Fundamental Cooking Skills - Cooking Class

Let’s have a “fun”damental time in the kitchen! It’s time to get back to basics by exploring a few of the fundamental cooking techniques every cook should know. Whether you're a kitchen novice or a seasoned enthusiast, our culinary coaches will dive deep and answer all your questions about the cornerstones of cooking: knife skills, sautéing, roasting, and rice pilaf.

In this comprehensive course, we delve into the essential techniques that many recipes rely on, Discover the secrets behind perfectly seared proteins served with a pan sauce, roasting vibrant veggies, and crafting the perfect rice pilaf for fool-proof fluffy and flavorful rice.

This comprehensive cooking class offers a deep dive into essential techniques tailored for home cooks that will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to excel in the kitchen.

O n the menu: Lemony Chicken Picatta Scallopini, Italian Rice Pilaf, Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Chilies, Napa Farmers Market Salad with Vinaigrette, and Orange-Clove Ricotta Cookies

PLAYTE Kitchen in-person cooking classes are approximately 3 hours in length (2 hours in the kitchen and an hour to enjoy the food you’ve prepared. All guests will be provided kitchen towels, aprons, a class recipe packet to take home, and plenty of foodie fun along the way. A confirmation email will be sent upon ticket purchase will all the info you’ll need to know prior to arriving for your class.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

2931 Solano Ave, 2931 Solano Avenue, Napa, United States