4 half-days Mon-Thurs June 29--July 2, 9:30 AM-12 Noon - Ages 8-13 only*

Menu A-Each day consists of a different theme. TBA

Raising the Next Junior Master Chef? South Bay School of Cooking offers a wonderful alternative for summer camp. Kids will have fun learning new skills, trying new foods, team building, and sharing mealtimes with others. If your kids like watching the Food Network, have an interest in food preparation, or occasionally utter, “Mom, I want to be a chef!” –this kid-friendly hands-on cooking camp is an inspiring option. Our communal cooking style promote complete interaction with the instructor and all of the other campers. Each day of camp will focus on a theme incorporating a variety of fresh ingredients without compromising what kids like to eat, and of course, having fun. 

Menus and skills are designed for the abilities of ages 8-13 years* only.  Age limits are imposed based on safety level, counter heights, attention span, hot stove, sharp knives and the teacher’s ability to create teamwork with the group. *Please do not enroll underage children or ask for exceptions.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

• Cost includes: Instruction, food, utensils, full lunch in class, apron, note book with recipes and handouts to take home. 
• Menus: Meals consist of fun global cuisine, American classics, brunch, and other themed menus. We are unable to accommodate children with severe allergies, vegetarian, or other restrictive diets. We do not use any peanuts/tree nuts in our recipes. Please do not register your child if he/she will not or is unable to eat food prepared in class.  
•  All food must be consumed in class no to go packages.
• Camp Policy: We do not give refunds. Credits or week changes not available after June 1. Changes are solely up to management and space availability. Children must be picked up immediately after class as we do not have anyone to stay after to care for late pickups. There are no make-up days in other camp weeks--you may send another child in their place of a missed day. Camp Policy differs from Adult class policy. 
• Safety: Children must wear tennis shoes--no sandals or flip flops, and hair must be pulled back. 
• Drop off only: We do not allow parents, siblings, or others to wait during the class time. We do not offer pre/post class care. Please drop off/pick up children no later than 5 minutes b/f or after class. 

Whisky/Whiskey how ever you spell it is venturing out of the liquor cabinet and into the kitchen. Chefs are using whiskey to enhance salty, smoky or sweet flavors.  It brings out the flavor of the sea in seafood, the smokiness of wood fired food, and the sweetness in desserts. Whether it's Bourbon, sour mash, Canadian, or a single malt Scotch, it’s amber color and multifaceted bouquet is as mysterious as the lore surrounding it. Tie on your apron and have a delicious culinary adventure. Scrumptious bacon cheddar bourbon swirls, whiskey marinated skirt steak, bourbon glazed yams. A salad of pears and lettuce greens with a whiskey vinaigrette. For dessert a sinful whiskey dessert.

Adult Class: 21 and older only for this class. You may bring wine to enjoy with your dinner --Class runs about 2 1/2 hours

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees to wear FACE MASKS during class. 

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market availability/quality. For your safely-this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

4 half-days Mon-Thurs June 29--July 2, 9:30 AM-12 Noon - Ages 8-13 only*

Menu A-Each day consists of a different theme. TBA

Raising the Next Junior Master Chef? South Bay School of Cooking offers a wonderful alternative for summer camp. Kids will have fun learning new skills, trying new foods, team building, and sharing mealtimes with others. If your kids like watching the Food Network, have an interest in food preparation, or occasionally utter, “Mom, I want to be a chef!” –this kid-friendly hands-on cooking camp is an inspiring option. Our communal cooking style promote complete interaction with the instructor and all of the other campers. Each day of camp will focus on a theme incorporating a variety of fresh ingredients without compromising what kids like to eat, and of course, having fun. 

Menus and skills are designed for the abilities of ages 8-13 years* only.  Age limits are imposed based on safety level, counter heights, attention span, hot stove, sharp knives and the teacher’s ability to create teamwork with the group. *Please do not enroll underage children or ask for exceptions.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

• Cost includes: Instruction, food, utensils, full lunch in class, apron, note book with recipes and handouts to take home. 
• Menus: Meals consist of fun global cuisine, American classics, brunch, and other themed menus. We are unable to accommodate children with severe allergies, vegetarian, or other restrictive diets. We do not use any peanuts/tree nuts in our recipes. Please do not register your child if he/she will not or is unable to eat food prepared in class.  
•  All food must be consumed in class no to go packages.
• Camp Policy: We do not give refunds. Credits or week changes not available after June 1. Changes are solely up to management and space availability. Children must be picked up immediately after class as we do not have anyone to stay after to care for late pickups. There are no make-up days in other camp weeks--you may send another child in their place of a missed day. Camp Policy differs from Adult class policy. 
• Safety: Children must wear tennis shoes--no sandals or flip flops, and hair must be pulled back. 
• Drop off only: We do not allow parents, siblings, or others to wait during the class time. We do not offer pre/post class care. Please drop off/pick up children no later than 5 minutes b/f or after class. 

