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Discover a World of Culinary Delights
Explore a Vast Array of Classes
The Secrets of BBQ with Chef Ryan Arensdorf
Saturday & Sunday, July 5-6, 2025
Fire up the grill with top BBQ expert Chef Ryan Arensdorf as he guides you through prepping Kansas City-style brisket, burnt ends, sauces, and dry rubs. Join Deer Valley’s culinary team for this hands-on class featuring lunch with a wine or local beer pairing. This is a 21+ class.
Fire up the grill with top BBQ expert Chef Ryan Arensdorf as he guides you through prepping Kansas City-style brisket, burnt ends, sauces, and dry rubs. Join Deer Valley’s culinary team for this hands-on class featuring lunch with a wine or local beer pairing. This is a 21+ class.
"Little Chefs" Culinary Series: Cupcake Decorating 101
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Calling all young bakers! Join our expert chefs for a fun, hands-on class where participants will learn the basics of decorating cupcakes, including piping, writing, and decorative frosting techniques. Each participant will also customize their own cupcake box and bring home a Deer Valley apron, chef hat, and six beautifully decorated cupcakes.
Calling all young bakers! Join our expert chefs for a fun, hands-on class where participants will learn the basics of decorating cupcakes, including piping, writing, and decorative frosting techniques. Each participant will also customize their own cupcake box and bring home a Deer Valley apron, chef hat, and six beautifully decorated cupcakes.
Sushi & Sake Tasting
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of sushi making! Learn the history behind this beloved cuisine while creating three delicious rolls: California Roll, Executive Roll, and Spicy Tuna Roll, all perfectly paired with sake tastings. This 21+ class is the perfect blend of flavor and fun.
Roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of sushi making! Learn the history behind this beloved cuisine while creating three delicious rolls: California Roll, Executive Roll, and Spicy Tuna Roll, all perfectly paired with sake tastings. This 21+ class is the perfect blend of flavor and fun.
Summer Salads and Dressings from Deer Valley Café
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Elevate your salad game with our Summer Salads and Dressings class, featuring fresh ingredients and homemade dressings. From classic favorites to innovative creations, our expert chefs will guide you through the art of balancing textures and flavors to create salads that are both satisfying and nutritious. Say goodbye to bland salads and hello to culinary delight.
Elevate your salad game with our Summer Salads and Dressings class, featuring fresh ingredients and homemade dressings. From classic favorites to innovative creations, our expert chefs will guide you through the art of balancing textures and flavors to create salads that are both satisfying and nutritious. Say goodbye to bland salads and hello to culinary delight.
Summer Garden Party Hors D'oeuvres
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Learn how to create delicious hors d'oeuvres that will impress at your next party or celebration. Our culinary experts will guide you through a variety of flavorful dishes that are sure to delight family and friends. You will leave with new skills and fresh ideas to elevate your entertaining at home.
Learn how to create delicious hors d'oeuvres that will impress at your next party or celebration. Our culinary experts will guide you through a variety of flavorful dishes that are sure to delight family and friends. You will leave with new skills and fresh ideas to elevate your entertaining at home.
Pie and Beer
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Indulge in a unique culinary experience with Deer Valley's renowned pastry chefs as you learn the art of making pies from scratch. Savor the flavors of local beer while discovering the secrets to achieving perfection in every pie. This hands-on class offers a delightful blend of baking expertise and beer pairing, promising a memorable and delicious adventure for all participants. This is a 21+ class.
Indulge in a unique culinary experience with Deer Valley's renowned pastry chefs as you learn the art of making pies from scratch. Savor the flavors of local beer while discovering the secrets to achieving perfection in every pie. This hands-on class offers a delightful blend of baking expertise and beer pairing, promising a memorable and delicious adventure for all participants. This is a 21+ class.
Pasta from Scratch
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Channel your inner Italian chef and craft fresh pasta with the guidance of our culinary experts at The Brass Tag. Learn time-honored techniques and enjoy the simple joy of making pasta by hand. At the end of class, you will savor the delicious dishes you created.
Channel your inner Italian chef and craft fresh pasta with the guidance of our culinary experts at The Brass Tag. Learn time-honored techniques and enjoy the simple joy of making pasta by hand. At the end of class, you will savor the delicious dishes you created.
French Cuisine and Wine Tasting with Duckhorn
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Join Chef Clement Gelas of Talisker Club for an interactive culinary experience, where you'll learn expert techniques from this accomplished French chef. As you refine your skills, enjoy a guided tasting of the Duckhorn Portfolio with winemaker Carduff Scott-Robinson.
Join Chef Clement Gelas of Talisker Club for an interactive culinary experience, where you'll learn expert techniques from this accomplished French chef. As you refine your skills, enjoy a guided tasting of the Duckhorn Portfolio with winemaker Carduff Scott-Robinson.
