm. 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 – our wine dinners are food and wine tastings featuring deliciously paired courses.
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 only 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 Wine Dinner.
Visit our website calendar for all future and upcoming Wine Dinners!

For a more flexible option on food and wine pairings, consider scheduling your own Private Wine Dinner.

Class size is limited to 36 people. Reservations are based on a ‘first come-first serve’ basis.
Dinner starts at 6:00pm sharp. Please be here at least 10 minutes early wearing comfortable and appropriate clothing.
This Scottsdale Wine Dinner is hosted at our original Arizona location.
Take a look at our staff and instructors page to get an idea on who may be teaching this class.
To view some dishes from prior Wine Dinners, visit our Instagram page!

REGISTER HERE:

Number of People

1 Person $80.00 USD2 People $160.00 USD3 People $240.00 USD4 People $320.00 USD5 People $400.00 USD6 People $480.00 USD

Name

Phone Number

Nutritional Series – Week 1 (09/15/26)
2026-09-15 18:30 - 21:00
Week 1 – Eat Real Food: Learn How to Nutritionally Balance & Prepare Meals with Whole Foods

Lecture Portion (30-40 mins)

Clean eating basics―Learn about the benefits of a healthier diet, recommended foods, and artificial ingredients to eliminate, foods to moderate, core clean eating principles and nutritional guidelines, how to stock your kitchen, and more. Clean eating isn’t about abiding by a strict set of rules―it’s about incorporating more real food into your diet and establishing healthy habits that help you feel your best.

Menu:

Starter/Soup/Salad:

Golden Beet and Apple Salad tossed with Toasted Walnuts and a Cider Vinaigrette.

Main Course:

Grilled Chicken Breast topped with Tomato Salsa Fresca served with Sweet Potato mash and Sautéed Green Beans, Caramelized Shallot and Toasted Shaved Almonds.

Dessert:

Carrot Cake and Pineapple Muffins.

Nutritional Series – About:
Join us in this six-week program as we take a look at the nutritional side of the kitchen and dining table. The Nutritional Series will educate students on health trends, nourishing concepts, proper techniques, and more! This series is open to all skill-levels, targeting those who have little to no nutritional experience or those who wish to improve their current skillset.
Students will first head into the kitchen and listen to an initial lecture from the chef over each daily menu. Then they work together under the supervision of the chef instructors. Once everything is finished, the students enjoy their freshly-made meals and sit down in the dining room where they listen to our instructor’s presentation over the science behind the weekly food and topics.
Nutritional Series – Cost:
The Nutritional 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 online payment button on the Nutritional Series webpage.

Pastry Series – Week 2 (09/16/26)
2026-09-16 18:30 - 21:00
Pastry Series Weekly Topic – Doughs I

Pâte Brisée
Pâte Sucrée
Linzer Dough
French Apple Tart

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 $45 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 classes, you can make them up in either a concurrent or a future session.

To view the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.
To see how prior sessions of this program looked like, visit our Instagram page!

Practical Series – Week 24 (09/17/26)
2026-09-17 18:30 - 21:00
Practical Series – Topic:

Pastry

Pâte Sucrée
Pâte à Choux
Pastry Cream
Craquelins

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 – $45 (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:
Click here to register on the main Practical Series webpage.
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 (Thursday Evening sessions) or 1:00pm (Friday Afternoon 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 session, please notify us beforehand. Our phone number is 480-502-0177 and our email is info@ccacademy.edu.
To view the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.
To see how prior sessions looked like, click here to visit our Instagram page!

Practical Series – Week 24 (09/18/26)
2026-09-18 13:00 - 15:30

Gourmet Class - French Bistro (09/18/26)
2026-09-18 18:30 - 21:00
Menu:
Herb Goat Cheese and Mushroom Tart on a Bed of Mixed Greens with Dijon Vinaigrette
Roasted Salmon Fillet with Ratatouille and Potato Croquettes
Classic Creme Brule

Around the World Series – Week 1 (09/21/26)
2026-09-21 18:30 - 21:00
Week 1 – France:

Gougères (Savory Pâte à Choux Puffs)
French Onion Soup
Flank Steak with Shallot and Red Wine Vinegar Sauce
Pommes Purée (Creamy Mashed Potatoes)
Glazed Herbed Carrots
Cherry Clafoutis

Around the World Series – About:
Join us in this six-week program as we take a global look at a variety of cuisines that have taken the world by storm. The Around the World Series will educate students on individual cultures, their culinary staples, and the context behind it all! This series is open to all skill-levels, ideal for those who want to become more worldly when it comes to international cuisine.
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. Once the food is prepared and plated, everyone gets to enjoy a family-style meal of what they’ve just made with a complimentary glass of wine.
Around the World Series – Cost:
The Around the World 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.
More Info:

Certain weeks of the Around the World program may be pushed back for other events. Classic Cooking keeps all currently enrolled students updated with any schedule changes.
We also offer a variety of stand-alone recreational cooking classes that focus on various global cuisines as well. To see which hands-on cooking classes are currently being offered, visit our calendar.

