What is the minimum age to participate?

Children aged seven and up may join but must be supervised by an adult or guardian at all times.

How many people are in each class?

Class size is limited to 12 participants to ensure hands-on instruction.

What is the cost and cancellation policy?

The fee is $130 per person. All sales are final; re-booking requests made less than 72 hours before class may be subject to a re-booking fee.

Do you provide ingredients and tools?

Yes. The class provides all ingredients, cookware, and plating materials; bring any personal knives if you prefer.

Can I accommodate dietary restrictions?

Notify staff of allergies or restrictions before class starts; while no substitutions are allowed, the chef will advise on safety and alternatives where feasible.

How early should I arrive?

Arrive up to 30 minutes early to check in, get a drink from the bar, and attend the safety demonstration.

Master Seared Salmon with Chef Tashi: Dinner Party Series in Tigard | Cooking Class | Workshop

On a cool evening in Tigard, Oregon, the Dinner Party Series at Cookinclass brings a hands-on fine-dining workshop focused on seared salmon. Located in a friendly, chef-run teaching kitchen in Tigard (just southwest of Portland), this three-hour class with Chef Tashi Espinoza teaches restaurant techniques—perfect sear, pan control, and a sherry beurre blanc-style finishing—so home cooks leave confident and inspired. The experience begins 30 minutes before the lesson, where you can grab a drink at the bar and settle into the cook area while staff run a brief safety demo. In small groups capped at twelve, Chef Tashi guides students through prepping fillets, timing a hot pan, and building layered flavors like dill oil and bright acid to balance richness. The class emphasizes beautiful simplicity: clean knife work, heat management, and plating that looks like it came from a neighborhood bistro. At the end you take your plated salmon to the dining room to eat alongside dessert and any boxed leftovers. What makes this a distinct Pacific Northwest offering is the focus on regional salmon and techniques that respect the fish’s texture and flavor. Oregon’s proximity to Willamette Valley produce and Columbia River seafood means the lesson doubles as a primer in local ingredients; Chef Tashi explains how oil content, thickness, and skin condition affect searing. There’s also a practical cultural note: salmon has deep significance to tribes of the Northwest coast, and contemporary chefs often pair traditional respect with modern technique. The classroom itself is set up for hands-on learning: a chef’s line for demos, individual workstations, and a dining room for tasting. Expect basic safety guidance, a clear itinerary, and no substitutions on the menu. The format suits cooks ages seven and up (children must be supervised) and accommodates a mixed-skill crowd—home cooks leave with few new tricks and a reproducible dinner party formula. Spaces are capped at twelve to preserve hands-on time; the fee is $130 per person and sales are final with re-booking fees for changes inside 72 hours. Expect a focused three-hour pace that balances demo and practice, with staff plating dessert while you dine. It’s an efficient way to lift your home cooking and dinner-party confidence and skills.

About Cookin Class

Cookin Class in Tigard, Oregon offers hands-on cooking classes and date‑night experiences led by professional chefs. Located in the Portland metro area, the studio focuses on communal, instructor‑led meals that combine cooking instruction with seated dining. Class formats include multi‑course Date Night series, Winemaker’s Dinners, Mini Classes, brunch workshops, and weekday meal nights.

Chefs featured in the program include Chef Tashi, known for traditional street tacos, and Chef Andres Lynch, who teaches authentic Mexican techniques. Specific experiences include Traditional Street Tacos & Micheladas, a Winemaker’s Dinner with Sokol Blosser that pairs scallop risotto with curated wines, Thai Curry & Wings, Brunch Chilaquiles & Mexican Champurrado, and a Weeknight Meal Series featuring Spaghetti Carbonara. Additional offerings include Traditional Mexican Pozole, Korean Night bibimbap classes, Hand Cut Pasta Date Night, Mini Mexican Night small plates, and a Mother’s Day Blue Crab Bao family brunch with a complimentary mimosa and included cleanup.

Classes emphasize hands‑on instruction, recipe technique, and social dining. Many experiences include beverage options such as wine, beer, or crafted cocktails, and some events feature storytelling or wine pairing education from visiting winemakers. Cookin Class is suited for couples, friends, and families seeking a culinary outing in Tigard. Booking details, schedules, and ticket availability are provided through event listings; participants should consult the specific class description for menu, age recommendations, and included beverages. Many classes also welcome beginners and provide step‑by‑step guidance, making them accessible for cooks of all skill levels. Online booking and gift certificates are available through event listings.