Knife skills are the most important part of cooking. They are the 'wheels' of motion in the kitchen and make cooking less a chore and more a joy. Get the cutting edge info on knives and learn which 'tools of the trade' and double duty gadgets are necessary as you learn what to buy and when to sharpen. slice, dice, peel, julienne, and chop to make a meal delicious meal of roasted vegetable quesadillas, pickled red onions, mixed vegetable-salsa salad and a baked fruit dessert. You won't go home hungry!

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees to wear FACE MASKS during class. 

16 and older OK and Vegetarian friendly--Class runs about 2 1/2 hours.

 Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops

Argentina is known for beef prepared on parrillas—grills, but there's more to Argentine cuisine than beef. We’ll keep the Southern California year round grilling season going with this delicious cuisine. We'll start off with mini picadillo filled empanadas--meat filled turnovers. Then get the grilling going with a grilled steak with our infamous traditional homemade chimichuri sauce. Argentine sausages, potatoes and veggies fragrantly grilled Gaucho style on rosemary skewers and served with an aromatic cilantro garlic rice. An Argentine dessert will be served. Go Meat!  

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

Adult Class: You may bring wine to enjoy with your meal. Wine suggestion: Argentinean Malbec. Class runs about 2 1/2 hours.

 Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

Chefs and cooks swear by it, and somehow it had lost its way among the non-stick generation, but a resurgence of this affordable and time-tested cookware is once again celebrated as America’s favorite. Known for its great heat conduction and it's ability to sear, sauté, braise, caramelize, and bake--this trusty cookware can take you from breakfast to dinner and dessert. Class will cover how to season and care for cast iron.  Our menu will be pan seared steak. Crispy kale, Brussels sprouts and potato hash. cast iron baked buttermilk biscuits with honey butter and even pizza--all done in cast iron pans! 

If you have a 12 or 14 inch cast iron pan you can bring it and we can tell you how to properly season it. 

    Ages 16 and older OK--Class runs about 2 1/2 hrs

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees to wear FACE MASKS during class. Classes are taken at your own risk.

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops.

Come learn how to decorate the magical unicorn cake. Learn to split cake layers, fill, frost and decorate this mystical animal cake. Piping skills and easy fondant technique. Everything is you need is included, and you’ll take home your mythical masterpiece in a pink cake box.

  Ages 12 and up OK. 

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

 Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

4 half-days Mon-Thurs June 29--July 2, 9:30 AM-12 Noon - Ages 8-13 only*

Menu A-Each day consists of a different theme. TBA

Raising the Next Junior Master Chef? South Bay School of Cooking offers a wonderful alternative for summer camp. Kids will have fun learning new skills, trying new foods, team building, and sharing mealtimes with others. If your kids like watching the Food Network, have an interest in food preparation, or occasionally utter, “Mom, I want to be a chef!” –this kid-friendly hands-on cooking camp is an inspiring option. Our communal cooking style promote complete interaction with the instructor and all of the other campers. Each day of camp will focus on a theme incorporating a variety of fresh ingredients without compromising what kids like to eat, and of course, having fun. 

Menus and skills are designed for the abilities of ages 8-13 years* only.  Age limits are imposed based on safety level, counter heights, attention span, hot stove, sharp knives and the teacher’s ability to create teamwork with the group. *Please do not enroll underage children or ask for exceptions.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

• Cost includes: Instruction, food, utensils, full lunch in class, apron, note book with recipes and handouts to take home. 
• Menus: Meals consist of fun global cuisine, American classics, brunch, and other themed menus. We are unable to accommodate children with severe allergies, vegetarian, or other restrictive diets. We do not use any peanuts/tree nuts in our recipes. Please do not register your child if he/she will not or is unable to eat food prepared in class.  
•  All food must be consumed in class no to go packages.
• Camp Policy: We do not give refunds. Credits or week changes not available after June 1. Changes are solely up to management and space availability. Children must be picked up immediately after class as we do not have anyone to stay after to care for late pickups. There are no make-up days in other camp weeks--you may send another child in their place of a missed day. Camp Policy differs from Adult class policy. 
• Safety: Children must wear tennis shoes--no sandals or flip flops, and hair must be pulled back. 
• Drop off only: We do not allow parents, siblings, or others to wait during the class time. We do not offer pre/post class care. Please drop off/pick up children no later than 5 minutes b/f or after class. 

