North Georgia Cooking Classes
Equipped with top-tier Viking Range® appliances, our Culinary Studio is a beautiful 1,600 sq. ft. teaching kitchen located within the Chateau Elan Winery. Our skilled culinary team delights in sharing their passion for cooking in public classes and private culinary events with guests.
Cooking Classes
The Day of Your Class | Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes (preferably closed-toe). Chef reserves the right to substitute menu items/ingredients if necessary. Classes are subject to re-scheduling at Chef’s discretion.
Registration | You must be 21 years or older to participate. Classes are approximately 2 to 3 hours long. $160 per person (plus taxes). Price is for cooking class only. To inquire about adding an overnight stay, please call Reservations.
Cancellation Policy & Liability | Prepayment by credit card is required to reserve a class space. Students who cancel their reservations 72 hours prior to the scheduled class will receive a full refund. No-shows and cancellations made less than 72 hours before the class will not receive a refund.
When booking a cooking class at the Château Élan Culinary Studio, participants must assume and accept that they will be participating in cooking activities where there is a natural element of risk of injury with kitchen appliances, equipment, knives, allergic reactions, and other participants in the class. When you confirm your cooking class you acknowledge this level of risk to yourself while participating in the activities at the Chateau Élan Culinary Studio.
Cooking Classes
Cooking classes are tailored to an introductory skill level, however, even experienced foodies can enjoy the interaction with our professional chef in our Culinary Studio kitchen. Each class includes professional cooking instruction of a three-course meal, a chef’s hat, a full serving of each dish, wine pairings chosen by our sommelier, and recipe booklet.
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Surf n’ Turf
Don't have the confidence yet to tackle Surf n’ Turf? Our culinary team will help you conquer your fears with important techniques and preparations to set you up for successful recipes with these hands-on classes.
Week 1: Spicy Lobster with Homemade Fettuccine and Anchovy Breadcrumb
Week 2: Citrus-Brined Pork Loin with Peach Mustard
Week 3: Swordfish with Coconut, Key Lime, and Green Chile Sauce
Week 4: Wet-Brined New York Strip Steak with Chimichurri
Week 5: Tenderloin Steak with Tamarind Barbeque Sauce and Basil-Marinated Tomato
Chophouse Classics
Savory and sizzling, chophouse meals are famed the world over. Join us as we tackle classic steakhouse recipes paired with an arugula, watermelon, and feta starter and key lime cake dessert.
Week 1: Butter-Poached lobster with Asparagus and New Potatoes
Week 2: Filet with Blue Cheese Butter and Grilled Portobello Salad
Week 3: Frutti di Mare with Handmade Pasta
Week 4: Seared Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops
From the Sea
Gain a better understanding of how to identify and purchase different types of fish as you join us for our ‘From the Sea’ culinary series. Enjoy a variety of seafood dishes, each paired with a lobster and avocado cocktail starter and strawberry shortcake dessert
Week 1: Skillet Cod, Clams, and Corn with Parsley
Week 2: Hot Honey Shrimp with Creamy Southern Grits
Week 3: Sautéed Crabmeat and Béarnaise Sauce with Pan-Seared Veal
Week 4: Seafood Spaghetti with Mussels, Clams, and Shrimp
Our Instructors
Chad Hicks- Culinarian Chad Hicks has led our teaching kitchen since he joined Chateau Elan Winery and Resort in Summer 2019. Chef Hicks took an interest in cooking at a very young age and quickly turned his early passion into a full-time career. Previously an executive chef, Chef Hicks has now turned this skill and attention to teaching. He constantly looks forward to sharing his love for culinary education to our guests inside the Viking Culinary Studio. Chef Hicks teaches our evening classes Wednesday through Saturday.
Our Instructors
The courses in our Viking Culinary Studio are created by a team of talented culinarians, who work to achieve menus that are both seasonal and home-kitchen-approved. Led by culinary masters, our team is focused on making you feel as welcome in our teaching kitchen as you do at home in yours.
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From bachelorette parties to corporate team building, our private culinary classes are the perfect recipe for a fun and flavorful event. From prep to clean-up, we take care of all the details and planning.