Le Chef Club

Cuisine Chef Club

9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Come enjoy a hands-on, interactive class. End with a generous tasting and a nice glass of wine and leave the cleanup to us! We provide the ready ingredients and tools; bring only your appetite. Learn from our professional chefs that make CULINARY INSTITUTE LENOTRE^® a unique learning experience!

Register

You will receive:

• Chef Toque (Chef Hat)
• Recipe Cards
• To-Go Serving of the Dish You Prepared
• Glass of French Wine
• CULINARY INSTITUTE LENOTRE® Certificate

$80 per class

November 15th, 2025
Chef Cedric Vernin
French inspired Thanksgiving: Turducken roulade with pommes
boulangère, gravy, sauteed fennel, and orange glaze.

December 6th, 2025
Chef Luis Ahumada
Poivronade with grilled crostini, feta cheese, pine nuts, & micro basil.
Steak frites: Grilled strip loin maître d’hôtel butter, hand cut fries, & petite salade.

January 24th, 2026
Chef Luis Ahumada
Fresh Brioche Rolls & Baked Brie with Spatchcocked Roasted Chicken with Fine Herbs, Lemon, & Garlic.
Confit Fingerling Potatoes Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

February 21st, 2026
Chef John Sarran
Assorted Nigiri Sushi, Vegetable & Shrimp Tempura

March 21st, 2026
Chef Michael Gabriel
Vegan crab cakes with citrus Dill Ponzu carrot & cilantro slaw.
Sweet potato, mushrooms, & achiote ravioli topped with toasted nuts and pumpkin seeds.

April 25th, 2026
Chef Brian Rushton
Pistachio-crusted Lamb Chops with Cranberry Pineapple Chutney with Parsnip Butternut Squash Puree and Roasted Brussel Sprouts

May 9th, 2026
Chef Kirby Smith
Chicken Fricassee with Duchess Potatoes and Green Beans Almondine

June 20th, 2026
Chef Stephen Justynski
Tomato, Watermelon, & Avocado Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette
Pan Seared Snapper with Tomatillo Jicama Serrano Salad with Chipotle Whipped Sweet Potato

July 18th, 2026
Chef Brian Rushton
Chicken Pot Stickers with Yuzu Ponzu
Green Tea Steamed Salmon with Cilantro Rice Pilaf & Roasted Root Vegetables

August 22nd, 2026
Chef John Sarran
Orecchiette Pasta Featuring Italian Sausage, Kale, & Chicken Stock. Chicken Breast Scalloppini Accompanied by Mushroom Marsala Sauce & Herb-Grilled Eggplant.

September 19th, 2026
Chef Stephen Justynski
Grilled Peaches with Burrata, Arugula, and Sherry Vinaigrette
Grilled Ribeye with Crispy Potatoes, Blistered Tomatoes with Herbs de Provence

October 25th, 2026
Chef Michael Gabriel
Spinach salad with poached pears, candied walnuts, and golden raisin vinaigrette.
Salt & pepper roasted chicken breast with caramelized garlic and sage on lemon risotto.

November 14th, 2026
Chef Kirby Smith
Moroccan Chicken Pastilla and Couscous with Cucumber Mint Salad

December 5th, 2026
Chef Luis Ahumada
Minestrone Soup, Crispy Pork Milanese, Creamy Parmesan Risotto, and Grilled Zucchini & Peppers served with Grilled Bruschetta.

Pastry Chef Club

9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Come enjoy a hands-on, interactive class. End with a generous tasting and a nice glass of wine and leave the cleanup to us! We provide the ready ingredients and tools; bring only your appetite. Learn from our professional chefs that make CULINARY INSTITUTE LENOTRE^® a unique learning experience!

Register

You will receive:

• Chef Toque (Chef Hat)
• Recipe Cards
• To-Go Serving of the Dish You Prepared
• Glass of French Wine
• CULINARY INSTITUTE LENOTRE® Certificate

$80 per class

November 15th, 2025
Chef Philippe Dege
Pumpkin Pie

December 6th, 2025
Chef Francis Grosse
Buche De Noel with Meringue Mushrooms

January 24th, 2026
Chef Jayla Ardoin
Cranberry Orange Pie

February 21st, 2026
Chef Francis Grosse
Macarons: Make your French macarons with different shapes, fillings, and colors.

