Learn to host a flawless dinner party with confidence. This hands-on cooking class focuses on three essential elements: a crowd-pleasing menu, efficient timing and prep, and confident plating and service. Designed for home cooks who want to elevate their entertaining, the session combines practical technique, menu planning strategies, and real-time practice so you leave ready to host.
What you'll make
In this class we are focusing on making 3 main dinner party meals.
What you'll learn
Menu design: Balancing flavors, textures, and pacing across courses
Prep and timing: Batch prep, mise en place, and how to build a realistic timeline so everything arrives at the table hot and relaxed
Techniques: Roasting, braising, pan-searing, sauce finishing, simple baking, and elegant plating
Service skills: Buffet vs. plated service, wine pairing basics, and tips for serving guests with minimal stress
Make-ahead strategies: What to prepare ahead, what to finish last minute, and how to store and reheat without compromising quality
Class format
Duration: 3 hours
Size: Small group setting (6 participants) for individualised attention
Hands-on: Participants cook alongside the instructor in fully equipped kitchen stations
Tasting: Sit-down portion to enjoy the meal you prepared, plus notes and recipes to take home
Who this is for
Home cooks who host irregularly and want to streamline the process
Entertainers looking to expand their repertoire with dependable crowd-pleasers
Couples or friends seeking a social, skill-building evening
What to bring and wear
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Tupperware
Pricing and booking
Cost: Includes ingredients, equipment use, printed recipes, and the communal meal
Private group and corporate bookings available for custom menus and scheduling
Learn to host a flawless dinner party with confidence. This hands-on cooking class focuses on three essential elements: a crowd-pleasing menu, efficient timing and prep, and confident plating and service. Designed for home cooks who want to elevate their entertaining, the session combines practical technique, menu planning strategies, and real-time practice so you leave ready to host.
What you'll make
In this class we are focusing on making 3 main dinner party meals.
What you'll learn
Menu design: Balancing flavors, textures, and pacing across courses
Prep and timing: Batch prep, mise en place, and how to build a realistic timeline so everything arrives at the table hot and relaxed
Techniques: Roasting, braising, pan-searing, sauce finishing, simple baking, and elegant plating
Service skills: Buffet vs. plated service, wine pairing basics, and tips for serving guests with minimal stress
Make-ahead strategies: What to prepare ahead, what to finish last minute, and how to store and reheat without compromising quality
Class format
Duration: 3 hours
Size: Small group setting (6 participants) for individualised attention
Hands-on: Participants cook alongside the instructor in fully equipped kitchen stations
Tasting: Sit-down portion to enjoy the meal you prepared, plus notes and recipes to take home
Who this is for
Home cooks who host irregularly and want to streamline the process
Entertainers looking to expand their repertoire with dependable crowd-pleasers
Couples or friends seeking a social, skill-building evening
What to bring and wear
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Tupperware
Pricing and booking
Cost: Includes ingredients, equipment use, printed recipes, and the communal meal
Private group and corporate bookings available for custom menus and scheduling
