Cooking Classes in South Florida

These are some of the South Florida venues offering cooking classes along with current offerings:

Ariana Culinary Arts Events 8441 SW 132nd St., Kendall
Full schedule of adult and children's classes. 305-235-1002, or arianas.net:

Mommy & Me: Halloween Treats: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 29; $45.
Holiday Baking I: 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 6; $50.
Thanksgiving: All the Trimmings: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 7; $50.
Holiday Baking II: 7-9:30 p.m., Nov. 13; $50.
Hors D'oeuvres: By The Glass: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 14, putting together a cocktail party. $50.
Wine Dinner: Thanksgiving: 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 15, with chef Aliza Stern, a native of Mexico, and Michael Bittel, owner of Sunset Corners Fine Wines & Spirits. $60.
Mexican Salsas and Sauces: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 27, with chef Aliza Stern, a native of Mexico; $50.
Mommy and Me: Hanukkah: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 4, baking, eating, game playing and more. $45.
Mommy and Me: Gingerbread House: 4-6 p.m. Dec. 11; $45.
Teen Night! Party Snacks: For kids 12 and up; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 18. $50.
Mommy and Me: Gingerbread House: 4-6 p.m. Dec. 19; $45.

Cafe Maxx: 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach
Price is $65. 954-782-0606 or cafemaxx.com. Chef Oliver Saucy teaches the following classes:

Cook Italian; 5 p.m. Nov. 8.
Decadent yet Feasible Desserts; 5 p.m. Nov. 29.

Chef Allen's: 19088 NE 29th Ave., Aventura
Classes with chef-owner Allen Susser; 305-935-2900, ext. 12 or chefallens.com:

Interactive Cooking Class, $150 per person (minimum of 10 students; 40 maximum).
Lunch & Learn, $138 per person (minimum of 10 students; 50 maximum).
Passion For Food, $50 per person (minimum of 20 students per class).
Hands On Cooking, $250 per person (for three to five students).
The Serious Cook, $195 (one-on-one class).

Chef Jean-Pierre's Cooking School: 1436 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale
Hands-on classes on Saturdays with master chef Rob Sobkowski. 954-563-2700 or chefjp.com.
Daily classes with basic fundamentals of cooking through advanced classes. November features special Thanksgiving menu classes. ($55-$70).

Chef's Choice Classes: 1701 NE 127th St., North Miami
Cost covers food, apron, chef's hat, side towel, use of professional equipment and instruction by university faculty;
Johnson & Wales University; 305-913-2108, culinary.jwu.edu.

A Trick or a Treat, Participants prepare marzipan and learn about color and texture: 9 a.m. Oct. 27; $95.
It's Alive, Learn about the basics of yeast dough loaves and rolls: 9 a.m. Oct. 27; $95.
Colonial Myths and Thanksgiving, Recipes and stories about Colonial times are shared along with recipes for alternatives to roast turkey and traditional stuffing; 9 a.m. Nov. 3; $95.
Plenty of Pie, preparing a crust with lattice top and experimenting with various types of fillings: 9 a.m. Nov. 3; $95.
Champagne and Sparklings, about the grapes and regions of production in France, Spain, Australia, Italy, Germany and the United States.. Paired with hors d'oeuvres: 6 p.m. Nov. 14; $175.
All About the Bayou, traditional Cajun cooking: 6 p.m. Nov. 14; $85.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables
Offered weekdays, evenings and Saturdays. 305-667-1651, ext. 3322; fairchildgarden.org. Upcoming:

Let's Talk Turkey with Lori Moldovan: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 1; $60, $40 FTBG members.
Cooking With Paneer with Billo Jolly: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 3; $60, $40 FTBG members.
Cajun Deep-Fried Turkey with chef Rudy Straker: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 7; $60, $40 FTBG members.
Great Holiday Gift Condiments with Penny San Filippo: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 8; $50, $35 FTBG members.
Perfect Pies and Tarts with Bette Ricci: 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 13; $50, $35 FTBG members.
Holiday Hors D'Oeuvres with Christopher Bulgarian: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 28; $55, $40 FTBG members.
India's Favorite Snacks with Billo Jolly: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 1; $50, $35 FTBG members.

