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
DECEMBER
$45.00 per person
3rd Annual Holiday Trivia and Ugly Sweater Party at Leaning Ladder
Trivia, Adult Hot Chocolate Bar and Light Festive Bites
6:30 PM
Menu to Include: Deluxe Hot Coco Bar (Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic), Gourmet Meat / Cheese Platter with Assorted Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts and Crackers and a Holiday Cookie Platter.
$89.00 per person (Hands-On class) (Waitlisted)
Did someone say Croissants? Working with a yeasted dough, create a butter block, lamination techniques, cutting, shaping and filling the three styles of croissants, proofing them properly to achieve the right texture inside, and finally, baking them to a rich golden brown.
Ham & Cheese croissants
Pain au Chocolate croissants
Please note: This class is fun, but also a hands-on labor intensive class, all hands-on classes work in shared groups, foods will be divided amongst entire group, please plan your time accordingly this is a 4 hour class. Coffee & Tea will be served, and a small cheese and cracker board, it may be wise to have a nosh before coming.
$99.00 per person (Wine Tasting & Education, 5 Course Interactive Chef Tasting Menu and Special Pricing for Additional Bottles Purchased that Night) (Waitlisted)
Sit, Sip, Learn and Eat
Amazing food combinations, paired with 5 spectacular wines. Enjoy the stories and science behind these wines and the food that supports them.
Blindfold White Pinot Noir
Prawn Fritter, Yellow Romesco
$79.00 per person (Hands-On class)
Holiday Appetizers (pssss. These are all gluten free offerings)
Join Chef Oakley in our Culinary Studio to learn how to make some festive holiday apps, perfect for your upcoming party or gathering! These yummy offerings are all Gluten Free! Tasty outcomes await you – sign up today!
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- Leaning Ladder BBQ Sauce with Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Skewers
- Candy Cane Caprese Board with Balsamic Drizzle
- Risotto Balls
- Creme Brulee Spoons
$45.00 per person
3rd Annual Holiday Trivia and Ugly Sweater Party at Leaning Ladder
Trivia, Adult Hot Chocolate Bar and Light Festive Bites
6:30 PM
Menu to Include: Deluxe Hot Coco Bar (Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic), Gourmet Meat / Cheese Platter with Assorted Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts and Crackers and a Holiday Cookie Platter.
JANUARY
Friday, January 6, Fettuccine Alfredo with Chef Kathy, 6:30 – 9:00pm
$79.00 per person (Demonstration class with class participant volunteers to help roll and cut pasta)
Hold the cream…. But bring on the rich, cheesy deliciousness you crave. Join Chef Kathy a new Chef to the Leaning Ladder roster, she is Italian born and raised, and has been in the states for 6 years, and enjoys preparing classic dishes for friends, family and hungry clients.
In this class she will debunk the Americanized version of fettuccine Alfredo. Let’s get real and enjoy authentic/homemade pasta fettuccine and listen to the story behind this popular favorite.
Menu to Include:
• Bruschetta
• Homemade Fettuccine Noodles
• The Real Fettuccine Alfredo
• Classic Italian Fruit Salad
Saturday, January 7, Learn How to Make Potato Gnocchi with Executive Chef Daniel, 6:30 – 9:00pm
$99.00 per person (Demonstration class with class participation at times to help shape and mold the gnocchi)
How to Make and Cook the Perfect Potato Gnocchi With Chef Daniel.
Craving a warm and plentiful meal perfect for cold winter days? Look no further! Allow Chef Daniel to wow you with his knowledge, and love of potato style gnocchi and start the New Year off right!
Menu to Include:
Mixed Green Salad with Seasonal Vinaigrette
Learn How to Make Potato Gnocchi
Served with 2 Homemade Gourmet Sauces
Strawberry Shortcakes
Monday, January 9, ServSafe EXAM and Certification at Leaning Ladder,
9:00am – 1:00pm or 2:00 – 6:00pm (Please specify the training time slot you’d prefer. Minimum of 5 students in each class.)
$180 per person (Registration and Payment Taken at Leaning Ladder)
Instruction Includes:
• How does food become unsafe (Physical, Chemical, and Biological Contamination)
• Purchasing, Receiving, and Storing Food.
• Cooking (Temperature requirements)
• Serving Food (Allergen Control)
• Cleaning and Sanitizing
• New for 2023 Allergens
Topics discussed based on ServSafe 7th Edition. Followed By Proctored EXAM and Certification after the class. Must have a smart cell phone for the exam.
Instructor: Sujit Dey of Dey’s Food Safety Consultancy LLC https://www.servsafe.com/ss/search/trainingsearchip.aspx
Instructor will email you self-study materials after completion of registration.
Wednesday, January 11, Plant Power with Chef Megan, 7:00 – 9:00pm
$69.00 per person (Demonstration class)
New Year, New You! This class will teach you how to reset your diet with the assistance of plant power! Come experience the wealth of knowledge that Chef Megan shares with you, and give yourself the gift of health and healing in the New Year. Enjoy this detoxifying menu planned for you.
