Join us upstairs at Violet Cooking School for a lively Spring Pasta Date Night led by Chef Kathy Katz. This relaxed evening is perfect for couples, friends, or a parent and child looking to share a memorable culinary experience together. All skill levels are welcome.

The evening begins with a hands-on pasta-making session, where guests will roll up their sleeves and learn to shape pesto farfalle from scratch under Chef Kathy’s guidance. Once the pasta is complete, Chef Kathy will demonstrate the remaining dishes while sharing tips and techniques along the way.

Guests will then sit down together to enjoy the full menu in a warm, convivial setting. Expect delicious food, a few helpful kitchen insights, and an easygoing night out.

A glass of wine is included to keep the celebration flowing.

Menu
Pesto Farfalle with Asparagus
Violet’s Famous Chicken
Green Goddess Salad
Lemon Mousse

Price
$250 per couple
A 20% gratuity will be added at checkout

Join Chef Jesse Brune for an evening inspired by the bold, sun-soaked flavors of the Mediterranean. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to prepare a vibrant Greek salad, savory branzino, and rustic flatbread pizzas, finishing on a sweet note with a rich baklava cheesecake. 

A glass of sangria is included with the class.

Along the way, Chef Jesse will share techniques, flavor-building tips, and a bit of culinary perspective gathered from over 20 years in the kitchen.

Menu

Greek Salad
Flatbread Pizzas
Seared Branzino with Fresh Olive Tapenade

Baklava Cheesecake

This class is designed to be approachable, engaging, and deeply satisfying. Whether you’re new to cooking or more experienced, you’ll walk away with recipes you can confidently recreate at home and a deeper understanding of Mediterranean ingredients and balance.

Pricing is $250 per couple

$150 per individual

20% service fee added at checkout

All skill levels are welcome.

Join us for a special evening of Greek cooking with Guest Chef Despina Gianopulos Landers, who will be sharing a collection of authentic recipes from her personal kitchen. This class offers a thoughtful blend of hands-on cooking and chef-led demonstration, giving guests the opportunity to learn, taste, and connect through the flavors of Greece.

Guests will be guided through the preparation of a beautifully curated menu rooted in tradition, with a few fresh interpretations along the way. The evening concludes with a full, sit-down meal to enjoy everything prepared together.

Menu
Spanakopita (a fresh take on the classic)
Maroulosalata with feta
Tzatziki
Grilled Chicken Skewer
Olive Oil Cake or Traditional Greek Cookies

A glass of wine is included to complement the experience. Additional wine and cocktails will be available for purchase.

Pricing
$250 per couple
$150 per individual
A 20% service fee will be added at checkout

Join Chef Nishi Lal for a lively, flavor-packed class centered around one of the most versatile and satisfying dishes in the kitchen: meatballs. In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn how to prepare beef and lamb meatballs and explore how a single base can transform across three distinct flavor profiles. From bright and herbaceous to rich and comforting to bold and globally inspired, this class is all about technique, adaptability, and building confidence in the kitchen.

Chef Nishi will guide you through shaping, seasoning, and cooking meatballs to perfection, while also introducing complementary elements like hand-pulled pasta and warm pita to round out the experience. We’ll finish on a light, elegant note with a citrus almond cake.

Menu
Beef and Pork Meatballs with Teriyaki Thai Sauce
Chicken  Meatballs with Swedish Sauce
Beef and Lamb Meatballs with Mediterranean Sauce
Hand Pulled Pasta
Warm Pita
Citrus Almond Cake

A paired glass of wine is included.

Pricing

$250 per couple

$150 per individual

20% service fee added at checkout

All skill levels are welcome.