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.
2024 Cooking Classes Calendar
Saturday, October 12, Choose 11 am-1:30 pm OR 5 pm-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.
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Sunday, October 13, 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 be as stuffed as a calzone when this class is over! The cost for this partially hands-on class is $79 per person.
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Wednesday, October 16, 6-9 pm.
Homestyle Comfort Food- Hands-On Class with Chef Jenna Rasmussen! Join us for a hands-on cooking class with Chef Jenna where you'll learn to make some comforting, home-style favorites that will warm your heart and keep you coming back for more! Menu includes: Southern-style chicken with fluffy biscuits, paired with a crisp Brussels sprout and apple slaw; topped off with rich, buttery pecan pie bars for dessert. Perfect for all skill levels! The cost for this hands-on class is $69 per person.
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Friday, October 18, 6-8 pm
Gulf Coast Favorites with Chef Jerry Pizzitola! Experience the vibrant flavors of the Gulf Coast in this fun cooking class with the exuberant Chef Jerry! Watch as he expertly prepares Fried Softshell Crab Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette, savory Shrimp-Wrapped Asparagus, and mouthwatering Jumbo Lump Crabcakes with Spicy Remoulade. The class concludes with a sweet and tangy Key Lime Crème Brûlée. Sit back, enjoy, and take home the skills to recreate these coastal delights! The cost for this demonstration class is $79 per person.
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Saturday, October 19th, 10 am to 1 pm
Seafood Grilling 101 with Chef Jerry Pizzitola! Great seafood can be both expensive and delicate. If you're avoiding it because you don't have the confidence to grill it, Chef Jerry will help you conquer your fears with the right techniques and creative recipes! Menu includes: Grilled Shrimp with Miso Butter; Harissa Grilled Scallops; Grilled Oregano and Lemon Swordfish; and for dessert, Grilled Apple Gallette. The cost for this demonstration class is $79 per person.
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Wednesday, October 23, 6-9 pm.
Mastering the Secrets of French Cassoulet with Chef Jenna! It's another fun hands-on cooking class with Chef Jenna Rasmussen, where you'll master the art of making a hearty, traditional French cassoulet- a centuries-old classic. You'll also be creating chocolate biscotti topped with a luscious salted caramel sauce. When the cooking is done, you'll enjoy a family-style meal. Perfect for food lovers eager to explore rich, earthy flavors! The cost for this hands-on class is $69 per person.
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Thursday, October 24th, 11 am to 1:30 pm
Learn to make Croissants! Class with Chef Laurel Row. In this 2-1/2 hour demonstration class, you’ll learn the key techniques for making and working with a butter-laminated dough (layering the dough with butter and folding it over), filling the croissants, proofing them properly to achieve the right texture inside, and finally, baking them to a rich golden brown. In class, Chef Laurel will make a traditional croissant recipe, as well as fill them with a lovely chocolate. There are few more sublime things than enjoying a freshly baked croissant that is still a little warm... and once you learn to make your own, you'll decide they're worth the effort. The cost for this demonstration class is $59 per person.
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Saturday, October 26, 11 am- 1:30 pm
Roast, Bake and Sizzle- Sheet Pan Delights with Chef Heidi Wittenborn! Chef Heidi loves the simplicity of cooking an entire meal on a sheet pan. In this class she will be bringing you a mushroom focaccia followed by a sheet pan shrimp "boil", adapting all the things you love about a shrimp boil to an easy and quick one pan roasted dinner. Next up is oven roasted pork tenderloin in an orange jalapeno glaze with sugar snap peas and potatoes. And finally a classic ooey gooey Texas Sheet Cake. The cost for this demonstration class is $59 per person.
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Wednesday, October 30, 6-8:30 pm.
Dine with Dracula... if you Dare! with Chef Heidi Wittenborn. Chef Heidi has emerged from the shadows of Dracula's castle, bringing with her the eerie delights that the Count uses to entice his unsuspecting guests. The menu begins with Oyster Shooters with a Spicy Prosecco Granita, a chilling start to the evening. Next, you'll be served a Steak draped in Burgundy Mushroom Sauce, alongside devilish Potatoes Diablo and Roasted Vegetables seasoned with haunting Vadouvan French Masala spice blend. The meal culminates in a decadent Dark Forest Cake, ominously finished with a blood-red drizzle. Prepare for a night of culinary thrills and chills! The cost for this spooooooky but delicious demonstration cooking class is $69 per person.
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Saturday November 2nd, 10 - 11:30 am
Knife Skills Class with Ethan Hamme of Zwilling! Learn the fundamentals of good knife skills from the experts: Culinary trained in knife skills, Ethan Hamme from ZWILLING will teach you what makes a quality knife, which knife to use for each task and how to maintain and sharpen your knives. We will go over basic knife skills and practice the low push cut, dicing an onion and bell pepper, quartering a tomato and rocking and chopping leafy herbs. The cost for this HANDS-ON class is $49 per person. (Please note your time and date, as there are three sessions of this class.)
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Saturday November 2nd, 12:30 - 2 pm
Knife Skills Class with Ethan Hamme of Zwilling! Learn the fundamentals of good knife skills from the experts: Culinary trained in knife skills, Ethan Hamme from ZWILLING will teach you what makes a quality knife, which knife to use for each task and how to maintain and sharpen your knives. We will go over basic knife skills and practice the low push cut, dicing an onion and bell pepper, quartering a tomato and rocking and chopping leafy herbs. The cost for this HANDS-ON class is $49 per person. (Please note your time and date, as there are three sessions of this class.)
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Sunday, November 3rd, 11 am to 12:30 pm
Knife Skills Class with Ethan Hamme of Zwilling! Learn the fundamentals of good knife skills from the experts: Culinary trained in knife skills, Ethan Hamme from ZWILLING will teach you what makes a quality knife, which knife to use for each task and how to maintain and sharpen your knives. We will go over basic knife skills and practice the low push cut, dicing an onion and bell pepper, quartering a tomato and rocking and chopping leafy herbs. The cost for this HANDS-ON class is $49 per person. (Please note your time and date, as there are three sessions of this class.)
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