Menu to Include:
• Detox Juice
• Broccoli Soup
• Detox Salad
• Blueberry Delight Dessert with Cashew Creme
Thursday, January 12, Sharpen your Kitchen Skills with Joanna Scott, 11:00am – 1:00pm
$49.00 per person (Demonstration class with class participation hands-on at times)
Sharpen your kitchen skills and whip up a storm with Chef Joanna and the first daytime class of 2023. Everyone should learn how to make homemade ricotta cheese, this fun and tasty soft cheese will sure to please! Come cook with us in the kitchen studio and enjoy some tasty outcomes!
Menu to Include:
• How to Make a Vinaigrette – Italian Inspired Romaine Mix Salad
• How to Make Ricotta Cheese
• Homemade Cannelloni with Red Sauce and Ricotta Filling
• Cannoli Poke Cake
Friday, January 13, Korean Traditional Food with Chef Sunisa, 7:00 – 9:00pm
$79.00 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.
Menu to Include:
• Bulgogi –Korean BBQ beef
• Bibimbap- Korean rice bowl
• Shitake Mushroom side dish
• Korean Spinach side dish
• Korean Bean sprout side dish
Saturday, January 14, January Dinner Party with Chef Alan, 6:30 – 8:30pm
$79.00 per person (Demonstration class)
It’s Greek Night with Chef Alan. Enjoy this multi-course Mediterranean style meal! Make a reservation and allow Chef Alan to serve you during this tasty monthly Dinner Party.
(Please note: This is NOT a cooking class; it is more like a Dinner Party where the majority of the meal is prepared ahead of time.)
Menu to Include:
• Mini spanakopita –served with a traditional Tzatziki sauce
• Traditional Greek Salad with Leaning Ladder Red Wine Vinaigrette
• Moussaka – This is a layered Greek masterpiece – baked to perfection!
• Greek Semolina Ravani Cake
Wednesday, January 18, Black Garlic with Chef Oakley, 7:00 – 9:00pm
$69.00 per person (Demonstration class)
Chef Oakley will introduce you to this special ingredient, Black Garlic
Black garlic? Yes. Black Garlic 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!
Menu to Include:
Kale Caesar Salad with Homemade Black Garlic Croutons
Black Garlic Soy Bourbon Glazed Salmon with Black Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Black Garlic Truffle
Thursday, January 19, January Wine Dinner with Ryan Patrick Wines, 7:00 – 9:00pm
$99.00 per person (Wine Tasting & Education, 5 Course Interactive Chef Tasting Menu and Special Pricing for Additional Bottles Purchased)
Sit, Sip, Learn and Eat
Amazing food combinations, paired with 5 spectacular wines. Enjoy the stories and science behind these wines and the food that supports them.
Menu to Include: TBD
Wednesday, January 25, Cozy Winter Dinner with Executive Chef Daniel, 7:00 – 9:30pm
$99.00 per person (Demonstration class)
Chef Daniel is back in the Leaning Ladder Kitchen and brings you this fresh and vibrant menu – perfect for the cold days of winter! Learn about the sous vide method of cooking, plus wake up your senses to hints of ginger and apple used in the preparation. Don’t miss this stunning display of culinary perfection.
Menu to Include:
Tuna Sashimi
Butternut Squash Soup
Sous Vide Pork with Apple Butter Sauce and Served with Broccoli
Raspberry Mousse with Chocolate Shavings
Friday, January 27, Green Curry with Chef Sunisa, 7:00 – 9:30pm
$79.00 per person (Demonstration class)
Fall is the perfect time for Curry! Thai foods can seem strange and daunting for your kitchen but Chef Sunisa delightfully shows you how to make your table Thai tasty, explaining how to prepare and cook with the exotic Thai herbs and spices. She will instruct on the balance of spicy, salty, sweet and sour, the dance of flavors, central to Thai cooking while acknowledging that your palette must discover its own flavor balance. It is time to get acquainted, and curry is the perfect start.
Menu to Include:
Pork & Shrimp Fried Wonton with Sweet & Spicy Sauce
Green Chicken Curry Served with Noodles and Rice
Special Seasonal Pumpkin Coconut Dessert
Saturday, January 28, Olive Oil and Vinegar 101 Class with Joanna Scott, 11:30am – 1:30pm
$49.00 per person (Demonstration class)
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!
Menu to Include:
• Fresh Bread with Olive Oil Dip
• Refreshing Sparking Mocktail or Cocktail
• Cucumber Salad
• Blood Orange Olive Oil & Honey Ginger Broiled Salmon
• Blood Orange Brownie
$35.00 per family member (Child + Adult Cooking Class) (Hands-On class)
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: Disney Inspired Meal
• Tinkerbell’s Nectar Juice
• Moana’s Hawaiian Chicken and Rice
• Pooh’s Honey Pots
$89.00 per person (Hands-On class)
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.
