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Custom Hot Sauce
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Thursday, December 17th | 6:00-8:00pm

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Join Chef/Owner Nate Nunemaker of Farmer Nate’s Sauce for a class on making delicious hot sauces of your own design!  Farmer Nate will discuss the science of peppers, and the method for making the perfect hot sauce, then you’ll get to create your own hot sauce picking from various peppers (some hotter than others), seasonings, and other ingredients to make your sauce unique! Students will work in pairs but get to make their own hot sauce to take home. Class is for students age 16+. **Due to the nature of the cooking process, capsaicin vapors become airborne – those who are allergic to or extremely sensitive to spicy foods should not take this class.**

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen safety, Sanitation
  • Different spice levels of peppers
  • Making scratch hot sauce

What you’ll take home:

  • A few bottles of custom hot sauce
  • Recipe and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for beginner cooks!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

Instructor: Nate Nunemaker 

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Autumn Harvest Ratatouille with Herbed Chicken Breast
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Thursday, November 5th | 6:00-8:00pm

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Celebrate the flavors of the season with Chef Leigh in this cozy, harvest-inspired cooking class. You’ll learn how to roast fall vegetables to bring out their flavors, create a rustic French Ratatouille layered with herbs and rich seasonal flavor, and master the technique for perfectly seared chicken breast with a golden crust. A classic dish from the French countryside, ratatouille combines tender roasted vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and onions with herbs and aromatics to create a rich, flavorful medley that highlights the best of the harvest season. Served over hearty and savory brown rice, this elegant yet approachable meal is ideal for crisp autumn evenings. Enjoy a relaxed 21+ atmosphere while sharpening your culinary skills and sharing a memorable harvest supper. Beer, wine, and N/A adult options available for purchase (2 drink maximum per person), cash or Venmo only.

Menu:

  • Autumn Harvest French Ratatouille
  • Savory Brown Rice
  • Herbed Seared Chicken Breast (vegetarian option upon request)

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Roasting and Searing
  • Knife Skills
  • Clean Eating

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks
  • You will work in pairs or teams – sign up with a friend!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

Click here for information on our Health and Safety Policy.

Instructor: Leigh Gorman

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Teen Pizza & Sundae Party!
Cooking Class for Ages 12-15
Tuesday, November 17th | 6:00-8:00pm

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Get cooking and build kitchen confidence in this hands-on class designed for kids ages 12-15! Chef Mona will teach you to make homemade pizza completely from scratch—dough, sauce, and all—and personalize it with your favorite toppings. Then, satisfy your sweet tooth with a build-your-own sundae bar! Participants will work in pairs but each create their own dishes, so sign up with a friend, or make a new one!

Menu:

  • Create your own pizza
  • Build-your-own sundae bar

What you’ll take home:

  • Skills for fun with food!
  • Any leftovers you don’t eat in class

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 12-15
  • Great for beginner cooks!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

Instructor: Mona Bronson-Fuqua 

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Baking with Black Cocoa: Holiday Treats
Ages 9-14 w/Adult
Saturday, December 5th | 11:00am-1:30pm

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Chef Lilly is back with more ultra-chocolatey sweets just in time for the holidays! Kids and their adult will make Black Cocoa Brownies with Powdered Sugar “Snow,” Chocolate M&M Cookies, and Holiday Ornament Oreo Truffles in this fun, hands-on baking class for ages 9-14 with an adult. A chocolate adventure awaits! Dive into the magical world of black cocoa—the secret ingredient that makes some of your favorite cookies extra dark and extra delicious (think “Oreos”).

Menu:

  • Black Cocoa Brownies with Powdered Sugar “Snowflakes”
  • Chocolate M&M Cookies
  • Holiday Ornament Oreo Truffles

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Baking Skills
  • Easy Truffles
  • Decorating with Chocolate

What you’ll take home:

  • Cookies, Brownies, and Truffles!
  • Recipes and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 9-14 accompanied by an adult – each adult can only have one child with them.
  • Great for beginner to advanced bakers
  • Sign up with friends!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Lilly Burdsall 

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National Candy Day: Caramels and Toffee From Scratch
Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, November 4th, 2026| 6:00-8:00pm

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It’s National Candy Day! Join Chef/Owner Annie Brown of Laughing Bees Honey for a hands-on candy-making class featuring Buttery Caramels, and irresistible English Toffee with Almonds and Chocolate! You’ll learn the steps to making these delicious treats from scratch at home, including tips and techniques for perfect results every time. Practice using silicone molds for beautifully shaped caramels, then take your mold home with you. Leave class with new candy-making skills and a sweet assortment of handmade treats to enjoy and share!

