CLASSES
The Chopping Block is now offering virtual classes! Virtual cooking has been part of our strategic planning for years, and we are excited to bring this curriculum to fruition. Get cooking in the comfort of your own kitchen with our virtual Cooking Demonstrations and Cook Along classes.
Our Virtual Demonstration classes, via Zoom, are a fun opportunity to watch your chef in action. During class, your chef will teach you how to prepare the dishes while you observe and take notes. Our Zoom moderator will make sure your questions submitted through the chat option are answered during or after class. The recipe packet will be provided upon registration. Please note that some recipe steps may be prepared ahead due to the length of the class.
Our Virtual Cook Along classes, via Zoom, will have you and your chef cooking together in real time. We’ll provide you with the recipe packet and equipment list upon registration, so you’re prepared to get cooking, and when it’s over you’ll have a meal on the table! Our Zoom moderator will make sure your questions are answered live by the chef either during or at the end of class.
Join us for our most popular class… virtually! Join our Chopping Block Chef in real time for a chopping session that’ll mincing, slicing, and dicing vegetables and herbs like a pro via Zoom. Knife care, selection, sharpening and honing are also covered.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 6pm CST
Thursday, January 28, 2021 6pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Friday, January 29, 2021 6pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Saturday, January 30, 2021 10am CST
Join us virtually for classes inspired by our most popular series in the history of TCB, The Building Blocks, featuring the skills and techniques all home cooks should know. Each class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen, cook delicious meals by opening your taste buds, and explore the basic science behind cooking. The skills covered in class will not only be very applicable to how you cook, but also stretch your knowledge in the kitchen and broaden your palate.
Saturday, January 30, 2021 3pm CST
No crunchy noodles and flavor packets here! Learn the fine art of making ramen noodles from scratch, and how to prepare a delicious broth featuring Japan's most ubiquitous noodle in this virtual class. Join us in the comfort of your own home as our chef instructor virtually guides you through in this intensely interactive 2-hour virtual workshop.
Saturday, January 30, 2021 6:30pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Sunday, January 31, 2021 11am CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Sunday, January 31, 2021 4pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Thursday, February 4, 2021 6pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Friday, February 5, 2021 6pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Saturday, February 6, 2021 10am CST
Join us virtually for classes inspired by our most popular series in the history of TCB, The Building Blocks, featuring the skills and techniques all home cooks should know. Each class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen, cook delicious meals by opening your taste buds, and explore the basic science behind cooking. The skills covered in class will not only be very applicable to how you cook, but also stretch your knowledge in the kitchen and broaden your palate.
Join us for our most popular class… virtually! Join our Chopping Block Chef in real time for a chopping session that’ll mincing, slicing, and dicing vegetables and herbs like a pro via Zoom. Knife care, selection, sharpening and honing are also covered.
Saturday, February 6, 2021 3pm CST
Let's shake off those cold winter blues and warm up from the inside out tonight with two warmed cocktails that you can make again and again this season. Join spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, as he explores the iconic Hot Toddy with a fresh twist, and the Kanzake method of heating sake and tuning it into a modern cocktail. Grab your cozy blanket and enjoy a special and warm evening with us.
Saturday, February 6, 2021 5pm CST
Saturday, February 6, 2021 6:30pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Learn the secrets of successful flavor combinations, and learn how to make sense of your sense of taste! With stronger olfactory awareness, you can become a creative cook inspired by your own palate instead of following recipes to the letter.
In this interactive virtual demonstration class, we'll teach you the art of tweaking the five basic tastes - Salty, Sweet, Bitter, Sour and Umami - and how to use herbs, spices, oils, vinegars and aromatic ingredients to create a rich tapestry of cuisine limited only by your imagination. Together during class, we will taste our way through the basic tastes, and create an engaging dialogue on how to best apply them to your own cooking.
Sunday, February 7, 2021 11am CST
Sunday, February 7, 2021 1pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 6pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Friday, February 12, 2021 6pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Saturday, February 13, 2021 10am CST
Join us virtually for classes inspired by our most popular series in the history of TCB, The Building Blocks, featuring the skills and techniques all home cooks should know. Each class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen, cook delicious meals by opening your taste buds, and explore the basic science behind cooking. The skills covered in class will not only be very applicable to how you cook, but also stretch your knowledge in the kitchen and broaden your palate.