March 21st, 2026
Chef Francis Grosse
French Bread: Learn how to mix, shape, and bake your own bread.

April 25th, 2026
Chef Jeffrey
Coconut Macaroons & Unicorn Fudge

May 9th, 2026
Chef Jayla Ardoin
Madeleines with chocolate shell, glazed financier, and cheddar black pepper scones.

June 20th, 2026
Chef Jeffrey
Tortuga Rum Cake

July 18th, 2026
Chef Cat
Crepes: Have fun and learn how to make crepes with different fillings.

August 22nd, 2026
Chef Francis Grosse
French Croissants & Chocolate Croissants: Regal your family on Sunday morning by making your own croissants.

September 19th, 2026
Chef Sarah Norwood
Crème Brûlée & Panna Cotta Cream Dessert: A Delightful Treat for Family Dinners or Events

October 25th, 2026
Chef Jeffrey
Lemon Tart Crafted with Sweet Almond Dough, Zesty Lemon Curd, and Fluffy Italian Meringue

November 14th, 2026
Chef Cat
Pumpkin Pie

December 5th, 2026
Chef Francis Grosse
Buche De Noel with Meringue Mushrooms, Roulade biscuit and Chocolate Ganache

Junior Chef Class

9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Enjoy a unique experience in cooking or baking (for children from 7 to 14 years).
Coached by a chef, you and your child together will learn to make recipes adapted to all palates! This allows you to share a moment together and learn cooking techniques adapted to the youngest chef.

Register

$60 per class

November 15th, 2025
Chef Samantha Thompson
Thanksgiving / Fall theme Ice Cookies

December 6th, 2025
Chef Lee Ben Shoshan
Strawberry Mousse Cake

January 24th, 2026
Chef Cat
Vanilla Cupcake & Double Chocolate Muffins

February 21st, 2026
Chef Jeffrey
Pinwheel Pops

March 21st, 2026
Chef Sarah Norwood
Blondies with caramel topping

April 25th, 2026
Chef Francis Grosse
Coconut Bar with Milk Chocolate & Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup

May 9th, 2026
Chef Cat
Crepes: Have fun and learn how to make crepes with different fillings.

June 20th, 2026
Chef Sarah Norwood
Lemon Tart

July 18th, 2026
Chef Jayla Ardoin
Chocolate S’more Cupcake with Toasted Marshmallow

August 22nd, 2026
Chef Cat
Coconut Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate & Unicorn Fudge

September 19th, 2026
Chef Jeffrey
Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream

October 25th, 2026
Chef Francis Grosse
Chocolate Bonbons: Let’s have fun while understanding the complexity of chocolate.

November 14th, 2026
Chef Jayla Ardoin
Thanksgiving / Fall theme Ice Cookies

December 5th, 2026
Chef Sarah Norwood
Strawberry Mousse Cake

Le Chef Club’s Combo Special (1 Le Chef Club + 1 Le Chef Club Jr)

9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Special Kid/Parent Price: $100 (One Chef Club class for adult, one Junior Chef Club for a kid)

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The Junior Chef Club is listed under each date. This unique cooking and baking experience is for children aged 7 to 14 years old. Coached by a chef, your child will learn to make delicious French recipes.

Cuisine is labeled under B, while Pastry is labeled under A. Taught by our team of professional chefs, we provide all the necessary ingredients and tools—just bring your appetite! At the end of the cuisine class, guests will enjoy a tasting session accompanied by a glass of wine.

January 24th, 2026
Junior Chef: Chef Cat
Vanilla Cupcake & Double Chocolate Muffins

• Chef Luis Ahumada – Fresh Brioche Rolls & Baked Brie with Spatchcocked Roasted Chicken with Fine Herbs, Lemon, & Garlic. Confit Fingerling Potatoes Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
• Chef Jayla Ardoin – Cranberry Orange Pie

February 21st, 2026
Junior Chef: Chef Jeffrey
Pinwheel Pops

• Chef John Sarran – Assorted Nigiri Sushi, Vegetable & Shrimp Tempura
• Chef Francis Grosse – Macarons: Make your French macarons with different shapes, fillings, and colors.