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen safety
  • Making Caramels from Scratch
  • Working with Cooked Sugar
  • Secrets of Crunchy Toffee

What you’ll take home:

  • Batches of delicious homemade caramels and English toffee
  • A silicone caramel mold to make more at home
  • Recipe and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16 and up.
  • Great for beginner and intermediate cooks!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

Instructor: Annie Brown 

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Homemade Caramel Gifts!
Ages 7-12 w/Adult
Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 6:00-8:00pm

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Join Chef/Owner Annie Brown of Laughing Bees Honey for a candy class making Caramels! You’ll learn the steps to making delicious caramels and creamy caramel sauce from scratch at home, then package in gift-ready boxes and jars, just in time for holiday gift-giving! You’ll take home a silicone mold and recipes so you can keep making gifts or just enjoy perfect caramel at home anytime. Make delicious gifts for friends, family, and teachers and let us do the dishes!

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen safety
  • Making Caramels and Caramel Sauce from Scratch
  • Working with cooked sugar

What you’ll take home:

  • A batch of delicious homemade caramels to gift or enjoy yourself – or both!
  • A jar of creamy caramel sauce personalized with your own label
  • A silicone caramel mold to make more at home
  • Recipes and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for kids ages 7-12 with one adult partner.
  • Great for beginner cooks!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

Instructor: Annie Brown 

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Cast Iron Cooking
Chicken and Seasonal Veggie Fajitas!
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Saturday, October 3rd 10:30am-12:30pm

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So Easy and Delicious, You’ll Want to Make it Again and Again
Chef Leigh turns up the heat to create bold, fresh chicken (or vegetarian) fajitas using the power of cast iron, fresh vegetables, and a flavor‑packed homemade seasoning. Pull it all together with Cilantro Brown Rice, Fresh Salsa, and Creamy Guacamole!
In this fun, interactive class, we’ll cook together while building confidence with cast iron cooking techniques and knife skills—all while layering succulent flavors into a meal that’s healthy, satisfying, and endlessly adaptable. You’ll whip up enough to take some home for another meal!

Menu:

  • Fajitas with Fresh Veggies (vegetarian options – let us know when you register)
  • Fresh Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Brown Rice with Cilantro

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Balancing Flavor and Nutrition
  • Seasonal Flavors
  • Cast-iron cooking
  • Knife Skills

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks
  • You will work in pairs – sign up with a friend!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

Click here for information on our Health and Safety Policy.

Instructor: Leigh Gorman

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Seared Steak with Mushroom Sauce
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Saturday, November 14th | 6:30-8:30 pm

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Enjoy a fancy-not-fussy, hands-on date night centered around a menu that feels elegant without being complicated. Chef Andrew Vogel will guide you through learning how to prepare tender Seared Steak with a rich Mushroom and Marsala Wine Pan Sauce, perfectly Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Buttery Potato Puree, and a warm, comforting Apple-Date Crumble à la Mode for dessert.
This class is perfect for couples or friends who want a relaxed evening in the kitchen while building confidence with classic cooking techniques, including searing steak, making a flavorful pan sauce, roasting and pureeing vegetables, and baking a simple seasonal dessert. Come hungry and leave inspired with a restaurant-style meal you can easily recreate at home.

Adult beverages available for purchase (2 drink maximum per person), cash or Venmo only.

Menu:

  • Steak with Mushrooms and Marsala Wine Sauce
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Buttery Potato Puree
  • Apple-Date Crumble à la Mode

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Searing meats
  • Roasting vegetables
  • Potato puree
  • Simple twists to elevate your dessert

What you’ll go home with:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat during class
  • Recipes, tips and skills for slicing and dicing at home

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for all cooking skill levels

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

**Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Andrew Vogel 

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Game Day Favorite Snacks
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Saturday, October 24th | 3:00-5:00

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Learn how to create three irresistible crowd favorites in this fun, hands-on class with Chef Vogel: flaky Mini Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls, savory Stuffed Mushrooms, and hot, cheesy Spinach-Artichoke Dip. Whether you’re planning a game-day spread, tailgate, casual get-together, or holiday gathering, (or just like eating mini foods), these make-ahead-friendly appetizers are guaranteed to steal the show.
You’ll master techniques for working with puff pastry, building flavorful fillings, and creating the perfect creamy dip while picking up tips for effortless entertaining. Along the way, Chef Vogel will share presentation ideas, preparation shortcuts, silly jokes, and hosting tricks that make serving guests a breeze.
Perfect for cooks of all skill levels, this class is packed with delicious bites, practical skills, and plenty of inspiration for your next party. Come hungry and leave with a collection of appetizers you’ll be excited to make again and again.

Students work in pairs; Class is for ages 21+, beer & wine available for purchase (2 drink maximum per person), cash or Venmo only.

Menu:

  • Mini Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
  • Savory Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Hot Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Prep-Ahead Appetizers for Fall & Winter

What you’ll go home with:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat during class
  • Recipes, tips and skills for slicing and dicing at home

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for all cooking skill levels

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

**Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Andrew Vogel 

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