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 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.
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.
Chef Chad Hicks has been leading the Viking Culinary Studio at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort since joining in 2019. With a lifelong passion for cooking and experience as an executive chef, he now focuses on sharing his love for culinary education with guests. Chef Hicks, along with a team of talented culinarians, creates seasonal, home-kitchen-approved menus designed to make you feel as welcome in their teaching kitchen as you do at home. Join him for evening classes Wednesday through Saturday and discover the joy of cooking.
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.
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