Easy as Pie! Butter vs. shortening? How do I keep the dough from cracking? Why is my crust soggy at the bottom? Learn to make fail proof pies for your summer dessert needs. Get the "crust musts" and professional tips and techniques for mixing, rolling, and baking. Each student will make their own batch of dough. Then think inside the crust with 5 inch sizes of blueberry, lemony buttermilk custard, and a fresh peach crumb pie. We'll taste in class and you can take some home too. Yum!

Ages: 13 and older ok--runs about 3 1/2 hours. Please do not register underage children

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

 Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops

4 half-days Mon-Thurs June 29--July 2, 9:30 AM-12 Noon - Ages 8-13 only*

Menu A-Each day consists of a different theme. TBA

Raising the Next Junior Master Chef? South Bay School of Cooking offers a wonderful alternative for summer camp. Kids will have fun learning new skills, trying new foods, team building, and sharing mealtimes with others. If your kids like watching the Food Network, have an interest in food preparation, or occasionally utter, “Mom, I want to be a chef!” –this kid-friendly hands-on cooking camp is an inspiring option. Our communal cooking style promote complete interaction with the instructor and all of the other campers. Each day of camp will focus on a theme incorporating a variety of fresh ingredients without compromising what kids like to eat, and of course, having fun. 

Menus and skills are designed for the abilities of ages 8-13 years* only.  Age limits are imposed based on safety level, counter heights, attention span, hot stove, sharp knives and the teacher’s ability to create teamwork with the group. *Please do not enroll underage children or ask for exceptions.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

• Cost includes: Instruction, food, utensils, full lunch in class, apron, note book with recipes and handouts to take home. 
• Menus: Meals consist of fun global cuisine, American classics, brunch, and other themed menus. We are unable to accommodate children with severe allergies, vegetarian, or other restrictive diets. We do not use any peanuts/tree nuts in our recipes. Please do not register your child if he/she will not or is unable to eat food prepared in class.  
•  All food must be consumed in class no to go packages.
• Camp Policy: We do not give refunds. Credits or week changes not available after June 1. Changes are solely up to management and space availability. Children must be picked up immediately after class as we do not have anyone to stay after to care for late pickups. There are no make-up days in other camp weeks--you may send another child in their place of a missed day. Camp Policy differs from Adult class policy. 
• Safety: Children must wear tennis shoes--no sandals or flip flops, and hair must be pulled back. 
• Drop off only: We do not allow parents, siblings, or others to wait during the class time. We do not offer pre/post class care. Please drop off/pick up children no later than 5 minutes b/f or after class. 

For thousands of years, herbs and spices have served as currency, medicine and, most importantly, the culinary “foot print” of ethnic cuisines.  Fresh vs. dried and how they can transform simple veggies and bread toppings to complex flavors in stews, rice and pasta dishes. Find out how to transform your dishes with a few herbs and spices that can stand alone or go together. In this class we’ll discover the world of seasoning with herbs and spices by tasting, toasting, grinding, experimenting and cooking with them. We’ll make a few blends and a several dishes. Todays class will make an Asian spiced stir fry. Grilled cocoa spice rubbed salmon. Zucchini carpaccio with a mélange of fresh herbs. And an amazing compound butter to go with pasta, veggies or various proteins. Includes comprehensive herb/spice booklet for you to take home. You won't go home hungry! 

Ages 16 and up OK--Class runs about 2 1/2 hours

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market availability/quality. For your safely-this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

Discover the lip smacking flavors of the Caribbean! With influences from African, Indian, British, Spanish and Chinese immigrants, the food evokes images of culinary madness that all seems to come together. Tonight we'll start with our very own scratch made Jerk sauce. Small chickens will swim in a fragrant peppery marinade of allspice, ginger, and garlic before hitting the broiler. Then we’ll move onto a Jamaican “escovitch”—a sweet and savory salad of julienned carrots, red onions, and pineapple in a sweet and tangy dressing. Coconut milk infused yellow rice with pigeon peas. Sweet fried plantains. A fabulous Caribbean rum cake will be served for dessert. Can't you just hear the reggae music now?

