Midtown - Food Lover's 5-Course Cooking Class: Seaside in Portugal (cost is per pair)

This is the ultimate cooking class for the truly adventuresome foodie. You will be treated to an amazing 5-course meal that you will prepare along with our chef. Each class will be a unique experience and you will not know the menu until you arrive. 

Please note, cost is per couple - register together as 1 guest.

Close your eyes and imagine a quaint bistro on a cobblestone street, with the Atlantic sea breeze in the air, a glass of crisp wine in hand, and the enticing aromas of fresh seafood and spices. Let The Chef Upstairs transport you to the picturesque shores of Portugal, as your chef guides you through exceptional recipes from this delectable region of Europe.

A Tasty Teaser:

• Authentic Portuguese recipes and ingredients
• Mounds of fresh seafood
• Custard Tarts from scratch!

Items to Note: 

• Register each pair as 1 guest
• Classes are always nut and peanut free
• Class includes an interactive cooking class and a 5 course meal
• Ingredients may include shellfish, seafood, red meat, pork, gluten
• If you have serious food allergies or food concerns please call before booking to see if we can accommodate
• Wine, beer and other beverages are available for purchase during the class

Sample Menu from a Past Class: (NOT the menu for this class)

• Arrival platter - flatbreads, dip, olives and cheese
• Salad - Seared Sea Scallop with red grapefruit and avocado
• Roasted Celery and Garlic Soup, puréed and topped with Crisp Prosciutto
• Bistecca alla Fiorentina. A well aged 3” thick porterhouse steak that is grilled to perfection, sliced thin and drizzled with a balsamic glaze. Served with sautéed greens, oven roasted tomatoes and the classic accompaniment of cannellini beans seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper
• Decadent dark chocolate mousse with chocolate dipped strawberries

What to Expect:

• Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and are about 3 hours long
• Our classes combine safe fun and learning through an interactive, team approach 
• Guests will work together to create a full meal of several courses with multiple steps, under the guidance of our chef - learn and then eat!
• Each course is broken down into key steps and recipes will be emailed after the class so you can recreate the meal at home
• The chef will offer tips and tricks based on their personal experiences.
• When not cooking, relax with a glass of wine, beer, cocktail or soft drink (available for purchase during the class)      
• All sales are non-refundable and final - you can view our cancellation policy here
• Please note, if you are using a Gift Certificate with 7 digits to book your class, add a 0 to the start of the code and do not use any dashes. For example, 12-345-67 should be 01234567.