Hands-On Cooking Class followed by Chef's Lunch with Chef Chad SarnoAbout this Event
Discover the techniques behind elevated plant-forward cuisine in this immersive culinary experience with internationally acclaimed chef Chad Sarno. Through a blend of live demonstrations and some hands-on cooking, you'll learn professional methods for creating bold flavors, mastering foundational techniques, and transforming everyday ingredients into restaurant-quality dishes.
Whether you're a home cook or a seasoned food enthusiast, this class offers practical techniques, creative inspiration, and delicious food you'll recreate long after the day is over.
Following the class, relax and enjoy a chef-prepared lunch featuring every recipe explored throughout the session.
What You'll Learn
Essential cooking fundamentals and professional techniques
Building flavor through herbs, spices, and taste profiles
Essential sauces and marinades: BBQ Sauce, Classic Red and white Sauces, Hoisin Sauce, Tomato Confit
Mastering mushrooms: Working with wild and common domestic mushrooms, Techniques and recipes
Rice fundamentals: Perfect Pilaf, Creamy Risotto, Crispy Arancini
Your Lunch menu
Lion's Mane "Calamari Fritti " with Tartar & Spicy Cocktail Sauce
Crispy Arancini with House Red Sauce
King Oyster "Scallops" with Beurre Blanc
Arugula "Parmesan" & Lemon Vinaigrette
Milanese Risotto
Lion's Mane Piccata Scallopini
Baked Apple Roses with Salted Caramel & Amaretto Cream
About Chef Chad Sarno
Chef Chad Sarno is an internationally recognized chef, author, and culinary innovator with more than 30 years of experience helping shape the future of plant-forward cuisine.Currently serving as Director of Culinary & Wellness at Cirque Lodge in Sundance, Utah, Chad leads the culinary vision for one of the nation's premier luxury wellness and recovery destinations. He was the co-founder of Wicked Kitchen and Good Catch Foods, former VP of Plant-Based Education at Rouxbe online culinary school and former Global R&D & Wellness Coordinator for Whole Foods Market. Over the course of his career, Chad has launched restaurants around the world, authored multiple bestselling cookbooks, partnered with leading food brands, and served as private chef to high-profile clients including Woody Harrelson and the late Jim Irsay, while providing culinary support for Billie Eilish's world tours.
Food Community Action Bedford Event to celebrate Plant Based Cooking: Eating For A Healthy Planet
Event venue
Mast Market Prep Kitchen, 630 Old Post Road, Bedford, United States
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