A farm style kitchen classroom featuring four cooking stations with induction burners, pans, and utensils.

Cooking Classes

Charlottesville, Virginia

Restaurant-quality, made simple.

Hi, I’m Sue, and I create cooking classes to help you bring restaurant-quality cooking into your own kitchen—without making it complicated. With a background in engineering and optimization, I approach cooking as both an art and a problem to solve—refining recipes and techniques to deliver restaurant-quality meals in a practical amount of time.

Our hands-on cooking classes are held at our barn near Charlottesville, VA. Each class is designed to help you discover quality ingredients, practical techniques, and helpful shortcuts that elevate your home cooking. We believe great food doesn’t have to be complicated—just thoughtful, approachable, and full of flavor.

Whether you’re new to the kitchen or looking to expand your skills, our classes will give you the confidence to prepare delicious meals and the joy of sharing them with others.

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Saturday November 7: Ricotta Gnocchi and Tiramisu

Join us for a hands-on Italian cooking experience, where you'll learn simple, repeatable techniques for creating restaurant-quality food at home.

Together, we'll prepare tender ricotta gnocchi tossed in a savory sauce of spinach, fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and pancetta, followed by a creamy, classic tiramisu for dessert. The gnocchi recipe is easily adapted for vegetarians by simply omitting the pancetta.

Along the way, you'll learn practical techniques for making homemade ricotta gnocchi, building layers of flavor, and timing and sequencing multiple dishes so everything comes together at the right time.

Your Experience

10:00 am — Guided Grocery Shopping (optional)
Meet at Trader Joe's in Charlottesville, where you'll learn how to select quality ingredients and make smart grocery choices as we purchase the ingredients for everyone to share.

11:00 am — Hands-On Cooking Class
We'll head to The Sage Forest barn in Earlysville, VA, where you'll prepare the meal alongside your fellow cooks and put your new skills into practice.

Pricing

$125 per workstation for up to two cooks

Ingredients are purchased separately and typically cost approximately $35 per workstation.

A dedicated workstation for two makes this experience perfect for couples, friends, or family members who want to cook together.

Location: The Sage Forest Barn, 5302 Tanager Woods Drive, Earlysville, VA

$125.00
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Four people in a kitchen cooking together, with cut pieces of dough on the table.

Custom Cooking Experiences

Interested in hosting a private, hands-on cooking experience at The Sage Forest near Charlottesville? We work with you to plan a personalized event for your group, whether it’s a gathering with family and friends, a birthday celebration, or a team-building activity.

Tell us a little about the event you have in mind, and we’ll be in touch to explore the possibilities.

FAQs

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

We can modify recipes to accommodate most dietary restrictions. Please send your needs using our get in touch form and we will let you know what is possible.

Why do we purchase ingredients to share?

Good food starts with selecting the best ingredients. You will learn tips on what to look for and how to purchase in a cost-effective way.

How can I contact you?

You can reach us anytime via our get in touch page. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

Where are your cooking classes held?

Our cooking classes are held near Charlottesville, VA in Earlysville, a short 15 minute drive from the Charlottesville airport.