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Join a hands-on vegetarian cooking class in Santa Fe that mixes health and flavor. Learn how to make Italian-style roasted eggplant and biscotti in a fun, relaxed environment.
Join a hands-on vegetarian cooking class in Santa Fe that mixes health and flavor. Learn how to make Italian-style roasted eggplant and biscotti in a fun, relaxed environment.
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Operated by Santa Fe School of Cooking · Santa Fe, New Mexico
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels as this is a stationary, hands-on cooking experience requiring minimal physical exertion.
Yes, the class is designed for all skill levels, including those with little to no cooking experience.
The Santa Fe School of Cooking emphasizes seasonal and locally available ingredients whenever possible.
Yes, please inform the staff ahead of time about any allergies or dietary needs to accommodate you.
Absolutely! You will sample and enjoy the dishes you create during the class.
Classes are kept small to allow for personalized attention and hands-on instruction.
Yes, there is nearby parking available for guests attending the cooking class.
Santa Fe has a rich culinary heritage influenced by Native American, Spanish, and Mexican cultures, visible in its local ingredients and cooking styles.
Many local food businesses, including cooking schools, emphasize sustainable sourcing practices and reducing waste to protect New Mexico's fragile environment.
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.
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