March 21st, 2026
Junior Chef: Chef Sarah Norwood
Blondies with caramel topping

• Chef Michael Gabriel – Vegan crab cakes with citrus Dill Ponzu carrot & cilantro slaw. Sweet potato, mushrooms, & achiote ravioli topped with toasted nuts and pumpkin seeds.
• Chef Francis Grosse – French Bread: Learn how to mix, shape, and bake your own bread.

April 25th, 2026
Junior Chef: Chef Francis Grosse
Coconut Bar with Milk Chocolate & Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup

• Chef Brian Rushton – Pistachio-crusted Lamb Chops with Cranberry Pineapple Chutney with Parsnip Butternut Squash Puree and Roasted Brussel Sprouts
• Chef Jeffrey – Coconut Macaroons & Unicorn Fudge

May 9th, 2026
Junior Chef: Chef Cat
Crepes: Have fun and learn how to make crepes with different fillings.

• Chef Kirby Smith – Chicken Fricassee with Duchess Potatoes and Green Beans Almondine
• Chef Jayla Ardoin – Madeleines with chocolate shell, glazed financier, and cheddar black pepper scones.

June 20th, 2026
Junior Chef: Chef Sarah Norwood
Lemon Tart

• Chef Stephen Justynski – Tomato, Watermelon, & Avocado Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette Pan Seared Snapper with Tomatillo Jicama Serrano Salad with Chipotle Whipped Sweet Potato
• Chef Jeffrey – Tortuga Rum Cake

July 18th, 2026
Junior Chef: Chef Jayla Ardoin
Chocolate S’more Cupcake with Toasted Marshmallow

• Chef Brian Rushton – Chicken Pot Stickers with Yuzu Ponzu Green Tea Steamed Salmon with Cilantro Rice Pilaf & Roasted Root Vegetables
• Chef Cat – Crepes: Have fun and learn how to make crepes with different fillings.

August 22nd, 2026
Junior Chef: Chef Cat
Coconut Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate & Unicorn Fudge

• Chef John Sarran – Orecchiette Pasta Featuring Italian Sausage, Kale, & Chicken Stock. Chicken Breast Scalloppini Accompanied by Mushroom Marsala Sauce & Herb-Grilled Eggplant.
• Chef Francis Grosse – French Croissants & Chocolate Croissants: Regal your family on Sunday morning by making your own croissants.

September 19th, 2026
Junior Chef: Chef Jeffrey
Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream

• Chef Stephen Justynski – Grilled Peaches with Burrata, Arugula, and Sherry Vinaigrette Grilled Ribeye with Crispy Potatoes, Blistered Tomatoes with Herbs de Provence
• Chef Sarah Norwood – Crème Brûlée & Panna Cotta Cream Dessert: A Delightful Treat for Family Dinners or Events

October 25th, 2026
Junior Chef: Chef Francis Grosse
Chocolate Bonbons: Let’s have fun while understanding the complexity of chocolate.

• Chef Michael Gabriel – Spinach salad with poached pears, candied walnuts, and golden raisin vinaigrette. Salt & pepper roasted chicken breast with caramelized garlic and sage on lemon risotto.
• Chef Jeffrey – Lemon Tart Crafted with Sweet Almond Dough, Zesty Lemon Curd, and Fluffy Italian Meringue

November 14th, 2026
Junior Chef: Chef Jayla Ardoin
Thanksgiving / Fall theme Ice Cookies

• Chef Kirby Smith – Moroccan Chicken Pastilla and Couscous with Cucumber Mint Salad
• Chef Cat – Pumpkin Pie

December 5th, 2026
Junior Chef: Chef Sarah Norwood
Strawberry Mousse Cake

• Chef Luis Ahumada – Minestrone Soup, Crispy Pork Milanese, Creamy Parmesan Risotto, and Grilled Zucchini & Peppers served with Grilled Bruschetta.
• Chef Francis Grosse – Buche De Noel with Meringue Mushrooms, Roulade biscuit and Chocolate Ganache