La Cuisine Gourmet: 50 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables
305-442-9006; lacuisinegourmet.com: Periodic demonstration classes.

Le Bistro Restaurant 4626 N. Federal Hwy., Lighthouse Point
Offers monthly demonstration classes, noon-3 p.m. Currently offering Tour of Italy with cuisine from various regions; $50 per class. 954-946-9240 or lebistrorestaurant.com.

Lil Party Chefs: 305-909-3691, lilpartychefs.com:

Cooking-class parties for children at clients' homes and other venues throughout South Florida. Themes include making pizza, enchiladas, pigs-in-a-blanket, s'mores and dirt cake. Sessions are 90 minutes long and designed for 12 to 35 children ages 2 and older. Rates based on group size ($350 for 12).

Miami-Dade College, Kendall Campus: 11011 SW 104th St., Miami
305-237-2612 or mdc.edu/kendall/ce (click on gourmet academy). Noncredit one-, two- and four-session weekday, evening and Saturday classes offered on such topics as basic cooking skills (English and Spanish), bread making and dessert classes, Mediterranean cuisine, sauces and soups plus So You Want to Own a Restaurant and E-Z Gourmet. Classes are $45-$205, depending on duration.

Miami-Dade College, Wolfson Campus: 300 NE Second Ave., Miami
305-0237-3120; mdc.edu/wolfson (click Wolfson kitchen): Noncredit one-, two- and four-session weeknight classes on such topics as Sweet Tooth Delights, Great Beginnings, Gourmet Series, Specialty Cooking, and So You Want to Own a Restaurant. Classes are $45-$205 depending on duration.

Prana Health and Vegetarian Restaurant: 7293 NW 36th St., Miami
Intensive vegetarian classes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. some Sundays ($75). 305-594-6966.

Redland Fruit & Spice Park: 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead
305-247-5727, fruitandspicepark.org:

Kid's Herb Pizza Garden with chef Karen Esty: Feb. 9; $10.
Authentic Thai Cooking; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 10; $25.
Authentic Southern Indian Cooking; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 17. $25.

Tania's Table, 18685 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami Beach
305-932-9425 or taniastable.com:

International Chicken Class: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 12 or 7-9 p.m. Nov. 14; $45.
Holiday Appetizers Class: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 3 or 7-9 p.m. Dec. 5; $45.

Théine Tea Salon: 119 Madeira Ave., Coral Gables, 305-774-0228 or theineteasalon.com. Occasional cooking classes and tea lectures.

The Traveling Apron: 954-384-2830 (Jody Howard) or 954-253-4843 (Lisa Jaffee). Monthly, three-hour demonstration classes offered in Weston-area homes on such topics as easy dinners and fun entertaining; $45.

Two Chefs: 8287 S. Dixie Hwy., South Miami
305-663-2100 or twochefsretsaurant.com: Frequent Saturday classes ($65-$85); take five classes, get one free.

Cheese class, Oct. 27; $85.
Salad Dressings, Nov. 3; $75.
Thanksgiving Feast, Nov. 10; $85.
Pasta Sauce, Nov. 17; $85.
Soups, Nov. 24; $75.

University of Miami Wellness Center 1241 Dickinson Dr., Coral Gables
Variety of group cooking classes offered or schedule private class with one of the chefs. $25 per class. 305-284-5433. Upcoming:

It's All About the Pumpkin (OK, and Squash!) 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 14.

Wok Star Cooking Classes: Eleanor Hoh teaches an interactive class on wok cooking using fresh vegetables; various locations throughout South Florida. For more info call 305-865-9297 or visit eleanorhoh.com.

Cooking Classes in South Florida

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