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Looking for a Unique Venue for a Private Event?
Convenient Campus Location
Norfolk Campus near the Airport, 2428 Almeda Avenue
Group Cooking Classes
From Birthday Parties to Corporate Team Building Event, our Chef Instructors will design a custom culinary experience for groups of 10-60 guests.
3 Unique Formats to Suit your Needs
Casual Gourmet Classic (10+ guests)
Casual Gourmet Kitchen Krawl (18+ guests)
Casual Gourmet Mixology Mixer (24+ guests)
Learn to cook with professional chefs!
Casual Gourmet is an interactive hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up cooking experience. Designed for home cooks at all skill levels. Our guests rave about the approachability and knowledge of our professional Chef Instructors, the pleasure and satisfaction that comes with learning new skills, and of course they love eating the fantastic food!
So, whether or not you want to create memories with friends, or build comradery amongst colleagues, Casual Gourmet offers a unique and memorable experience for all with our group cooking classes.
“The action of cooking was really great for team building. Our team is spread over the entire country so we know each other but do not spend time together in person very often. This activity dynamic broke down awkward barriers and helped our team to get to know each other better. And everyone enjoyed eating the delicious food.”
John Crowley Vice President
“My team had a lot of fun and learned the importance of good communication while following instructions. They also learned a lot of cool cooking techniques. My team continues to tell me how much fun they had and that they learned a lot more than they expected. This was a wonderful activity and far more interactive than I imagined. It was a success all around!”
Kevin A. McDonald Station Manager
Have a question about our Casual Gourmet classes?
I can't boil water. Is it for me?
Casual Gourmet was created for all levels of cooking skills, from novice to the experienced home cook. Our guests rave about the approachability and knowledge of our professional Chef Instructors. Small class sizes allow for individual attention, so each guest has the opportunity to learn at their own pace, our focus is on culinary techniques and casual cooking fun.
What Should I Expect?
Upon entering the kitchen your group will divided into small teams of four or five. Casual Gourmet is a sleeves rolled up, hands-on culinary experience, we want to make sure everyone gets the opportunity to participate.
When cooking is complete, your group will be seated to enjoy their meal and savor the success of their accomplishment. Each guest receives a keepsake Casual Gourmet apron and copies of the recipes for each dish that is prepared
Who Picks the Menu?
We will work with your event coordinator and offer a list of menu ideas for you to consider. You are not limited to the menus on the list. Your Chef Instructor will custom create a menu based on your groups’ preferences; from international cuisine to regional dishes. The three-course menu typically features appetizers, entrées with side dishes and a dessert. You will have the opportunity to approve the menu in advance.
What Should I Wear?
We want you to be comfortable and safe in our industrial kitchens so please plan to wear casual attire, long pants, flat rubber-soled, closed-toe shoes are highly recommended.
Food and fun are one of life’s natural pairings.