Saturday, February 13, 2021 3pm CST
Paczkis (Poonch-Keys), yeast dough, fried donuts often filled with jams and creams, are a Fat Tuesday tradition that are enjoyed before pre-Easter fasting begins. Be a part of this delicious tradition in the comfort of your own home by learning how to make these pastries from scratch in this intensely interactive 2-hour virtual workshop.
The marriage of wine and cheese is one of our most exciting taste sensations, ranging from easy appetizers to an elegant cheese board, even Mac ‘n Cheese. Join Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross and learn the secrets of successful wine and cheese pairing in this tasting of 3 prominent cheese styles mixed-&-matched with 3 wines. This virtual seminar is fun and delicious for all wine and food lovers!
Saturday, February 13, 2021 5:30pm CST
Saturday, February 13, 2021 7pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Sunday, February 14, 2021 11am CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Sunday, February 14, 2021 4pm CST
Enjoy an evening cooking a mouth-watering feast with your valentine! In this intensive 2-hour virtual workshop, our chef will guide through all of the techniques and skills to prepare this elegant-yet-approachable meal in the comfort of your home.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 6pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Join us for our most popular class… virtually! Join our Chopping Block Chef in real time for a chopping session that’ll mincing, slicing, and dicing vegetables and herbs like a pro via Zoom. Knife care, selection, sharpening and honing are also covered.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 6pm CST
Thursday, February 18, 2021 6pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Friday, February 19, 2021 6pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Saturday, February 20, 2021 10am CST
Join us virtually for classes inspired by our most popular series in the history of TCB, The Building Blocks, featuring the skills and techniques all home cooks should know. Each class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen, cook delicious meals by opening your taste buds, and explore the basic science behind cooking. The skills covered in class will not only be very applicable to how you cook, but also stretch your knowledge in the kitchen and broaden your palate.
Saturday, February 20, 2021 3pm CST
Yes! You can make pizza and calzones from scratch! Learn a new skill in the comfort of your own home as our chef instructor virtually guides you through the ins and outs of making yeast dough from scratch, how to shape pizza and calzones, and bake on a pizza stone for an extra crispy crust. We’ll teach you the step-by-step process on how to make an impressive Italian feast in this intensely interactive 2-hour virtual workshop.
Saturday, February 20, 2021 5pm CST
This virtual cocktail class will walk you through two of the most important non-alcoholic components in cocktails; how they work unilaterally as well as in unison. Spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, will break down sugar and acid within several classic cocktails, and you'll get a minute-by-minute personal experience in how they change, enhance or destroy your cocktail. This is a must class for the home bartender that wants to explore the nuances of structure and balance in their cocktails, and the perfect road map on how to customize cocktails for your friends who have a different palate then your own.
Saturday, February 20, 2021 6:30pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Sunday, February 21, 2021 4pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Thursday, February 25, 2021 6pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Friday, February 26, 2021 6pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Saturday, February 27, 2021 10am CST
Join us virtually for classes inspired by our most popular series in the history of TCB, The Building Blocks, featuring the skills and techniques all home cooks should know. Each class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen, cook delicious meals by opening your taste buds, and explore the basic science behind cooking. The skills covered in class will not only be very applicable to how you cook, but also stretch your knowledge in the kitchen and broaden your palate.
Saturday, February 27, 2021 3pm CST
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make pasta from scratch? Now’s your chance to lean a new skill as our chef instructor virtually guides you through the ins and outs of making pasta dough, rolling noodles and preparing filled pasta in this intensely interactive 2-hour virtual workshop. Let us teach you how fun and delicious making fresh pasta can be in the comfort of your own home!
For centuries, the vineyards of France triumphed over plague, piracy and ground war to produce the world’s most desired wines. Today, even with sagging sales, the wines, wine law and winegrowing philosophy of France remain standards to which all other countries compare. Join Advanced Sommelier, Mary Ross, in this virtual class as you taste three prominent styles and explore French winegrowing culture, still the basis of fine winegrowing around the world.
Saturday, February 27, 2021 5:30pm CST
Saturday, February 27, 2021 7pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Sunday, February 28, 2021 4pm CST
Our virtual classes will have you and your chef instructor cooking together in real time, or if preferred, enjoy the class as an engaging demonstration with the flexibility to prepare the dishes at another time. Either way, you will gain a full understanding of the techniques. Upon registration, chose which option is best for you.
Download The Chopping Block's app (on iTunes or Google Play) to receive instant rewards for sharing your cooking fun on social media.
