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Classes/Events
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. All classes are 18+.
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.
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Jamaican Me Crazy
Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
A hot summer evening is the perfect time to dream of sea breezes and beautiful beaches, so join us for a special Jamaican evening. We will begin with Jamaican Beef Pastry as our appetizer. Then on to Jerk Chicken, that famous Jamaican dish, and it will be served with classic Rice and Beans. A fantastic Jamaican pineapple slaw will accompany the dinner and for dessert, it will be rum inspired! Let’s all escape to Montego Bay for a delicious fun evening! $80 per person
Some Like it Hot
Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
This class is a celebration of cooking with fresh chilis and learning different ways to incorporate them into your home cooking. Join Chef Matt tonight as we enjoy several "spicy" courses from different cultures including Indonesian Chicken Sate' Skewers, Southwest Cobb Salad, Steak Chile Verde, Chipotle brownies for dessert, and learn how to make your own hot sauce at home. $80 per person
All Things Olive
Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Join Chef Francesca for "All Things Olive," a culinary exploration dedicated to the versatility of this incredible fruit. In this class, you will learn how to incorporate olives into every course of a meal. Begin the class with a Dirty Margatini and a guided tasting of different olive varieties. You will also prepare a marinated olive feta dip served alongside a fresh olive herb focaccia (plan to have a little extra to take home). Then you will discover how to pair ingredients of a crisp butter lettuce salad featuring bright castelvetrano olives. You'll then learn to create a flavorful Chicken Marbella, served alongside a rich and creamy olive oil polenta. To finish the experience a unique and decadent dark chocolate orange olive cake. $90 per person.
An Evening in Provence
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
We are absolutely in love with Provence—the sights, the people and especially the food! We are delighted to share this French menu based on the wonderful food we enjoyed there. The class will begin with a cooling gazpacho. White fish glazed with Basil and Almond Pesto served on top of a tomato, carrot, and shallot reduction will take center stage, accompanied by Julia’s Rice and Peas. We will finish with a cookie and rich ice cream, in the true French style. Bon appétit! $80 per person
Sushi - Hands On
Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
It's time again for another great night of Sushi! Come learn how to roll Sushi with Chef Sophia Chatfield as she teaches you the basics and some new trending techniques. You will learn about Sushi and where to shop for the "good stuff" in the Kansas City. Students will make several different rolls throughout class to practice their new Sushi Skills. This is a hands on class, come prepared to have a blast and get rolling with a Chef who has taught more than 100+ Sushi classes! $80 per person
Chinese Takeout
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Learn how to make your favorite Chinese takeout dishes at home! We will cover Crab Rangoon, Egg Drop Soup, Singapore Rice Noodles, Cashew Chicken, Beef Broccoli with steamed Rice, Almond Cookies. $80 per person
Bacon! Bacon! Bacon!
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Bacon! Bacon! Bacon! Join us for a fun bacon tasting—as we explore the many types and flavors of bacon—then feast on an amazing dinner menu centered on, you guessed it—BACON! There is a whole world of bacon we bet you didn’t know existed, so let us introduce you to it. For example, have you ever tasted blackberry smoked bacon or smoked bourbon bacon? We plan to serve tastes of incredible and unique bacons. Then, for dinner, we will begin with a delicious bacon appetizer everyone will love. The main dish will be a wonderful bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, served with Bacon Mashed Potatoes and scrumptious Brussel Sprouts, flavored with bacon. We promised bacon for the entire menu, so of course, the luscious dessert will be infused with bacon. Come hungry for this fun, mouthwatering evening. $90 per person
Homemade Pizza
Friday, October 16, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Friday, October 16, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Come experience the art of authentic homemade pizza! Sample a delicious variety of Sicilian- and Neapolitan-style pizzas while learning the secrets to creating a perfect pizza crust at home. Chef Francesca will share how she learned to make pizza from her momma, along with tips, techniques, and the essential ingredients you’ll want to have on hand to make incredible pizza in your own kitchen. Enjoy an appetizer, an assortment of delicious pizzas, and a fun Italian dessert — Affogato! $80 per person.