Adult class--You may bring wine to enjoy with your meal.  Class runs about 2 1/2 hours.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

 Cost is for all three classes--no individual class sign-ups 

Using easy to prepare recipes, seasoning and basic cooking techniques, you'll learn time saving preparation to get you on your way to cooking wonderland.

Our quintessential hands-on series pairs preparing, seasoning, sautéing, roasting, and essential knife skills with purchasing, food storage and handling to create everyday dishes at home for beginners and kitchen veterans alike  This series will focus on the seasonal harvest of main dishes, fearless sides, understanding meat cooking, soup and salads with home made dressings will also be learned. Learn loads of tips and those sacred cooking secrets that only a professional can share. Each class builds on more skills.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

 "Fabulous and fun cooking experience. Chef Annette is a hoot yet one talented chef. Our class was thoroughly delightful." --N Harmon

Adult Class--Runs about 2 1/2 hours

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability.

Italian food goes beyond the red checkered table cloths and empty hanging Chianti bottles of our youth. Fresh herbs, farm fresh vegetables, hand-made pastas, braised meats in broths, and artisan cheeses are foundations of phenomenal regional dishes. Tonight we'll enjoy a culinary bounty of dishes from the Tuscan region.  Mozzarella en carozza--mini pesto and mozzarella 'Monte Cristo's". Polpettini alla Tuscano-- small meatballs with hand made basil laminated pasta. Tuscan garlic roasted Brussels sprouts with pancetta. A luscious Italian dessert will be served. Bella Sera! 

Adult class--You may bring wine to enjoy with your meal.  Class runs about 2 1/2 hours.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

4 half-days Mon-Thurs June 29--July 2, 9:30 AM-12 Noon - Ages 8-13 only*

Menu B-Each day consists of a different theme. TBA

Raising the Next Junior Master Chef? South Bay School of Cooking offers a wonderful alternative for summer camp. Kids will have fun learning new skills, trying new foods, team building, and sharing mealtimes with others. If your kids like watching the Food Network, have an interest in food preparation, or occasionally utter, “Mom, I want to be a chef!” –this kid-friendly hands-on cooking camp is an inspiring option. Our communal cooking style promote complete interaction with the instructor and all of the other campers. Each day of camp will focus on a theme incorporating a variety of fresh ingredients without compromising what kids like to eat, and of course, having fun. 

Menus and skills are designed for the abilities of ages 8-13 years* only.  Age limits are imposed based on safety level, counter heights, attention span, hot stove, sharp knives and the teacher’s ability to create teamwork with the group. *Please do not enroll underage children or ask for exceptions.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

• Cost includes: Instruction, food, utensils, full lunch in class, apron, note book with recipes and handouts to take home. 
• Menus: Meals consist of fun global cuisine, American classics, brunch, and other themed menus. We are unable to accommodate children with severe allergies, vegetarian, or other restrictive diets. We do not use any peanuts/tree nuts in our recipes. Please do not register your child if he/she will not or is unable to eat food prepared in class.  
•  All food must be consumed in class no to go packages.
• Camp Policy: We do not give refunds. Credits or week changes not available after June 1. Changes are solely up to management and space availability. Children must be picked up immediately after class as we do not have anyone to stay after to care for late pickups. There are no make-up days in other camp weeks--you may send another child in their place of a missed day. Camp Policy differs from Adult class policy. 
• Safety: Children must wear tennis shoes--no sandals or flip flops, and hair must be pulled back. 
• Drop off only: We do not allow parents, siblings, or others to wait during the class time. We do not offer pre/post class care. Please drop off/pick up children no later than 5 minutes b/f or after class. 

Do you feel a tug on your line to eat more fish? Fish makes a perfect quick healthy meal in minutes without too much fuss. Don't be afraid to cook fish! Learn what to look for when purchasing and how to cook to perfection. We'll make a variety of 4-5 fish dishes-- baked, sauteed, grilled, pan fried and/or poached to add to your repertoire. Some will have sauces, others may have a rub, Use of citrus, herbs and spices to make yumulicious and fabulous fish.  Fish and recipes will be determined by market availability.

