Chester County Night School

Culinary Arts

Please note: There are no withdrawals for cooking classes ; you may send a substitute. Directions to class locations will be sent with confirmation.

Eat Your Way Through The Italian Market

Albertson’s Cooking School

Explore behind-the-scenes at the historic 9th Street Italian Market. This walking tour introduces you to merchants, tantalizing food and the colorful history of generations that have maintained the market for over 100 years. Discover great bargains and special discounts. Directions will be sent with confirmation; please arrive on time at 8:15 am. Bring baseball cap and ice chest for perishables.

CU501A   Italian Market Philadelphia  1 morning       Sat, 8:15 am to 12:30 pm, 5/3          $50


New Course!Lunch at Nectar: The Most Talked About Main Line Hot Spot!

Albertson’s Cooking School

Chefs Patrick and Terence Feury showcase a very special lunch highlighting their New England fishermen connection with Nectar. The Feurys recently did a television show in Maine.  Event includes a peek into the Nectar kitchen; printed recipes, tantalizing lunch and a great take-home gift.

CU503   Nectar Restaurant                   1 afternoon   Thu, 11 am to 1:15 pm, 5/1                $55


New Course!Heart Healthy from Canyon Ranch

Albertson’s Cooking School

Chef Ann-Michelle Albertson teaches her Canyon Ranch favorites: Eggplant Rollatini with Kalamata Olive Sauce, Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Tomato Asparagus Sauce, Udon Noodle Salad with Lemon Sesame Ginger Dressing, Drop Dead Chocolate Cake. Chef Ann-Michelle teaches at Julian Krinsky Canyon Ranch summer camp. She shares secrets for healthy entertaining and dining.

CU505   Madsen Kitchen, Broomall   1 evening         Mon, 6:30 to 9 pm, 4/28                    $50


New Course!Spanish Wines

Albertson’s Cooking School

It's all about Spain, the food, the wine, the culture. Our wine experts introduce hidden treasures from the bodegas of the Iberian Peninsula. Chef Ann-Michelle Albertson; who studied with Spanish chefs in Barcelona, Casa del Sol, and CIA Napa Valley Greystone; creates regional Tapas to accompany your tasting. Learn about this hot culinary region of the world.

CU506   Yangming, Bryn Mawr          1 evening         Wed, 7 to 9 pm, 4/30                          $55


New Course!A Spring Party (demonstration class)

Albertson’s Cooking School

Chef Chip Roman, rising young American chef, demonstrates how to put together a rave review spring party. Chef Chip trained with Marc Vetri and Georges Perrier and teaches culinary arts at Drexel. NOT TO BE MISSED!

CU508   Madsen Kitchen, Broomall   1 evening         Mon, 6:30 to 9 pm, 5/15                 $60


The Chopping Block: Hands-on Knife Skills

Albertson’s Cooking School

Learn classic knife skills and techniques, the principles of slicing, dicing, mincing, and julienne, along with how to handle, buy and utilize your knife from Chef David Grear, a long time student favorite. Bring your chef's knife and be on the cutting edge! Limited enrollment. Cut crudités will be served with an assortment of dips (class does not constitute dinner).

CU511   Madsen Kitchen, Broomall   1 evening         Thu, 6:30 to 9 pm, 5/8                    $70


Bus Trip to the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York

Albertson’s Cooking School

Join the fun aboard a luxury bus to the home of America's future chefs. Trip includes gourmet lunch at the Escoffier Room, a 5 star restaurant, and student conducted tour of fabulously equipped classrooms and facilities. Nibbles, juice, wine served enroute. Arrive home approximately 7 pm.

CU513   Plymouth Meeting           1 day                         Tue, 7 am to 7 pm, 5/13                    $100 WAIT LIST

 


New Course!Fire in the Kitchen: Singles Cooking Class

Art Roman, The Kitchen Workshop

What a great way to meet other singles....in the kitchen. Bond with other singles as you prepare and enjoy delicious meals.

CU537A   Kitchen Workshop       1 evening    Mon, 6 to 9 pm, 4/28                     $49


New Course!Gone Fishing

Art Roman, The Kitchen Workshop

There's something "fishy" about this class...seafood recipes that are sure to please!

CU539   Kitchen Workshop       1 evening    Wed, 6 to 9 pm, 4/23                       $49


New Course!The Well Traveled Soup

Art Roman, The Kitchen Workshop

Learn the secrets of cooks from around the world in this "global" soup class. We'll learn hearty and healthy recipes from Greece, Spain and France (to name a few).

CU540   Kitchen Workshop       1 evening    Thu, 6 to 9 pm, 4/24                        $49


New Course!Chop Chop Knife Skills

Art Roman, The Kitchen Workshop

Sharpen your knife skills. Learn which knife is used for which task and proper handling and chopping skills. Food and wine will be served.

CU541   Kitchen Workshop       1 evening    Tue, 6 to 9 pm, 4/29                        $49 WAIT LIST


More Restaurant Recipes Revealed

Art Roman, The Kitchen Workshop

We'll be making favorite restaurant dishes - from appetizers to desserts. Amaze your family!

