CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

To register email Hemmachef@gmail.com.

4/12 (Sat) 12:30-2:30pm – Parent and Child Mediterranean    (VS)

Adult-child pairs will spend a fun afternoon learning to make these delicious recipes featuring Mediterranean flavors and ingredients.  On the menu:  Fresh-Baked Whole Wheat Pita; Chicken Kooibideh (spiced ground chicken kebabs) with Lemon and Mint Yogurt Sauce; Batata Harra (Lebanese spicy potatoes); and for dessert, Melomakarona (sticky Greek honey cookies).  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $95 per parent-child pair (an additional child or adult may be added for $45 – Max 2 children per adult).

4/19 (Sat) 3-5pm – Parent and Child Spring Treats    (V)

Kids and parents (grand-parents, Aunts, Uncles, etc.) will get to spend a fun afternoon together learning to make delicious treats for Easter/Spring and will come home with an basket full of yummy handmade treats to share (or not)!  They will make: Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Filling; Irish Potato Candy; Lemon and Blueberry Bark; and scrumptious Lavender Shortbread.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $95 per parent-child pair (an additional child or adult may be added for $45 – Max 2 children per adult).

5/16 (Fri) – 5;30-7:30pm – Parent and Child “That’s Sicilian!”     (V)

In this fun, hands-on class, adult-child pairs will spend a fun afternoon learning to prepare some classic homemade Italian/ Sicilian dishes which they’ll get to enjoy in class.  On the menu:  Chopped Salad with Homemade Sicilian Salad Dressing; Handmade Pasta; Pasta Pomodora (freshly made pasta with a sauce of tomatoes gently cooked with butter and olive oil then tossed with basil and Parmesan); and for dessert, delicious Esse di Raveo (Italian S-shaped cookies).  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $95 per parent-child pair (an additional child or adult may be added for $45 – Max 2 children per adult).

5/17 (Sat) 12:30-2:30pm – Parent and Child Pastry Cart    (V)

Spend a fun afternoon learning to make delicious pastries with your child, grandchild, etc. and adding to your baking repertoire with delicious new recipes and some classic baking and pastry techniques.  Adult-child pairs will make and bake the following (and will get to take some home to enjoy with friends and family):  Blueberry Cheesecake Tarts (rich creamy cheesecake-filled no-bake crumb tarts); Cinnamon Fruit Biscuits (delicate hand-formed biscuits filled with assorted fruit preserves); Lemon Curd-Filled Beignets (classic fried beignets filled with fresh-made lemon curd), and White & Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tarts.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $95 per parent-child pair (an additional child or adult may be added for $45 – Max 2 children per adult).

Summer class descriptions with full menu and additional information coming soon!

6/25 (Wed) 5:30-7:30pm – Parent and Child Ramen     (VO)

8/6 (Wed) 5:30-7:30pm – Parent and Child Sweets Shop     (V)

GF – Indicates that the class menu is Gluten-free.

Please email to register or if you have any questions:  Hemmachef@gmail.com

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSES –

Parents, Grandparents, Aunts/Uncles, Big Brothers/Sisters and other Adult Friends & Relatives are welcome in Parent-Child cooking classes with children ages 5 and up.  Taking a cooking class is a great way to spend time together, and you’re sure to enjoy the products of your labor!  Whether this is your child’s first culinary experience or they have prepared full meals on their own, it’s wonderful to make delicious food together (and enjoy tasting it, too!).  Youth in Parent-Child classes range from 5 year-olds to teenagers.  Adult-child (or youth) pairs work closely together to prepare the delicious items on each class menu.

Some of Chef Joel’s most popular Parent-Child classes are:  Pasta, Sushi, Ramen, Tacos, Donuts and other Baking/Sweets/Treats classes.  We also offer special occasion classes such as Mother’s Day Tea, Baking with Dad, Valentine’s Donuts, Halloween East & Treats, Holiday Treats, and more.  If you are interested in other classes or have an idea for a great Parent-Child class, please email us; we always welcome class suggestions!

Chef Joel has considerable experience working with individuals with special needs, including physical and developmental disabilities.  He feels strongly that all individuals can successfully participate in culinary classes and works hard with all students to ensure that they fully participate in each class.  Parents and children of all levels of ability, interest, and experience are welcome in Chef Joel’s classes.

Class sizes are limited.  Register now!

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

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Gift Certificates for Parent-Child cooking classes make great gifts!

Give the gift of a great experience together for holidays, birthdays, bar/bat mitzvah ceremonies, graduations, Grandparent’s Day, and many more occasions.

SUMMER CAMPS

Youth culinary summer camps for 2025 – Dates Set!  You can find more Information HERE.

SPECIAL CULINARY EVENTS FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN –

For information on special culinary events for Parents & children, please email Chef Joel at Hemmachef.com.

LOCATION –

Parent-Child cooking classes are generally held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 605 Spruce St., Madison, 53715.

Class 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 the cooking classes.

PARKING –

There should plenty of street parking available.  There is also a small parking lot behind the building, accessible from Hickory Street.

DRESS CODE –

• Long Hair should be pulled back or put in a ponytail.
• Participants must wear close-toed shoes.
• Participants are encouraged to wear a facial mask for food safety and disease prevention.
• 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, with parental consent.  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 –

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