If you’re thinking about opening a retail bakery, wholesale bakery or bakery-related business, you need to understand the keys to success. It’s an exciting time to get into the food business, but it’s also a hazardous undertaking (the failure rate of food-related businesses is 80 percent). This essential workshop will focus on the key strategies you need to understand to give yourself a competitive edge and a road map to success. We'll cover: - Establishing a bakery-related concept that can work in the marketplace. - How to get started. - How to position your bakery/product as unique. - The business plan and its importance to success. - How to determine the right location/target market. - The importance of marketing, packaging and design. - Understanding sales, expenses and profits, and capital budget. - How to raise the money necessary to start up your business. Alan Someck has been a successful restaurant operator for 25 years and is currently a consultant with three professional pastry chefs with Food StartUp Help. He has been a Culinary Management instructor for ICE for the past six years, working with individuals looking to open their food-related businesses.
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.
This four-session continuation of the Wine Essentials series offers in-depth exploration and tastings of some of the world’s more interesting and unusual wines. Studies will include an expanded array of lesser-known varietals and wines, as each class concentrates on one wine category and delves into the wines’ production, characteristics and uses, including discussions of food and wine pairing. Session 1: Advanced White Wines: Side-by-Side Tasting of Interesting Aromatic and Fruity Wines. Session 2: Advanced Red Wines: In-Depth Comparison of Selected Wines From Old and New World Regions. Session 3: Off-Dry to Sweet: Exploration of Elegant Rieslings to Cru Classé Sauternes. Session 4: Fortified and Aromatized Wines With Wine Service: Fascinating Wines, From Vermouths and Sherries to Madeiras and Portos.
Master the art of classic Afternoon Tea in this 3-hour, hands-on class! You'll prepare a delectable spread from scratch, including light and fluffy scones, homemade strawberry jam, and rich clotted cream. Learn to bake a perfect Victoria Sponge and assemble delicate cucumber and smoked salmon finger sandwiches. Impress your friends and family with your newfound skills!
Get ready to unleash your sweet tooth in this fun hands-on class dedicated to all things marshmallow! Whether you're a marshmallow aficionado or just looking to learn how to elevate your snack game, this class has something for everyone. In this session, you'll master the art of homemade marshmallows and honey graham crackers. You'll have the chance to choose your marshmallows from three mouth-watering flavors: vanilla bean, espresso, or fresh cinnamon! To take things to the next level, we'll show you how to make chocolate-covered marshmallow cookies, a sweet treat that's sure to impress your friends and family. And of course, no marshmallow adventure would be complete without the ultimate s'mores, where you'll combine everything you've learned into the classic campfire favorite with a gourmet twist.
Elevate your Indian cooking skills with our "Essentials of Indian Cooking II" class. Explore the diverse flavors of India as you learn to prepare an authentic menu of Whole Wheat Chapati, Rogan Josh, Saucy Shrimp Vindaloo, Tadka Dal, Fragrant Cumin Rice Pulao , and Mango Lassi. Our expert chef will guide you through the techniques and ingredients that make Indian cuisine so flavorful and aromatic.
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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