16 years of age and older OK--Adults may bring wine to enjoy with meal. Class runs about 2 1/2 hours

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

Spend a fun evening preparing a lavish dinner of Spain’s national dish. Learn to master the layering effects and exotic aromas of saffron that complements the finest seafood, chicken, Spanish sausage and rice. Sip Chef Annette’s fruity sangria while munching on Spanish cheeses and olives with quince paste and bread. A tasty tapa of fire roasted pimentos with capers and herbs, and the crown jewel--paella. A luscious Spanish dessert will be served. Ole! 

Adult Class: Sangria will be tasted but you may bring some wine for your meal. Class runs about 2 1/2 hours.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

Cost is for all three classes--no individual class sign-ups 

Each week builds on the last geared to the needs of each group. 

 "Chef Annette takes the angst out of the kitchen and makes it a playground".  D Kaufman

Adult Class--Runs about 2 1/2 hours

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability.

Those tiny delicate French filled cookies are all the rage. Shops boast a rainbow of flavors and everyday another flavor seems to pop up. Learn the secrets and how easy it really is to make your own lovely macarons with egg whites, almond flour and sugar. Today's class will feature a variety of flavors including a fruits, chocolate, nutella and more. Flavorings and coloring will be addressed. YUM! This is your chance to be the first on your block or in your office to bring some in an boast!  

Ages 13 and older ok--Class runs about 3 hours. Please do not register underage children. 

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees to wear FACE MASKS during class. 

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

4 half-days Mon-Thurs June 29--July 2, 9:30 AM-12 Noon - Ages 8-13 only*

Menu B-Each day consists of a different theme. TBA

Raising the Next Junior Master Chef? South Bay School of Cooking offers a wonderful alternative for summer camp. Kids will have fun learning new skills, trying new foods, team building, and sharing mealtimes with others. If your kids like watching the Food Network, have an interest in food preparation, or occasionally utter, “Mom, I want to be a chef!” –this kid-friendly hands-on cooking camp is an inspiring option. Our communal cooking style promote complete interaction with the instructor and all of the other campers. Each day of camp will focus on a theme incorporating a variety of fresh ingredients without compromising what kids like to eat, and of course, having fun. 

Menus and skills are designed for the abilities of ages 8-13 years* only.  Age limits are imposed based on safety level, counter heights, attention span, hot stove, sharp knives and the teacher’s ability to create teamwork with the group. *Please do not enroll underage children or ask for exceptions.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

• Cost includes: Instruction, food, utensils, full lunch in class, apron, note book with recipes and handouts to take home. 
• Menus: Meals consist of fun global cuisine, American classics, brunch, and other themed menus. We are unable to accommodate children with severe allergies, vegetarian, or other restrictive diets. We do not use any peanuts/tree nuts in our recipes. Please do not register your child if he/she will not or is unable to eat food prepared in class.  
•  All food must be consumed in class no to go packages.
• Camp Policy: We do not give refunds. Credits or week changes not available after June 1. Changes are solely up to management and space availability. Children must be picked up immediately after class as we do not have anyone to stay after to care for late pickups. There are no make-up days in other camp weeks--you may send another child in their place of a missed day. Camp Policy differs from Adult class policy. 
• Safety: Children must wear tennis shoes--no sandals or flip flops, and hair must be pulled back. 
• Drop off only: We do not allow parents, siblings, or others to wait during the class time. We do not offer pre/post class care. Please drop off/pick up children no later than 5 minutes b/f or after class. 

Whip up speedy delicious meals in a flash. Cut your cooking time in half (or even in quarters) and spruce up tired meals using a variety of scratch and ready made products that make cooking simple yet delicious and impressive. You’ll be amazed how fast you can get a healthy great tasting meal on the table. We'll make several dishes from a variety easy to find products in this very popular class. Each dish will represent a full meal or hearty main course.  Pasta, chicken, stew, soups, and more. We'll complete 4-5 dishes in this class!

 16 years of age and older ok!  Class runs about 2 1/2 hours

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees to wear FACE MASKS during class. 

