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.
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.
Coffee and chocolate come together in a guided tasting designed to surprise and delight. The experience begins with thoughtfully curated pairings that highlight how origin, roast, and cacao percentage influence flavor, revealing unexpected compliments and contrasts along the way. After the tasting, the evening opens into a relaxed cocktail hour featuring signature drinks and small bites inspired by Stumptown Coffee Roasters and Raaka Chocolate. Mingle, unwind, and enjoy creative interpretations of coffee and chocolate in both liquid and edible form. Each ticket includes a guided coffee and chocolate pairing experience, signature cocktails and small bites, a bag of Stumptown coffee, and Artisan chocolate from Raaka
Join an ICE chef for this delightful class on all things pizza. Together, couples will learn to make a quick-rise pizza dough to be topped with a variety of culinary creations: sauce and cheese will meet veggies, mushrooms, cured and fresh-cooked meats --- even sweet options for dessert pizza. Then you’ll sit down to each fresh-from-the-oven pie with a choice selection of pizza-perfect wines that pair with your imaginative culinary creations.
Hearty hardly begins to describe the extravagant steak feast you'll be making in this class. Not only will you learn how to make the perfect filet mignon, skirt steak and more, but you'll also become versed in the art of rich sauces, like cognac cream, béarnaise and chimichurri. Your saucy menu includes: filet mignon au poivre with cognac cream sauce; onglet béarnaise (hanger steak with tarragon sauce) and skirt steak with Rojo chimichurri.
Seafood, vegetables, whole grains, herbs and olive oil are among the ingredients most associated with countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. They make for flavorful dishes that trigger memories of sunbathed vacations and leisurely meals. This class focuses on the cuisines of Southern France, Eastern Spain, Italy and Greece. You will cook your way through a menu-map that includes French olive tapenade on garlic toast; Greek briam; Spanish fideua Catalania; and Sicilian pesce spada.
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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