Hands-On Culinary Classes at Chateau Elan Winery
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No specific fitness required; suitable for all physical levels.
Overview
Immerse yourself in hands-on cooking with expert chefs at Chateau Elan Winery’s Culinary Studio. Learn knife skills, craft dishes, and enjoy wine pairings in Braselton’s premier kitchen experience.
Culinary Studio
$165 per person | Thursday to Saturday at 7PM - 10PM
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About This Adventure
Join our Culinary Studio at Chateau Elan Winery for an unforgettable cooking experience! Learn essential knife skills and cooking techniques in a stunning 1,600 sq. ft. kitchen, guided by our expert chefs. Enjoy a delicious meal paired with wine after class, making it a perfect blend of education and indulgence.
About
Equipped with top-tier Viking Range® appliances, our Culinary Studio is a beautiful 1,600 sq. ft. teaching kitchen located within the Chateau Elan Winery. Our skilled culinary team delights in sharing their passion for cooking in public classes and private culinary events with guests.
From mise en place to mastering impressive mains, our class is designed to give each student the knowledge and know-how to tackle a variety of dishes. Each course will begin with learning proper knife skills, including how to correctly hold a knife, how to sharpen the knife, the “claw” method, and how to perform some staple cutting techniques like julienne, chiffonade, dice, and batonnet.
After class, students will sit down to enjoy their work with a glass of wine. Each class includes 3-hours of professional cooking instruction, ingredients, take-home recipe cards and Sommelier wine pairings.
Price:
Each class is $165
Dress Code:
Resort/Business Casual No swimsuits Shoes and shirts required
Adventure Tips
Arrive on Time
Classes begin promptly; arriving late may result in missing key instruction and no refunds.
Dress Comfortably
Wear resort/business casual attire with closed-toe shoes; swimsuits and bare feet are not allowed.
Bring an Appetite
You’ll enjoy a multi-course meal paired with Chateau Elan wines after the session.
No Prior Skills Needed
The class is beginner-friendly but focused on skill-building—come ready to learn and participate.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- White-tailed deer roaming the vineyard edges
- Local songbirds like cardinals and blue jays native to northeast Georgia
History
Chateau Elan Winery integrates traditional French winemaking techniques adapted to Georgia’s terroir, reflecting decades of regional wine development.
Conservation
Chateau Elan maintains sustainable practices in vineyard management and waste reduction to support local ecosystems and resource stewardship.
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Recommended Gear
Closed-Toe Shoes
Protect your feet in the kitchen and comply with dress code requirements.
Apron
Optional but recommended to keep clothes clean during classes.
Notebook and Pen
Useful for jotting down recipes and cooking tips.
Camera or Smartphone
Capture your culinary creations and the elegant setting.