Adult & Family Classes
A Very Vegetarian Thanksgiving
THIS THURSDAY NIGHT!
Thursday, October 29: 5:30–8:30pm
The timing couldn’t be better for some fresh inspiration before the holidays. Join Chef Afi Green for a hands-on, step by step run-through of a four-course menu where vegetables take center stage—and learn to make an alternative holiday feast designed to wow your guests.
Course 1: Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Soup with sage, maple, and crispy pumpkin seeds
Course 2: Autumn Harvest Salad with roasted pears, pomegranate, shaved fennel, dried cranberries, and maple-Dijon vinaigrette
Course 3: Wild Mushroom & Lentil Wellington with caramelized onions, spinach, garlic, and fresh herbs wrapped in golden puff pastry
Course 4: Apple-Cranberry Crumble with a nut-free oat topping
Discover a fresh, festive take on Thanksgiving that just might earn a place at your table for years to come.
🥗 Peak-Season Ingredients
🍷 BYOB Welcome
$125 per person (adult class)
Bento Box
Sunday, November 1: 4–7pm
Build your own bento box as Chef Gill Boyd brings this centuries-old Japanese tradition to life, showing how a simple, portable meal becomes something creative, personal, and seriously fun to assemble. Bento has evolved into a modern favorite that blends practicality with eye-catching presentation. In this hands-on class, you'll learn two essential culinary skills—rolling sushi and folding dumplings—while preparing a complete Japanese-inspired bento, including:
Steamed Veggie Dumplings
Soba Noodles
California Rolls
Chicken Katsu
This family-friendly class invites guests ages 8+ to make and enjoy a meal for the ages, updated for today.
👨👩👧👦 Fun for All Ages
🍣 Sushi & More
$115 per person (for adults and ages 8+; kids under 15 must attend with a registered adult)
Is It Cake?!
(Kids Only)
SOLD OUT
Thursday, November 5: 10am–Noon
School's out on Nov. 5 (teachers' convention), so surprise them with a kids-only experience that reveals the secrets behind illusion cakes, this time with a Thanksgiving twist! Lead Pastry Chef Karen Nicholas will teach fun, clever decorating techniques to transform cakes into something completely unexpected. By the end, kids will have a remarkably realistic creation designed to fool the eye—and make everyone ask the now-famous question: “Is it cake?!” Cutting into it will reveal the delicious truth. And with Thanksgiving just around the corner, they'll have a leg (or turkey leg!) up on creating a showstopping dessert for the holiday table. Don’t miss this fun “Screen to Table” experience inspired by the Netflix phenomenon and viral dessert trend.
🍎 School Holiday
📺 Screen to Table
$105 per person (for ages 8-17)
Join the no-obligation waitlist for this sold out class:
Easy Weeknight Dinners
ALL-NEW/JUST ANNOUNCED!
Thursday, November 12: 5:30–8:30pm
Great weeknight cooking doesn’t have to mean complicated recipes or hours in the kitchen. In this hands-on class, Chef Ashley Nevarez will show you how to build quick, approachable meals around flavor-packed ingredients from around the world. You'll learn how to build a versatile global pantry—and, more importantly, how to actually use it! Discover what flavors work together and how a spoonful of this, a splash of that, or a quick finishing sauce can take dinner in an entirely new direction. You'll prepare simple, satisfying meals designed for real weeknights, including:
Miso-Butter Chicken with Rice and Quick-Pickled Vegetables
Pork Medallions with Horseradish-Dijon Cream and Minty Smashed Peas
Chili Crisp & Ginger Noodles with Jammy Eggs and Greens
The goal is to give you a new kind of weeknight repertoire: fast, flexible meals packed with flavor that you can make again and again—without relying on the same tired recipes.
🌎 Global Flavors
🧂 Pantry Essentials
⏱️ Weeknight Cooking Solutions
$125 per person (adult class)
Family Baking:
Apple Pie Pops
Saturday, November 14: 9–10:15am
Everyone loves cake pops, but have you tried PIE pops?! Spend a Saturday morning baking side by side with your little chef (ages 2½–7) in the latest installment of our popular Family Baking series. Designed for kids and grown-ups to enjoy together, this hands-on experience is all about making something delicious as a team—with plenty of sweet memories along the way. Chef Afi Green will guide everyone through foundational baking skills as you create adorable, mini apple pies on a stick! Little bakers will work with pie dough, add delicious apple filling, and seal their miniature creations before baking them to golden perfection. All the comforting flavors of classic apple pie, with a playful new twist that's almost too cute to eat. It's a sweet way to spend the morning together—and one of our most accessible family experiences. (Registration covers one child + one adult.*)
👨👩👧👦 Family Class
☀️ Morning Class
$70 covers 1 child (ages 2½–7) + 1 adult; option to add a sibling ($25) or additional adult ($20) at checkout. All attendees must be registered in advance.
Chef’s Table
ALL-NEW/JUST ANNOUNCED!
Saturday, November 14: 6–9pm
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes as a great chef transforms inspiration into fine dining? Join Chef Brian Bennett for an intimate culinary experience as he brings a sophisticated four-course meal to life, sharing his creative process and professional techniques in an evening of culinary discovery and good company. Ask questions, learn a few trade secrets, and enjoy the show—no cooking required! Then savor the results: an unforgettable meal inspired by late fall and early winter, with a special spotlight on the surprisingly elegant possibilities of tinned seafood.
First Course:
Caramelized Butternut Squash
Whipped Meyer lemon ricotta, spiced pepitas, fresh pomegranate arils, pomegranate molasses, crispy sage
Second Course:
Pickled White Anchovies with Grilled Radicchio & Shaved Fennel Salad
Granny Smith apple, shaved Pecorino Romano, toasted sourdough crumbs, white balsamic-honey vinaigrette
Third Course:
Smoked Seafood Bolognese
Hand-minced shrimp and rich smoked kipper ragù, red wine soffritto, tagliatelle, herb breadcrumbs
Dessert:
Sous Vide Cheesecake
Maple lemon blueberry compote, spiced gingersnap crumble
Consider it a backstage pass to fine dining—a rare chance to satisfy your curiosity and your appetite.
👨🍳 Chef-Led Experience
🍽️ Date-Night Ready
🍷 BYOB Welcome
$145 per person (adult class)
Is It Cake?!
(for Families)
Saturday, November 21: 3:30–5:30pm
Inspired by the viral cake illusion trend and hit Netflix show, this “Screen to Table” class offers a creative, hands-on experience for the whole family!* Under the expert guidance of Lead Pastry Chef Karen Nicholas, you’ll discover the clever decorating tricks that turn ordinary cakes into remarkably realistic creations designed to fool the eye—and make people ask the now-famous question: “Is it cake?!” (Cutting into it will reveal the delicious truth.) It’s a fun family activity before the holiday season kicks into high gear, with impressive new decorating skills to help you wow your guests at the Thanksgiving table and beyond!
👨👩👧👦 Family Class
📺 Screen to Table
👍 “Fun, approachable, great instructors, great organization. Most importantly, we were able to create some really amazing-looking cakes and we had no prior experience. That is not easy to do! I was very, very impressed and have told many friends about this class!” —Gregory E. (previous participant)
$105 per person (family/mixed class)
*Open to adults and children ages 8+. Children ages 8–13 must attend with an adult; teens ages 14–17 may attend independently. A separate ticket is required for each participant.
Please note our policies for class cancellations and refunds on our Contact/FAQ page
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Immerse yourself in a 3-hour culinary experience led by a professional chef
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!