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For more than 30 years, Cakebread Cellars has been committed to promoting the enjoyment of wine with food and the sharing in the pleasures of the table. To promote this, we offer a range of cooking classes throughout the year, held either in our winery kitchen or at our outdoor barbecue area with a wood-burning oven. We are one of the few places in Napa Valley to offer participation (hands-on) classes so that guests cook and learn alongside our chefs and other food and wine lovers.
All classes are participation style. Classes begin at 9:30 am, unless otherwise noted, and include a tour of the property, a tasting of Cakebread Cellars wines (except for the children’s classes), the cooking class and a three-course lunch paired with wine. All participants leave with a Cakebread Cellars logo apron, a booklet of the recipes and wine notes from the day, some great memories and quite often, new friends. Price for each class is $175 plus tax per person unless listed otherwise.
Can’t make a class you’re interested in? Gather nine or more friends and we’ll host a private cooking class just for you and your group. Click here to e-mail our event coordinator about signing up for one of the classes listed below or scheduling a private cooking class of your own.
May 31, 2008
Dancing Bear Ranch Picnic And Hike
Summer is just around the corner, so now is the time to brush up on your picnic packing skills! Join us at our Howell Mountain ranch with astounding views of the Napa Valley from an elevation of 1500 feet. Begin in the kitchen making creative picnic dishes, and then follow Bruce Cakebread on a moderate yet informative hike. He will lead the way to a spectacular clearing in the vineyards where a refreshing glass of wine and your picnic creations will await.
Class begins at 8:30 a.m.
$215 plus tax per person includes transportation to Howell Mtn.
July 11 & 12, 2008
Pizza Party
Doesn’t everybody like pizza? Chef Thomas Sixsmith began his career in a pizza parlor and wants to share his secrets with you! Learn how to make the perfect dough and sauce, how to toss the dough to remarkable heights and gain imaginative topping ideas to impress your friends and family. We will match the toppings with our delicious wines for a day of pure pleasure at our outdoor wood-burning oven.
July 22 & 23, 2008
Kids In The Kitchen
Leave your children in our capable hands for a morning of cooking fun! Brian Streeter, our Culinary Director, volunteers at a local elementary school to teach children about preparing healthy food and the joys of sharing a home cooked meal. Each summer, he then brings his enthusiasm for these subjects to our “Kids in the Kitchen” classes. Your children will spend the morning in the kitchen with the chefs, and Allyson Henstock, our Front of House Manager, will teach them how to set a table. One parent/guardian is invited to join us for lunch as the new chefs serve their recently learned dishes.
7-11 year olds: Baking 101
Our chefs will teach the basics of baking with flour flying, eggs cracking and little fingers coated in dough. With so many messy ingredients, the kids are guaranteed a good time!
Class begins at 10:00 a.m.
$75.00 plus tax per child
12 and up: Mexican Fiesta
A Mexican Fiesta in the heart of the Napa Valley---join us for an exploration of favorite Mexican dishes. They will begin by learning how to make tortillas and salsas and conclude with the popping of a piñata! We promise a day of fun as we experience the tastes of another culture.
Class begins at 9:30 a.m.
$75.00 plus tax per child.
July 24 or 25 or 26, 2008 (one day class)
Grilling: America’s Favorite Past Time
Discover new tricks of backyard grilling, and amaze your friends with innovative ideas. Summertime inspires barbecues, and we all want to make an impression on our guests with a little something different. We will utilize Dolores’ vegetable garden, as well as our local farmers, to teach you new techniques for entertaining. Fresh ingredients, a little creativity and a glass of wine---let us add a new spark to your grilling this summer!
September 6-10, 2008
Cakebread Cellars 22nd American Harvest Workshop
Each harvest, we invite five professional chef from around the country and the globe to spend four days with the Cakebread family, picking and crushing grapes, visiting local farms and artisan food producers, participating in interactive wine and food workshops and cooking some pretty glorious meals together—and you’re invited to take part, as well.
Reservations for the American Harvest Workshop are extremely limited. Please contact Culinary Director Brian Streeter for more information.
November 1, 2008
Hunters, Gatherers And Pinot Noir
As the harvest winds down and the weather cools, we turn to heartier foods representative of the autumn season. Whether you are a hunter or a forager, come gather with us as we explore the world of wild mushrooms and game and their perfect pairing with Pinot Noir. Our chefs will create approachable recipes to complement both our Carneros and Anderson Valley Pinot Noirs in a menu that is wildly sophisticated.
December 6, 2008
Rancho Gordo Heirloom Beans Book Release
One of our favorite American Harvest Workshop farmers, Steve Sando, would like to share his passion for heirloom beans with you. Owner of Rancho Gordo, his recipes are showcased in his new book, Heirloom Beans from the Rancho Gordo Collection. Discover the delicious potential of beans in a variety of dishes. Go home not only with impressive recipes, but with a sample of Steve Sando’s beans as well as his recently released book!
$195 plus tax per person includes Steve’s book and a sample of beans.
December 13, 2008
Christmas Cookies Galore
This year, why not make cookies here at Cakebread Cellars with a fun group of people rather than at home? Cheryl Graham, our Events Coordinator, has a pastry degree and wants to send you home with cookies for the holidays. We will make a variety of cookies, as well as enjoy a lunch prepared by our resident chefs and paired with our wine.
Make it a productive weekend in the valley by not only getting your cookies baked, but by getting a head start on your holiday shopping while you are here!
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