Cooking Classes with Andy
Pull up a seat in the new barn for some food and fun. Farmer Andy will trade in his overalls for his apron for a laid back cooking class that you’re sure to enjoy. Sign up for one of his scheduled classes (below!) or ask him to create a custom menu for you and your group.
Andy has more than 20 years of professional cooking experience and over 10 years experience running cooking classes. His classes are packed full of delicious recipes, as well as food tips and tricks. (And of course you’ll be tasting all the goodies!) Occasionally, we also have guest chefs host special classes so keep an eye out for these fun experiences!
2024 Cooking Class Lineup:
Wood-Fired Pizzas
Cooking with Beer
Scrumptious Spring Salads
Sizzling Summer Salads
Dinner on a Budget
Pasta Pasta Pasta
Vegetarian Dinners
Fall Comfort Foods
Read more & register below!
Wood-Fired Pizza Cooking Class
From Dough to Delicious!
Our pizza classes include making, stretching, and shaping your dough; a variety of fresh topping choices; cooking your masterpiece in our wood-fired oven… and, of course, relaxing at our pastoral farm while you eat your masterpiece.
Class includes the delicious food you make, adult beverages, and fun times. Bring a friend, family member, or any pizza aficionado and watch your creation from start to finish.
Please note: This is a hands-on class! Rain or shine!
Upcoming classes:
May 7
May 21
June 4
July 23
August 6
October 22
November 5
Time: 6:00-8:00/8:30pm (2-2.5 hours)
Cost: $50 per person
Cooking with Beer
One of Chef Andy's favorite beverages is beer, and what better way to enjoy one than with some food made with it. So come on out to the farm to learn some tasty recipes using – you guessed it – beer!
Andy will be making:
Fresh Pretzel Bites with a Beer-Cheese Dip
Drunken Cabbage with Pork Tenderloin
Beer Braised Sausage with Warm Potato Salad
Kick back, enjoy some beer or wine, make some new friends, and fill up with a chef’s tasting of all three recipes.
Upcoming class: May 1
Time: 6:00-8:00/8:30 pm (2-2.5 hours)
Cost: $55 per person
Scrumptious Spring Salads
One thing we have a lot of in the Spring on the farm is salad ingredients. Join Andy at the farm for some fresh meals using produce from the farm and more! Bring a friend, have a drink, and eat some great food.
Andy will be making:
Salmon Nicoise Salad with Asparagus
Bright Spring Salad with Farm Fresh Veggies, Lemon, and Fresh Herbs
Quick Cabbage Salad
Andy’s Famous Chicken Caesar Salad (famous at his house at least!)
Upcoming class: May 14
Time: 6:00-8:00/8:30 pm (2-2.5 hours)
Cost: $55 per person
Sizzling Summer Salads
Spend some time out at the farm with Farmer Andy for a delicious night filled with fresh summer salads.
We will be making three scrumptious salads:
Grilled Summer Squash with Red Onion and Feta Side Salad
Steak Salad with Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Shallot Vinaigrette
Tahini-Veggie Salad with Braised Chicken Thighs
Bring a friend, relax, learn some new recipes, eat some great food, and have some fun. This is how we do it on the farm!
Upcoming class: July 9
Time: 6:00-8:00/8:30 pm (2-2.5 hours)
Cost: $55 per person
Dinner on a Budget
Making food on a budget doesn't have to mean boring family dinners. Learn how to make great meals without breaking the bank! You will learn how to save some money by buying larger cuts of meat for multiple meals and learn how to make some delicious meals with them. Fill up on food and beverages and have some fun!
Andy will be making:
Fruit-glazed pork loin chop and couscous with seasonal pan fried vegetables
Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet
Chicken and Chorizo Burrito Bowl – that everyone will love!
Upcoming class: August 20
Time: 6:00-8:00/8:30 pm (2-2.5 hours)
Cost: $55
Join Andy at the farm for a class filled with delicious pasta dishes.
We will warm up the Blue Barn making different pastas including:
Bacon and Tomato Linguine with Basil
Chicken Piccata with Penne
Fettuccine with Beef Tips, Walnuts, and Gorgonzola-brandy Cream Sauce
Orecchiette with Mixed Greens and Goat Cheese.
Make sure you arrive with an empty stomach!! Beverages are included.
Upcoming class: September 17
Time: 6:00-8:00/8:30 pm (2-2.5 hours)
Cost: $55 per person
Pasta Pasta Pasta
Join Andy on the farm for a full night of vegetarian recipes. All dishes will be packed with Sprouting Acres vegetables – and so much flavor!
Andy will be making:
Veggie Burgers – full of mushrooms and brown rice!
Vegan Ramen Dish
Easy Coconut Curry
Buddha Bowl
Come to the farm for some delicious recipes and enjoy an evening with good friends and food. Beverages are included.
Upcoming class: September 24
Time: 6:00-8:00/8:30 pm (2-2.5 hours)
Cost: $55 per person
Vegetarian Dinners
Join Andy for some hearty, feel good and delicious late season comfort meals.
Learn how to make…..
Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Quick-and-easy Chicken Noodle Soup
One-skillet Chicken with Orzo
Italian Ribollita (Tuscan white bean and kale stew)
Upcoming classes: October 8
Time: 6:00-8:00/8:30 pm (2-2.5 hours)
Cost: $55 per person
Fall Comfort Meals
What to create your own cooking class?
We want to hear from you!
We do offer private cooking events, please contact us to get started planning your own private cooking class or event.