The Art of Sauces: Week 6: Contemporary Sauces
About this Event
The Grand Finale of Chef Weber's Six-Week Sauce-Making Series
You’ve mastered the foundations. You’ve explored the classics. Now it’s time to celebrate.
Join Chef Douglas J. Weber, CEC, for the exciting final chapter of this six-week culinary journey as he takes you beyond traditional French sauces and into the bold, vibrant flavors influencing today’s culinary world. This exciting finale brings together everything you've learned throughout the series while introducing a collection of contemporary sauces that can elevate your cooking from ordinary to extraordinary.
From the bright herbaceous flavors of Chimichurri to the tangy richness of Alabama White Sauce, the savory depth of Peanut Sauce, the sweet elegance of Raspberry Coulis, the fresh flavors of Salsa, and the fiery kick of Hot Pepper Jelly, you'll discover how chefs around the world build flavor using herbs, spices, acids, aromatics, and cultural traditions.
Chef Weber will demonstrate each sauce while exploring its origins, flavor profile, and practical applications. Then you'll roll up your sleeves and put your skills to work, preparing several of these contemporary sauces yourself and tasting them alongside tender chicken.
But the celebration doesn't stop there.
To conclude the evening, you'll move into pastry fundamentals and create a decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake with Crème Anglaise, giving you one final opportunity to refine your saucing, plating, and presentation skills.
Then, raise a glass and celebrate your accomplishments with a complimentary wine service as we toast the completion of this popular six-week series.
Whether you've attended every class or are joining us for this special finale, this is a delicious opportunity to experience the creativity, confidence, and versatility that sauce-making brings to the kitchen.
What You'll Learn
- How modern sauces differ from classical French preparations
- Techniques for building global flavors using herbs, spices, acids, and aromatics
- How to balance sweet, smoky, spicy, and tangy elements
- How to apply contemporary sauces in everyday cooking
- Fundamentals of preparing Flourless Chocolate Cake and Crème Anglaise
- Finishing and plating techniques for restaurant-quality presentations
Menu
- Chimichurri
- Alabama White Sauce
- Peanut Sauce
- Raspberry Coulis
- Fresh Salsa
- Hot Pepper Jelly
- Chicken Tasting
- Flourless Chocolate Cake with Crème Anglaise
- Wine Service Included
Why You Don't Want to Miss This Class
This isn't just another cooking class. It's a celebration of six weeks of learning, tasting, and discovering the art of sauce-making. You'll leave with new techniques, fresh inspiration, and a collection of globally inspired sauces that can transform your weeknight meals and impress your family and friends.
Seats are limited. Join us as we toast the conclusion of this flavorful culinary journey and discover why great sauces truly are the foundation of great cooking.
What to Expect:
Participants will stand, cook, and plate throughout the class. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Long hair must be tied back. Aprons are provided.
What to Wear:
· Closed-toe, flat shoes required
· Long pants
· Long hair must be tied back
· Aprons provided
Food Allergies?
Contact us at or 614-287-5126 before class if you have restrictions. We will do our best to accommodate.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancel up to 48 hours before class to receive a refund or credit.
If The Mix must cancel, participants will be notified and offered a reschedule or full refund.
Instructors or class content may change if needed.
Ready to celebrate the finale of your culinary journey? Spots fill quickly—sign up at mix.cscc.edu. Participants can save by registering for the full six-class bundle at $515.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 102.10
