CLASS DESCRIPTIONS  – UPCOMING HEMMACHEF ADULT CLASSES:

HEMMACHEF CLASSES (at St. Mark’s) – Email hemmachef@gmail.com to register.

10/5 (Thu) – 6-8:30pm – Adult Taste of Oktoberfest

Help to make then enjoy these fun riffs on Octoberfest classics.  We will make 2 variations of the classic German bratwurst to be used in the following recipes:  Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Egg Rolls with Reuben Dipping Sauce;  German Potato and Cheese Soup with Crispy Rye “Croutons”;  Grilled Bratwurst Sliders with Ale-Braised Shallots and Aged Wisconsin Cheddar;  Schupfnudeln (hand-rolled potato dumplings);  German Chocolate and Cherry Cookies.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $80.

10/9 (Mon) – 6:30-8:30pm – Adult Knife Skills    (V)

Take this very popular and informative class to learn and practice safe knife skills/ techniques that help take the chore out of cooking.  Techniques include: boning a chicken; trimming meat; dicing onions, carrots and other vegetables; pasting garlic; and peeling and cutting fruit and making chiffonades of leafy herbs and greens. Knife selection, sharpening and care will also be covered.  Bring your own knives or use ours. A light meal will be served at the end of class.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $70.

10/26 (Thu) – 6-8:30pm – Adult Everything Pumpkin!   (V)

Love pumpkin and pumpkin spice?  It’s the Flavor of Fall!  If you look forward to fall just so you can eat all-things pumpkin, this is the class for you!  On the menu:  deliciously smooth Pumpkin Bisque with buttery Pumpkin Cheddar Biscuits;  Roasted Pumpkin and Feta Risotto: Green Salad with Poached Pears and Brown Butter Toasted Pumpkin Seeds; and scrumptious Pumpkin Mousse with Cranberry Sugar Crisps.   Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $80.

Full menus and descriptions for all classes coming soon!

10/31 (Tue) – 6-8:30pm – Adult Taste of Transylvania

11/2 (Thu) – 6-8:30pm – Adult Vegetarian Taste of Barcelona   (V)

Enjoy an evening’s taste-trip to Barcelona with dishes from this sun-drenched Mediterranean port.  Participants will learn to make all of the following fabulous Catalonian classics:  Pa amb Tomàquet (rubbed tomato bread); Calçots (roasted leeks with Romesco sauce); Escalivada (pan-grilled eggplant, peppers and onions with garlic and olive oil); Espinacs amb Panses i Pinyons (sautéed spinach with raisins and pinenuts); Mushroom and Ricotta Cannelloni with Creamy Broccoli and Red Pepper Sauce; and Potato and Caramelized Onion Bombas (fried croquettes of mashed potato and caramelized onion).  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $80.

11/9 (Thu) – 6-8:30pm – Adult Fall Pies and Tarts   (V)

Participants will learn to make delicious sweet and savory tarts and pies have a chance to work with different doughs, including Chef Joel’s favorite Tart Dough.  They will get to sample the fruits of their labor in class plus take home some of each.  On the menu:  Fig and Goat Cheese Tartlets with Brown Butter Crust; Caramelized Tomato, Mushroom and Brie Tart; Salted Caramel Apple Hand Pies; Herbed Yukon Gold Potato and Asiago Galette; and Pear and Almond Tarte Tatin.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $80.

11/10 (Fri) – 6-8:30pm – Adult Friday Night Fish

Not your typical Friday Night Fish Fry; this class will explore delicious, innovative fish dishes.  Participants will help to prepare then sit to enjoy these scrumptious recipes.  On the menu:  Fresh, Hot Smoked Salmon Pâté with Cucumber Chips and Crispy Wontons;  Cajun Catfish Sliders with Fresh-Baked Buns and Calypso Sauce;  Slow-Roasted Lemon Pepper Cod Fillets with Spicy Yogurt Sauce and Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $80.

11/12 (Sun) – 2:30-5pm – Adult Fabulous Sides for Thanksgiving    (V)

11/20 (Mon) – 6:15-8:45pm – Adult Best of Thanksgiving Leftovers    (VO)

11/27 (Mon) – 6:30-8:30pm – Adult Sushi    (VO)

11/30 (Thu) – 6-8:30pm – Adult International Breads   (V)

12/3 (Sun) – 2:30-5pm – Adult Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen   (V)

12/7 (Thu) – 6-8:30pm – Adult Taste of Hanukkah   (VO)

12/21 (Thu) – 6-8:30pm – Adult Holiday Chocolates    (V)

Email hemmachef@gmail.com to register.