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

Dim sum is a fun way to eat but sometimes the wait time at a dim sum house can be agonizingly long. Tonight we'll make a festive menu celebrating Chinese New Year. Ground pork and ginger dumplings with soy lime dipping sauce. Puffy baked bao buns filled with a light ground meat and lap xuong sausage. Long rice noodle with hoisin soy sauce and stir fried gai lan--Chinese broccoli. And green onion pancake. Gung hay fat choy!  

Adult Class: You may bring wine/beer to enjoy with your meal--Class runs about 2 1/2 hours.

 Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market availability/quality. For your safely-this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

Cost is for all three classes--no individual class sign-ups

Each week builds on the last geared to the needs of each group. 

 "Chef Annette takes the angst out of the kitchen and makes it a playground".  D Kaufman

Adult Class--Runs about 2 1/2 hours

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability.

4 half-days Mon-Thurs June 29--July 2, 9:30 AM-12 Noon - Ages 8-13 only*

Menu B-Each day consists of a different theme. TBA

Raising the Next Junior Master Chef? South Bay School of Cooking offers a wonderful alternative for summer camp. Kids will have fun learning new skills, trying new foods, team building, and sharing mealtimes with others. If your kids like watching the Food Network, have an interest in food preparation, or occasionally utter, “Mom, I want to be a chef!” –this kid-friendly hands-on cooking camp is an inspiring option. Our communal cooking style promote complete interaction with the instructor and all of the other campers. Each day of camp will focus on a theme incorporating a variety of fresh ingredients without compromising what kids like to eat, and of course, having fun. 

Menus and skills are designed for the abilities of ages 8-13 years* only.  Age limits are imposed based on safety level, counter heights, attention span, hot stove, sharp knives and the teacher’s ability to create teamwork with the group. *Please do not enroll underage children or ask for exceptions.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

• Cost includes: Instruction, food, utensils, full lunch in class, apron, note book with recipes and handouts to take home. 
• Menus: Meals consist of fun global cuisine, American classics, brunch, and other themed menus. We are unable to accommodate children with severe allergies, vegetarian, or other restrictive diets. We do not use any peanuts/tree nuts in our recipes. Please do not register your child if he/she will not or is unable to eat food prepared in class.  
•  All food must be consumed in class no to go packages.
• Camp Policy: We do not give refunds. Credits or week changes not available after June 1. Changes are solely up to management and space availability. Children must be picked up immediately after class as we do not have anyone to stay after to care for late pickups. There are no make-up days in other camp weeks--you may send another child in their place of a missed day. Camp Policy differs from Adult class policy. 
• Safety: Children must wear tennis shoes--no sandals or flip flops, and hair must be pulled back. 
• Drop off only: We do not allow parents, siblings, or others to wait during the class time. We do not offer pre/post class care. Please drop off/pick up children no later than 5 minutes b/f or after class. 

Knife skills are the most important part of cooking. They are the 'wheels' of motion in the kitchen and make cooking less a chore and more a joy. Get the cutting edge info on knives and learn which 'tools of the trade' and double duty gadgets are necessary as you learn what to buy and when to sharpen. slice, dice, peel, julienne, and chop to make a meal delicious meal of roasted vegetable quesadillas, pickled red onions, mixed vegetable-salsa salad and a baked fruit dessert. You won't go home hungry!

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees to wear FACE MASKS during class. 

16 and older OK and Vegetarian friendly--Class runs about 2 1/2 hours.

 Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops

Meze’s the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern way of eating and socializing. Much like Tapas, these wonderful dishes are plentiful and delicious and can be quite varied. Eaten with an array of olives, pickled vegetables, drinks, and a lot of good conversation makes a spectacular evening. Tonight’s mezzes will be purslane yogurt salad—a type of watercress with garlic, and herbs. Gozleme—a griddled flatbread stuffed with butternut squash, crushed walnuts, and pomegranate arils. Turkish borek—Feta and herb hand pies dotted with nigella seeds.  Circassian slow cooked chicken and sauce. Chef Annette’s homemade baklava for dessert.  

Adult Class: You may bring some wine for your meal. Class runs about 2 1/2 hours.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees to wear FACE MASKS during class. 

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

Close your laptops and open your ovens! In this class we'll roll up our sleeves and learn a combination of traditional and new baking techniques for yeast leavened breads easily made at home--without a bread machine! Learn a versatile basic rich yeast dough which can be molded into various loaves and rolls--white/oat/wheat, sweet breads like pecan stickies, babkas, or sweet braids. We'll also be making an Italian focaccia with herbs, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes and naan. We'll taste the labors of our work in class, Yum!

