This workshop will focus on the basics of an effective business plan for any type of food concept --- be it a restaurant, bakery, catering business, packaged food product or food truck. Anyone serious about starting a food operation needs to have a serious business plan as their road map. They also need key advice on raising the funds necessary to begin the process. A business plan provides an edge to the entrepreneur in this highly competitive marketplace. Culinary startup expert and experienced restaurant manager Alan Someck will cover a comprehensive range of topics, including: - Developing a winning food concept. - Creating a unique selling point. - The importance of the menu. - How to choose a location or distribution strategy. - How to analyze the marketplace. - Developing an effective marketing plan, including social media. - The critical financials. - How to staff a strong management team. Don't even think about embarking on your culinary startup adventure without first taking this informative, eye-opening class.
One 2 Hour Lesson
Level 1
$125
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.
Bordered by both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, with snow-capped peaks and lush green valleys, the diverse geography of France offers the best ingredients from the land and sea. You'll get a taste of the best of all those regions in this class. For your Francophile meal, you will prepare and enjoy frisée salad with shallot-bacon vinaigrette; steak frites (sautéed steak with hand-cut french fries); bouillabaisse (seafood soup from Marseille); and honey lavender blanc mange.
In this new cinnamon rolls and hot cross buns class, you’ll bake two treats guaranteed to wow your brunch guests (and guaranteed to solidify your position in the friend group as “host with the most”). Aromatic and comforting, cinnamon rolls and hot cross buns are joy-filled food hugs. Sign up to bake them today!
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.
Get into the festive spirit with our 3-hour Holiday Cookie Decorating workshop! You'll mix, roll, shape, and bake your own holiday cookies from scratch. Then, learn the magical technique of royal icing flooding to create stunning, professional-looking designs. You'll also mix and color your own vibrant royal icing. Express your creativity as you decorate a festive array of cookies to take home and share, adding a personalized, delicious touch to your holiday season!
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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