Faraday’s Kitchen Store Cooking School hosts both demonstration-style and hands-on Cooking Classes throughout the year supporting the Bee Cave, Lake Travis and Austin areas of Texas. Working in a modern, professional kitchen, you’ll be inspired by our talented, creative chefs who will demonstrate techniques and give you the skills needed to prepare simple, delicious meals at home. A light meal is provided with each class.
Classes range from 12 to 14 students per class, and each space is sold in advance on a first come, first serve basis. If classes are full, we will be happy to add you to our waiting list. Most Classes are two hours in length, unless otherwise detailed within the class description.
Register Today
You can register today for any of the cooking classes listed below in-store, on this web page or call our main number 512-266-5666 and press 3 on the main menu for a sales associate to register by phone.
IF YOU HAVE A FARADAY'S GIFT CARD AND WANT TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS, PLEASE CALL US. OUR GIFT CARDS ARE NOT REDEEMABLE ONLINE, BUT WE'LL BE HAPPY TO HELP YOU REGISTER BY PHONE!
NOTE: If you have any dietary restrictions, please call us and ask if this can be accommodated BEFORE registering for class. We cannot guarantee that chefs will be able to make last minute changes or cook separate portions for special needs.
2023 Cooking Class Calendar
Saturday, December 9, Choose either 10:00 am, 1:00 pm or 4:00 pm Session.
Decorate A Gingerbread House in Your Own Unique Style with Chef Heidi Wittenborn's guidance! Architectural Digest, here we come- We’ll provide the gingerbread house and everything you need to decorate it, you’ll take home your own masterpiece to share with family and friends. Chef Heidi will demonstrate basic piping techniques you can use to add some fun flourishes to your house if you wish, as well as provide all the candies and decoratifs your dream house needs. The cost for this hands-on class is $49 per person. This is a fun class to take with your kids!
10 am - SOLD OUT
1 pm - SOLD OUT
4 pm - BUY NOW - 1 Seat Remains
Saturday, Dec. 16th, 11:30am to 12:30 pm OR 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
Stainless Steel Cookware Workshop with Hestan! In this one-hour demonstration workshop, you'll learn the benefits of using Stainless Steel/ Titanium Cookware to improve your cooking experience, develop new techniques, and produce better results! Chef Uyen Pham, Culinary Professional at the CIA, will take you through two recipes: Steak Sliders with Sauteed Onions, and Avocado Toast with Fried Egg, to show you how cookware can transform your meals. Samples of each recipe will be provided. USA-Based Hestan Culinary will be sponsoring the day and offering cookware promotions. The cost for this demonstration workshop is $10 per person.
BUY NOW - Session 1- 11:30am-12:30pm
BUY NOW - Session 2- 1:00-2:00pm
2024 Cooking Classes Calendar
Wednesday, January 10th, 6-8 pm.
A Salmon Dill-ight! with Chef Jenna Rasmussen! Salmon and Dill go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly. In this fun hands-on class with Chef Jenna, you'll work in groups to make Brie and Dill Stuffed Salmon with Crispy Potatoes, and for dessert, you'll make Lemon Eclairs. After the cooking is over, you'll sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor! The cost for this Hands-on class is $69 per person.
BUY NOW - 6 seats remain
Saturday, January 13th, 11 am to 1:30 pm.
Tex-Mex Classics with Chef Heidi Wittenborn. You don’t have to go out when you’re jonesing for Tex-Mex! This class will teach you how to make great beef enchiladas, refried beans, and Spanish rice as well as tacos and guacamole for the perfect Combo Plate #1. Add an ice-cold Mexican beer and you have a great meal. (All of our classes are BYOB!) Even better, you can make more than you need and freeze it for another round. Everything- including the guacamole- will freeze beautifully. The cost for this demonstration class is $59 per person.
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Saturday, January 13th, 5- 7 pm.
Thai Cooking Class with Chef Uyen Pham! Learn to cook delicious Thai specialties at home with Chef Pham! Menu includes: Thai Grilled Beef Salad; Shrimp Pad Thai; and for dessert, Coconut Sorbet with Banana Brulee. The cost for this demonstration class is $59 per person.
SOLD OUT!
Sunday, January 14th, 1-4 pm.
Hands-On Pizza Making Class with Chef Daniele Panella! In this class, you'll learn to make the perfect Italian pizza crust for both thick and thin styles. We will then make a Margherita Pizza with Basil, Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella; a Tex-Italian Pizza with Sausage, Jalapenos, Red Pepper, Onion and Oaxaca Cheese; and a tasty Nutella dessert pizza. You'll enjoy a family-style meal, and get all the recipes to take home with you. You'll definitely be as stuffed as a calzone when this class is over! The cost for this partially hands-on class is $69 per person.
SOLD OUT
Wednesday, January 17th, 6-8 pm.
Southern Comfort with Chef Frankie Childs! Chef Frankie kicks off her tenure with us with this menu of delicious Southern specialties that are as warm and comforting as a bear hug. Menu includes: Corny Cornbread with Garlic Butter Dip; Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings completely from scratch, including roasting the spatchcocked chicken and making bone broth; Garlic and Lemon Grilled Asparagus; and for dessert, the ambiguously-named "Pink Stuff", a quintessential cold, sweet Southern salad that's been served by Meemaws for generations. The cost for this demonstration workshop is $59 per person.
