Whether you are interested in preparing for a competition, learning the most current industry techniques, or expanding the product line in your bakery -- knowing how to manage your time and resources is key. In his workshop at ICE, Chef Scott Green will share his unique method of planning a project, working on time schedules, developing flavors and testing designs -- as you work with him on world-class chocolate dessert production sponsored by Guittard Chocolates. Chef Scott is the Executive Pastry Chef at the award-winning Langham Hotel Chicago and one of Dessert Professional’s Top Ten Pastry Chefs of 2016. Chef Scott has extensive competition experience, competing at the national and international level as well as for television. Chef Scott was a member of Team United States in the 2015 Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie, the world’s most prestigious pastry competition, becoming the first US team in over a decade to reach the medal podium. Chef Scott's undergraduate degree is in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of California, giving him a unique perspective on how to design and create desserts and showpieces. Chef Scott will be sharing his best techniques, strategies, design fundamentals and recipes in this intensive two-day workshop.
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
Learn how to make scrumptious dumplings from a wide range of Asian traditions --- all hands-on. We'll also create perfect dipping sauces in each tradition. Together, you'll make and dine on: steamed shrimp shao mai with orange dipping sauce; deep-fried chicken wontons; vegetable gyoza with spicy dipping sauce; and pork and chive dumplings.
Any time is the right time to brush up on your chocolate skills! In this part hands-on and part demonstration-based class, students will review the basics of chocolate tempering and formulating chocolate centers, with an array of fillings and confections for use in truffles, molded chocolates, and candies. It features recipes you’ll want to make year-round – and will make you everybody’s favorite holiday house guest!
Do you have a spice blend in your cabinet that you picked up on vacation, but you're not sure how to use it? If you're one of those people, or a cook who would like to incorporate spice blends into your culinary repertoire, then come to ICE for this educational class. We'll travel around the globe as you learn to create spice blends like: Indian masala; Jamaican jerk seasoning; French herbes de provence; and Moroccan ras el hanout. You will then use these aromatic spice blends to prepare: Provençal vegetable gratin; jerk chicken wings; and cauliflower tikka masala.
Ranked as America’s Best Culinary School (USAToday 2019), our roster of Chef-Instructors have run top kitchens around the globe.
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