Cooking Events in Rochester

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the culinary maestro Alton Brown. Renowned for his innovative cooking techniques and charismatic presence, Alton Brown will share his expertise and culinary secrets in an interactive and entertaining session. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a cooking enthusiast, this event promises to be an enriching experience filled with delicious insights. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most celebrated figures in the culinary world.

Step behind the bar and into the Earl Giles Apothecary, where craft meets creativity. Guests are invited to explore the art and science of flavor through the use of botanical extracts, tinctures, and handcrafted elixirs. Guests will learn how the apothecary builds vibrant layers of taste, aroma, and balance—and then craft three signature cocktails.

Learn about the importance of a sharpened knife and different styles of cuts! This hands-on class will teach you basic knife skills and classic kitchen cuts. Participate in preparing 4 dishes with the prepped ingredients. Cutting boards, knives, and aprons will be provided.

Celebrating all the father's this day with Manly Meats & Single Malt Whiskey Tasting with Cannon Valley Ranch & Jack's Bottle Shop.

DIPS & DUNKS 101: Bold, Global, Crowd-Pleasing Dips for Any Occasion. This hands-on, flavor-packed class explores the art of building addictive dips from around the world — from creamy classics to vibrant, spicy, smoky, and fusion-forward creations. Students will learn how to craft dips with texture, balance, and boldness — along with creative "dunkables" and plating techniques to serve them with style. Perfect for food lovers, entertainers, tailgate warriors, and appetizer aficionados.

Explore the art of pasta-making in this hands-on class! Learn to craft perfect dough, master shapes and sauces, and elevate any meal with fresh pasta. Discover techniques to roll, cut, and cook pasta like an Italian Nonna. You'll learn how to make 5 different pastas: Orcchiette, Gnocchi, Fogile d’ulivo, Fussilli, Casarecce. Autumn Gilliam from The Adventurous Sip will provide amazing wine knowledge.

Explore the vibrant world of curry — from classic spices to modern fusion twists. You’ll learn how to build depth of flavor, balance heat and aromatics, and master essential curry techniques. Perfect for cozy nights in or broadening your culinary knowledge.

Learn to make the iconic Tiramisu dessert from scratch in this class! You'll learn the technique and the art of timing and balance that makes tiramisu so special. Paired with Colorway Coffee and Mandala Tea for an all around experience!