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Expand your knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes at ACE! Are you known for your dinner parties, or would you like to be? Or are you looking to add a little variety to your recipes? If so, our cooking classes are for you. Learn new cuisines in fun and delicious lessons. Increase your culinary abilities to spice up your menus. Our instructors are helpful and fun. Some classes are hands-on, while others are demonstrations – but they all include eating! Bon appétit!

Please note:  One Day Classes are Nonrefundable. 

For course description, click on the course title below. Hover on instructor name for biography.

 

Quick & Easy Italian Home Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUBB1001      Instructor: Adriana Barbella
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
W 4/22/2026 - 4/22/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

We will be working in small groups to prepare:

Ricotta gnocchi with pesto, Meatballs, Italian wedding soup with chicken meatballs, Quick red sauce & more

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

 

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Party Boards (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUC1005 Instructor: Caleb Guedes-Reed
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
Th 4/23/2026 - 4/23/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Easy Baking for Any Occasion (Hands-On)
Item: CUBB1002      Instructor: Adriana Barbella
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
Th 4/30/2026 - 4/30/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

We will work in small groups to prepare:

Chocolate dipped cookies, Apple coffee cake, Levain black and white chip cookies, New York style crumb cake & Raspberry treats

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Basic Knife Skills (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1009      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
Sa 5/2/2026 - 5/2/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

This is a HANDS-ON style class.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

 

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Basic Knife Skills (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1010      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
Tu 7/14/2026 - 7/14/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

This is a HANDS-ON style class.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

 

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Global Cuisine: Greek Cooking (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1011 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
M 5/4/2026 - 5/4/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

Working in small groups we will prepare - Pasttitsio, Avgolemono, Greek style shrimp with feta and tomatoes, Greek style beef pita sandwiches with tzatziki sauce, Greek salad and Greek butter cookies.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.


Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Global Cuisine: Greek Cooking (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1012 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
Th 7/16/2026 - 7/16/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

Working in small groups we will prepare - Pasttitsio, Avgolemono, Greek style shrimp with feta and tomatoes, Greek style beef pita sandwiches with tzatziki sauce, Greek salad and Greek butter cookies.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

New Orleans Dinner Party (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1001 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
W 5/6/2026 - 5/6/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.


Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

New Orleans Dinner Party (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1002 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
M 8/17/2026 - 8/17/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class. 
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class. 

We are not able to accommodate food allergies. 

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Global Cuisine: Middle Eastern Cooking 2 (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1030      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
W 9/2/2026 - 9/2/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

We will work in small groups to prepare Egyptian barley salad, Koshari, Baba ghanoush, Chicken shwarma, Orange cardamon olive oil cake and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

4th of July Potluck (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1013 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
M 5/11/2026 - 5/11/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

Working in small groups we will prepare Melon Caprese Salad, Sheet Pan Jalapeno Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Garlic Sauce, Mexican Street Corn, Brown Sugar Peach Shortcake and more!

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Global Cuisine: Vietnamese Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1003      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
W 5/13/2026 - 5/13/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

4th of July Potluck (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1014 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
Tu 6/16/2026 - 6/16/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

Working in small groups we will prepare Melon Caprese Salad, Sheet Pan Jalapeno Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Garlic Sauce, Mexican Street Corn, Brown Sugar Peach Shortcake and more!

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Global Cuisine: Vietnamese Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1004      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
Th 7/23/2026 - 7/23/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class. 
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class. 

We are not able to accommodate food allergies. 

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Simply Southern Cuisine (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUC1003 Instructor: Caleb Guedes-Reed
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
Th 5/14/2026 - 5/14/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

Working in small groups, we will prepare, Chicken and Dumplings, Buttermilk Biscuits, Hardee's Sausage Gravy, Quick Pickles, Peach Cobbler and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Fun with Phyllo (Demo & Hands-On)
Item: CUR1001      Instructor: Robin Rosen
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
Tu 6/23/2026 - 6/23/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

Working in small groups, we will prepare Baklava, Apple Strudel, Greek Greens Pie and Tyropita!

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.


Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Vegetarian Dinner Party (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1007 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
M 5/18/2026 - 5/18/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
 

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class. 
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class. 