"Little Chefs " Culinary Series: Pizza
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Get ready to toss, top, and taste! In this fun, hands-on class, kids will learn how to toss pizza dough like a pro and create their own delicious masterpiece. Each young chef will take home a Deer Valley logo apron and chef hat. Perfect for budding young chefs who love to get creative in the kitchen!
Get ready to toss, top, and taste! In this fun, hands-on class, kids will learn how to toss pizza dough like a pro and create their own delicious masterpiece. Each young chef will take home a Deer Valley logo apron and chef hat. Perfect for budding young chefs who love to get creative in the kitchen!
Knife Skills with New West KnifeWorks
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Sharpen your skills—literally! Join experts from New West KnifeWorks for a hands-on class where you'll learn how to properly sharpen your knives and master essential knife techniques. Perfect for home cooks looking to feel more confident and efficient in the kitchen.
Sharpen your skills—literally! Join experts from New West KnifeWorks for a hands-on class where you'll learn how to properly sharpen your knives and master essential knife techniques. Perfect for home cooks looking to feel more confident and efficient in the kitchen.
High West Whiskey Cocktail Class
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Shake, stir, and sip with the experts from High West Distillery! In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to curate cocktails using professional techniques, premium ingredients, and insider tricks of the trade. Join us for an afternoon of creativity and craftsmanship. This is a 21+ class.
Shake, stir, and sip with the experts from High West Distillery! In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to curate cocktails using professional techniques, premium ingredients, and insider tricks of the trade. Join us for an afternoon of creativity and craftsmanship. This is a 21+ class.
Wine and Cheese Pairing: Gold Creek Farms & Bon Vivant Imports
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Savor the perfect pairing of local flavors in this educational wine and cheese experience. Enjoy artisan cheeses from Gold Creek Farms, presented by head cheesemonger Fernando Chavez-Sandoval, alongside expertly selected wine pairings from Brad Jensen, owner and founder of Bon Vivant Imports. Learn the art of pairing as you taste your way through an unforgettable evening. This is a 21+ class.
Savor the perfect pairing of local flavors in this educational wine and cheese experience. Enjoy artisan cheeses from Gold Creek Farms, presented by head cheesemonger Fernando Chavez-Sandoval, alongside expertly selected wine pairings from Brad Jensen, owner and founder of Bon Vivant Imports. Learn the art of pairing as you taste your way through an unforgettable evening. This is a 21+ class.
Deer Valley Carrot Cake Class
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Calling all aspiring bakers! Join us for a Carrot Cake class and learn the basics of "scratch baking." Our culinary experts will share and reveal the secrets behind Deer Valley's famed carrot cake. Get your hands doughy and create a masterpiece that's as delicious as it is impressive!
Calling all aspiring bakers! Join us for a Carrot Cake class and learn the basics of "scratch baking." Our culinary experts will share and reveal the secrets behind Deer Valley's famed carrot cake. Get your hands doughy and create a masterpiece that's as delicious as it is impressive!
"Little Chefs" Culinary Series: Cookie Decorating
Sunday, August 24, 2025
In this hands-on class, kids will learn how to decorate cookies with colorful frosting, sprinkles, and fun techniques. Each young baker will take home a Deer Valley logo apron and chef hat to show off their new skills. Perfect for little chefs who love to get creative (and a little messy) in the kitchen.
In this hands-on class, kids will learn how to decorate cookies with colorful frosting, sprinkles, and fun techniques. Each young baker will take home a Deer Valley logo apron and chef hat to show off their new skills. Perfect for little chefs who love to get creative (and a little messy) in the kitchen.
Taste of Italy: Bon Vivant Wines
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Take a journey through Italy’s world-famous wine regions in this guided tasting experience. Brad Jensen, owner of Bon Vivant Imports, will lead you through a curated selection of Italian wines, sharing insights on their history, regions, and flavor profiles. Expand your palate and deepen your wine knowledge in this delicious and educational event. This is a 21+ class.
Take a journey through Italy’s world-famous wine regions in this guided tasting experience. Brad Jensen, owner of Bon Vivant Imports, will lead you through a curated selection of Italian wines, sharing insights on their history, regions, and flavor profiles. Expand your palate and deepen your wine knowledge in this delicious and educational event. This is a 21+ class.
Colombian Empanadas
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Craving an authentic taste of Colombia? Join us for a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to make Empanadas Vallunas—a beloved Colombian street food packed with flavor and tradition! You’ll create golden, crispy empanadas filled with savory shredded beef, Colombian yellow potatoes, and a special blend of spices, all wrapped in a delicious cornmeal dough. Plus, leave ready to recreate these irresistible treats at home!
Craving an authentic taste of Colombia? Join us for a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to make Empanadas Vallunas—a beloved Colombian street food packed with flavor and tradition! You’ll create golden, crispy empanadas filled with savory shredded beef, Colombian yellow potatoes, and a special blend of spices, all wrapped in a delicious cornmeal dough. Plus, leave ready to recreate these irresistible treats at home!
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