Cooking or Baking Lesson with a Maryland Local Karen in her Home

Maryland, USA
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Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Join professional chef Kelila in her kitchen for a hands-on experience, where you will get to cook right along with her. Kelila has been a professional culinary instructor for many years and will walk you through every step of creating a great meal. The cooking portion of the experience will last for 1-2 hours, during which you will learn to make a starter, a main dish, and a dessert. You will be cooking a seasonal meal that showcases local ingredients and flavors from around the world - Pacific Rim and Kiwi cuisine. A few dishes that you may try are Hawks Bay plum and manuka honey glazed lamb ribs, plov (rice and carrots cooked in a seasoned broth), grilled peach and avocado salad, or stone fruit pavlova. Kelila has a very charismatic and bubbly personality, and is keen to share her knowledge of food and different cuisines, so make sure you ask her heaps of questions! 

Don't miss out on this wonderful culinary experience with a welcoming local!

Options

Private Baking Class

Baking class and light meal: Hands-on baking class and light lunch or supper with your host Karen (no alcohol but you can bring your own beverages)
Pickup included

Cooking demonstration + dinner

Evening cooking demonstration: Cooking demonstration and home-cooked dinner with Karen; pickup from the Hyattsville Crossing metro station is included.
Pickup included

Cooking demonstration + lunch

Morning cooking demonstration: Cooking demonstration and home-cooked lunch with Karen; pickup from the Hyattsville Crossing metro station is included.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private cooking or baking lesson with your host Karen
  • Cocktail, wine or beer, and limoncello

What to expect

Enjoy a private cooking lesson and meal with an expert cook! If you choose the Cooking tour option, begin with an "aperitif of the day" and some nibbles before joining Karen in the kitchen for your cooking demonstration. You'll discuss techniques used to prepare your meal, and learn about Maryland seafood, poultry and produce. Help Karen make a starter and main course before sitting down to enjoy the East Coast meal you cooked together. This is a cooking demonstration and not a hands-on cooking class. Since Karen is a registered dietitian (and member of Les Dames d'Escoffier), feel free to ask her questions about nutrition or food. Your meal includes a paired beverage (wine, beer or other) and concludes with a dessert accompanied by limoncello, herbal tea or coffee. Enjoy your meal with Karen and Doug at their dining table. Sample menu is below.

If you choose the Baking tour option, join Karen in her open kitchen for a hands-on baking class with a light lunch or supper. During the class you'll work with both rich and lean doughs. Bake a thin-crust Margherita pizza, bread to make stuffed sandwiches, and scrumptious, sweet cinnamon rolls. Tea, coffee or sparkling water is provided.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host Karen at her home. NOTE: The above is a generic location in her neighborhood. Exact address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket.

End point

Meet your host Karen at her home. NOTE: The above is a generic location in her neighborhood. Exact address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket.

Pickup details

Please contact Mary via phone to coordinate your arrival pick-up and either Mary or her husband Doug will pick you up. When leaving the train, use the escalators to reach the station level. Exit to the right at the top of the escalators. See the Handicap Parking on the right. Watch for whichever of their vehicles mentioned during coordination.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Karen can accommodate all diets - if you have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking so she can prepare accordingly
  • Vegetarian and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Private, personalized cooking demonstration or baking lesson - choose from the tour options
  • If there is a baked good you are interested in learning to bake, let Karen know and she might be able to customize your baking class - perfect for a kid's birthday party!

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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