October Classes for Kids & Teens

Join Chef Katie in the kitchen for a hands-on cooking lesson!

This month we're focusing on delicious Fall-inspired eats, plus teaching kids how to make their own yummy Halloween goodies!

Mommy & Me (Ages 3-5)

Thursday, Oct. 14, 11am-12pm: Yo Ho Ho, A Pirate's Life for Me!

Sunday, Oct. 17, 11am-12pm: Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Friday, Oct. 22, 11am-12pm: Halloween Sweets & Treats

Sunday, Oct. 31, 11am-12pm: Halloween Party!

Big Kids (Ages 6-8 & 7-12)

Saturday, Oct. 16, 11am-12:30pm: Bakeshop Basics

Sunday, Oct. 24, 11am-12:30pm: A Day at the Pumpkin Patch

Sunday, Oct. 31, 2-3:30pm: Graveyard Ghost Goodies

Young Chefs (Ages 9 & Up)

Monday, Oct. 23, 4:45-6:15pm: Halloween Sweets & Treats

Saturday, Oct. 30, 2-4pm: Candy Making for Kids

PLUS Don't miss our FALL FAMILY TAILGATING CLASS on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 4:30-6pm. Bring your jerseys and your appetites for a fun afternoon of football-inspired eats! The whole family will work together to create a menu of touchdown worthy dishes.

For ages 7-14, $29 per person.

October & November DATE NIGHT classes now available

Treat your date to a fantastic evening of cooking, food, and wine!

In our popular DATE NIGHT cooking classes you and your sweetie will work with our pro chef to create a delicious 3-course meal, then enjoy your creations in our dining room with a glass of paired wine. A unique and engaging night out!

Our Date Nights sell out quickly, so be sure to reserve your seats in advance.

LAST SEATS FOR OCTOBER DATE NIGHTS:

Fall French Dinner
Friday 10/1, 7-9pm; $59

Belgian Bistro Dining
Saturday 10/2, 7-9pm; $65

Oktoberfest Dinner
Friday 10/15, 7-9pm; $59

Asian American Fusion
Friday 10/22, 7-9pm; $59

NOVEMBER DATE NIGHTS JUST ANNOUNCED:

Fall Harvest Dinner
Friday 11/5, 7-9pm; $65

Authentic Italian Dinner with Handmade Pasta

Friday 11/12, 7-9pm; $59

Exotic Indian Cuisine

Friday 11/19, 7-9pm; $59

Upcoming SERIES cooking classes!

Looking for a complete cooking course?

Our series cooking classes provide the perfect opportunity to learn precise culinary skills in a variety of disciplines. You'll log hours of practice with a pro chef practicing your skills and creating delicious dishes from scratch!

Mastering Italian Cuisine
5-class series begins Sept. 21, $325

STARTS NEXT WEEK - 5 SEATS AVAILABLE

In this 5-class series professional chef Brad Spates will teach you the ins and outs of Italian cooking including handmade pastas, sauces from scratch,perfectly meats and seafoods, and sinfully sweet desserts.

French Cooking Workshop
6-class series begins Oct. 4, $365

Explore the world of French cuisine inspired by recipes from Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child. You'll get hours of practice in basics like knife skills, classic cooking methods, product identification, seasoning, proper use of herbs, and of course - extensive practice of traditional French techniques and plating principles!

Complete Thanksgiving Meal Workshop
3-class series begins Oct. 10, $195

In a Thanksgiving rut? Having the BIG MEAL at your home for the first time? Take the stress out of the holidays with our complete course in all things Thanksgiving. You'll learn to create dishes that will dazzle your guests, plus tips on make ahead dishes, timing your meal, affordable wine pairings, and more.

Baking Boot Camp
4-class series begins Oct. 17, $225

Get schooled in baking basics with award-winning professional pastry chef Brad Spates in this hands-on, intensive, 4-session series! By the end of the series you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to tackle just about any recipe - from a simple, rustic homemade bread to a rich, sophisticated French pastry!

