The Private Palm Springs Cooking Class with Chef Stephen offers a truly immersive culinary experience. Participants can expect to craft a vibrant Southwestern menu, sipping invigorating blood orange margaritas as they learn from the expert guidance of Chef Stephen. With options to accommodate dietary needs, this class is an ideal choice for foodies seeking a unique outing in the heart of Palm Springs. The class agenda promises an engaging and flavorful exploration of blue corn cakes, grilled flank steak, and creamy flan.
Good To Know
- Exclusive private cooking class with Chef Stephen in Palm Springs, featuring hands-on instruction and a 3-course meal showcasing Southwestern flavors.
- Menu highlights include blue corn cakes with carnitas, grilled flank steak, and creamy flan, with vegetarian and dietary options available.
- Immersive dining experience where participants savor the dishes they learned to prepare, complemented by refreshing blood orange margaritas.
- Personalized class with no prior cooking experience required, and a lowest price guarantee ensuring the best value.
- Flexible booking options, including free cancellation up to 2 days before the class and a reserve now, pay later option.
Overview of the Cooking Class
The private cooking class offers a personalized Southwestern culinary experience with Chef Stephen in Palm Springs, USA.
The 2.5-hour class is designed for your group alone, regardless of cooking experience. You’ll enjoy a welcome drink, hands-on cooking, and a 3-course meal.
The menu includes a starter of blue corn cake with carnitas and pickled red onions, a main of grilled flank steak with roasted peppers and onions, pineapple and chili rice, and a dessert of flan.
Vegetarian options are available, and dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.
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Class Agenda and Highlights
After a warm welcome with a revitalizing beverage, participants dive right into the hands-on cooking experience under Chef Stephen’s expert guidance.
Together, they prepare a delightful three-course menu featuring Southwestern flavors.
First, they whip up blue corn cakes topped with carnitas and pickled onions.
Next, they grill flavorful flank steak and roast peppers and onions.
For the side, they create a vibrant pineapple and chili rice.
Finally, the class indulges in a creamy, dreamy flan for dessert.
Throughout, Chef Stephen shares tips and techniques to elevate the home cooking experience.
Dining Experience
Once the cooking portion is complete, participants savor the fruits of their labor.
The class culminates in a delightful 3-course meal, showcasing the Southwestern flavors they’ve just learned to prepare. From the tangy blue corn cakes topped with tender carnitas and pickled onions to the grilled flank steak and pineapple-chili rice, the meal is a true culinary delight.
Dessert is a creamy, custard-like flan, a perfect ending to the experience.
Throughout the meal, guests can sip on invigorating blood orange margaritas, creating an immersive and enjoyable dining experience.
Dietary Accommodations
Although the cooking class doesn’t specify any dietary restrictions, the host accommodates vegetarian options upon request. Guests simply need to advise the host of any specific dietary needs when booking the experience.
The menu includes a vegetarian main course, and the host is happy to make adjustments as needed to guarantee all participants can fully enjoy the 3-course meal.
The class also welcomes service animals, making it accessible for guests with relevant needs. However, the space isn’t wheelchair accessible, so guests should keep this in mind when reserving their spot.
Booking and Pricing Details
The private cooking class with Chef Stephen in Palm Springs starts at $199.00 per person.
Booking details for this experience include:
- Free cancellation up to 2 days before the class.
- Reserve now and pay later option available.
- Lowest price guarantee, offering the best value.
- Classes are personalized for your group only, with no previous cooking experience required.
With these convenient booking options and transparent pricing, the private Southwestern cooking class in Palm Springs provides an enticing opportunity to learn from an expert chef in an intimate setting.
Location and Accessibility
The private cooking class with Chef Stephen is hosted at his home located at 81478 Rustic Canyon Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA.
The class is a personalized experience for your group only. While the location isn’t wheelchair accessible, it’s stroller friendly and allows service animals.
Vegetarian options are available, and guests are advised to share any specific dietary requirements when booking.
The cooking class includes a welcome drink, hands-on cooking, and a delicious 3-course meal, showcasing the flavors of Southwestern cuisine.
Customer Reviews and Ratings
With a 5.0 overall rating based on reviews from Viator and Tripadvisor, the private cooking class with Chef Stephen has received glowing feedback from past participants.
The highlights include:
- A "fantastic dinner experience" praised by Julie_S in January 2025.
- Delicious scratch-made blood orange margaritas and a mouthwatering 3-course meal.
- The class being highly recommended for its excellent food and personalized attention.
- No prior cooking experience being required, making it accessible for all skill levels.
Personalized Experience and Hospitality
Though the private cooking class with Chef Stephen accommodates groups of all sizes, it offers a truly personalized experience.
Held in the host’s intimate home, the class welcomes only your group, ensuring undivided attention from the chef. The warm, welcoming space, coupled with the starter cocktail, creates a relaxed ambiance for learning and dining.
With no prior cooking experience required, Chef Stephen guides participants through every step, tailoring the lesson to individual skill levels.
The hands-on activities and three-course meal showcase the chef’s expertise and hospitality, leaving participants with a memorable culinary journey in Palm Springs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Participants Can Attend the Cooking Class?
The cooking class is a personalized experience for your group only, with no specific limit on the number of participants. The class caters to your group’s size and preferences in a private setting.
What Is the Dress Code for the Cooking Class?
The cooking class has no specific dress code. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable, casual attire that they don’t mind getting dirty. The focus is on the hands-on cooking experience, not on formal attire.
Is There a Minimum or Maximum Group Size Requirement?
The cooking class has a personalized experience for your group only, with no minimum or maximum group size requirement. Participants can enjoy the class tailored to their group’s preferences.
Are There Any Special Event Packages or Add-Ons Available?
There are no special event packages or add-ons mentioned. The class is a personalized 2.5-hour experience that includes a welcome drink, hands-on cooking, and a 3-course meal for your group, with vegetarian options available.
Can the Menu Be Customized for the Group?
Yes, the menu can be customized for the group. The host offers flexibility to tailor the 3-course meal to accommodate specific dietary preferences or regional cuisines upon request when booking the private cooking class.
The Sum Up
The Private Palm Springs Cooking Class with Chef Stephen offers a delightful and immersive culinary experience. Participants can expect to craft a vibrant Southwestern menu, enjoy personalized guidance, and savor invigorating cocktails, all while experiencing the hospitality of this unique outing in Palm Springs. With options to accommodate dietary needs, this class is a perfect choice for food lovers seeking a memorable and hands-on cooking adventure.
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