December 22–23 · Hands-On · Certificate
2nd Annual 2-Day Culinary Workshop
Learn. Cook. Create. Build Confidence.
Join us for two days of hands-on culinary training designed to teach the essential skills every cook needs. Whether you're a beginner, an aspiring chef, or simply passionate about cooking, this workshop will give you practical knowledge you can use for life.
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Limited enrollment
12 of 40 seats remaining
About the workshop
We don't teach recipes. We teach the fundamentals behind every recipe.
Most cooking classes hand you a recipe and walk you through it once. This workshop is built like a culinary school module: you learn the underlying craft — safety, tools, knife work, heat, seasoning and planning — so you can walk into any kitchen and cook without instructions.
Kitchen Safety & Hygiene
Kitchen Tools & Equipment
Knife Skills
Cooking Techniques
Flavor Foundations
Meal Planning
Hands-On Cooking
Practical Assessment
Why attend
Two days that change how you cook for the rest of your life
Build confidence
Move around a kitchen with intention instead of guesswork.
Professional technique
Learn the methods taught in professional kitchens.
Cook safely
Food handling, sanitation, and safe knife discipline.
Understand ingredients
Know why a dish works, not just how to follow a recipe.
Lifelong skills
Fundamentals that serve you for the rest of your life.
Certificate of completion
Finish with a credential you earned hands-on.
Meet your instructor
Chef Adanne
With a passion for culinary education and community empowerment, Chef Adanne is committed to helping individuals develop practical cooking skills, build confidence, and discover the joy of creating meaningful meals.
Mission: To empower individuals through quality culinary education, practical skill development, and lifelong learning.
Workshop details
Everything you need to know
Date
December 22–23
Location
TBD
Duration
2 Days
Format
Hands-On
Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Certificate
Yes
Course curriculum
A structured two-day syllabus
Each module builds on the last, moving from safety and setup through to a full practical assessment.
- Kitchen Safety — sanitation, cross-contamination, safe temperatures, fire and first-aid basics.
- Kitchen Tools — pans, pots, thermometers and how professionals choose and care for equipment.
- Knife Skills — grip, claw, sharpening, and the core cuts: slice, dice, julienne, chiffonade.
- Cooking Methods — dry heat vs. moist heat, searing, roasting, braising, sautéing and simmering.
- Flavor Foundations — salt, fat, acid, heat, aromatics, herbs and building a balanced dish.
- Meal Planning — shopping smart, mise en place, batch prep and reducing food waste.
- Hands-On Cooking — cook a full plate from raw ingredients at your own station.
- Final Practical — demonstrate your knife work, technique and plating for feedback.
- Certificate Ceremony — celebrate, photograph and receive your certificate of completion.
Student benefits
What's included with your seat
Certificate of completion
Student Name
has successfully completed the 2nd Annual 2-Day Culinary Workshop, including kitchen safety, knife skills, cooking methods, flavor foundations and the final practical assessment.
Instructor
Date
Testimonials
Student stories from the 2nd Annual workshop
Reviews from this year's cohort will be published here after the certificate ceremony.
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Gallery
Inside the workshop
Workshop recap video
A look inside the workshop experience.
Sponsor the workshop
Help Someone Learn a Life Skill
Your donation puts a student at a station who could not otherwise afford a seat. Every contribution goes directly into the classroom.
Donations help provide:
- Scholarships
- Student workbooks
- Ingredients
- Kitchen equipment
- Aprons
- Certificates
Scholarship fund
$6,450
raised of $10,000 goal
65% funded
Our sponsors
Registration
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Stay in the loop
Instructor resources
Materials for teaching partners
Guest chefs and volunteer instructors can access the shared teaching materials used across the workshop.
Coming soon
Future programs
Foundations of Cooking Certificate
Knife Skills Intensive
Baking Fundamentals
Professional Culinary Foundations
Advanced Cooking Techniques
Youth Culinary Camp
Private Cooking Classes
Corporate Culinary Training
FAQ
Questions, answered
Anyone who wants to cook with more confidence — beginners, home cooks, aspiring chefs, students heading out on their own, and families who want to eat better.
No. We start with fundamentals and teach every technique from the ground up. Intermediate cooks will still sharpen habits they never formally learned.
Yes. Knives, cutting boards, cookware and all ingredients are provided at your station. You are welcome to bring your own knife if you prefer.
Yes. Students who complete both days and the final practical receive a certificate of completion at the closing ceremony.
Closed-toe non-slip shoes, comfortable clothing, and long hair tied back. An apron is provided. Please leave loose jewelry at home.