Team Building & Private Parties

Name: LUNCH AND LEARN – OCTOBER 17
Start: 2025-10-17
End: 2025-10-17
Location: Sweet Basil Culinary Center

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17 LUNCH AND LEARN – OCTOBER 17 LUNCH AND LEARN – OCTOBER 17 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 This class might be a good one to invite a friend to share with you. With this lunch DEMONSTRATION lesson we will spoil you serving lunch while you enjoy a fun & entertaining presentation. Join us for Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Shallot-Balsamic Sauce, served with Dilly Garden Potato Salad. Dessert will be Lebkuch , ... GOURMET COUPLES – OCTOBER 17 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – OCTOBER 17 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Here is a great class you and your partner can enjoy together. Our three-course gourmet dinner will be prepared by couples cooking it from start to finish. Each course will be served with a sampling of wines. Come for a fun culinary experience and our menu of Herb Roasted Salmon Bite Amuse with Martini Aioli and Romain , ...
18 HOLIDAY BREAD BAKING – OCTOBER 18 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ HOLIDAY BREAD BAKING – OCTOBER 18 9:30 am - 12:30 pm We are getting a jump start on the holiday season! In this great bake & take class we’ll make fall specialty breads to enjoy at home or use for gift giving! Come be part of baking seven varieties of breads including: Apple Cinnamon; Honey Oat; Bacon, Cheese Beer Bread; Luscious Lemon Loaf; Pumpkin Ginger Bread; Sou , ... TAPAS AND PAELLA TAPAS AND PAELLA 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Here is a theme party in the making! It begins with a line-up of Spanish Tapas then two versions of Paella! Come learn to do this for yourself in our party class! The lesson and menu will be Cauliflower Toasts (Roasted Cauliflower Florets with toasted Bread with Serrano Ham, Olive Oil, Smoked Paprika, and Manchego Chee , ...

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20 TAMALE TIME ~ CLASS IS FULL~ TAMALE TIME 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm The best Tamales are made at home using tried and true recipes. Here is a great lesson that teaches step by step how it’s done. We’ll begin with the Masa, learning to make it from scratch & alternately where to buy it; then make fillings, and assemble the Tamales with the Corn Husks. Come for a great lesson to lear , ...
21 HOLIDAY BREAD BAKING – OCTOBER 21 HOLIDAY BREAD BAKING – OCTOBER 21 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 We are getting a jump start on the holiday season! In this great bake & take class we’ll make fall specialty breads to enjoy at home or use for gift giving! Come be part of baking seven varieties of breads including: Apple Cinnamon; Honey Oat; Bacon, Cheese Beer Bread; Luscious Lemon Loaf; Pumpkin Ginger Bread; Sou , ... ESSENCE OF COOKING INTERMEDIATE WK2 Part of a Series ESSENCE OF COOKING INTERMEDIATE WK2 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm If you have experience as a cook and want to learn more about the finer points of cooking, or have taken our Essence of Cooking Series, this class is your next step in developing your cooking skills! Come for this Six Week series to cook and learn! Our lessons will be: Week 2 – Salads & Side Dishes – Creative use , ...
22 AIR FRYER FUN ~ CLASS IS FULL~ AIR FRYER FUN 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Your Air Fryer can change your life! Using one opens the door to cooking food much faster, crisping it & creating texture similar to fried foods. AND it cooks everything! We’re ready to answer your questions about how to use your air fryer at home. We have a great menu to learn from and hope you will join us for Ai , ...
23 HOLIDAY BREAD BAKING – OCTOBER 23 HOLIDAY BREAD BAKING – OCTOBER 23 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 We are getting a jump start on the holiday season! In this great bake & take class we’ll make fall specialty breads to enjoy at home or use for gift giving! Come be part of baking seven varieties of breads including: Apple Cinnamon; Honey Oat; Bacon, Cheese Beer Bread; Luscious Lemon Loaf; Pumpkin Ginger Bread; Sou , ... SAUCE MASTERY SAUCE MASTERY 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 When you add sauce to a dish all of a sudden you’ve made it special! You also enhance flavors, add dimension and complexity to your recipe. Why not take this opportunity & learn Sauce-making methods you can use in all of your cooking. We will pair each Sauce with a recipe that complements it. Come for a fun and dyn , ...
24 LUNCH AND LEARN – OCTOBER 24 LUNCH AND LEARN – OCTOBER 24 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Here is a fun lesson where we cook and serve you lunch! This DEMONSTRATION class shows how to make a fun, entertaining menu for fall. Our menu will be Bacon-wrapped mini Meatloaves topped with crispy Shallots, served with Roasted Potato medley with Thyme and Balsamic Vinegar. Dessert will be Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding , ... GOURMET COUPLES – OCTOBER 24 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – OCTOBER 24 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm It’s Friday night and you could enjoy a fun date night! As a team, you and your partner will join a group of couples & prepare a three-course gourmet dinner. Choose the recipe you want to prepare from start to finish. Each course will be served with a sampling of wines. Join us for a fun experience to prepare Togar , ...
25 HOLIDAY BREAD BAKING – OCTOBER 25 HOLIDAY BREAD BAKING – OCTOBER 25 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 We are getting a jump start on the holiday season! In this great bake & take class we’ll make fall specialty breads to enjoy at home or use for gift giving! Come be part of baking seven varieties of breads including: Apple Cinnamon; Honey Oat; Bacon, Cheese Beer Bread; Luscious Lemon Loaf; Pumpkin Ginger Bread; Sou , ... ASIAN COCKTAIL PARTY ~ CLASS IS FULL~ ASIAN COCKTAIL PARTY 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Asian flavors are loved by so many. Knowing how to create them is the subject of this fun class. This lesson offers a variety from several Asian cuisines. Our menu will be Korean Grilled Chicken Wings; Cambodian Summer Rolls; Crab Cream Cheese and Scallion Wontons; Teriyaki Meatballs; Malaysian Chicken Satay with Peanu , ...

