Adult & Family Classes
French Bistro
FATHER’S DAY EVE
Saturday, June 20: 5–8pm
On the night before Father's Day, enjoy an evening with all the charm of a French bistro—no passport required, only an appetite. Chef Gill will guide you through the techniques behind a French menu that feels elegant, comforting, and surprisingly approachable, including:
Classic Chicken Chasseur
Spring Asparagus
Potatoes au Gratin
Apple Tarte Tatin
Then settle in at our big communal table for a fun dinner made for dates, friends, and anyone who loves a magnifique night out.
⏲️ Happening soon
🍷 BYOB welcome
🍽️ Date-night ready
$125 per person (adult class)
Steakhouse Favorites
Sunday, June 21: 11am–2pm
On Father’s Day, join Chef Melissa for a steak lover’s dream lunch. Learn the professional techniques behind truly great steakhouse cooking—the kind of meal people talk about and want to make again and again. Together, you’ll cook and enjoy::
Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri
Twice-Baked Potatoes with Sharp Cheddar & Chives
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Zest
House Garden Salad with Peppercorn Ranch Dressing
Bananas Foster
Not just for dads—treat a friend or yourself to a sizzling, satisfying meal to remember.
⏲️ Happening soon
🍷 BYOB welcome
☀️ Lunch class
$135 per person (adult class)
Handmade Pasta:
Fettuccine & Farfalle
ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT
Saturday, June 27: 5–8pm
Celebrate the arrival of summer with the Italian dinner party you’ve always wished someone would host. Join Chef Melissa for a lively night of handmade pasta, seasonal flavors, and classic dishes as she takes you step by step through a menu fit for a trattoria:
Fettuccine with Creamy Basil Sauce & Melted Zucchini
Farfalle with Italian Sausage Ragù
Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil
Classic Tiramisu
You’ll work the dough, shape each piece, and pick up the skills to recreate fresh pasta at home—with all of the fun and none of the cleanup. Perfect for friends, date night, or meeting fellow pasta fans around our big communal table.
🍷 BYOB welcome
🍽️ Date-night ready
$130 per person (adult class)
Family Baking:
Hamburger Cakes
ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT
Sunday, June 28: 10am–12 Noon
Baking together is a great way to start a Sunday fun day—and our latest Family Baking class takes it to another level. Under the guidance of Chef Karen and Chef Lena, you and your child (ages 8+) will create big burger-and-fries cakes, stacked with all the sweet fixings. They’re almost too cool to eat—you’ll definitely want to get pictures of these whoppers—but rest assured, the cakes are fully edible, delicious, and so much fun to make.
🧑🧒 Family class
☀️ Morning class
$105 per person (for families with children ages 8+)
Family Baking:
Rainbow Cakes
Saturday, July 11: 9–10:15am
Spend a fun Saturday morning with your budding little chef (ages 3–6) making and baking the most spectacular cake they’ve ever seen! Chef Afi guides you and your child step by step as you add color to the batter, swirl it together, bake, and frost the finished cake. Kids will thrill to the big reveal: the rainbow inside their handmade, tie-dye–style cake. It’s a class full of picture-worthy moments, made even sweeter by the pride of baking their very own cake at such a young age—an accomplishment they’ll remember. Registration covers one child + one adult, with the option to add a sibling or friend.
🧑🧒 Family class
☀️ Morning class
$65 per family: 1 child (ages 3–6) + 1 adult
(with $25 option to add additional participant)
Tapas Night
Saturday, July 11: 5–8pm
Spanish tapas were made for summer Saturday nights. Join Chef Gill for an evening inspired by one of Spain’s most beloved traditions for dining, sharing, and socializing. You'll prepare a lineup of flavorful small plates perfect for entertaining and bringing a little extra excitement to the table, including:
Gambas al Ajillo (shrimp in garlic sauce)
Tortilla Española (Spanish omelet)
Pan con Tomate (rustic grilled bread with summer-ripe tomatoes)
Beef Empanadillas
Whether you're planning a date night, gathering friends, or flying solo, you'll leave with new recipes, new techniques, and a few ideas for your next dinner party.
