Where to find cooking classes in the Milwaukee area
Check out these local instructors and cooking schools for options:
Braise
What: Three options for hands-on class styles taught by chef David Swanson, starting with a basics class. The second style of class is the Semester at Braise classes, and 101 begins with a 10-week boot camp. General manager Rebecca Ayala keeps a wait list when classes sell out and will contact consumers when new classes are added. Group classes and team building also are available.
Where: 1101 S. Second St.
To contact: (414) 212-8843 or braiselocalfood.com/classes
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Chef Pam’s Kitchen
What: Classes taught by Pam Dennis and local instructors, everything from steak and seafood to homemade marshmallows and vegan dinners.
Where: 280 W. Main St., Waukesha
To contact: chefpamskitchen.com
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Cocoa Tree Confectionery
What: Class options: Chocolate 101 features hand tempering, Chocolate 102 makes a ganache, and Kids’ classes and birthday parties making candy bars also available. Class size limited to six.
Where: 1330 W. Mequon Road, Mequon
To contact: (262) 643-4692 or cocoa-tree.com
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EatMoveMKE
What: Classes by Annie Wegner LeFort, owner of EatMoveMKE. She is a cooking and yoga instructor, an integrative nutrition health coach and master food preserver. Custom classes are available.
Where: Next class is Mindful Eating, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Ben Hunt Room, lower level of Hales Corners Library, 5885 S. 116th St., Hales Corners. Classes are held at various locations throughout the year; see the website.
To contact: eatmovemke.com
Glorioso’s Appetito with Sage Harvest
What: In-person classes five days a week, affiliated with Glorioso's Italian Market. Chef Michael Solovey also offers online classes.
Where: Glorioso's Appetito, 1020 E Brady St.
To contact: Email customerservice@gloriosos.com or visit sageharvestcookingschool.com/
Lake Geneva School of Cooking
What: Hands-on classes for all levels with chef John Bogan.
Where: 727 Geneva St., Lake Geneva
To contact: (262) 248-3933 or lakegenevacookingschool.com
Mequon Public Market at Spur 16
What: Kids’ cooking class, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 16
Where: 6300 W. Mequon Road, Mequon
To contact: (414) 688-1599 or mequonpublicmarket.com
Milwaukee Public Market
What: Variety of hands-on and demonstration classes for adults and children.
Where: 400 N. Water St.
To contact: (414) 336-1111 or milwaukeepublicmarket.org
Savory Spoon Cooking School
What: Hands-on classes for all levels with chef Janice Thomas and guest chefs. Classes are offered June through October.
Where: 12042 Wisconsin Highway 42, Ellison Bay, Door County
To contact: (920) 854-6600 or savoryspoon.com
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Semolina Handcrafted Pasta and Pantry
What: Pasta-making classes, including egg dough, ravioli and hand-shaped pastas, taught by owner Petra Orlowski. Next round of classes begins in February.
Where: 2474 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
To contact: (414) 249-4472 or semolinamke.com/class-schedule
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Staci’s Cooking With Class
What: Classes on various cuisines at venues throughout southeastern Wisconsin, taught by Staci Joers.
To contact: cookingwithclass.us
Troquet
What: Demonstration classes taught by professional chefs covering pastry, breads, chocolate, cheesemaking and more. Includes a coursed meal with beverage pairings.
Where: 1409 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa
To contact: (414) 778-3333 or troquetevents.com
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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Where to find cooking classes in the Milwaukee area
