Join us for cooking classes featuring accomplished chefs from the greater Atlanta area. We take pride in providing the setting where chef and students discover and experience together what fine cooking is all about. All entrees are prepared using Leaning Ladder Olive Oils and Vinegar. Grab your friends or significant other and a bottle of wine, and join us for a fun evening of food, drinks, and laughter.
Please review class policies and what to expect
Calendar of Upcoming Events and Cooking Classes
APRIL
$79.00 per person (Demonstration class)
Chef Oakley will introduce you to this special ingredient, Black Garlic. Yes. Black Garlic! It has a much higher content of allicin, the active ingredient in White Garlic that imparts its benefits, but without the odor. Plus, Black Garlic is rich in amino acids and has almost double the number of antioxidants when compared to White Garlic. Aside from being a chef, Chef Oakley of Oakley’s Provision grows Gourmet Purple Garlic and ferments garlic into Black Garlic into semi-sweet, reminiscent of balsamic flavors. During this special dinner event, Chef Oakley will introduce you to this special ingredient, and prepare a beautiful dinner for you to enjoy!
- Asian Slaw Salad with Black Garlic Vinaigrette
- Black Garlic Soy Flank Steak Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
- Black Garlic Potatoes
- Black Garlic Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Ala Mode
$89.00 per person (Hands-On class) (Waitlisted)
A very popular class at Leaning Ladder! Chef Sunisa will guide you in the art and enjoyment of sushi rolls, plus, enjoy the tastes and education surrounding sake. Experience Japanese Asian Fusion at its finest – along with the fine taste of Sake, plus, delicate Japanese Cucumber Salad, then, try slicing up your own Tuna tataki and rolling California rolls.
- 3 – pours of regional sake
- Cucumber Salad
- Tuna Tataki
- California Rolls
$35.00 per person (Demonstration class)
Come stock up on some perfect summer wines and learn how to make some perfect summer salads! Start your Saturday off right with a fun wine tasting in Downtown! This sensational line up will be perfect for relaxing sips near the pool, and even make the perfect pour for your upcoming cookout. Come sip, nibble, learn and socialize in our kitchen studio! Wines to Include: Spanish Alberino, South African Sauvignon Blanc, California White Blend, French Rose, and South African Shiraz
• Crispy Asian Chop Salad
• Shrimp and Grapefruit Salad
• Spinach, Strawberry Salad with Whipped Feta
$85.00 per person (Demonstration class)
잘 먹겠습니다 (I will eat well), let’s make delicious Korean Traditional Food together!Chef Sunisa will share tips on various dishes, starting with how to prepare traditional Korean ingredients, prepare dishes to enjoy and share the recipes so you can re-create at home. Join us as we bring a new cultural and culinary experience to the Leaning Ladder kitchen.
- Bulgogi –Korean BBQ beef
- Bibimbap- Korean rice bowl
- Shitake Mushroom side dish
- Korean Spinach side dish
- Korean Bean sprout side dish
$49.00 per person (Demonstration class with hands-on optional)
Chef Joanna will share her quick tips for authentic tasting tamales anytime. The class begins with salsa and chips, as you enjoy a refreshing Mexican Mocktail. Then, try your hand at making tamales, with meat or non-meat fillings and Mexican street corn salad side dish.
- Salsa & Chips
- Chicken, Cheese and / or Black Bean Tamales
- Mexican Street Corn Salad
- Horchata Cold Drink
$69.00 per person (Demonstration class)
Spring Fling with Chef Megan! Come experience the wealth of knowledge that Chef Megan brings each time she is in our kitchen. Give yourself the gift of health and healing each day with the assistance of plant power!
Come join our monthly Olive Oil and Vinegar Tasting! Each Month a NEW Featured pairing, that includes a feature recipe! Let our olive oil/balsamic expert guide you through a tasting of some of the world’s freshest extra virgin olive oils & aged balsamic vinegars complete with small tastes of sweet and savory foods made with our products.
Understand the secrets of award-winning olive oils & balsamic vinegars from around the globe. Separate truths from myths as you discover the history, production process and health benefits of olive oil & balsamic vinegars while learning how to taste and examine them like a professional sensory panel taster. Discover whole new ways to enjoy these kitchen staples, great tips and tricks in every class!
Included in Class: Olive Oil and Vinegar Tasting, Printed Recipes, Enjoy Small Tastes of Sweet and Savory Foods made with the products, plus, Get a discount on the Pairing of the Month Feature!
• Refreshing Sparking Mocktail or Cocktail
• Wild Raspberry Balsamic Roasted Carrot Salad
• Persian Lime Shrimp Skewer
• Fresh Fruit Salad
$79.00 per person (Demonstration class)
Pork Tenderloin in a Creamy Marsala and Dijon Sauce will delight diners during Chef Alan’s April Dinner Party! Come grab a seat for this tasty and satisfying meal! Seats fill up fast!