🍷 BYOB welcome
🍽️ Date-night ready
🥘 Bring friends, share everything
$125 per person (adult class)
Summer Brunch
Sunday, July 12: 11am–2pm
Join Chef Melissa for a relaxed, feel-good cooking experience full of bright flavors, seasonal ingredients, and the kind of brunch you'll be thinking about long after the last bite. Enjoy a summer menu that feels fresh, satisfying, and just right for the season, including:
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup
Mushroom and Goat Cheese Frittata
Herb Roasted Sweet Potato Hash
Marinated Summer Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Treat friends, family, or yourself to a delicious afternoon at our big communal table, leave with new skills and fresh inspiration, and don’t miss what’s sure to be one of the most fun brunches of the summer.
☀️ Brunch class
$125 per person (for adults and ages 15+)
Family Cupcake Decorating
Sunday, July 19: 11am–12:30pm
Calling all junior pastry chefs—and their cupcake-loving grown-ups! Join Chef Marlie for a hands-on, high-energy workshop where kids and adults have fun decorating side by side, turning ordinary cupcakes into super summer-themed treats. Each cupcake design gives a playful nod to backyard BBQ favorites, from hot dogs and hamburgers to summer pies and more. We’ll cover piping basics, practice with various nozzles, and use edible decorations, with tips and tricks from a pro cake decorator along the way. Each person takes home a custom box of six shareable, showstopping cupcakes with real summer wow-factor.
🧑🧒 Family class
☀️ Morning class
$125 per family: 1 child (ages 7+) 1 adult
Knife Skills
Sunday, July 19: 3–5pm
Knowing how to use knives correctly is one of the foundations of good cooking, yet many home cooks have never been taught the basics. In this engaging hands-on class, Chef Gill will cover proper grip, blade control, sharpening, safe handling, and essential cutting techniques. Knife skills don’t have to feel intimidating—with the right guidance and practice, they can make cooking safer, easier, and more enjoyable. Whether you’re building confidence or refining existing skills, you’ll leave with professional-level techniques you’ll use for years to come.
🔪 Kitchen fundamentals
🎓 Graduation gift idea
$105 per person (for adults and ages 15+)
Handmade Pasta:
Cavatelli with Vodka Sauce
Saturday, July 25: 5–8pm
Don’t miss our latest handmade pasta night, this time devoted to one of Italian-American cooking’s most beloved pairings. Chef Melissa will guide you step by step through making cavatelli from scratch, shaping the pasta’s signature ridges and tender bite before pairing it with a silky tomato-cream vodka sauce. (Fun fact: As the sauce simmers, the alcohol cooks off, leaving the vodka to enhance the flavor and texture of the sauce.) On the menu:
Truffle & Mozzarella Arancini
Cavatelli with Vodka Sauce
Chicken Milanese
Limoncello Tiramisu
Roll up your sleeves and settle in for a lively, hands-on evening that ends around our big communal table. Come with friends, make it a date night, or join solo—either way, you’ll have fun, enjoy an outstanding meal, and leave knowing how to make a menu you’ll want again and again.
🍷 BYOB welcome
🍽️ Date-night ready
$125 per person (adult class)
The Wild Table:
Summer Edition
Sunday, July 26: 4–7pm
Get wild with Chef Ashley’s latest exploration of farmers market excellence. Celebrate the season’s most intriguing ingredients and learn how to turn them into unforgettable meals using repeatable methods you can carry into any season. This edition’s menu includes:
Grilled Scallop & Shrimp Skewers with Salsa Verde
Charred Corn, Wild Mushroom & Mascarpone Polenta
Fennel, Purslane & Grape Salad with Crispy Prosciutto & Gorgonzola
Red Currant, Cherry & Vanilla Bean Clafoutis
Fresh, local, fleeting. Join us for a hands-on cooking class that will change the way you look at the beautiful, unusual, often-overlooked ingredients waiting at the market.
🌽 Peak-season ingredients
🧺 Farmers market inspired
🍷 BYOB welcome
$130 per person (adult class)
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Celebrate special occasions with a personalized menu designed by our chefs, including seasonal ingredients and catering to your dietary needs and requests.
Cooking brings people together, and our private events are perfect for friends, families, team-building, bachelorette parties, and much more. Get hands-on in our kitchen, or simply enjoy the experience as our chefs guide you through each step. The best part, of course, is eating! Your guests will sit down at our beautiful communal table in our loft-like space and share a unique and private dining experience.
3-hour/3-course events
10 person minimum/20 max
🍷 BYOB (wine and beer) welcome
See the Private Events page for more photos and additional details
Contact dawn@kitchentablemaplewood.com with any questions. Click INQUIRE to start planning your event today!