December 8, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Discover the fundamentals of preparing a delicious, wholesome dinner in this hands-on cooking class focused on local ingredients and essential cooking techniques. You’ll learn how to properly season and sear chicken, explore the benefits of eating locally, and transform fresh kale into a flavorful seasonal side.
Our chef will guide you through the process of achieving a beautifully golden sear on your chicken before finishing it in the oven. You’ll also learn about kale, including its nutritional benefits and the best methods for sautéing it. Along the way, we’ll explore the Maillard reaction and how it creates the rich color and flavor that make properly seared food so delicious.
What You’ll Learn:
Properly season and prepare chicken for cooking.
Sear chicken to develop a flavorful, golden-brown crust.
Understand the Maillard reaction and its role in creating flavor.
Learn fundamental sautéing techniques you can use with a variety of ingredients.
Explore different methods for preparing and sautéing kale.
Discover the benefits of eating local and cooking with seasonal ingredients.
Your Experience Includes:
A seasonal amuse-bouche upon arrival.
A fully hands-on cooking experience.
Pan-seared chicken prepared by you and served with seasonal accompaniments including sauteed kale.
A seasonal dessert.
Seasonal wine and mocktail.
Coffee, tea, water, and other non-alcoholic beverages.
Whether you’re looking to build confidence with everyday cooking techniques or simply want to learn how to make the most of fresh, local ingredients, this class offers an approachable evening of hands-on instruction, seasonal food, and skills you’ll use again and again.
*Due to the limited space availability, all payments for Turner Farm educational and cooking classes are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another class.
December 8, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Discover the fundamentals of preparing a delicious, wholesome dinner in this hands-on cooking class focused on local ingredients and essential cooking techniques. You’ll learn how to properly season and sear chicken, explore the benefits of eating locally, and transform fresh kale into a flavorful seasonal side.
Our chef will guide you through the process of achieving a beautifully golden sear on your chicken before finishing it in the oven. You’ll also learn about kale, including its nutritional benefits and the best methods for sautéing it. Along the way, we’ll explore the Maillard reaction and how it creates the rich color and flavor that make properly seared food so delicious.
What You’ll Learn:
Properly season and prepare chicken for cooking.
Sear chicken to develop a flavorful, golden-brown crust.
Understand the Maillard reaction and its role in creating flavor.
Learn fundamental sautéing techniques you can use with a variety of ingredients.
Explore different methods for preparing and sautéing kale.
Discover the benefits of eating local and cooking with seasonal ingredients.
Your Experience Includes:
A seasonal amuse-bouche upon arrival.
A fully hands-on cooking experience.
Pan-seared chicken prepared by you and served with seasonal accompaniments including sauteed kale.
A seasonal dessert.
Seasonal wine and mocktail.
Coffee, tea, water, and other non-alcoholic beverages.
Whether you’re looking to build confidence with everyday cooking techniques or simply want to learn how to make the most of fresh, local ingredients, this class offers an approachable evening of hands-on instruction, seasonal food, and skills you’ll use again and again.
*Due to the limited space availability, all payments for Turner Farm educational and cooking classes are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another class.