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Cooking Classes For Adults

Cooking Class Schedule 2025-2026

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Join the Chef Mike Team for a really fun, fully hands on and informative evening. Class starts at 6pm and ends at 8:45pm. Enjoy a full meal prepared by you and your teammates. Dinner comes with Beer & Wine and Dessert as well as we do the hardest part... the cleanup!

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Classes are small, only 6 students. 1 Chef & 1 Helper.

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We can't wait to inform and entertain you this season!

Chef Mike's storefront: Private Chef and Catering Services in Sarasota County
Cooking Class Group

Featuring Chef Mike's head of events: Chef Kristin!

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She's a master in her field, cooking for 30+ years with an impressive resume including Disney working as a sous chef for several different locations. Kristin is a culinary graduate and has been doing this her whole life. She works as one of Chef Mike's main chefs for all of our events.

Smiling Chef Kristin
Chef Bob

Featuring Chef Bob!

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Chef Bob began cooking in the Air Force. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, he began his journey. Beginning in Nantucket with stops including California, Boston, and Kennebunkport, Maine. He cooked for two former Presidents and their families.

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Born in Washington D.C., Bob considers himself a New Englander at heart. Bob's experience ranges from Americana to International Food and everything in-between.

Various cooking class menus
  • Wed, Nov 12
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Nov 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    Featuring Chef Kristin! THIS CLASS FOCUSES ON KNIFE SKILLS, THE USE OF REALLY FRESH AND WHOLE INGREDIENTS AND HOW TO SKIN A SIDE OF FISH. >> HOW TO SKIN FISH >> HUMMUS, BABA GANOUSH, TZATZIKI SAUCE >> TABOULEH SALAD >> A DESSERT OFFERING
  • Thu, Nov 13
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Nov 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    CLASS ON TINY APPETIZERS, AND ITEMS GREAT FOR HOLIDAYS, & PLATTER CONSTRUCTION • CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE PLATTER (TAKE HOME) • ROASTED MUSHROOM FILLED WITH STILTON, BASIL AND CANDIED BACON • CLASSIC ARANCINI WITH ARRABIATA SAUCE • HOISIN DUCK BREAST ON GARLIC CROSTINI, MANGO AND CHIVE • DESSERT
  • Thu, Dec 11
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Dec 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    CLASS ON TINY APPETIZERS, AND ITEMS GREAT FOR HOLIDAYS, & PLATTER CONSTRUCTION • CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE PLATTER (TAKE HOME) • ROASTED MUSHROOM FILLED WITH STILTON, BASIL AND CANDIED BACON • CLASSIC ARANCINI WITH ARRABIATA SAUCE • HOISIN DUCK BREAST ON GARLIC CROSTINI, MANGO AND CHIVE • DESSERT
  • Wed, Dec 17
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Dec 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    Featuring Chef Kristin! A CLASSIC TOPIC FOR COOKING CLASSES, FRESH PASTA. ALSO A GREAT QUICK SAUCE RECIPE, STANDARD BREADING PROCEDURE • FRESH PASTA WITH VODKA SAUCE • CLASSIC MEATBALLS • BREADED EGGPLANT • SALAD AND GARLIC BREAD • A DESSERT OFFERING
  • Thu, Jan 08
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Jan 08, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    Featuring Chef Bob! A FUN CLASS LEARNING TECHNIQUES OF WORKING WITH RICE NOODLES AND THAI SEASONINGS. • FRESH SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS • CHEF BOB'S FAMOUS DUCK PAD THAI NOODLES • TOM KHA GAI • A DESSERT OFFERING
  • Wed, Jan 28
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Jan 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    Featuring Chef Kristin! A FUN AND LIGHT HEARTED CLASS JUST GOING OVER SOME BASIC COOKING TECHNIQUES, KNIFE SKILLS AND BIG LATIN FLAVORS • FRESH MADE TORTILLAS FOR TACOS • SALMON CEVICHE • MEXICAN RICE • BEEF EMPANADAS •A DESSERT OFFERING
  • Thu, Jan 29
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Jan 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    MORE ADVANCED CLASS! THESE DISHES WILL BLOW YOUR GUESTS AWAY. • ARANCINI WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA, SAFFRON AIOLI • CLASSIC RISOTTO AND SHRIMP WITH ROASTED CREMINI MUSHROOMS & BUTTERNUT SQUASH • TOASTED RISOTTO SALAD WITH ARUGULA, CORN, RED ONIONS, TINY TOMATOES AND CIDER BASIL VINAIGRETTE • DESSERT
