Combine light, flaky crust and seasonal summer fruit fillings to wow any crowd! ICE pastry chefs will give you all the secrets for making a perfect pie crust, teaching you the same techniques and tips used by ICE career pastry grads at New York's top restaurants. Working in teams of two, you'll make two 6-inch pies from scratch. Choose from: strawberry rhubarb crumble; peach pie with almond crumble; blueberry lattice; and cherry lattice.
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.
Whether you like your pizza with a thick or a thin crust, with tons of sauce or no tomato at all, this class will give you a repertoire that includes just about everyone’s favorite. You’ll start by learning to make pizza dough, and while the dough is rising, prepare various toppings. You’ll learn the best baking techniques and work hands-on to make the following: pizza dough; tomato sauce; pesto sauce; pizza toppings including prosciutto, fresh herbs and sautéed vegetables; and dessert pizza with Nutella and fresh fruit.
Nothing says summer like pure, fresh lobster rolls---and few drinks wash it down like a bright, crisp Rosé. Our chef guides you through the essential techniques and flavors of the lobster roll, along with appropriate sides (perfect for a beachside picnic) and paired wines. Your menu will include: Classic Maine Lobster Salad Roll; Connecticut Lobster Roll (warm lobster with drawn butter); Seafood Shack Coleslaw; Quick Dill Pickles; and Homemade Potato Chips. Enjoy your complete meal at the end of class with a glass of Rosé.
Learn to prepare mouthwatering versions of fresh seafood dishes, along with a range of universally useful cooking techniques. From grilling to frying to stewing, you can't go wrong with these dishes (including sides) that you might otherwise only find in restaurants. We'll even make cioppino, the mouthwatering Italian-American seafood stew that originated in San Francisco in the 1800s. Your seafaring menu includes: fried calamari with a spicy avocado dipping sauce; grilled salmon with tapenade and smashed potatoes; and cioppino (seafood stew of clams, shrimp, scallops, mussels, fish and tomatoes).
In this class, we examine the use of syrups, infusions, tinctures, and shrubs as essential components of modern mixology. Participants will explore what each preparation is, its purpose within a cocktail, and how it contributes to balance, aroma, texture, and overall flavor structure. The course covers both classical and contemporary preparation methods, with attention to ingredient selection, extraction techniques, and shelf stability. Through practical examples and guided discussion, students will learn how to thoughtfully apply these elements to enhance classic cocktails and develop original creations with greater precision and confidence.
Ranked as America’s Best Culinary School (USAToday 2019), our roster of Chef-Instructors have run top kitchens around the globe.