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Mastering the Five Mother Sauces

Couples Cooking Class Mastering the Five Mother Sauces

Verified Chef

Chef Greg

5.0 (9 reviews)

West Palm Beach

2.5 hours

2 to 15 (public class)

$133.99 (all inclusive)

What You’ll Do

In this rewarding cooking class, Chef Greg will prepare you to master the five mother sauces, from which most other sauces are created. You'll prepare five potential dishes, and each will explore one of the five mother sauces: stock-based velouté, dairy-based béchamel, herb-infused tomato sauce, beef-based espagnole and egg-based Hollandaise sauce.

By the time you leave class, you'll have a whole new set of recipes in your repertoire and be ready to craft your own delicious sauces for future dishes. Take the first step towards culinary expertise and sign up today!

MENU

Velouté: A Clear, Stock-Based Sauce

May be prepared in class for shrimp Francese with butter

Béchamel: A Dairy-Based White Sauce

May be used to prepare a homemade lasagna

Tomato: A Light Sauce With Herbs

May be used for a Bolognese in the lasagna

Espagnole: A Brown Sauce Made From Roasted Beef Bones

May be used in a beef stroganoff served with farfalle pasta

Hollandaise: An Emulsion of Egg Yolk, Clarified Butter and Lemon Juice

May be used in a zabaglione dessert with Marsala wine

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.

What You’ll Get

Step-by-step, beginner-friendly guidance from Chef Greg.

Chef techniques and practical tips you will use long after class.

All ingredients and tools are provided plus you enjoy your meal at the end of class.

Looking for a gift? Mastering the Five Mother Sauces makes a perfect experience gift.

Where You’ll Be

Chef travels to your location

West Palm Beach

Chef Greg will also travel to guests in the following areas:

West Palm Beach Boca Raton Miami

YOUR CHEF

Verified Chef

Chef Greg

5.0 (9 reviews)

West Palm Beach

Growing up, Chef Greg fell in love with his mother’s great cooking and quickly began pursuing his own culinary career. After culinary school, he spent the next 25 years working in restaurants all across the world, including a stint at the prestigious Le Bel Age hotel in Hollywood. He’s amassed an expansive knowledge of cooking fundamentals, including chemistry and knife skills, and specializes in Italian and Mediterranean food.

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$133.99

Price details

All-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, meal and fees.

Date

Mon, Nov 02

Time

06:00pm

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before

Groups of 2 or more

Request a private class

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REVIEWS

For this experience

Chef Greg brought an eclectic background and created a very special, individualized experience for my wife’s BDay. Thank you!!

- Sri

Chef Greg was excellent! We had so much fun with him, and he was incredibly informative and entertaining and the food was delicious. Thank you!

- Brooke

For experiences with Chef Greg

We did the full course Italian dinner class with Chef Greg. Everything exceeded any expectations we had. He explained each step- the food was so delish- and Chef, himself, was filled with great stories of his travels and interests. He caters to his guests perfectly to make the entire experience one you want to again tomorrow!

- Lynda

Chef Greg was fantastic. We had a great meal with instruction!

- Donna

Chef Greg delivered an absolutely phenomenal dining experience that showcased both his culinary expertise and passion for creating unforgettable meals. Each dish was thoughtfully crafted, bursting with flavor, and beautifully presented. The Shrimp Scampi was a perfect start – the balance of white wine, garlic, lemon, and butter created a sauce so velvety and flavorful, it was impossible to resist sopping up every drop with the crusty bread. The Linguine Carbonara was indulgent yet perfectly balanced, with the richness of pancetta, cream, and Parmesan complemented by the light, silky texture of the fresh egg. The Chicken Pizzaiola was a standout dish, blending the tanginess of tomatoes, capers, and black olives with tender, sautéed chicken breast to create a bold and satisfying entrée. Finally, the Classic Zabaglione was the perfect ending to the meal. Light, airy, and elegantly sweet, it paired beautifully with the fresh berries and biscotti, leaving us on a high note. Chef Greg’s attention to detail and mastery of Italian flavors made this meal nothing short of spectacular. Highly recommend for anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience. Bravo!

- Sean

Chef Greg whipped up an unforgettable Father's Day feast for my husband and me, leaving us happily stuffed with delicious food and a fridge full of leftovers. He even cleaned up before he left and shared the recipes so we can try (and likely fail) to recreate the magic. Highly recommend for a fun and tasty experience!

- Tiffany