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Culinary/Cooking Workshops

Creative Meat, Vegetable & Grain Entrees

$177

with Jerome Picca

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 22, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

This creative class is perfect for experienced home cooks looking to take their skills to another level. Gluten free grains and seasonal vegetables, creatively crafted, will be prepared to accompany several meat entrees. The skills of sautéing, searing, flambéing, roasting, and moist heat cooking will be taught in this class.

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

Bring containers and a bag so you can easily take home dishes you prepare.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients

Students should expect to be working in a professional kitchen under the instruction of our highly experienced Chef Instructor, using tools, knives, ovens, stoves, and specialized equipment.

Coastal Spain and the Mediterranean

$177

with Jerome Picca

Calendar Next session starts Oct 29, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Students can expect to finish this class with a better understanding, and a higher level of confidence, in their ability to create amazing dishes with a few simple steps. Shellfish, round fish, and flatfish are all used in this class. Appropriate seasonal vegetables, grains, and accompaniments are included in the lessons of this class that cover the coastal regions of Spain, Italy, and North Africa.

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

Bring containers and a bag so you can easily take home dishes you prepare.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients

Students should expect to be working in a professional kitchen under the instruction of our highly experienced Chef Instructor, using tools, knives, ovens, stoves, and specialized equipment.

Full Course

Homemade Pasta and Pasta Dinners

$177

with Jerome Picca

Calendar Next session starts Nov 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn how to make various pasta doughs and shapes from scratch. In this class students will make several sauces, vegetables, and completed dishes from start to finish. Students will learn how to make pasta dough from scratch, create several traditional shapes, properly cook their finished pasta shapes and serve their dishes for a wonderful easy dinner meal.

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

Bring containers and a bag so you can easily take home dishes you prepare.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients

Students should expect to be working in a professional kitchen under the instruction of our highly experienced Chef Instructor, using tools, knives, ovens, stoves, and specialized equipment.

Full Course

Basics of Bread Making

$177

with Jerome Picca

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 12, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Students will learn the basics of yeast risen doughs, quick breads, and flatbreads. Toppings for flatbreads, along with dips, sauces, & spreads will be made from scratch.

Understanding the mechanics of leavening agents, the development of gluten, and the effects of local climate, humidity, ambient temperature, and sourcing of ingredients will be covered.

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

Bring containers and a bag so you can easily take home dishes you prepare.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients

 Students should expect to be working in a professional kitchen under the instruction of our highly experienced Chef Instructor, using tools, knives, ovens, stoves, and specialized equipment.

Introduction to Pastry Arts

$177

with Jerome Picca

Calendar Next session starts Nov 19, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

This class offers an introduction to the wonderful world of pastry arts, just in time for the holiday baking season! In this class students will make and decorate cakes, make & fill profiteroles, assemble & glaze fresh fruit tarts, and learn the art of making a basic dessert mousse.

Requirements- students are required to wear proper footwear- closed toe and closed heel shoes with slip resistant soles.

GBCC provides: knives, cutting boards, towels, apron, kitchen supplies, and ingredients 

Students should expect to be working in a professional kitchen under the instruction of our highly experienced Chef Instructor, using tools, knives, ovens, stoves, and specialized equipment.

Full Course




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