We are not able to accommodate food allergies. 

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Vegetarian Dinner Party (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1008 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
Tu 8/4/2026 - 8/4/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
 Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class. 
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class. 

We are not able to accommodate food allergies. 

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Easy Spring Entertaining (Hands-On)
Item: CUG1002 Instructor: Michelle Britt
Sessions: 1   STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
W 5/20/2026 - 5/20/2026  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00 ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.
 

Global Cuisine: Japanese Cooking 2 (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1027      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
Tu 8/25/2026 - 8/25/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

We will work in small groups to prepare Veggie shabu shabu, Kare raisu, Yakisoba, Miso soup, Cucumber and avocado maki and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Eggplant Celebration (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUC1002 Instructor: Caleb Guedes-Reed
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
Th 5/21/2026 - 5/21/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.


Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Salads & Salad Dressings (Hands-On)
Item: CUR1003      Instructor: Robin Rosen
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
F 5/22/2026 - 5/22/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

Learn how to make some new salads and salad dressings: Roasted Beet Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette, Super Greens Salad with Maple Poppy Seed Dressing, Quinoa Salad, Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dip or Dressing and more. Robin will guide you through the steps of getting organized, prepping the vegetables and mixing up the dressings. You will create some interesting, new recipes which you will make again & again.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.


Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Dim Sum 2 (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1015 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
W 5/27/2026 - 5/27/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

We will work in small groups to prepare Beef and pork potstickers, Lions head meatballs, Char siu, Shrimp toast, Chocolate sesame balls and more

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.


Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Dim Sum 2 (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1016 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
W 8/12/2026 - 8/12/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

We will work in small groups to prepare Beef and pork potstickers, Lions head meatballs, Char siu, Shrimp toast, Chocolate sesame balls and more

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Easy Dinner Ideas (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUC1001 Instructor: Caleb Guedes-Reed
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
Th 5/28/2026 - 5/28/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Global Cuisine: Thai Cooking 3 (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1017 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
F 5/29/2026 - 5/29/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

We will work in small groups to prepare Shrimp fried rice, Drunken noodles, Chopped Thai crunch salad, Thai style turkey burgers, Thai red curry with cauliflower and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Global Cuisine: Thai Cooking 3 (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1021 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
Tu 7/21/2026 - 7/21/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

We will work in small groups to prepare Shrimp fried rice, Drunken noodles, Chopped Thai crunch salad, Thai style turkey burgers, Thai red curry with cauliflower and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Global Cuisine: Thai Cooking 3 (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1018 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
W 9/9/2026 - 9/9/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

We will work in small groups to prepare Shrimp fried rice, Drunken noodles, Chopped Thai crunch salad, Thai style turkey burgers, Thai red curry with cauliflower and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Global Cuisine: Portuguese Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1005      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
Tu 6/2/2026 - 6/2/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
 

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class. 
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class. 

We are not able to accommodate food allergies. 

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Global Cuisine: Portuguese Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1006      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
W 7/29/2026 - 7/29/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Global Cuisine: Korean Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1022      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
Tu 6/9/2026 - 6/9/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

Working in small groups we will prepare - Japchae (Korean sweet potato starch noodles with vegetables and beef), Korean corn cheese, Beef bulgogi, Dakgangjeong (Korean fried chicken wings with rice and slaw), Vegetable bibimbap and Roasted cabbage with gochujang, Korean grilled cheese sandwich and Hwachae (Korean fruit bowl). 

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class. 
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class. 

We are not able to accommodate food allergies. 

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Global Cuisine: Korean Cooking (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1023      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
Th 8/20/2026 - 8/20/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

Working in small groups we will prepare - Japchae (Korean sweet potato starch noodles with vegetables and beef), Korean corn cheese, Beef bulgogi, Dakgangjeong (Korean fried chicken wings with rice and slaw), Vegetable bibimbap and Roasted cabbage with gochujang, Korean grilled cheese sandwich and Hwachae (Korean fruit bowl).