CU542   Kitchen Workshop       1 evening    Thu, 6 to 9 pm, 5/1                           $49


New Course!Berry, Berry Good Desserts

Art Roman, The Kitchen Workshop

Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries....learn how to prepare delicious cobblers, pies and other desserts with these popular fruits.

CU543   Kitchen Workshop      1 morning    Sat, 10 am to 1 pm, 5/3                      $49


New Course!Couples in the Kitchen: A Night in Tuscany

Art Roman, The Kitchen Workshop

Spend an evening out with your "significant other" as we learn about, prepare and enjoy the treasures of Tuscany where people cook with what they find fresh every day at the market. Let the Tuscans' passion for food become your "passion."

CU545C   Kitchen Workshop       1 evening    Fri, 6 to 9 pm, 5/23                             $49pp

CU545D   Kitchen Workshop       1 evening    Fri, 6 to 9 pm, 5/30                             $49pp


New Course!Spices 101

Art Roman, The Kitchen Workshop

Spice up your meals with fresh and dried spices, and learn which spices "marry" best with which type of food.

CU546   Kitchen Workshop      1 morning    Sat, 10 am to 1 pm, 5/10                $49


New Course!Stocking and Cooking from your Pantry

Art Roman, The Kitchen Workshop

Have you ever noticed how the best cooks and chefs can take any ingredient and make it into a gourmet meal? Learn how to use the foods and ingredients in your pantry to pull together an impressive meal.

CU548   Kitchen Workshop       1 evening    Tue, 6 to 9 pm, 5/13                        $49


New Course!The Grill of My Dreams

Art Roman, The Kitchen Workshop

Learn all you need to know about working the grill so you will have great tasting meat and fish every time for your barbeques. This all-day class is jam packed with techniques and recipes....bring a HUGE appetite!

CU549   Kitchen Workshop      1 morning    Sat. 10 am to 4 pm, 5/17                   $98 WAIT LIST

CU549A   Kitchen Workshop      1 morning    Sat. 10 am to 4 pm, 5/24                   $98


New Course!Eat by Color

Art Roman, The Kitchen Workshop

A pale hunk of iceberg lettuce with a ladle of bleu cheese dressing doesn't convey healthy eating too much, does it? The more vibrant a food's color, the healthier it is. Try out some colorful and tasty (and healthy) recipes in this fun, hands-on cooking class.

CU551   Kitchen Workshop       1 evening    Thu, 6 to 9 pm, 5/22                            $49


New Course!Growing and Cooking with Culinary Herbs

Art Roman, The Kitchen Workshop

Learn how to create flavorful meals with fresh herbs from the garden. Instructor will bring herbs from his greenhouse for students to take home.

CU552   Kitchen Workshop       1 evening    Wed, 6 to 9 pm, 5/28                       $49


New Course!"Shorefire" Grilled Appetizers

Art Roman, The Kitchen Workshop

Here is a collection of appetizers that can be cooked up while sipping a cool cocktail on the patio with your guests.

CU553   Kitchen Workshop       1 evening    Sat, 6 to 9 pm, 5/24                         $49


New Course!Bakery Perfect Bread and Brioche

Jean Pierre Bournazel, instructor

This basic class will have you whipping out lofty and light breads and brioches in no time!

CU556   Strawberry Bakery     1 morning    Sun, 10 am to 12 noon, 5/25         $35 WAIT LIST


New Course!How to Cook & Bake with Natural Sweeteners  

Rosemary Nardone, nutritionist

Learn how to cook & bake with natural sweeteners such as Stevia, Agave Syrup, Brown Rice Syrup, Zero and Xylitor. Delicious meals will be prepared for you to enjoy. This class is hands-on.

CU558   Great Valley M.S.            4 weeks         Tue, 7 to 9 pm, 4/22-5/13             $65


Winning Wines Under $20

Linda Collier, Collier’s Wine Shop, Centreville, DE

There are unbelievable values from all over the world for you to discover for your every day pleasure. This is a special class designed for Chester County Night School. Wine included in price.

CU592   Collier's of Centreville   1 evening    Tue, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 4/29                $40


Bordeaux Blend Values Under $20

Linda Collier, Collier’s Wine Shop, Centreville, DE

A Bordeaux Blend is a blended red wine that contains only those varieties that are authorized for use in the red wines of the Bordeaux region of France. In most cases, these are the wineries' "flagship" products. In this class, we will learn about these blends and how you can find unbelievable values under $20/bottle. This is a special class designed for Chester County Night School. Wine included in price.

CU593   Collier's of Centreville   1 evening     Tue, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 5/13                $40


Big Bold Reds

Linda Collier, Collier’s Wine Shop, Centreville, DE

Learn about the delicious reds - wines with the flavor impact that you want! Wine included; special class for Chester County Night School.

CU594   Collier's of Centreville     1 evening      Tue, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 4/22              $40