Hurricane ruin your weekend plans? Try a SWEET escape!

Can't get out of town for the long weekend? You can still enjoy a night of friends, food, wine and fun at our BFF Night - SWEET ESCAPE on Saturday night!

During the class you and your friends will nosh on delicious, decadent dessert dishes paired with a tasting flight of wines. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy as Brad demonstrates each dessert, explains how he made each dish, ways you can recreate a version of it at home - plus he'll answer your questions about cooking, food, wine, and more.

A fun night out for friends who love food, with a fantastic menu featuring Chef Brad's signature Molleux au Chocolat (read: MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE!).

7-9pm; $39 per person includes demo, desserts, and wine tasting flight.

MENU

Red Wine and Port Poached Pears with Triple Spice and Vanilla Bean Caramel

Molleux Au Chocolat with Double Whipped Creme Anglaise and Sparkling Raspberries

Brie and Bleu Cheese Sweet Mousse with Sweet Braised Cherries

Can't make it Saturday? We've got two hands-on cooking sessions this Labor Day!

A Day at the Beach - beach inspired eats for families

Tailgating with a Twist - adult grilling class; you'll learn how to make gourmet versions of your football party faves

More food and fun for friends next weekend in our BURGERS & BEERS class with Chef Spates:

In this session our pro chef will create three gourmet, handmade burgers, then serve them with his favorite paired brews. He'll also discuss how to make fantastic and flavorful burgers at home: tricks of the trade, tips for buying the best ingredients, and more.

Saturday, Sept. 11 from 7-9pm; $49 per person includes demo, 3 gourmet courses, and beer pairings.

MENU

Herbed Burgers with Arugula and Olive Tapenade

Chili Lamb Burgers with Apple Slaw

Turkey Burgers with Fried Onions and Chipotle Ketchup

Labor Day Cooking Classes

Still looking for something fun to do this Labor Day? You don't have to leave Loudoun to enjoy a fun afternoon filled with family, friends, and good food.

Family Class - A Day at the Beach (Ages 7-12)

Monday, Sept. 6; 11am-1pm
$49 per child, parents eat free

If you can't make it to the beach for the long weekend you can still enjoy beach-inspired eats with the family in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Katie!

During the session the whole family will work together to create a yummy menu of tasty summer foods.

MENU

Green Apple Cloeslaw

Oven "Fried" Chicken with Homemade BBQ Dipping Sauce

Cheesy Herb Cornbread Bites

Light and Sweet Lemon Lime Bars

Adult Class - Tailgating with a Twist

Monday, Sept. 6; 2-4pm
$59 per person
FANTASTIC MENU!

In this session you'll work with our professional chef to create gourmet versions of your tailgating favorites. The perfect way to celebrate the start of the season!

MENU

Gourmet Nachos with Aged Cheddar and Fontina with Heirloom Habanero Salsa

Grilled and Chilled Flank Steak Sliders with Brown Sugar Balsamic Glaze

Brie and White Chocolate Swirled Brownies

SUMMER SALE! Cooking classes for Kids

END OF SUMMER SALE!

MORNING CLASSES FOR KIDS - ALL AGES ONLY $25!

The school year is just a few weeks away, but there's still time to get in the kitchen this summer. In our hands-on cooking classes young chefs will learn essential culinary skills from a professional chef! They'll practice their new techniques whil

e they whip up fun and tasty treats with Chef Katie.

Click on the links below to view full class details and to register online.

All classes are $25 per child.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24

Back to School Lunchbox Favorites (Young Chefs ages 9 & up)

10am-12pm

In this delicious and nutritious cooking class we will create three recipes that put a new twist on some classic lunchbox favorites!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25

Mangia Italiano! (Young Chefs ages 9 & up)

9am-11:30am

Explore a whole new world of cuisine! In this class you'll learn essential culinary concepts and techniques like knife skills, how to work with spices, how to combine flavors and ingredients, and more - all while creating a delicious menu of Italian favorites!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26

Batter Up Baseball Foods! (Big Kids ages 6-8)

10am-12pm

Join us for a fun and educational session of cooking, eating, and learning! In this class big kids will practice their skills with chef Katie and make tasty ball park favorites.

