Cooking Like a Chef: International 5-Class Series For Adults
Schedule
Thu Sep 10 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
150 N Martinwood Road Ste 402, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37923 | Knoxville, TN
Ready to take your cooking skills from casual to culinary confidence? 🔪✨
This immersive 5-Class “Cook Like a Chef” Series is designed for adults who want to move beyond simply following recipes and start truly understanding the techniques professional chefs use every day. Step by step, you’ll build real kitchen confidence while mastering essential skills that will transform the way you cook at home.
Each class is hands-on, interactive, and skill-focused, giving you practical techniques you can use immediately — from preparing everyday meals faster and more efficiently to creating impressive dishes for family and friends. You won’t just cook… you’ll learn the why behind great cooking.
In This Series, You’ll Learn Essential Chef Skills Like:
🔪 Proper knife skills for speed, safety, and precision
🔥 Heat control and cooking methods for consistent, professional results
🥣 Building flavorful sauces and seasoning with confidence
🍞 Working with doughs and foundational recipes from scratch
🎨 Plating and presentation techniques that make meals look restaurant-worthy
🌎 Kitchen confidence to cook creatively without relying on recipes
By the End of the Series, You’ll Be Able To:
✔ Cook with confidence and efficiency
✔ Impress guests with restaurant-quality meals
✔ Expand your creativity in the kitchen
✔ Feel comfortable trying new recipes and techniques
✔ Truly enjoy the process of cooking
🍷🔥 Embark on a fun culinary journey around the world! 🌎
In this chef-led, hands-on experience, you’ll create iconic dishes inspired by five different countries while building the professional skills chefs rely on every day. Each class is designed to be educational, engaging, and incredibly fun — with plenty of delicious food to taste and enjoy along the way.
Whether you’re cooking for your family, hosting dinner parties, or simply ready to level up your kitchen skills, this series will change the way you cook — and how much you enjoy it.
🍳 Fall 2026 Schedule
Thursdays | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📅 September 10 – Class 1
📅 September 17 – Class 2
📅 September 24 – Class 3
📅 October 1 – Class 4
📅 October 8 – Class 5
🌍 Class Details & Menus
Class 1: Flavors of France
Menu
🥘 Coq au Vin — Tender chicken slowly braised in red wine with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and savory pan sauce
🥗 Classic Ratatouille — A colorful medley of seasonal vegetables simmered with fresh herbs and olive oil
🧅 Alsatian Onion Tart — A savory pastry filled with caramelized onions and creamy custard
🍮 Classic Crème Brûlée — Silky vanilla custard finished with a crisp caramelized sugar topping
Skills Learned
🔪 Whole chicken fabrication and portioning
🔥 Braising and sautéing techniques
🥣 Building rich, flavorful pan sauces
🌿 Precision knife cuts (julienne, chiffonade)
🍯 Custard preparation and sugar caramelization
Class 2: Taste of Italy
Menu
🍝 Handmade Pasta Aglio e Olio — Fresh pasta tossed with garlic-infused olive oil, herbs, and Parmesan
🍗 Chicken Piccata — Tender chicken in a bright lemon, butter, and caper sauce
🥬 Sautéed Green Beans — Crisp-tender vegetables finished with garlic and seasoning
🍰 Classic Tiramisu — Layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone filling
Skills Learned
🥚 Fresh pasta dough mixing, rolling, and cutting
🌿 Herb identification and flavor balancing
🔪 Knife skills for herbs and aromatics
🍷 Pan-saucing and deglazing techniques
🍫 Building and layering cream-based desserts
Class 3: Treasures of Thailand
Menu
🍲 Tom Yum Soup — A bold, aromatic soup with citrus, herbs, and balanced heat
🍜 Pad Thai — Stir-fried rice noodles with choice of tofu, chicken, or shrimp
🍛 Green Curry with Jasmine Rice — Fragrant coconut curry with fresh vegetables and herbs
🥭 Mango Sticky Rice — Sweet coconut rice served with ripe mango
Skills Learned
🥣 Building complex soups and layered flavors
🌶️ Balancing sweet, salty, sour, and spicy elements
🔥 Wok cookery and stir-fry timing
🥥 Curry paste blending and coconut simmering
🍚 Perfecting sticky rice preparation
Class 4: Spanish Tapas & Paella
Menu
🥔 Patatas Bravas — Crispy potatoes served with bold, spicy tomato sauce and garlic aioli
🦐 Gambas al Ajillo — Sizzling shrimp cooked in garlic-infused olive oil
🥘 Paella Valenciana — Traditional Spanish rice dish with saffron, chicken thighs, seafood, and vegetables
🍮 Crema Catalana — Creamy custard with a signature caramelized sugar crust
Skills Learned
🍽️ Tapas-style plating and presentation
🧄 Garlic-infused oil cooking techniques
🔥 Authentic paella rice cooking and developing socarrat
🍯 Custard preparation and brûlée finishing
Class 5: Flavors of Japan
Menu
🍜 Chef-Crafted Ramen — Rich broth with noodles, vegetables, and traditional garnishes
🍣 Sushi Rolls — Hand-rolled sushi with fresh ingredients and proper technique
🍗 Chicken Teriyaki with Seasonal Vegetables — Glazed chicken with balanced sweet-savory flavor
🍩 Mochi Doughnuts — Light, chewy doughnuts with a crisp exterior
Skills Learned
🔪 Knife skills for fish and vegetables
🍚 Proper sushi rice preparation and rolling techniques
🔥 Glazing and pan-searing proteins
🥯 Dough mixing, shaping, and frying techniques
✨ Series Details
📅 Format: 5 weekly evening classes (3 hours each)
👨🍳 Style: Hands-on cooking with chef demonstration and guided instruction
🥂 Who It’s For: Adults of all skill levels who want to master international flavors and professional cooking techniques
🍽️ Experience Level: Beginner to intermediate — no prior experience required
Where is it happening?
150 N Martinwood Road Ste 402, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37923Event Location & Nearby Stays:


















