Culinary & Baking Workshops

Comfort Oven Classics

Craving warm, cozy, crowd-pleasing dishes that always deliver? Join us for this hands-on cooking workshop where you’ll master three standout favorites — Baked Ziti, Stuffed Peppers, and Green Bean Casserole — and discover just how easy it is to turn simple ingredients into unforgettable comfort meals. Whether you’re cooking for family, hosting friends, or stocking your freezer with foolproof make-ahead dinners, this class gives you the confidence and techniques to elevate your oven game.

COOK-100 (3 hours)
Cost: $89

Section MW01: Mays Landing Campus
Tuesday, February 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Grilling 102 – Marinades, Rubs, and Spices

Turn up the heat and take your grilling skills to the next level with this flavor-packed, hands-on workshop designed to help you transform everyday ingredients into unforgettable grilled masterpieces. Whether you’re a backyard griller or an aspiring pit master, this class will deepen your understanding of flavor science and teach you how to balance salt, acid, fat, and heat to make your food sing. Get ready to grill smarter, season boldly, and build flavors that impress every time!

COOK-109 (3 hours)
Cost: $89

Section MW01: Mays Landing Campus
Tuesday, May 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Gourmet Cookies

Join us for a hands-on gourmet cookie workshop where you will master professional techniques for mixing, shaping, and baking elevated treats. Learn to work with premium ingredients, explore sophisticated flavor pairings, and create cookies that look as stunning as they taste. Perfect for passionate home bakers and food lovers eager to level up their dessert skills.

BAKE-138 (3 hours)
Cost: $79

Section MW01: Mays Landing Campus
Friday, February 20, 6-9 p.m.

Quick Breads

Discover the joy of fast, flavorful baking in our Quick Breads class, featuring delicious favorites like banana bread and chocolate zucchini bread. You’ll learn essential techniques for mixing, balancing moisture, and achieving perfect texture without the need for yeast or long rise times. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this class will leave you confident in crafting tender, aromatic loaves any day of the week.

BAKE-139 (3 hours)
Cost: $79

Section MW01: Mays Landing Campus
Friday, March 20, 6-9 p.m.

Small Bites

Elevate your entertaining skills in this fun, hands-on Small Bite Appetizers class, where you’ll craft elegant, flavor-packed nibbles perfect for any gathering. Learn techniques for creating beautifully presented bites from savory tartlets to skewered snacks and creative canapés. Whether you’re hosting a party or just love stylish, delicious food, you’ll leave with recipes and skills that impress every time.

COOK-105 (3 hours)
Cost: $89

Section MW01: Mays Landing Campus
Friday, April 17, 6-9 p.m.

The Dough’s and Don’ts of Bread Making

Learn the dough’s and don’ts of making homemade bread in this hands-on baking workshop. We will cover how to properly measure, knead, shape, proof, and bake bread while making your own loaf of rustic Italian bread. Whether you are new to bread making or have dabbled a bit, you’re sure to leave with the skills to make bread at home with a few simple ingredients.

BAKE-105 (3.5 hours)
Cost: $79

Section MW01: Mays Landing Campus
Friday, March 27, 6-9:30 p.m.

Comfort Food Series

Get ready to stir, bake, and savor your way through a delicious lineup of dishes designed to warm the heart and feed the soul. In this hands-on Comfort Food Series, we explore timeless favorites that turn any gathering into a celebration of flavor and togetherness. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just looking to expand your comfort-food repertoire, this series offers practical techniques, approachable recipes, and plenty of delicious tasting along the way. Come for the food, stay for the comfort—and leave with dishes that feel like home. Please see individual workshops for description.

If signing up for the whole series: (Appetizers and Party Favorites, Southern Fried Chicken Dinner, Savory Beef Tips Dinner, and Classic Comfort Desserts workshops)

COOK- 277 (12 hours)
Cost $249

Section AW01: Worthington Atlantic City Campus
Fridays, February 13, March 13, April 17, and May 8, 1-4 p.m.

Appetizers and Party Favorites

We begin with a creamy, crowd-pleasing Spinach and Artichoke Dip, paired with crisp, golden chips for the perfect balance of rich and crunchy, hearty smoky Cowboy Baked Beans, and round out the workshop with Golden Skillet Cornbread, boasting a buttery crumb and a lightly caramelized crust that makes every bite unforgettable.

COOK-139 (3 hours)
Cost $69

Section AW01: Worthington Atlantic City Campus
Friday, February 13, 1-4 p.m.

Southern Fried Chicken Dinner

The workshop features Crispy Fried Chicken Wings, perfectly seasoned and fried to golden crunch—irresistible from the very first bite. Alongside them, we’ll craft a creamy, indulgent Mac and Cheese, baked to bubbly perfection. To balance the richness, you’ll make tender, flavorful String Beans seasoned with care and hearty Seasoned Potatoes roasted (or pan-finished) for a savory, comforting finish.

COOK-156 (3 hours)
Cost $69

Section AW01: Worthington Atlantic City Campus
Friday, March 13, 1-4 p.m.

Savory Beef Tips Dinner

In this workshop, participants will learn to prepare tender, savory Garlic Butter Beef Tips, simmered to perfection in a rich, buttery sauce that’s as irresistible as it is comforting. To complement the flavors, we’ll make classic Stick of Butter Rice—fluffy, aromatic, and wonderfully indulgent. Rounding out the plate is perfectly cooked Broccoli, lightly seasoned to balance the richness and bring fresh, vibrant color to the meal.

COOK-159 (3 hours)
Cost $69

Section AW01: Worthington Atlantic City Campus
Friday, April 17, 1-4 p.m.

Classic Comfort Desserts

Come and indulge in the sweeter side of comfort with a workshop dedicated to classic desserts that never go out of style. we’ll dive into two beloved bakes that bring nostalgia, joy, and delicious aromas to any kitchen: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, complete with golden pineapples, rich brown sugar glaze, and a tender, buttery crumb. We’ll also explore the art of baking the perfect Brownies—fudgy, rich, and irresistibly chocolatey, with that signature crackly top everyone loves.

BAKE-102 (3 hours)
Cost $69

Section AW01: Worthington Atlantic City Campus
Friday, May 8, 1-4 p.m.