Classes

Register online to reserve your place in one of our upcoming classes or call us at (816) 554-3755. All cooking classes must be paid for at time of reservation.  Class sizes are extremely limited and tend to fill up quickly...If a class is full, please contact the store to be added to a wait list.  **If you are considering purchasing a class as a gift, we highly encourage you to purchase a gift certificate instead so that the recipient can select the menu and date that works best for them.**
 
All classes are BYOB! Please feel free to bring your own wine or beer with you to enjoy with your meal. We’ll provide the glasses and openers! Water/tea will be provided.  We will remain open for your private shopping during class.  

Cancellation Policy:  We have a strict 7 day cancellation policy.  We will gladly refund your class fee or transfer you to another class as long as your request is made more than 7 calendar days prior to the class date. If you discover that you are unable to attend class within the 7 days prior, we encourage you to find a substitute to take your place. Please understand that we cannot make exceptions.  

Kitchen Perfection - A Tribute to Erin French and Cast Iron 
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Erin French, chef of The Lost Kitchen is known for incredible food, locally sourced and prepared to perfection. We will focus on her most recent cookbook, Big Heart, Little Stove, plus feature two cast iron skillet recipes. We will begin with Cast Iron Focaccia—and for those eager to learn more about baking focaccia or pizza in a cast iron skillet you will love this first course as focaccia and pizza share many preparation and baking similarities. We will follow with Erin French’s Garlicky Filet Mignon Steak, sizzled to perfection in a cast iron skillet. For this delicious class we will begin with a prime cut of steak, that restaurant style quality, unsurpassed in flavor and tenderness. We will accompany the steak with the Lost Kitchen’s mashed potatoes, flavored with bay leaf and thyme and Green Beans with Sage, Garlic and Bread Crumbs. The finale will be Erin French’s Old Fashioned Apple Walnut Cake, an ideal dessert for autumn. This class is for everyone who longs for dinner-time excellence, as well as for all of you who send a postcard to Erin French every spring, hoping to be one of the lucky, few selected to eat at The Lost Kitchen in Maine.  Add that cast iron sizzle and baking perfection and you have an incredible class.  $85 per person

7-Course Italian Dining Experience
Thursday, October 10th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Prepare to spend an elegant 7-course meal with Chef Francesca.  This will be a dining  experience and not a “cooking class”.  You will begin with Caprese Bites and Julienne Veggies with a creamy dip.  Then enjoy Zuppa Tuscana with Garlic Herbed Crostini  to be followed by Italian Salad with Balsamic Glaze dressing.  Mozzarella Crusted Baked Ziti and Fish en Papillote, Mediterranean style, will be the two main entrees. You will finish the evening with a variety of Italian Cheeses and fruits, espresso, and Francesca's homemade tiramisu.  $85 per person

October 22, 2024 - Kitchen Perfection - A Tribute to Erin French and Cast Iron w/ The Electrified Cooks
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Kitchen Perfection - A Tribute to Erin French and Cast Iron
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Erin French, chef of The Lost Kitchen is known for incredible food, locally sourced and prepared to perfection. We will focus on her most recent cookbook, Big Heart, Little Stove, plus feature two cast iron skillet recipes. We will begin with Cast Iron Focaccia—and for those eager to learn more about baking focaccia or pizza in a cast iron skillet you will love this first course as focaccia and pizza share many preparation and baking similarities. We will follow with Erin French’s Garlicky Filet Mignon Steak, sizzled to perfection in a cast iron skillet. For this delicious class we will begin with a prime cut of steak, that restaurant style quality, unsurpassed in flavor and tenderness. We will accompany the steak with the Lost Kitchen’s mashed potatoes, flavored with bay leaf and thyme and Green Beans with Sage, Garlic and Bread Crumbs. The finale will be Erin French’s Old Fashioned Apple Walnut Cake, an ideal dessert for autumn. This class is for everyone who longs for dinner-time excellence, as well as for all of you who send a postcard to Erin French every spring, hoping to be one of the lucky, few selected to eat at The Lost Kitchen in Maine.  Add that cast iron sizzle and baking perfection and you have an incredible class.  $85 per person

Fall Harvest Dinner 
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

We're getting into the Fall spirit (NO PSL here....) with Chef Aristo's Fall Harvest Dinner.  Join us for Pumpkin Soup, Roasted Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin and Squash and Apple Strudel for dessert!   $75 per person 

Fresh Baked Breads
Monday, October 28, 2024 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Yes, you will be trying alot of bread during this class, however, Chef Matt will compose a nice Chicken Stew and fresh salad to go along with the evening. The breads we will learn about are Brioche, Focaccia, and a Great Sandwich Loaf.  $75 per person

Hands On Pasta Making 
Wednesday, November 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

By popular demand, we have updated this class to Hands On Pasta Making with Francesca.  Menu updates coming soon....