  • Wed, Feb 11
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Feb 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    Featuring Chef Kristin FOCUS OF THIS CLASS IS TO ROLL SUSHI, MAKE GOOD SUSHI RICE, THE PROPER USE OF SEASONING IN ASIAN COOKERY, AND HOW TO PROPERLY STIR FRY NOODLES. • SUSHI ROLLS FEATURING SHRIMP, SALMON, KANI, VEGGIES, AND MORE • STIR FRY NOODLES • PORK AND SHRIMP DUMPLINGS • A DESSERT OFFERING
  • Thu, Feb 19
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Feb 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    Featuring Chef Bob! THIS CLASS IS WHERE CHEF BOB REALLY SHINES. SPENDING MANY YEARS IN NEW ENGLAND! • DISPATCH AND BOIL A LOBSTER • LOBSTER STUFFED SOLE • STUFFED CLAMS "STUFFIES" • MUSSELS STEAMED WITH WHITE WINE, LEEKS AND TARRAGON
  • Wed, Feb 25
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Feb 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    Featuring Chef Kristin! THIS CLASS FOCUSES ON KNIFE SKILLS, THE USE OF REALLY FRESH AND WHOLE INGREDIENTS AND HOW TO SKIN A SIDE OF FISH. >> HOW TO SKIN FISH >> HUMMUS, BABA GANOUSH, TZATZIKI SAUCE >> TABOULEH SALAD >> A DESSERT OFFERING
  • Wed, Mar 11
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    Featuring Chef Kristin! A CLASSIC TOPIC FOR COOKING CLASSES, FRESH PASTA. ALSO A GREAT QUICK SAUCE RECIPE, STANDARD BREADING PROCEDURE • FRESH PASTA WITH VODKA SAUCE • CLASSIC MEATBALLS • BREADED EGGPLANT • SALAD AND GARLIC BREAD • A DESSERT OFFERING
  • Wed, Mar 18
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Mar 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    Featuring Chef Bob! A FUN CLASS LEARNING TECHNIQUES OF WORKING WITH RICE NOODLES AND THAI SEASONINGS. • FRESH SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS • CHEF BOB'S FAMOUS DUCK PAD THAI NOODLES • TOM KHA GAI • A DESSERT OFFERING
  • Wed, Mar 25
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Mar 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    Featuring Chef Kristin! A FUN AND LIGHT HEARTED CLASS JUST GOING OVER SOME BASIC COOKING TECHNIQUES, KNIFE SKILLS AND BIG LATIN FLAVORS • FRESH MADE TORTILLAS FOR TACOS • SALMON CEVICHE • MEXICAN RICE • BEEF EMPANADAS •A DESSERT OFFERING
  • Wed, Apr 08
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Apr 08, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    Featuring Chef Kristin FOCUS OF THIS CLASS IS TO ROLL SUSHI, MAKE GOOD SUSHI RICE, THE PROPER USE OF SEASONING IN ASIAN COOKERY, AND HOW TO PROPERLY STIR FRY NOODLES. • SUSHI ROLLS FEATURING SHRIMP, SALMON, KANI, VEGGIES, AND MORE • STIR FRY NOODLES • PORK AND SHRIMP DUMPLINGS • A DESSERT OFFERING
  • Thu, Apr 16
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    MORE ADVANCED CLASS! THESE DISHES WILL BLOW YOUR GUESTS AWAY. • ARANCINI WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA, SAFFRON AIOLI • CLASSIC RISOTTO AND SHRIMP WITH ROASTED CREMINI MUSHROOMS & BUTTERNUT SQUASH • TOASTED RISOTTO SALAD WITH ARUGULA, CORN, RED ONIONS, TINY TOMATOES AND CIDER BASIL VINAIGRETTE • DESSERT
  • Wed, Apr 22
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    Apr 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    Featuring Chef Kristin! THIS CLASS FOCUSES ON KNIFE SKILLS, THE USE OF REALLY FRESH AND WHOLE INGREDIENTS AND HOW TO SKIN A SIDE OF FISH. >> HOW TO SKIN FISH >> HUMMUS, BABA GANOUSH, TZATZIKI SAUCE >> TABOULEH SALAD >> A DESSERT OFFERING
  • Wed, May 06
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    May 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    Featuring Chef Kristin! A CLASSIC TOPIC FOR COOKING CLASSES, FRESH PASTA. ALSO A GREAT QUICK SAUCE RECIPE, STANDARD BREADING PROCEDURE • FRESH PASTA WITH VODKA SAUCE • CLASSIC MEATBALLS • BREADED EGGPLANT • SALAD AND GARLIC BREAD • A DESSERT OFFERING
  • Thu, May 14
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering
    May 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Chef Mike Private Chef and Catering, 1909 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
    Featuring Chef Bob! THIS CLASS IS WHERE CHEF BOB REALLY SHINES. SPENDING MANY YEARS IN NEW ENGLAND! • DISPATCH AND BOIL A LOBSTER • LOBSTER STUFFED SOLE • STUFFED CLAMS "STUFFIES" • MUSSELS STEAMED WITH WHITE WINE, LEEKS AND TARRAGON
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