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Saturday, January 20th, 11-1:30.
Putting your Cast Iron Pan to Work! with Chef Heidi Wittenborn. Your cast iron frying pan can do more than sear a steak or fry up some bacon and eggs! Chef Heidi will show you some more ways to use this versatile pan. In this class, she will demonstrate a hearty riff on Shepherd's Pie; Skillet Mac and Cheese; and an Apple Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting.The cost for this demonstration class is $59 per person.
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Saturday, January 20th, 5-7 pm.
French Bistro Cooking Class with Chef Uyen Pham! You'll imagine yourself sitting at a sidewalk cafe in Paris with this delicious menu from the talented Chef Pham, which includes: Lyonnaise Salad with Mixed Greens, Frisée, Bacon, 7-minute Egg, Croutons, and Red Wine Vinaigrette; Pan-seared Steak with Pomegranate Demi-glacé, Winter Ratatouille and Moroccan Couscous; and for dessert, Parisienne French Crêpes with Mixed Berry Compote and Chantilly Cream. The cost for this demonstration cooking class is $69 per person.
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Sunday, January 21st, 1-4 pm.
Hands-On Pasta Making Class with Chef Daniele Panella! You'll work in the kitchen with the chef to make two kinds of pasta with sauces. Menu for this class includes: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Sage Sauce; Bowties Boscaiola ("Woodsman's Pasta"); and for dessert, the chef will prepare a delicious Strawberry and Ricotta Parfait. When the cooking is done, you'll enjoy a family-style meal, and get all the recipes to take home with you. The cost for this hands-on class is $69 per person.
SOLD OUT
Wednesday, January 24th, 6-8 pm.
A Sunny Day in the Caribbean with Chef Chuana Dubose! Faraday's is delighted to welcome Chef Chuana to the fold, and she's kicking things off with a fun Caribbean-themed class! You'll enjoy: Bacon and Cream Cheese Pinwheels; Browned Stew Fish with Dirty Rice; and for dessert, a yummy Mango Cheesecake. The cost for this tropical Demonstration class is $59 per person.
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Saturday, January 27th, 11 am-1:30 pm OR 5:00-7:30 pm
The Ultimate Beef Wellington Class with Chef Heidi Wittenborn! Quite a few foodies include Beef Wellington among their cooking ambitions. It's an amazing dish, but fraught with peril- overdone beef, soggy pastry, mushy filling. Success is all about TECHNIQUE. Do each step right and you'll be the hero of your own kitchen, with all your dinner guests singing your praises! For this class, Chef Heidi will be preparing individual Beef Wellingtons topped with a Red Wine Sauce and a few crumbles of Gorgonzola. A great Sauteed Spinach side dish completes this tour-de-force meal to impress your guests. The cost for this demonstration cooking class is $69 per person. We're offering two sessions of this great class.
BUY NOW- 11 am to 1:30 pm - 1 Seat Remains
BUY NOW- 5 pm to 7:30 pm - 4 Seats Remain
Sunday, January 28th, 1-3 pm.
Paella Class with Chef Daniele Panella. It's a paella party! Learn to make a delicious Paella in this fun Cooking Class with Chef Daniele Panella. Menu includes: Papas Arrugadas; Paella Mixta (Paella with Seafood and Meat); and Alfajones (Classic Spanish Cookies) with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream. The cost for this demonstration cooking class is $59 per person.
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Saturday, February 3rd, 11 am to 1:30 pm
Cake Balls and Truffles with Chef Heidi Wittenborn! These tasty treats make delicious offerings at parties and wonderful gifts. Chef Heidi will be demonstrating the basic techniques for both. Come join her for some tips and tricks to making these simple yet elegant desserts. Put your imagination to work with the basic techniques and the flavor combinations are endless. The cost for this demonstration class is $59 per person.
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Sunday, February 4th, 1-4 pm.
Hands-On Pizza Making Class with Chef Daniele Panella! In this class, you'll learn to make the perfect Italian pizza crust for both thick and thin styles. We will then make a Margherita Pizza with Basil, Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella; a Tex-Italian Pizza with Sausage, Jalapenos, Red Pepper, Onion and Oaxaca Cheese; and a tasty Nutella dessert pizza. You'll enjoy a family-style meal, and get all the recipes to take home with you. You'll definitely be as stuffed as a calzone when this class is over! The cost for this partially hands-on class is $69 per person.
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Wednesday, February 7th, 6-8 pm.
Dine like the Hobbits with Chef Frankie Childs! Tolkien's Hobbits love food, and that love has inspired Chef Frankie with this fun Hobbit-inspired class! You'll feel like you're right at home in the Shire. Menu includes: Pan-Roasted Mushrooms, Onions and Tomato on Crostini; Shepherd's Pie with Red Potatoes ("Boil 'em, Mash 'em, Stick 'em on your Shepherd's Pie"); Braised Sesame Carrots with Basil; and for dessert, Poached Pears with Honey Cream. The cost for this demonstration class is $59 per person.