Can't make it in the morning?

We have a few seats left in our afternoon sessions for ages 9 & up.

Kids will learn new skills each day, and create a different sports-themed menu in each class. Sessions are 2.5 hours long and cost $59 per child. Click on the link to view menu details and register online.

TUESDAY: Tailgating Treats

WEDNESDAY: Ball Game Favorites

THURSDAY: Soccer Party

FRIDAY: Supercharged Energy Foods

If you have any questions feel free to contact us by phone at (703) 433.1909 or via email at info (at) cookologyonline.com

Last camps of the summer and NEW single session classes for kids!

Kids have been whisking, sauteing, and baking up delicious gourmet dishes all summer long in our cooking camps with Chef Katie!

Only two camps left, reserve your child's seat by clicking the links below.

Boot Camp for Young Chefs

5 Day camp starts Monday, August 16

9-11:30am, Ages 9+; $250

ONLY 4 SEATS AVAILABLE!

Batter Up Sports Fans Cooking Camp

5 Day camp starts Monday, August 23

1-3:30pm, Ages 9+; $299

***SPECIAL EVENING SERIES FOR TEENS & TWEENS!!!***

STARTS TUESDAY!

Tweens & Teens Tuesday Night Food Fight!

3 class series begins Tuesday, August 17

$120 per child

Join us for 3 nights of food, fun, and delicious competition!

In this three part series, your child will be given the skills necessary to go up against his or her peers in an all-out food battle! Each child will be able to use their creativity to come up with dishes that fit the night's theme, and use several featured ingredients.

Night One: Lotsa Pasta

Kids will flip a coin to decide the type of pasta their team will use, then work as a team to come up with a dish using at least three vegetables, a cheese, and a type of prepared sauce.

Night Two: Sweet and Treats

Young chefs will be given multiple recipes for different basic desserts (cookies, brownies, cupcakes, whipped cream, icing, blondies, etc.). From there, their team will decide which recipes they want to make to create a fully-loaded dessert using at least one fruit or natural sweetener, nuts or chocolate, and a spice from the rack.

Night Three: Pizza Night

For the final challenge, each child will battle on his or her own to create the ultimate pizza. We'll teach the kids how to roll out the dough, then they will have access to tons of different sauces, cheeses, and toppings to fuel their awesome creations.

Class will meet from 4:30pm-6:00pm on August 17th, 24th, 31st. This class is for ages 12-16.

Single sessions are available for $45 per child. Call 703.433.1909 to inquire.

NEW SINGLE SESSION CLASSES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES

Mommy & Me - Pizza Party (Ages 3+)

Monday August 23, 11am-12pm

$25 per child, adults free

In this hands-on cooking class your little chef will roll, sauce, cheese and top two different kinds of delicious homemade pizza; one savory, the other a chocolate chip cookie pizza pie!

Big Kids - Back to School Lunchbox Favorites (Ages 6-8)

Tuesday August 24, 10am-12pm; $35

In this delicious and nutritious cooking class we will create three recipes that put a new twist on some classic lunchbox favorites!

Young Chefs - Mangia Italiano (Ages 9+)

Wednesday August 25, 9-11:30am; $45

In this class young chefs will learn essential culinary concepts and techniques like knife skills, how to work with spices, how to combine flavors and ingredients, sauteing, roasting, blanching, baking, and MUCH MORE!

Big Kids - Batter Up Baseball Foods (Ages 6-8)

Thursday August 26, 10am-12pm; $35

Kids will love this educational day of cooking, eating, and learning, making tasty ballpark treats!