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Join a hands-on cooking demonstration in Santa Fe featuring authentic Mexican dishes like roast pork loin with red chile-peanut mole and a delicious strawberry tequila mousse. Experience rich flavors and culinary traditions firsthand!
Join a hands-on cooking demonstration in Santa Fe featuring authentic Mexican dishes like roast pork loin with red chile-peanut mole and a delicious strawberry tequila mousse. Experience rich flavors and culinary traditions firsthand!
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Operated by Santa Fe School of Cooking · Santa Fe, New Mexico
easy.
3 hours.
No physical strain required; suitable for all fitness levels as the experience is stationary and instructional.
No, this demonstration is designed for all skill levels from beginners to seasoned home cooks.
Please inform the school ahead of time about any dietary needs so they can adjust the menu accordingly.
This is a private class experience requiring participant involvement; all attendees actively participate.
Yes, complimentary beverages are provided alongside the meal tasting portion.
Yes, there is free parking available nearby, but spaces may be limited during peak hours.
Participants receive printed recipes and have the option to purchase specialty ingredients from the school’s shop.
Santa Fe is one of the oldest cities in the U.S. with a deep culinary history influenced heavily by Native American and Spanish cultures.
The Santa Fe School of Cooking practices sustainable sourcing and encourages waste reduction to preserve local ecosystems.
Santa Fe School of Cooking is a culinary education and event company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The school offers a diverse schedule of hands-on and demonstration cooking classes, themed dinners, and collaborative musical dining events. Classes range from technique-focused demonstrations to hands-on sessions that teach traditional New Mexican, Mexican, and border-region recipes. Students learn dishes such as chilaquiles, corn pudding, cream of green chile soup, carne tampiqueña, tacos al pastor, and salsa macha, and explore ingredients like achiote, lime, apricot, eggplant, and green chile. The school partners with local venues and cultural organizations to present unique dinner concerts and festival collaborations. Featured events include jazz evenings at Dave’s Jazz Bistro with performers such as Delbert Anderson, Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim with the John Rangel Trio, Robby Beasley, Dr. Chris Buckholz, Eddie Daniels, and Lee Musiker. The program has also collaborated with the Santa Fe Indian Market and the New Mexico Jazz Festival, pairing live music and poetry with menus inspired by Native culinary traditions. Instruction is led by experienced chefs and culinary professionals who design curated menus for holiday dinners, healthy seasonal menus, vegetarian offerings, and culturally rooted tasting menus. The school emphasizes authentic regional flavors, practical techniques, and convivial dining experiences. Visitors and students can expect clear instruction, thoughtfully sourced recipes, and opportunities to taste and take home new skills. Santa Fe School of Cooking focuses on culinary education, cultural connection, and memorable food-centered events. Classes accommodate home cooks and visiting travelers seeking authentic regional cooking experiences and techniques.
Book with Santa Fe School of Cooking