Do I need prior cooking experience?

No prior experience is necessary. The instructors guide you step-by-step through each sauce recipe.

Are the sauces very spicy?

The sauces vary in heat, from mild smoky to medium spicy habanero flavors, and instructors provide tips for adjusting spice levels.

Can I take the sauces home?

Yes, you’ll take home a recipe packet and have chances to sample and bring home some sauce.

Is the class suitable for children?

This is best suited for teens and adults due to the use of spicy ingredients and cooking tools.

What safety measures are in place for COVID-19?

The Santa Fe School of Cooking follows all local health guidelines, including enhanced cleaning and optional masks.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation policies vary by booking platform; please check with Santa Fe School of Cooking directly.

Create Southwest Hot Sauces in Santa Fe Hands-On Class

Experience the vibrant flavors of New Mexico in an interactive and hands-on hot sauce workshop at the Santa Fe School of Cooking. In this unique class, you will learn to craft three distinctive Southwest sauces: the smokey adobo tomato, the green chile poblano, and the herb and mustard mango habanero. Under expert guidance, you’ll chop, blend, and simmer your way to creating bold, flavorful sauces that capture the culinary spirit of the region. Beyond just cooking, this experience invites you to taste your own creations with crispy tortilla chips, making it as delicious as it is educational. Plus, you’ll receive a comprehensive recipe packet so you can recreate these spicy highlights back home. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, this class offers the perfect mix of flavor, culture, and hands-on creativity to elevate your kitchen game and impress your dinner guests. Located in Santa Fe, this workshop is an ideal way to immerse yourself in New Mexican food traditions and bring a taste of the Southwest to your everyday meals.

About Santa Fe School of Cooking

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.