• Cucumber Salad
• Tuna Tataki
• California Rolls
$99.00 per person (Demonstration class)
Enjoy the visual art of making paella and learn tips for recreating delicious paella at home. Come experience a true show-stopper Spanish meal. This cooking class is about more than recipes—it’s about techniques, and immersing yourself in the culture it stems from. Our vibrant instructor will guide you, and fill your spirit and bellies with this delicious meal.
• Traditional Spanish Tapas (Small plates)
• Mixed Seafood / Meat Paella
• Traditional Lemon Crema
Sunday, February 5, On a Roll at our Sunday Supper with Joanna Scott, 3:30 – 5:30pm
$35.00 per family member (Child + Adult Cooking Class) (Hands-On class)
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: On a Roll
• Asian Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
• Baked Ham and Cheese Hawaiian Slider Rolls
• Apple Pie Roll Ups
$49.00 per person (Demonstration class with class participation hands-on at times)
Sharpen your kitchen skills and whip up a storm with Chef Joanna and another daytime class offering. Everyone should learn how to make homemade pizza dough, this no knead, no rise dough is full of flavor and so easy to create one-of-a-kind pizzas at home. Come cook with us in the kitchen studio and enjoy some tasty outcomes!
• Perfect Pizza Dough
• Prosciutto, Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza with a Balsamic Glaze
• Dessert Fruit Pizza
$79.00 per person (Demonstration class)
LOVE at first bite with Plant Power and Chef Megan! In these plant focuses cooking classes; guests explore eating as close to nature as possible. Chef Megan always makes for a fun and interactive experience as she guides you in adding more plants to your plate.
• Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad
• Roasted Salmon with Herbed Farro
• Date Love Bites
$49.00 per person (Demonstration class)
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
• Butterbean Hummus with Vegetable Crudité
• Neapolitan Herb Warm Portobello Mushroom Salad
• Lemon Olive Oil Poppy Seed Loaf
$85.00 per person (Demonstration class)
It’s Cioppino Night with Chef Alan. Enjoy this multi-course seafood inspired meal! Make a reservation and allow Chef Alan to serve you during his tasty monthly Dinner Party.(Please note: This is NOT a cooking class; it is more like a Dinner Party where the majority of the meal is prepared ahead of time.)
• Romaine Salad with Feta and Dried Cherries, with Leaning Ladder Aged Vinaigrette
• Traditional Cioppino: Mixed Seafood with Red Sauce, served with toast points for dipping!
• Chocolate Cheesecake Cups
$75.00 per person (Demonstration class)
If Thailand has been on your travel bucket list, why not begin with this authentic Thai cooking class with Chef Sunisa in Downtown Woodstock! You might not actually be in Thailand, but your taste buds will believe you are.
• Chicken and Shrimp Pineapple Fried Rice served in Pineapple
• Mango Sorbet
$99.00 per person (Wine Tasting & Education, 5 Course Interactive Chef Tasting Menu and Special Pricing for Additional Bottles Purchased)
Amazing food combinations, paired with 5 spectacular wines. Enjoy the stories and science behind these wines and the food that supports them.
$85.00 per person (Hands-On class)
Enjoy this beloved street food dish found all over Thailand, Pad Thai! The name pad thai comes from the Thai word phàtthai, which means “Thai stir-fried food.” Chef Sunisa will help guide you as you learn about methods, and techniques to craft these recipes at home.
• Shrimp Pad Thai
• Rice Corn Pudding
$79.00 per person (Demonstration class)
Meatball lovers unite! Enjoy this multi-course Italian inspired meal! Make a reservation and allow Chef Alan to serve you during his tasty monthly Dinner Party.(Please note: This is NOT a cooking class; it is more like a Dinner Party where the majority of the meal is prepared ahead of time.)
• Tomato Basil Soup
• Beef and Italian Sausage Meatballs over Creamy Polenta
• Mocha Affogato
$35.00 per family member (Child + Adult Cooking Class) (Hands-On class)
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: Breakfast for Dinner
• OJ Sunset Mocktails
• 2 Ingredient Bagels with Homemade Butter
• Frozen Yogurt Bark
$49.00 per person (Demonstration class with class participation hands-on at times)
Sharpen your kitchen skills and whip up a storm with Chef Joanna and another daytime class offering. Everyone should learn how to make polenta! Come cook with us in the kitchen studio and enjoy some tasty outcomes!
• Polenta Cakes with Leaning Ladder Balsamic Mushroom Ragu
• Balsamic Strawberries over Vanilla Ice Cream
$85.00 per person (Hands-On/Demonstration class)
Beef Pho: Don’t miss this un-pho-gettable class emphasizing health ingredients and authentic flavors. In this class, you will tackle beef pho laden with chewy noodles, aromatic broth, and topped with fresh, crunchy, spicy, herby garnishes. Pho is healthy, satisfying, and has a wonderful interplay of textures and flavors makes it easy to fall in love with.
• Beef Pho
• Bubble Tea
$49.00 per person (Demonstration class)
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
• Deviled Eggs
• Grilled Chicken / Romaine Salad with Leaning Ladder Vinaigrette
• Balsamic Strawberries over Vanilla Ice Cream
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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