Adult and teens 13 and up ok  Class runs about 3 1/2  hours long.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees to wear face masks during class. 

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

Cucina Romanesca is as colorful as it’s past. Gutsy pastas, gnocchi, and simple contorni--vegetables cooked with garlic abound in this "Eternal City". Tonight we'll celebrate this cuisine with tacchino saltimbocca alla Romana—turkey cutlets speared with prosciutto and fresh sage leaves sauteed in a white wine and shallot reduction sauce. The infamous cacio e pepe with freshly grated pecorino Romano--we will be making the pasta from scratch. Slurp up garlicky sautéed cicoria greens. Roman salad with giant crostinis. A luscious dessert will be served. Hail Caesar!

Adult Class: You may bring some wine for your meal. Class runs about 2 1/2 hours.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees to wear FACE MASKS during class. 

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

4 half-days Mon-Thurs June 29--July 2, 9:30 AM-12 Noon - Ages 8-13 only*

Menu B-Each day consists of a different theme. TBA

Raising the Next Junior Master Chef? South Bay School of Cooking offers a wonderful alternative for summer camp. Kids will have fun learning new skills, trying new foods, team building, and sharing mealtimes with others. If your kids like watching the Food Network, have an interest in food preparation, or occasionally utter, “Mom, I want to be a chef!” –this kid-friendly hands-on cooking camp is an inspiring option. Our communal cooking style promote complete interaction with the instructor and all of the other campers. Each day of camp will focus on a theme incorporating a variety of fresh ingredients without compromising what kids like to eat, and of course, having fun. 

Menus and skills are designed for the abilities of ages 8-13 years* only.  Age limits are imposed based on safety level, counter heights, attention span, hot stove, sharp knives and the teacher’s ability to create teamwork with the group. *Please do not enroll underage children or ask for exceptions.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

• Cost includes: Instruction, food, utensils, full lunch in class, apron, note book with recipes and handouts to take home. 
• Menus: Meals consist of fun global cuisine, American classics, brunch, and other themed menus. We are unable to accommodate children with severe allergies, vegetarian, or other restrictive diets. We do not use any peanuts/tree nuts in our recipes. Please do not register your child if he/she will not or is unable to eat food prepared in class.  
•  All food must be consumed in class no to go packages.
• Camp Policy: We do not give refunds. Credits or week changes not available after June 1. Changes are solely up to management and space availability. Children must be picked up immediately after class as we do not have anyone to stay after to care for late pickups. There are no make-up days in other camp weeks--you may send another child in their place of a missed day. Camp Policy differs from Adult class policy. 
• Safety: Children must wear tennis shoes--no sandals or flip flops, and hair must be pulled back. 
• Drop off only: We do not allow parents, siblings, or others to wait during the class time. We do not offer pre/post class care. Please drop off/pick up children no later than 5 minutes b/f or after class. 

We hear it every day but it’s easy to forgo veggies when they aren’t prepared well, flavorless and mushy. Learn ways to incorporate them into main and side dishes that will cut down but not cut out carbs so you still feel satisfied. Make veggies part of each dish in a meal rather than a soggy or plain steamed side dish. Tonight’s class we’ll make zucchini gratin--a delicious casserole and great for winter nights. Broccollini Italiano--tender baby broccoli sautéed with golden raisins and pine nuts. stuffed artichokes. Crispy cauliflower bites. Sautéed Brussels Sprouts. Maybe your kids will even eat them! 

Ages 16 and up ok--class runs about 2 1/2 hours.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

Peruvian cuisine — has much to offer beyond that tasty rotisserie chicken. Boasting over 3,000 varieties of potatoes, 300 varieties of aji (chili) peppers, a multitude of seafood from the coast and highland meats of the Incan past are abundant. These indiginous ingredients have been supplemented with ingredients and flavors of Spanish conquerors, Europeans, Africans, and more recently Chinese and Japanese immigrants. Simply put Peruvian food is a global feast for the senses. Tonight we’ll be making papa rellena--meat filled potato croquette with a salsa criolla--red onion salad marinated in 'leche de tigre", an infusion of lime juice, aji amarilla, and cilantro. Traditional lomo saltado--a home-style beef stir fry with veggies and potatoes. We'll also be teaching you the secret to that spicy Aji verde--green sauce. A dessert will  be served. Muy delicioso!