Register:
Click here to register using the online payment button on the Around the World Series webpage.

Nutritional Series – Week 2 (09/22/26)
2026-09-22 18:30 - 21:00
Week 2 – Meals That Heal: Exploring the Benefits of the Mediterranean Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Lecture Portion (30-40 mins)

The Mediterranean Anti-inflammatory Diet, renowned for its health benefits, offers some of the most nourishing and delicious cuisine of the world. Learn about the diet’s guiding principles, the Mediterranean Food Pyramid, broad-range of commonly used ingredients, and potential health-promoting benefits.

Menu:

Starter/Soup/Salad:

Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper Dip and White Bean Salad served with Homemade Pita

Main Course:

Grilled Moroccan Lamb Chops served with Spicy Tomato Harissa, Couscous, and Glazed Carrots with Fresh Herbs

Dessert:

Honey Tangerine Polenta Cake

Nutritional Series – About:
Join us in this six-week program as we take a look at the nutritional side of the kitchen and dining table. The Nutritional Series will educate students on health trends, nourishing concepts, proper techniques, and more! This series is open to all skill-levels, targeting those who have little to no nutritional experience or those who wish to improve their current skillset.
Students will first head into the kitchen and listen to an initial lecture from the chef over each daily menu. Then they work together under the supervision of the chef instructors. Once everything is finished, the students enjoy their freshly-made meals and sit down in the dining room where they listen to our instructor’s presentation over the science behind the weekly food and topics.
Nutritional Series – Cost:
The Nutritional 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 online payment button on the Nutritional Series webpage.

Pastry Series – Week 3 (09/23/26)
2026-09-23 18:30 - 21:00
Pastry Series Weekly Topic – Baked Custards

Crème Caramel
Crème Brûlée
Cheesecake

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 $45 Chef 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 classes, you can make them up in either a concurrent or a future session.

To view the overall curriculum of the this program, click here.
To see how prior sessions of this program looked like, visit our Instagram page!

Saturday Wine Dinner (09/26/26)
2026-09-26 18:00 - 20:00
Saturday Wine Dinner – Menu:

Tomato-Gruyere Tart with Mixed Greens
Saffron Risotto with Shrimp and Herb Butter
Duck Breast “Tajine”, Couscous, and Date Sauce
Grilled Pineapple with Orange Glaze and Vanilla Ice Cream

About:
A delicious spin on wine tastings. Our Wine Dinners are one of our few offers that do not incorporate hands-on cooking. Instead, guests sit down, meet our lead chef, and enjoy a four course dinner with specially paired wines. With each course, our staff will talk about the food as well as discussing the wine’s taste, variety, background, and vintage. For a food and wine pairing, you’d be hard pressed to find a tastier option.
Saturday Wine Dinner – More Info:

COST: $80 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 party all at once to avoid scheduling complications.

To make a reservation, use the PayPal button below. If the PayPal button has been removed or you wish to pay another way, please call 480-502-0177 or email info@ccacademy.edu.
Wine Dinners are held on select Saturdays, 6:00 – 8:00pm. 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 – our wine dinners are food and wine tastings featuring deliciously paired courses.
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 only 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 Wine Dinner.
Visit our website calendar for all future and upcoming Wine Dinners!

For a more flexible option on food and wine pairings, consider scheduling your own Private Wine Dinner.

Class size is limited to 36 people. Reservations are based on a ‘first come-first serve’ basis.
Dinner starts at 6:00pm sharp. Please be here at least 10 minutes early wearing comfortable and appropriate clothing.
This Scottsdale Wine Dinner is hosted at our original Arizona location.
Take a look at our staff and instructors page to get an idea on who may be teaching this class.
To view some dishes from prior Wine Dinners, visit our Instagram page!

REGISTER HERE:

Number of People

1 Person $80.00 USD2 People $160.00 USD3 People $240.00 USD4 People $320.00 USD5 People $400.00 USD6 People $480.00 USD

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Around the World Series – Week 2 (09/28/26)
2026-09-28 18:30 - 21:00
Week 2 – East Asia:

Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Beef Bulgogi

Japanese Style Fried Rice
Chinese Style Stir Fried Vegetable Medley
Black Sticky Rice with Mango Coconut Semifreddo

Around the World Series – About:
Join us in this six-week program as we take a global look at a variety of cuisines that have taken the world by storm. The Around the World Series will educate students on individual cultures, their culinary staples, and the context behind it all! This series is open to all skill-levels, ideal for those who want to become more worldly when it comes to international cuisine.
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. Once the food is prepared and plated, everyone gets to enjoy a family-style meal of what they’ve just made with a complimentary glass of wine.
Around the World Series – Cost:
The Around the World 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.
More Info:

Certain weeks of the Around the World program may be pushed back for other events. Classic Cooking keeps all currently enrolled students updated with any schedule changes.
We also offer a variety of stand-alone recreational cooking classes that focus on various global cuisines as well. To see which hands-on cooking classes are currently being offered, visit our calendar.

Register:
Click here to register using the online payment button on the Around the World Series webpage.