FOR VEGETARIANS:  Classes been designated according to their appropriateness for vegetarians:

• the class is vegetarian  (V)
• meat is optional; can easily be left out of menu items(s)  (VO)
• a vegetarian option can be substituted for the meat in recipe(s)  (VS)

UPCOMING ADULT CLASSES AT OTHER VENUES:

At Orange Tree Imports Cooking School:

More classes for Fall 2023 coming soon!

At vomFASS’s DelecTable:

More new classes for Fall 2023 coming soon.  Please check their website to register.

For private lessons or other questions, please email: Hemmachef@gmail.com

MORE INFORMATION about ADULT COOKING CLASSES with CHEF JOEL

Chef Joel helps Good Cooks become Great!

Cooking classes are a great way to enhance your culinary skills, add great new recipes to your repertoire, and try new ingredients that you may not be familiar with — all in a fun, social, encouraging environment.  Whether you are a beginner who needs to learn how to make more than cereal for dinner or an experienced cook who wants to learn some new skills, ingredients or cuisines, Chef Joel has great culinary classes for you.

Chef Joel loves to inspire people to cook more, especially with great local Wisconsin ingredients.  He is a proud Wisconsin native and enjoys incorporating local meats, cheeses and beverages (and more) in his recipes.  He has worked in almost every professional cheffing venue but most enjoys sharing his love of food and cooking through teaching culinary skills.  He approaches teaching as entertainment and uses his sense of humor and passion for cooking to inspire and actively involve all of his students.  He is skilled at working with individuals of all levels of ability, interest, and experience — in both large and small groups.  He feels strongly that all individuals can successfully participate in culinary classes and works hard with all participants to ensure that they fully participate in each class.  If you (or anyone in your party) have special needs, please let us know ahead of time so that Chef Joel can make sure to accommodate them.

Class sizes are limited.

Email now to reserve a spot:  hemmachef@gmail.com

PRIVATE CULINARY EVENTS –

For information on private special culinary events for any occasion, contact Chef Joel at hemmachef@gmail.com.

VENUES / LOCATIONS –

vomFASS’s DelecTable – 3248 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705
Class List Here

University of Wisconsin’s Wheelhouse Studios
Class Location: Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706
Class List Here

Orange Tree Imports – 1721 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711
Class List Here

State Line Distillery – 1413 Northern Ct, Madison, WI 53703
State Line Website

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church – 605 Spruce St., Madison, 53715.

Class at St. Mark’s are held in the kitchen, which is in the basement.  Please enter the building from the north side entrance (from Spruce Street), by the playground.  There will be a sign on the door for cooking classes.  There should plenty of street parking available.  There is also a small parking lot behind the building, accessible from Hickory Street.

DRESS CODE –

• Participants are strongly encouraged to wear a facial mask for food safety and disease prevention.
• Long Hair should be pulled back or put in a ponytail.
• Participants must wear close-toed shoes.
• Short-sleeved shirts are recommended.
• Hemmachef will provide aprons and towels to use during the class.

EQUIPMENT –

All equipment, foods, and materials necessary to complete the recipes are provided by Chef Joel.

CONSIDERATIONS –

Please inform Chef Joel of any of the following:

•         Food allergies or restrictions, such as lactose-intolerance or celiac disease
•         Special Physical Needs
•         Special Educational Needs

CLASS PHILOSOPHY –

Participants are expected to behave with civility and respect for the Chef, the other participants, the equipment, and the food.

PHOTOGRAPHS –

Chef Joel or other Hemmachef representatives may take photographs during class for use in marketing and promotional materials.  No names or other personal information will be included in these photographs.

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY –

Please inform Chef Joel as soon as possible if you will not be able to attend.  Your full class payment will be refunded up to 5 business days prior to the date of the class.  If you cancel after this time you will not receive a refund. You may have someone attend in your place, however.

If Chef Joel must cancel for any reason, every effort will be made to reschedule the class, and if you cannot attend at the new time, you will receive a full refund.

INCLEMENT WEATHER –

Hemmachef classes will conducted unless City of Madison buses are not running due to inclement weather.