Cooking Classes

Adult Classes:

Adult Cooking Classes Having a hard time getting going in the kitchen? Want to be more innovative or try out a new cuisine? Need to find something different to do for an office event? Trying to get your kids interested in cooking? Chef Jess can help.

Classes are available in your home or hers.

Classes in your home begin with a menu consultation, where you and Chef Jess create a menu based on a culinary theme or skill. You gather up to 7 of your friends and Chef Jess arrives with all the groceries, recipe handouts and supplies.

She will demonstrate, instruct and work with everyone to prepare your meal. After all of your hard work, you and your friends sit down to share the fruits (and veggies) of your labor! Prices vary, depending on menu.

Chef Jess offers scheduled seasonal classes in her home kitchen. During classes, skills, recipe interpretation and recipe variations will be discussed.

Classes end with a generous tasting of all creations and you will go home with a menu and all recipes you have enjoyed during your class.

Classes are approximately 2.5 hours. Minimum class size is 4 people. Most classes are $55 per person.

A schedule will be emailed to you upon request.

Children's Classes:

Kid's Ckasses Kid’s classes focus on either a skill or cuisine, and are age appropriate. In class, discussions will include safety topics, seasonality, and the particular cuisine.

Classes are 1.5 hours and include time to taste all the treats. Your child will go home with recipes and a “homework” assignment, to cook one of the dishes for your family!

Cooking Classes also make a great birthday party for any age child; goodie bags are provided!

Kid’s classes run from $25 to $35 per child, depending on menu. There is a 4--child minimum for a class to occur.

Personal Chefs Cooperative

Winter Cooking Classes

Souper Day:

We will be making three favorite winter soups: Chicken Tortilla; Vermont Cheddar; and Green Lentil, along with a savory cracker. To end the session, we will have a bite-sized dessert of Chef Jess’ choice. Wed Feb 8th, 6:30 to 9.

Mexican Fiesta:

Along with Chef Jess, you will be preparing a meal inspired by Mexican flavors. Included will be Mexican Spiced Sliced Pork Soft Tacos; Mexican Rice and a Salad with Cumin Scented Vinaigrette. Topping off the meal will be Mexican Wedding Cookies. Wed. Feb 15th, 6:30 to 9.

Chef’s Healthy Choice:

All of these dishes are quick and delicious too. The dishes will be Chicken Thighs with Lemons and Olives; Penne with Chick Peas and Feta; Orange and Fennel Salad; and Triple Ginger Cookies. Wed. March 7th,6:30 to 9.

Let’s Be Comfortable:

Here’s a chance to make some wonderful comfort foods: We will be making Chicken Pot Pie, Polenta with Sausage Ragu; Garlic Roasted Broccoli and Rustic Winter Fruit Tart. Tue. March 20th, 6:30 to 9.

Healthy and Delicious Dinner:

You will love the flavors of these dishes. We will be preparing Pork Vindaloo; Oven-Baked Brown Rice, Sauteed Garlic and Spinach with Chick Peas; and Chewy Chocolate Cookies. Wed, April 11th, 6:30 to 9.

Notes...

Day time can be arranged for any class. There will be generous tastes at the end of each class, enough to make a light meal. Classes will take place in Chef Jess’s home. Chef Jess is happy to hold a class at another time, if you have a confirmed number of 4 or more attendees.

To confirm space, for any class, please email Chef Jess at chefjess@yahoo.com or contact her at 610.357.2793. Your space will be reserved upon receipt by Chef Jess of your payment.

Classes cost $50.00 each, with a $5.00 discount for each if you sign up for four classes or more.

Menus may be changed by Chef Jess if ingredients or other supplies are not available. If a class is not held due to underenrollment, you will be given a refund, or a chance to sign up for another class.