Sauce Fundamentals

$165 per person

Instructor

David Groff

Our Fundamentals classes are designed to give home cooks a solid foundation of skills for everyday cooking and baking. They will build your confidence, equip you with techniques, and provide you with abundant inspiration in the kitchen.

What You'll Learn

By the end of the class you will:

  • Understand the basic chemistry of emulsified, butter, and roux-based sauces by walking through examples of each
  • Have the confidence to elevate a simple meal with a quick sauce from pantry staples
  • Have the ability to build a pan sauce from memory and without a recipe

About This Class

One thing that separates restaurant dishes from home cooking is the ability to execute a refined sauce. This class will walk through the fundamentals of preparing a variety of professional style sauces to pair with savory dishes. You’ll learn to make several classic French sauces as well as a few, more modern, sauces that are lighter, intense, and quickly prepared.

Each student will also have an opportunity to execute an emulsified sauce, such as hollandaise, doing it by hand so you understand exactly how it comes together. This class is ideal for any level of home cook who wants to elevate their skills to a more professional level.

Menu

Some of the sauces that will be made in this session are hollandaise, beurre blanc, béchamel, classic reduction-pan sauce and more
 

 

 

 

Details

  • Wine included
  • Full meal served in class
  • Work in teams
  • Ages 18+

FAQ

What is the format of a typical cooking class?

The average duration of our cooking classes is 4 hours, and they are broken down into three segments: Introductory lecture or demo, hands-on cooking, and eating.

The class will begin with a short discussion or demo from your instructor. After, you can expect to work either on a team or individually to prepare the class menu. As a group, your class will prepare the selected menu in its entirety. In most classes, not every student will make every dish.

Learning happens throughout the class, and your instructor will often call out key techniques as they happen in each recipe.

Most classes conclude by sitting down as a group to eat what you’ve prepared, followed by a discussion of each recipe. You will leave with a copy of the recipe packet and a working knowledge of every dish that was made so you can recreate them at home.

When should I arrive for my class?

Doors open 15 minutes before the class start time.

What do I need to bring with me to class?

You do not need to bring anything with you to class, unless otherwise noted in the class description. The kitchens at SFCS are fully equipped and aprons, recipes, equipment, food and wine are all provided for you. 

Do I need to eat before class?

In most classes, you will be sitting down to eat a complete meal that you have prepared along with your classmates. Since this typically occurs towards the end of the class period, an appetizer or small plate is usually prepared early on in class. However, you’re welcome to additionally have a snack before you arrive or bring one with you.

Please note, for our Baking & Pastry classes, a light meal will be provided for you.

What should I wear to class?

We suggest wearing casual clothing you can easily move around in, and highly recommend wearing comfortable closed-toe shoes. Long hair should be pulled back.

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Cancellation Policy

Any cancellation up to two weeks prior to your class start date will be refunded 100%. Cancellations up to 5 days before your class start date will qualify for an online credit to be applied to another class. No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations received less than 5 days before your class start date, however, you may always send a friend in your place if you’re unable to attend.

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