Vietnamese Cuisine
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
If you have been wanting to expand your international cooking repretoire or simply want a night of delicious food, this class is for you. Tonight you will learn about and enjoy Shrimp Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce, Pate Chaud - frencd inspired Vietnamese Meat Pies, Banh Mi Bites, Beef Pho, and Pandan Custard. $80 per person
Fall French Dinner
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Join Chef Sophia tonight as she celebrates the flavors of fall with these French Classics! Tonight you'll learn about and enjoy French Country Salad with lemon dijon vinaigrette, Crab Cakes with Aioli, Soup Provencal with vegetables, Red Wine Braised Chicken (Coq au vin), Roasted Green Beans, Whipped Potatoes, and Silky Chocolate Pot De Creme. $80 per person
Hearty Italian Fall Dinner
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Chef Francesca will showcase some of her best Mediterranean and Italian-style cooking—healthy whole foods, simple preparations, seasonal ingredients, and wonderfully fresh flavors. She will share her techniques, tips, and love of Italian cuisine as she prepares hearty dishes perfect for cozy autumn meals. Come cook, learn, and savor the warmth of Italy this fall! The evening will start with a variety of hearty first courses: Garbanzo and Kidney Bean Salad & Hearty Sausage Lentil Soup. Main entrees: Easy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Butter Sauce & Peposo (Tuscan Red Wine Stew) with herbed Focaccia. The evening will end with a Strucolo De Pomi (traditional rolled and filled pastry) and Espresso Latte. $80 per person.
"New Technique" Sushi - Hands On
Friday, November 13, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
It's time again for another great night of Sushi! Come and learn from Chef Sophia how to expand on your already perfected basic sushi skills as she teaches you some new trending techniques. She will cover Temaki (hand rolls), Inarizushi (tofu pouches), Crispy Ehomaki, Temari (sushi balls), and Onigirazu (sandwich or folded sushi). Students will spend the evening practicing and enjoying their new Sushi Skills. This is a hands on class, come prepared to have a blast! $90 per person
Thanksgiving Pie Workshop
Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Join us for a tasty, hands-on pie crust class! We want to answer your questions and erase the mystic from those troublesome crusts and help you go home with the know-how and confidence you need to make tender, delicious crusts. Yes, you will make your own crust, ready to take home and bake. For dinner, we will serve a great seasonal Chef’s Salad, then you will enjoy a pie flight and feast on three different pies! The three pie flavors will be Down Home Pecan Pie, The Great Pumpkin Pie and Banana Cream Pie—all three pie recipes are perfectly sized for that crust you just made so you can bake your favorite at home. After this yummy class, you will be able to bake scrumptious pies and create those Thanksgiving dessert traditions you have dreamed about. $80 per person
Holiday Tea Party Time
Thursday, December 10, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Our annual Holiday Tea class is the perfect time to take a break from the hustle-bustle of the busy holiday season and enjoy a relaxing evening with family, friends or that special someone. It is an evening packed with fun, laughter, holiday cheer and scrumptious food everyone will ooh and ahh over! This event is in the style of a classic, English tea—so come hungry as the plentiful array of sweet and savory recipes will be served in multiple courses, creating a plentiful feast. Plus, you leave with all of the recipes and tips, so you can easily host your own festive party or bake tasty holiday gifts for the special people in your life. Our teas begin with scones, served with clotted cream and our own homemade strawberry jam, then you will be served an array of unforgettable appetizers and sweets. Sit back and relax as you taste the wonderful foods we will serve as part of this delicious, holiday tea extravaganza. $80 per person
Holiday Surf and Turf Dinner
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Come get in the holiday spirit with Chef Sophia for her annual Holiday Dinner. This year you'll enjoy Tomato Bisque, Market Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette, Stuffed Salmon with Crab and Strip Steak with Herb and Garlic Maitre de Butter, Whipped Potatoes with Roasted Vegetable Medley, Chocolate Decadent Torte with whipped cream. $100 per person
Feast of the Seven Fishes
Friday, December 18, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Friday, December 18, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00PM
Join Chef Francesca for a delicious culinary journey inspired by the traditions of Southern Italy and the beloved Italian-American celebration of Christmas Eve. Discover the stories, flavors, and techniques behind this festive feast as Chef Francesca prepares an impressive menu featuring seven delicious seafood dishes to include Tuna Steak Arugula Salad, Zuppa di Pesce - fish soup, Seared Scallops over Fennel and Leeks, Pasta Alle Vongole (Linguine with Clam Sauce), Pesce Spada Alla Ghiotta (Swordfish). No dinner with Chef Francesca is complete without her holiday favorite, Cannoli! $100 per person.