Cooking Class: Presidential American Fare

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In this one-of-a-kind cooking class, Chef Dan will teach you how to prepare a menu he once served to a former president and first lady at their country club. After creating and tasting these dishes, you’ll feel presidential yourself! You’ll first prepare savory grilled shrimp and grits, followed by an enticing wedge salad topped with sliced gorgonzola dressing. For the main course, you’ll make a perfectly grilled veal chop with a side of bacon-wrapped fingerling potatoes and brown-sugar glazed Brussels sprouts. To finish the meal, Chef Dan will teach you how to craft a mouthwatering apple caramel trifle.

MENU

Amuse-Bouche

With grilled shrimp and soft grits

Baby Wedge Salad

With toasted candied pecans and sliced gorgonzola dressing

Grilled Veal Chop With Bacon-Wrapped Fingerling Potatoes

With shallot bourbon demi-glace and brown sugar-glazed Brussels sprouts

Apple Caramel Trifle

With raspberry garnish

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 10
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Activity Level
Activity Level
Labels Couples, Group, Gourmet, Date Night, New American, Holiday
This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.

Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences

Dariane

20 Dec 2022

Chef Dan was very welcoming and great at what he does. Had a blast!

Tyler

28 Nov 2022

Chef Dan was amazing! He was personable, fun and incredibly enthusiastic. Conversation was fun and entertaining and we truly learned a lot about how to make sushi. We are excited to have him come do a private lesson at our home

Kevin

14 Oct 2022

Chef Dan was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took time to explain the process and help students with hands-on explanations.

Bre

04 Aug 2022

We did a class with Chef Dan as a Manager Meeting Activity and it was so great! The event allowed everyone to participate but also allowed for networking and talking! He was also very accommodating in helping us find a venue for the activity!

Candace

24 Feb 2022

Shout out to Chef Dan! He’s so charming friendly kind and knowledgeable!! I Took my best friend to this class and we both absolutely loved it! The food was incredibly delicious- some of the best flavors we’ve ever had! Don’t hesitate if you are wondering if you would like this class. Wear comfortable shoes as you will be standing a lot, eat a light supper Bf you come since cooking takes a few hours and if you’re afraid of Covid and germs just stay home and forego enjoying a fun evening of cooking with a true pro whose cooked for presidents and celebrities! From a mom whose cooked for years for my family - I wish I’d met Dan 30 years ago to learn so many cooking secrets!

Brinlee

10 Feb 2022

Amazing experience! We don’t often splurge, but I’m glad we did! We joined for the fancy Italian dinner and it was so yummy! Everything was planned, prepared, and organized perfectly! We even got to bring home extra food & ingredients! Dan was a great host! He was kind and flexible and helped us do everything perfectly.

Cristian

20 Dec 2022

Ran out of supplies. But very nice instructor

Kelly

28 Dec 2022

No direction in the beginning, no microphone so it was difficult to hear, only one food station and it was not ready so there was a lot of waiting and a VERY long line. Venue was freezing cold inside, had to wear a winter coat the entire time. Tables were set with 5 seats, guests had to rearrange so that they could sit 4 or 6. Not enough supplies for the number of people, had to share sushi mats and knives and cutting boards, etc.... Demonstration station was blocked by large plastic wrap box, hard to see. Avocados were not prepped, and when Chef Dan cut them, he did so in large chucks/slices, which was not ideal for sushi. Only one cutting station and one condiment station with sauces and such, more lines to wait in. Would NOT recommend. Will not take any more classes, very disappointed.

Outside Reviews for Chef Dan

Nicole Wilding

04 Jan 2022

Chef Dan is an exceptional chef who has prepared meals for many high profile celebrations such as Frank Sinatra and his family, The Trumps, The Clintons and more! His love for cooking and teaching shines through his personality. With his experience he has so many stories to tell that he loves to share with his guests. I highly recommend taking a class with Chef Dan if you are in the area!

This class does not have any dates.

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Chef Dan

9 reviews

Chef Dan’s extensive culinary résumé includes time spent working as an Executive Chef, the youngest Saucier at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, and even as a culinary TV producer. In addition to his successful career as a chef, he has taught more than 100 cooking classes on TV shows and at the local college level. Teaching is his passion, and he loves to bring the joy of cooking to aspiring chefs of all skill levels.

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