• Blueberry and Mango Salad
• Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin served with a rich sliced potato gratin and roasted root vegetable
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• Strawberry and Cream Tart
$35.00 per family member (Child + Adult Cooking Class) (Hands-On class)
Cooking is a great way to spend time together – especially when you don’t have to worry about the planning, shopping or clean-up! So, grab your kid(s), grandparents, goofy uncle, favorite auntie, or even some family friends and let’s make some delicious memories together! Ages 4+ please!Come as a pair, or small group! At our Sunday Supper, adult(s) and kid(s) work side-by-side to make a meal, and then enjoy it together. It’s the perfect combination of family fun activity, meets hands-on instructional cooking, with a delicious dinner result, and recipes you can later recreate at home!
All classes include: Hands-On Instruction lead by one of our talented and kid-friendly instructors, all food and non-alcoholic beverages and professional printed take-home recipes.
Menu to Include: Ranch-Tastic
- Ranch Chex Mix
- Chicken Ranch Foil Packets
- BLT Ranch Pasta Salad
Wednesday, April 26, Spring Dinner with Executive Chef Daniel, 7:00 – 9:30pm
$99.00 per person (Demonstration class)
Fresh from the fields, this early spring menu incorporates the best of the early spring harvest. Enjoy Chef Daniels’ fresh take on a classic appetizer, then enjoy some creamy risotto, finish it all off with some amazing marinated berries with cream and crumbly streusel. We look forward to having you dine with us, please reserve your seats for this delicious meal today!
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- Classic Shrimp Cocktail
- Mushroom Soup
- Risotto with Spring Peas and Carrots
- Marinated Berry Parfait with Cream and Streusel
Saturday, April 29, Croissants Class with Chef Michelle, 10:30am – 2:30pm
$99.00 per person (Hands-On class)
Croissants Class with Chef Michelle is back, participants will be working with a yeasted dough, creating a butter block, lamination techniques, cutting, shaping and filling the three styles of croissants listed below, proofing them properly to achieve the right texture inside, and finally, baking them to a rich golden brown. Coffee & Tea will be served! Please schedule your time accordingly, this is a 4-hour class. No other food besides the menu will be served.
● Ham & Cheese
● Pain au Chocolate
● Morning Buns
MAY
Join us for this FREE event in our Kitchen Studio
No Need to Register, Just Stop By!
Shop, Sip and Spend Time Together
Saturday, May 6th from 11-4pm
Complimentary Wine and Food Samples
Shop Local Artisans / Vendors
Thursday, May 11, Dinner with Executive Chef Daniel, 7:00 – 9:30pm
$125.00 per person (Demonstration class)
For the sweetest moments in life, take a cooking class and expand your dining repertoire. Do not miss this mouth watering class. Make a memorable reservation – Chef Daniel looks forward to cooking for you!
- Leaning Ladder Sparkling Cocktail / Mocktail
- Tuna Tartare with a Suyo Cucumber Vinaigrette
- Corn Soup
- Beef Bourguignon with Potatoes
- GA Peach Crisp
Saturday, May 20, May Dinner Party with Chef Alan, 6:30 – 8:30pm
$85.00 per person (Demonstration class)
Ropa vieja is a dish with regional variations in Latin America, the Philippines, and Spain. From the Spanish term for “old clothes”, this tender saucy dish is one that should not be missed. Come delight your senses, and allow Chef Alan to cook for you!
Menu to Include:
• Chorizo and Cheese Puff Pastry Bites
• Carrot and Avocado Salad
• Ropa Vieja (Sous Vide Beef Flank in Savory Cuban Inspired Sauce – Served with Yellow rice and Black Beans
• Mini Key Lime Tarts
Sunday, May 21, Dog Days of Summer at our Sunday Supper with Joanna Scott, 3:30 – 5:30pm
$35.00 per family member (Child + Adult Cooking Class) (Hands-On class)
Cooking is a great way to spend time together – especially when you don’t have to worry about the planning, shopping or clean-up! So, grab your kid(s), grandparents, goofy uncle, favorite auntie, or even some family friends and let’s make some delicious memories together! Ages 4+ please!Come as a pair, or small group! At our Sunday Supper, adult(s) and kid(s) work side-by-side to make a meal, and then enjoy it together. It’s the perfect combination of family fun activity, meets hands-on instructional cooking, with a delicious dinner result, and recipes you can later recreate at home!
All classes include: Hands-On Instruction lead by one of our talented and kid-friendly instructors, all food and non-alcoholic beverages and professional printed take-home recipes.
Menu to Include: Dog Days of Summer
- Homemade Dog Treats for Your Pooch
- Corn Dog Mini Muffins with Paw-fect Pasta Salad
- Dirty Cups with Cookie Bones
$79.00 per person (Demonstration class)
It’s Greek Night, again with Chef Alan. His last class was so amazing; we are doing itagain! Enjoy this multi-course Mediterranean style meal! Make a reservation and allow Chef Alan to serve you during this tasty monthly Dinner Party.
• Traditional Greek Salad with Leaning Ladder Red Wine Vinaigrette
• Moussaka – This is a layered Greek masterpiece – baked to perfection!
• Greek Semolina Ravani Cake
Please know we are always working with our chefs to add additional classes; check back regularly. All classes use Leaning Ladder’s Oils and Vinegar. Call 678-401-2609 to register, or to purchase your seat online,click here. NOTE: Photos are meant to be a representation. Please refer to cooking class policies for cancellations and rescheduling guidelines.
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