Cooking School Weekend Trips

Weekend cooking trips: expand repertoire + travel. Classes all levels (amateur -> pros). Professional chefs, every variety. Limits: time, distance, budget.

Institute of Culinary Education (NYC)

Recreational classes daily, multiple/day. Weekend trip NYC -> sign up variety cooking/baking. Professional chefs. Self-catering (no lodging). Subjects: cheese, Asian, French, soups, sauces. Daily schedule/tuition/sign-up website.

Vintage Hudson Valley Cooking Vacations

Saturday 10:30am, ~2 hours. Famous locations: Rhinecliff Hotel, Equus at Castle. Attendees stay weekend. Pro chefs -> 4-course meal wine pairings. Focus: local/regional/seasonal.

Hartstone Inn (Camden, Maine)

Weekend packages: lodging, 2 cooking classes, breakfast/dinner daily. Classes 2 hours afternoon -> explore time. Chef-taught: Mediterranean, Maine seafood, chocolate, Tuscany, lobster, gourmet on budget. Schedule posted advance.

Gourmet Weekend Retreats (Napa Valley, CA)

Weekend courses: location/season focus. 4-5 hours Fri/Sat: prep lesson + eating. Topics: Napa cuisine, Mediterranean, summer grilling, fall flavors. Private sessions available. B&B on premises.