Immersive Experiences
KIDS & TEENS SUMMER CAMP
Violet Cooking Academy for Teens specializes in culinary instruction for young chefs ages 13 to 17, offering a thoughtful blend of demonstration, hands on participation, and guided taste exploration. Our program supports both beginners and more advanced students, helping them build confidence and technique in a professional kitchen environment.
In addition to our teen program, we also offer classes for Jr Chefs ages 9 to 12, creating opportunities for younger students to learn foundational skills while growing into more advanced culinary experiences over time.
Upcoming Events
MAY 30
6-9PM
Date Night - Pasta Night
Join us for a relaxed, hands-on evening designed for connection, great food, and a little bit of culinary romance.
In this Date Night Pasta class, Chef Kathy Katz will guide you through the process of creating a beautifully balanced menu, centered around fresh, vibrant flavors and approachable technique. You’ll roll up your sleeves and prepare Spiced Lemon Capellini from scratch, learning the nuances of seasoning, timing, and pasta execution.
The evening’s full menu includes:
• Hands-On: Spiced Lemon Capellini
• Strawberry Salad
• Honey Baked Thyme Lemon Salmon
• Roasted Asparagus
• Citrus Olive Oil Cake
Throughout the class, you’ll enjoy a glass of wine, making it the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and share the experience together. Whether you come as a couple or with a friend, this is a welcoming, fun, and flavorful night in the kitchen.
Pricing
$250 per couple
20% service fee added at checkout
We look forward to welcoming you for a memorable night of cooking, laughter, and delicious food at Violet.
JUNE 3
6-9PM
Summer Thai Cooking
Join Chef Nishi Lal for a vibrant and hands-on evening inspired by the bright, fresh flavors of Thai summer cooking.
In this interactive class, guests will learn how to prepare a selection of approachable Thai dishes designed to balance sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and herbaceous flavors. From rolling fresh summer rolls to building aromatic coconut chicken, this experience is designed to feel both fun and deeply flavorful while teaching techniques you can confidently recreate at home.
Menu
• Hands-On Thai Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
• Thai Citrus Salad with Fresh Pomelo & Cabbage
• Creamy Coconut Lemongrass Chicken
• Mango Sticky Rice with Coconut Cream
Featured Cocktail: Lime & Lychee Cooler
Additional wine/cocktails can be purchased during class.
Throughout the evening, Chef Nishi will guide guests through essential Thai ingredients and cooking techniques, including balancing sauces, working with fresh herbs and aromatics, and layering flavor for beautifully composed dishes.
This class is perfect for date nights, groups of friends, or anyone looking to bring fresh new flavors into their home kitchen.
Guests will enjoy the meal together at the conclusion of class, with select items packaged to take home and share.
This class blends foundational technique with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes cooking feel inspiring, accessible, and delicious.
Pricing
$150 per individual
$250 per couple
A 20% service fee and tax will be added at checkout.
JUNE 5
6-9PM
Classic Comforts: Braised Short Ribs
Join us for an evening of elevated comfort and classic technique with Chef Kristen Shapero at Violet Cooking School.
This thoughtfully curated menu highlights some of our favorite dishes, beginning with Violet’s signature Mizou’s Salad, followed by deeply flavorful braised short ribs paired with a bright spring pea mash. Guests will also enjoy delicate caramelized onion tarts and finish on a sweet note with a beautifully spiced carrot cake.
This class blends chef-led demonstration with a hands-on element, offering a relaxed, engaging experience while you learn the techniques behind each dish. Along the way, you’ll pick up practical tips you can bring back to your own kitchen.
Menu:
Salade Mizou
Braised Short Ribs
Caramelized Onion Tart
Spring Pea Mash
Classic Carrot Cake
A glass of paired wine is included to complement the meal.
$250 per couple
$150 per individual
*A 20% service fee & tax is added to the balance at check out.
JUNE 6
11AM-2PM
Summer Baking: Strawberry Shortcake Workshop
Celebrate the flavors of Spring and Summer with a hands-on baking experience centered around one of the season’s most beloved desserts: classic strawberry shortcake with fresh Chantilly cream.Led by Chef Yesenia Cruz, guests will learn each step of the process from beginning to end, including preparing the shortcakes, working with fresh strawberries, and creating a light, beautifully whipped Chantilly cream.
Along the way, Chef Yesenia will share helpful techniques and tips to help you recreate the dessert confidently at home.
Guests will enjoy light bites during class, along with a glass of sparkling rosé or a latte. Best of all, there will be plenty of strawberry shortcake to take home to share with friends and family… or keep for yourself.
Perfect for beginners, passionate home bakers, date nights, or anyone looking for a sweet seasonal experience in the kitchen.
Pricing
$150 per individual
$250 per pair
A 20% service fee and tax will be added at checkout.
JUNE 10
6-9PM
Mediterranean Classics: Flatbread Pizza & Cannolis
Join Chef Jesse Brune for a relaxed and hands-on evening inspired by the bright, comforting flavors of the Mediterranean and Southern Italy.
In this interactive cooking class, guests will learn how to prepare
Mediterranean-inspired flatbread pizzas from scratch, alongside a fresh Greek salad and classic Chicken Piccata served with pomodoro sauce. To finish the evening, Chef Jesse will guide guests through the process of preparing from-scratch cannolis filled with sweet ricotta cream and finished with traditional toppings.
Menu
• Hands-On Mediterranean Flatbread Pizzas
• Traditional Greek Salad
• Chicken Piccata with Pomodoro Sauce
• From-Scratch Cannolis with Sweet Ricotta Cream
Designed to feel approachable, social, and full of practical techniques you can recreate at home, this experience is perfect for date nights, friends, or anyone looking to spend a beautiful evening in the kitchen.
The evening includes a glass of wine upon arrival, and additional wine and beer will be available for purchase throughout the event. Guests will enjoy the meal together at the conclusion of class, with plenty to take home and share.
Led by School Director, Chef Jesse Brune, this class blends foundational culinary technique with a warm, welcoming atmosphere designed to make cooking feel both inspiring and accessible.
Pricing
$150 per individual
$250 per couple
A 20% service fee and tax will be added at checkout.
JUNE 12
6-9PM
Summertime in Paris
Spend an evening in the kitchen inspired by the light, elegant flavors of a Parisian summer.
In this hands-on cooking class, guests will learn how to prepare delicate white fish en papillote, the classic French technique of baking fish in parchment paper to create a beautifully aromatic and perfectly steamed entrée. Alongside the fish, Chef Kristen Shapiro will guide guests through a seasonal French-inspired menu designed to feel approachable, elegant, and perfect for warm summer evenings.
Menu
• Fresh Baguettes with Olive Tapenade
• Heirloom Tomato Tart with Whipped Boursin & Fresh Herbs
• Chilled White Asparagus Salad with Lemon & Fine Herbs
• Hands-On White Fish En Papillote with White Wine, Citrus & Herbs
• Summer Berry Crumble with Chantilly Cream
Designed to feel warm, interactive, and technique-driven, this class is perfect for date nights, celebrations, or anyone looking to bring a little French summer magic into their kitchen.
The evening includes a glass of wine upon arrival, and additional wine and beer will be available for purchase throughout the event. Guests will enjoy the meal together at the conclusion of class, with select items packaged to take home and share.
Led by Chef Kristen Shapiro, this experience blends foundational French technique with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere that makes cooking feel both inspiring and attainable.
Pricing
$150 per individual
$250 per couple
A 20% service fee and tax will be added at checkout.