Adult Class: you may bring wine/beer to enjoy with your meal--Class runs about 2 1/2 hours

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

 Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops. 

Get yourself into a pickle! Pickling is a magical preservation method and culinary art that not only extends a food's shelf life and makes vegetables taste delicious and healthy. Pickling is a global phenomenon which has hit new trends in todays foodie community. Every culture has had to find ways of preserving a harvest to be able to get nutrients during times when they were not available.In this class we will explore quick pickling, brining, and some hot water canning/processing. Bread and butter pickled cucumbers chips. Bright purple pickled beets and cauliflower. Sweet and spicy dilly beans, and more. Learn just how easy it is to craft these delicious food items for entertaining and savoring. All ingredients supplied for this class. We'll taste some in class and you'll go home with some as well. 

Ages 14 and older ok. Class runs 2 1/2--3 hours.

 Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availablity. This is a working kitchen you will be standing much of the time. Please wear close toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops.

Szechuan cooking is known for its hot and spicy dishes such as kung pao but it goes further than that. The flavors can be intense but exceptionally flavorful. Let's celebrate the Szechuan peppercorn with this traditional menu of hot and sour soup, dan dan pork noodles, spicy dry fried green beans--minced pork, and Kung pao chicken. 

Adult Class: You may bring wine to enjoy with your meal--Class runs about 3 hours.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

 Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops

4 half-days Mon-Thurs June 29--July 2, 9:30 AM-12 Noon - Ages 8-13 only*

Menu B-Each day consists of a different theme. TBA

Raising the Next Junior Master Chef? South Bay School of Cooking offers a wonderful alternative for summer camp. Kids will have fun learning new skills, trying new foods, team building, and sharing mealtimes with others. If your kids like watching the Food Network, have an interest in food preparation, or occasionally utter, “Mom, I want to be a chef!” –this kid-friendly hands-on cooking camp is an inspiring option. Our communal cooking style promote complete interaction with the instructor and all of the other campers. Each day of camp will focus on a theme incorporating a variety of fresh ingredients without compromising what kids like to eat, and of course, having fun. 

Menus and skills are designed for the abilities of ages 8-13 years* only.  Age limits are imposed based on safety level, counter heights, attention span, hot stove, sharp knives and the teacher’s ability to create teamwork with the group. *Please do not enroll underage children or ask for exceptions.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees wear FACE MASKS during class. 

• Cost includes: Instruction, food, utensils, full lunch in class, apron, note book with recipes and handouts to take home. 
• Menus: Meals consist of fun global cuisine, American classics, brunch, and other themed menus. We are unable to accommodate children with severe allergies, vegetarian, or other restrictive diets. We do not use any peanuts/tree nuts in our recipes. Please do not register your child if he/she will not or is unable to eat food prepared in class.  
•  All food must be consumed in class no to go packages.
• Camp Policy: We do not give refunds. Credits or week changes not available after June 1. Changes are solely up to management and space availability. Children must be picked up immediately after class as we do not have anyone to stay after to care for late pickups. There are no make-up days in other camp weeks--you may send another child in their place of a missed day. Camp Policy differs from Adult class policy. 
• Safety: Children must wear tennis shoes--no sandals or flip flops, and hair must be pulled back. 
• Drop off only: We do not allow parents, siblings, or others to wait during the class time. We do not offer pre/post class care. Please drop off/pick up children no later than 5 minutes b/f or after class. 

Learn how easy it can be to make fresh pasta at home. Did you know that handmade pasta is considered an artisan food? Get ready to play with your pasta as you make magic from the basic ingredients of semolina, flour, and eggs. Let your sticky fingers and bursts of laughter create an impressive and luxurious fettucini. Spaghetti caccio pepe, and hand pinched bowtie pasta. We'll make some sauces to go along and have a nice meal. Mangia!

Vegetarian Friendly  

13 and older ok--Class runs about 2 1/2 hours. Please do not enroll underage children.

COVID19: We have cut down our class sizes and are requiring all students/attendees to wear FACE MASKS during class. 

  Please note: We specifically purchase food products for each class and cannot make individual menu substitutions for food allergies or aversions. Some items may change due to market quality/availability. For your safety this is a working kitchen please wear closed toe shoes. No sandals or flip flops.