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Tapas 2 (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1019      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
Th 6/4/2026 - 6/4/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

 

We will work in small groups to prepare Cauliflower fritters, Baked goat cheese with caramelized onions, Cast iron spicy garlic shrimp, Spanish skewers with peppers, chorizo and garlic dip and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Tapas 2 (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1020      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
F 8/14/2026 - 8/14/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

We will work in small groups to prepare Cauliflower fritters, Baked goat cheese with caramelized onions, Cast iron spicy garlic shrimp, Spanish skewers with peppers, chorizo and garlic dip and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Asian Bowls 2 (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1028      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
Th 8/27/2026 - 8/27/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

We will work in small groups to prepare Spicy peanut chicken farro bowls, Vietnamese grilled pork and rice vermicelli noodle bowl, Teriyaki green bean, salmon salad bowl, Banh mi rice bowl and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.


Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Fish, Fish, Fish 2 (Hands-On)
Item: CUG1001      Instructor: Michelle Britt
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
W 6/10/2026 - 6/10/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.
 

 

Summer Appetizers (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1024 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
M 6/15/2026 - 6/15/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

Working in small groups we will prepare Chicken Caesar Crouton Cups, Grilled Sausages with Grilled Shallot Relish,Niçoise Toast, Pull Apart Cheeseburger Sliders and more!

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Summer Appetizers (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1025 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-216
M 7/27/2026 - 7/27/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                                                              

Working in small groups we will prepare Chicken Caesar Crouton Cups, Grilled Sausages with Grilled Shallot Relish,Niçoise Toast, Pull Apart Cheeseburger Sliders and more!

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

Vegetarian Indian Dinner (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1029      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
Th 9/10/2026 - 9/10/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

Working in small groups we will prepare Vegetable Pakora, Gobi Cauliflower Manchurian, Veggie Samosas and more!!

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Elegant Healthy Salads (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1026      Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
Th 8/6/2026 - 8/6/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM     
Fee: $69.00                   

We will prepare Roasted portobello salad with pecorino, Cantaloupe and cucumber salad with ricotta salata and marcona almonds, Kale and bacon salad with maple candied walnuts and Farro salad with sugar snap peas, baby tomatoes, dill and feta.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Taste of Caribbean Cuisine (Hands-On) NEW!                         
Item: CUL1022 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Sessions: 1 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216  
Th 4/16/2026 - 4/16/2026   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM   
Fee: $69.00                                       
 

We will be working in small groups to prepare Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice), Pastelon (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantain and Picadillo Casserole, Jamaican Beef Patties and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board and dish towel to class.
Recipes are subject to change without notice.

  
 

Let's Make Flatbreads (Hands-On)
Item: CUG1003 Instructor: Michelle Britt
4/29/2026 - 4/29/2026 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $69.00 

Working in small groups, we will prepare: Crisp Rosemary Flatbread with Herbed Goat Cheese, Leek, Chard & Corn Flatbread, Peach and Prosciutto Flatbread, Spinach and Artichoke Pan Pizza, Roasted Garlic and Chicken Herb Pizza

This is a hands-on cooking class. Please bring a chef’s knife, a cutting board, dish towel and an apron to class.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Easy Bread Baking (Hands-On)
Item: CUC1004 Instructor: Caleb Guedes-Reed
Th 5/7/2026 - 5/7/2026 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $69.00 

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Let's Make Pierogis & Knishes (Hands-On)
Item: CUR1002 Instructor: Robin Rosen
5/8/2026 - 5/8/2026 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $69.00 

We will work in small groups to prepare potato pierogi, mushroom sauerkraut pierogi, potato knishes, cherry cheese knishes and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Asian Bowls 2 (Hands-On)
Item: CUL1021 Instructor: Lisa Osterlindh
Tu 4/14/2026 - 4/14/2026 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-216
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $69.00 

We will work in small groups to prepare Spicy peanut chicken farro bowls, Vietnamese grilled pork and rice vermicelli noodle bowl, Teriyaki green bean, salmon salad bowl, Banh mi rice bowl and more.

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.


Please bring a chef’s knife, cutting board, apron & dish towel to class.
Containers are available for any possible leftovers from class.

We are not able to accommodate food allergies.

Recipes are subject to change without notice.

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Register early to avoid disappointment, as classes will fill up quickly!

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