PRESS RELEASE | SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Deer Valley Announces Holiday-Themed Creative Academy Classes & 2025 Taste of Luxury Series
Deer Valley Resort; Park City, Utah; September 12, 2024 – Reservations are now open for a fresh batch of Deer Valley’s Creative Academy cooking classes. Deer Valley’s expert culinary team will guide participants through fall and winter holiday-themed experiences to create spooky, savory, and sweet treats to celebrate the essence of the season. Reservations are also available for 2025’s first course of the Taste of Luxury Series, featuring three exclusive evenings with Michelin Star Chef Paco Morales on January 10, 11, and 12, 2025.
“Fall and winter holiday traditions are undoubtedly marked by the food we share, and our hands-on Creative Academy classes provide fresh ideas and helpful techniques on how to prepare festive Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas favorites for a memorable holiday table,” said Deer Valley Resort VP of Food & Beverage Jacob Musyt. “We’re also excited to kick off 2025 with the next installment of our Taste of Luxury Series, featuring Michelin Star Chef Paco Morales and his inspired Andalusian cuisine.”
Reservations for the following Creative Academy classes, held at the Deer Valley Plaza Building, are on sale now.
Pumpkin Lovers
Saturday, Oct. 5 | $80
Celebrate the flavors of fall and explore the versatility of this seasonal favorite through a variety of delicious recipes. From savory soups to sweet desserts, Deer Valley’s expert chef will guide guests in creating dishes that highlight the rich, earthy taste of pumpkin.
Halloween Sweet Treats
Sunday, Oct. 6 | $80
Get into the spooky spirit and create a variety of festive and delicious confections perfect for the season. From ghostly cupcakes to creepy cookies, Deer Valley’s skilled instructor will show guests how to craft sweet treats that are both fun to make and delightful to eat.
Halloween Party Spooky Apps
Saturday, Oct. 12 | $80
Turn your appetizers into spooktacular delights! Deer Valley’s culinary gurus will guide guests in concocting ghoulishly good bites that will enchant their taste buds.
Thanksgiving Sides and Salads
Saturday, Nov. 23 & Sunday, Nov. 24 | $75
Join Deer Valley for a Thanksgiving themed class and learn how to whip up sides and salads that steal the show. From innovative twists to timeless classics, it's a dance of flavors that will make your holiday feast shine.
Christmas Sweet Treats
Saturday, Nov. 30 | $80
Embrace the festive season and learn to create an array of delightful holiday confections. From classic cookies to decadent candies, Deer Valley’s expert instructor will guide guests through recipes that capture the warmth and joy of the Christmas season.
Reservations for January 2025’s Taste of Luxury Series events, featuring Chef Paco Morales, are available now.
Taste of Luxury Series | VIP Reception & Dinner with Chef Paco Morales
Jan. 10, 11, and 12, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
$275 – $325 per guest
Three exclusive evenings, set in the elegant Fireside Dining Room at Empire Lodge, promise a remarkable journey through a 6-course dinner, meticulously crafted by Chef Morales, a celebrated Spanish chef with three Michelin stars to his name. The evening begins with a VIP reception where guests will enjoy passed appetizers, a welcome glass of prosecco, and live jazz music, followed by an intimate meet and greet with Chef Morales.
Known for his innovative approach to Andalusian cuisine, Chef Morales will collaborate with Deer Valley’s culinary team to create a multi-sensory dining experience. Utilizing the finest local ingredients from Utah and special ingredients brought from Spain, each dish will be expertly paired with an exquisite selection of Spanish wines.
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“Fall and winter holiday traditions are undoubtedly marked by the food we share, and our hands-on Creative Academy classes provide fresh ideas and helpful techniques on how to prepare festive Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas favorites for a memorable holiday table,” said Deer Valley Resort VP of Food & Beverage Jacob Musyt. “We’re also excited to kick off 2025 with the next installment of our Taste of Luxury Series, featuring Michelin Star Chef Paco Morales and his inspired Andalusian cuisine.”
Reservations for the following Creative Academy classes, held at the Deer Valley Plaza Building, are on sale now.
Pumpkin Lovers
Saturday, Oct. 5 | $80
Celebrate the flavors of fall and explore the versatility of this seasonal favorite through a variety of delicious recipes. From savory soups to sweet desserts, Deer Valley’s expert chef will guide guests in creating dishes that highlight the rich, earthy taste of pumpkin.
Halloween Sweet Treats
Sunday, Oct. 6 | $80
Get into the spooky spirit and create a variety of festive and delicious confections perfect for the season. From ghostly cupcakes to creepy cookies, Deer Valley’s skilled instructor will show guests how to craft sweet treats that are both fun to make and delightful to eat.
Halloween Party Spooky Apps
Saturday, Oct. 12 | $80
Turn your appetizers into spooktacular delights! Deer Valley’s culinary gurus will guide guests in concocting ghoulishly good bites that will enchant their taste buds.
Thanksgiving Sides and Salads
Saturday, Nov. 23 & Sunday, Nov. 24 | $75
Join Deer Valley for a Thanksgiving themed class and learn how to whip up sides and salads that steal the show. From innovative twists to timeless classics, it's a dance of flavors that will make your holiday feast shine.
Christmas Sweet Treats
Saturday, Nov. 30 | $80
Embrace the festive season and learn to create an array of delightful holiday confections. From classic cookies to decadent candies, Deer Valley’s expert instructor will guide guests through recipes that capture the warmth and joy of the Christmas season.
Reservations for January 2025’s Taste of Luxury Series events, featuring Chef Paco Morales, are available now.
Taste of Luxury Series | VIP Reception & Dinner with Chef Paco Morales
Jan. 10, 11, and 12, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
$275 – $325 per guest
Three exclusive evenings, set in the elegant Fireside Dining Room at Empire Lodge, promise a remarkable journey through a 6-course dinner, meticulously crafted by Chef Morales, a celebrated Spanish chef with three Michelin stars to his name. The evening begins with a VIP reception where guests will enjoy passed appetizers, a welcome glass of prosecco, and live jazz music, followed by an intimate meet and greet with Chef Morales.
Known for his innovative approach to Andalusian cuisine, Chef Morales will collaborate with Deer Valley’s culinary team to create a multi-sensory dining experience. Utilizing the finest local ingredients from Utah and special ingredients brought from Spain, each dish will be expertly paired with an exquisite selection of Spanish wines.
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