Looking for a fun way to unplug, unwind and learn something new if you like to entertain? Savvy and sophisticated successful women in business might enjoy the opportunity to improve culinary technique, become immersed in another culture, and impress friends and family this holiday season with Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore Executive Chef Oliver Beckert’s Cooking Classes. More than just a cooking class, these interactive experiences will provide guests the opportunity to learn new techniques and recipes while enjoying the fruits of their labor over an afternoon of delicious food, perfectly paired drinks and animated discussion around cooking.
Drawing on his German heritage and decades of experience with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts around the world, each three hour class will feature Chef Oliver demonstrating a variety of cooking techniques and at-home entertaining tips along with a sampling of the featured food and drink pairings. With three distinct classes to choose from, guests can really expand their culinary repertoire; from perfecting grilling techniques in time for tailgating season and learning how to create authentic German recipes in honor of Oktoberfest, to mastering the art of roasting a turkey and preparing other holiday classics friends and family will be most thankful for come November. The classes are a great opportunity to learn more about cooking, connect with fellow gourmands, or even purchase as a gift for a foodie friend. Our CCO and Founder is looking forward to the Holiday entertaining class particularly – sign up soon as we have it on good authority that they fill up quickly. The first class this past weekend was a hit, and filled up right away.
Graduates of chef’s culinary classes will receive a specially embroidered Four Seasons apron “Today I am the Chef!” and recipe booklet to take home. The classes are limited to 12 guests, and the cost to attend each class is $60 per person. Reservations can be made by contacting Vaughn Allen at Vaughn.Allen@fourseasons.com, or (410) 223-1333.
The remainder of the Fall Cooking Class schedule is as follows:
Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 6 from noon to 3 p.m. in the Marine Room
Can’t make it to Munich for the world’s largest beer festival? Don’t despair, Chef Oliver, a German native and Oktoberfestfeinschmecker, is helping guests and locals get into the spirit of the Bavarian brew-fest with a themed cooking class and celebration of the international event. Donning his best lederhosen, Chef Oliver will provide hands-on instruction of authentic German recipes to recreate at home. Learn how to make schnitzel, German potato salad, and bratworst, all while sipping on a stein or two of Bavarian beer. Prost!
Holiday Classics at Home
Saturday, November 3 from noon to 3 pm in the Serene Suite
Master the art of roasting a turkey and other holiday classics in the hotel’s Serene Suite, a beautiful and intimate home-like setting featuring a full kitchen. Chef Oliver will give step-by-step instruction on how to create the perfect Thanksgiving feast and holiday hors d’oeuvres to impress friends and family at home. Champagne and holiday cocktails will be served throughout the festive afternoon.
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