$85 per person

November 11, 2024 - Dinner in Wine Country w/ Chef Matt Chatfield
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Dinner in Wine Country 
Monday, November 11, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Enjoy an appetizer of Grilled Brie with honey and berries to start the evening. Then we will serve up Chef Matt's signature soup, Tomato Cognac Bisque. The salad for the night is a fresh spin on a classic Nicoise. Entree for the dinner is another favorite of Chef Matt's, Beef Bourguignon with Whipped Potatoes and fresh vegetable. The dessert rounding out a beautiful experience is fresh baked creme Puffs with salted caramel, pecans, and ganache. $75 per person

Thankful for You Dinner 
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

You'll definitely be thankful for joining this class tonight.  Join Chef Aristo for Cranberry Salsa, Seasoal Salad, Herb Roasted Turkey and Stuffing and Bread Pudding with Whiskey Cream Sauce.  $75 per person 

November 19, 2024 - Pizza and Pies for the Holidays w/ The Electrified Cooks
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Pizza and Pies for the Holidays
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Join us as we share the secrets to pizza perfection in a cast iron skillet and baking all those delicious holiday pies. Two of our most popular classes, now combined into one delicious evening!  We will begin the evening with crispy, hot-from-the-oven cast iron pizza—so good you will never have to order out again. Then, we know the holidays ahead call for delicious homemade pie. We will share the secrets to flaky, tender pie crusts and remove any doubt you might have about making the best pie crust.  You will just have to come to taste the pies we will make and recipes we will share. Your holidays have never tasted so good.  $75 per person  

Holiday Tea Party Time! 
Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Our Annual Holiday Tea! Holiday gatherings are the most fun and we will help you be the gracious host. We will share everything you need to know to host your own event in the style of a classic, elegant English afternoon tea—but rest assured, the evening will be packed with fun, laughter, holiday cheer and scrumptious food. Come hungry as the plentiful array of sweet and savory recipes will be delicious and everyone is sure to love it. Plus, you will leave with all of the recipes and tips, so you can easily host your own holiday party or bake a tasty bite for someone special. We will begin with scones, served with clotted cream and our own, homemade strawberry jam, then we will serve course after course of unforgettable bites and sweets. Make sweet memories. Sit back, enjoy a respite from a busy holiday schedule. Maybe treat a friend or set aside time for a special evening with your date. Let us keep that China cup filled with tea while you make delicious memories.  $75 per person  

Italian Holiday Favorites
Wednesday, December 11th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Chef Francesca is eager to share some delightful dishes from her family's Christmas holiday dinner. These treasured recipes from her Sicilian grandmother are not to be missed.  Start with a small pasta dish, penne marinara, followed by the entrées: Arancini (rice balls), Braciola (stuffed round steak), a simple Italian salad with balsamic and olive oil dressing, and crunchy Italian bread. Conclude with her homemade cannoli. $75 per person

Italian Farmhouse Holiday Dinner 
Monday, December 16, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM

You will enjoy some Crostini ala Romana as you arrive. Soup for tonight is a Tuscan Vegetable with Pancetta. Salad for the dinner is fresh greens with a Fruity Balsamic dressing and garnish. It's tradition Chef Matt carries on with his Wood Fired and Slow Roast Prime Rib of Beef, with Roasted Garlic Whipped potatoes and vegetables. Dessert to cap off the evening is Chocolate bread Pudding with a Salted Caramel Vanilla Custard Sauce.   $85 per person

Greek Holiday Traditions 
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

If you aren't in the holiday spirit yet, this dinner of Aristo's favorite holiday dishes will definitely do the trick.  Join Chef Aristo as he starts with Saganaki Flambe. The main entree will be Rack of Lamb with roasted potatoes and green beans.  We will finish the meal off with Honey Walnut Cake.    $75 per person