We are pleased to offer a new series of culinary classes taught by talented European Chef Ray Wyatt, presented in our professional gourmet kitchen setting. Join us for a truly unique culinary experience!
Our fun and informative three hour classes feature hands on instruction, plentiful food and wine samplings, and a take home recipe booklet of the day’s menu. The classes are limited to six people to ensure that you receive the time and attention you need to create a perfect meal!
Each class starts at 1:00pm on one Saturday every month. $65.00 per person, plus tax. Advance reservations and prepayment are required.
For reservations, please call 651.430.2955
This month’s cooking class was Northern & Southern Italian Cuisine
Italian food is some of the most popular in the world. This class explored the differences between northern and southern Italian cooking as they cooked some well known classics and new favorites.
Next month’s class is Christmas Fare from Around the World
All over the world tradition kicks in at Christmas and food that hasn’t changed in many, many years is placed on the table. We will cook some classics from around the world. Who knows, we may even add a new tradition to your table!
***2010 Culinary Calendar***
We have just confirmed our cooking classes for next year!
Soups and Stews from Around the World
January 23rd
Soups and stews are two of the oldest methods known to man and with so many flavors and styles of soups and stews from around the world; this is the perfect class for those cold winter nights!
Knife Skills and Foundations, Cooking 101
February 20th
In this class we will introduce you to important skills to help make your time in the kitchen more efficient, from types of knives and their uses to how to speed chop, using those skills we will prepare some important base products essential to your kitchen.
Fish Class, Selecting, Prepping, Cooking and Pairing
March 13th
Learn the things you need to know when it comes to selecting fish and how to butcher flat and round fish and turn them into delectable dishes.
Northern French Cuisine
April 17th
There is a distinct difference between the cooking in the North of France and cooking in the South of France, and in this class we will go over some of the classics found in Northern French Cuisine and some of the typical techniques used in classic French Cuisine.
Southern French Cuisine
May 15th
A great follow up to our Northern French class is this class on Southern French Cuisine. We will explore what makes the cuisine of the south of France unique and Vibrant and prepare some fantastic and flavorful classics.
Scandinavian Cooking
June 12th
It is not all Lefse and Lutefisk! This is a great class to look deeper into the food of Scandinavia. The food from this region of the world is driven by quality ingredients and classic technique creating a unique and delightful cuisine.
Asian Flavors
July 17th
In this class we will take a closer look at some of the unique and amazing products and cooking styles from various parts of Asia. Making dishes with typical ingredients, you will be able to recreate some of the most popular and classic dishes
Spanish and Portuguese Cuisine
August 21st
From the rolling hills and mountainous regions to the beautiful coastline, Spain and Portugal have a unique and diverse cuisine which focuses on regional product and age old techniques creating one of the most classic and flavorful cuisines there are.
Southern Italian
September 18th
As the summer starts to come to an end I begin to think about Southern Italian Cuisine. We will look at the difference in the style of food and the ingredients used in Southern Cuisine in comparison to Northern Italian Cuisine
Northern Italian
October 16th
A fantastic follow up to our Southern Italian Class and as the temperature starts to drop it is the perfect time of year to look at northern Italian cuisine as is heartier than Southern and a perfect beginning to the colder season which lies ahead
Appetizers to Impress
November 13th
It is that time of year again where the holiday parties start to begin. In this class you will learn some new appetizers to impress your friends and family and to add a new twist to some of those overused and less exciting appetizers!
Pastries and Desserts
December 4th
Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not!
This anonymous quote couldn’t have said it any better. Learn some tasty pastries and desserts guaranteed to add extra flair and flavor to your holiday season and to remove some of that unneeded stress!
Please call 651.430.2955 to make a reservation.
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*Please Note that In Addition to our regularly-scheduled cooking classes, private classes for 6 can be arranged on select dates. Please speak to Chef Ray Wyatt or a member of our staff for more information. You may e-mail us at rivertown@rivertowninn.com or call at (651)430-2955.
Off-site catering and classes may also be arranged through Chef Ray Wyatt. Visit his website,