BUY NOW - 5 Seats Remain
Saturday, February 10th, 5-7 pm.
Celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year with Chef Uyen Pham! Welcome, Year of the Dragon! People born in a year of the Dragon are said to be charismatic, intelligent, and naturally lucky and gifted. We're celebrating this Chinese (Lunar) New Year with Chef Uyen Pham. The menu for this indulgent feast includes: Crispy Spring Rolls; Sweet-Chili Garlic Sauce Pork & Ginger Dumplings with Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce; and Wok-fired Egg Noodles w/Shrimp and Steamed Scallion-Ginger Fish. The cost for this demonstration cooking class is $69 per person. Wishing you “Gong hay fat choy”- Happiness and prosperity!
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Wednesday, February 14th, 6-8 pm
Valentine's Date Night Hands-on Class with Chef Jenna Rasmussen! A night made for romance is made even better with the shared experience of cooking together! Join Chef Jenna and others as you work in the kitchen to cook "Love Bird" Chicken with Homemade Pasta and Tomato Rosemary Veloute, accompanied by Heart Salad; for dessert you'll be making Lemon Curd Tartlets with Strawberries Brulee. The cost for this Hands-on class is $69 per person.
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Starts Saturday, Feb. 17th, 11 am-1:30 pm
Mastering Fish- 3 Week Hands-On Series with Chef Heidi Wittenborn! Fish is a high-protein, low-fat food that provides a range of health benefits. But did you know that 70% of Americans ONLY eat fish in restaurants, and rarely, if ever, cook it at home? We're looking to change that! In this 3-week hands-on class series, Chef Heidi will be exploring cooking fish. This hand-on class gives you the chance to learn about selecting the best fish and great ways to prepare it. You'll learn different cooking techniques including some you may not have tried before. We'll be working with mild, white-fleshed fish like trout, catfish, and mahi mahi as well as salmon and tuna. Chef Heidi will teach you how to set up the perfect smoked salmon platter, cook fish en papillote, make fish cakes, sear the perfect tuna steak served with Sauce Vierge and more. This class will also explore a few raw/semi-raw preparations that are not sushi. Class will meet for 3 consecutive Saturdays (February 17, 24, and March 2nd) from 11 am to 1:30 pm. This is an Intermediate-Level class, and attendees should have basic cooking skills. Ages 15 and up. The cost for this hands-on series is $199.00 per person.
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Saturday, February 17th, 5-7 pm.
Tropical Nights with Chef Chuana Dubose! Tired of cold weather? It's time to ditch rainy grey skies for tropical breezes and beautiful moonlit beaches! Chef Chuana brings you this menu of: Deep Fried Okra with a tasty dipping sauce; spicy Curry Chicken with Coconut Rice; and for dessert, Berry Parfait Cups. Skinnydipping at midnight is up to you. The cost for this demonstration class is $59 per person.
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Saturday, February 24th, 5-7 pm
Saucier Class! Hands-on with Chef Jenna Rasmussen! A Saucier, in simple terms, is a chef who prepares sauces. You can't learn all of the sauces in one night, but you can certainly start expanding your repertoire in this fun Saucier Class with Chef Jenna! You'll work in the kitchen with the chef and others to prepare: Croque Madame with Bechamel Sauce; Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce; and for dessert, a Raspberry Chocolate Terrine with Chocolate Sauce. The cost for this Hands-on class is $69 per person.
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Sunday, February 25th, 1-3 pm.
Paella Class with Chef Daniele Panella. It's a paella party! Learn to make a delicious Paella in this fun Cooking Class with Chef Daniele Panella. Menu includes: Papas Arrugadas; Paella Mixta (Paella with Seafood and Meat); and Alfajones (Classic Spanish Cookies) with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream. The cost for this demonstration cooking class is $59 per person.
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Saturday, March 2nd, 5-7 pm.
"Noodling Around" Cooking Class with Chef Uyen Pham! There are countless different types of noodles and noodle dishes found in cuisines across the world. This class will focus on four wonderful Asian noodle dishes. Your menu includes: Sesame Soba Noodle Salad; Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles; Glass Noodle Chicken Soup; and Beef with Flat Wide Rice Noodles. The cost for this demonstration class is $59 per person.
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Faraday’s Class Cancellation Policy
We understand that life happens, and emergencies do occur. However, we also hope you understand our commitment to all of our students and the preparation that goes into creating a successful class. For this reason, we ask that if you are unable to attend a class, you must notify us at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled class time to receive a refund or credit towards another class. If it is less than 72 hours before a class, all cancellations are non-refundable (even if someone else gave this class to you as a gift). If you cannot attend a scheduled class, we encourage you to send someone in your place. In this case, please call ahead and notify us of the participant change. Reservations for groups of 5 or more require 7-day notice of cancellation for a refund.
Faraday’s Kitchen Store reserves the right to cancel classes. In that event, we will notify you and provide a full refund or credit. All classes are held in our store at 12918 Shops Parkway, Suite 540, Bee Cave, TX 78738.
(512) 266 5666 www.faradayskitchenstore.com