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27 HOLIDAY BREAD BAKING – OCTOBER 27 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ HOLIDAY BREAD BAKING – OCTOBER 27 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm We are getting a jump start on the holiday season! In this great bake & take class we’ll make fall specialty breads to enjoy at home or use for gift giving! Come be part of baking seven varieties of breads including: Apple Cinnamon; Honey Oat; Bacon, Cheese Beer Bread; Luscious Lemon Loaf; Pumpkin Ginger Bread; Sou , ...
28 PROTEIN DINNERS PROTEIN DINNERS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Protein dinners are popular because they are packed with healthy, protein-rich ingredients that include healthy fats and fiber. Loaded with plant-based ingredients and Meat and Fish assortments, they are bountiful and delicious! Come have fun & learn about these healthy combinations. Our lesson is Chicken Shawarma , ... ESSENCE OF COOKING INTERMEDIATE WK3 Part of a Series ESSENCE OF COOKING INTERMEDIATE WK3 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm If you have experience as a cook and want to learn more about the finer points of cooking, or have taken our Essence of Cooking Series, this class is your next step in developing your cooking skills! Come for this Six Week series to cook and learn! Our lessons will be: Week 3 – Intermediate Breads and Pastries – Explo , ...
29 BBQ AND BEER BBQ AND BEER 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 We know BBQ & Beer go together. We’ll use it in our recipes and beverage at the end of class. Come explore the styles of BBQ from around the US and learn to create what is loved about each specialty. Our fun lesson is Buffalo Chicken & Pilsner Beer Cheese Soup; grilled Vegetables and Bread with Chimichurri Sauc , ...
30 DINNER PARTY DESSERTS DINNER PARTY DESSERTS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Do you ever wish you had that perfect dessert to top off a great meal? Look no further. Here is an impressive array of desserts which are proven crowd pleasers. Come for a fun and inspiring dessert lesson to make Chocolate Hazelnut Tart; Berry Fool (Sweet Custard and Fruit); Brandied Cherry Frangipane Tart; Brown Sugar , ... HOOKED ON FISH ~ CLASS IS FULL~ HOOKED ON FISH 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Knowing how to cook Fish to achieve maximum flavor and tenderness is easily learned. Add that it’s delicious and healthy which makes it a great choice for weeknight dinners or entertaining. The key is knowing the best method for cooking Fish, along with the timing and level of heat that will achieve the best results. W , ...
31 LUNCH AND LEARN – OCTOBER 31 LUNCH AND LEARN – OCTOBER 31 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Take yourself out to lunch & enjoy a valuable cooking lesson at the same time. This DEMONSTRATION offers a menu you could use for weeknight meals or entertaining. Come relax and let us serve you an amazing meal! Our lesson will be New York Steak Sliced and topped with a velvety Sauce Soubise (a Buttery Caramelized , ... GOURMET COUPLES – OCTOBER 31 GOURMET COUPLES – OCTOBER 31 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $195.00 Invite your partner to share an evening of fun and cooking with a group of couples. As we work our way through a three-course gourmet dinner, we’ll discover new methods for cooking, and a fun time putting it all together. Join us for an amazing lesson of Mushroom, Grape and Blue Cheese Tartines; Arugula and Fennel Sala , ...
1 FRENCH PASTRIES ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ FRENCH PASTRIES 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 French Pastries are incredible little baked treasures, made with layers of light pastry, with custards or fruit fillings. In this class we’ll learn French baking methods to achieve an understanding of how each beautiful, delicate Pastry is made. Learn the French classics including: Chocolate Orange Madeleines (Cake She , ... FLAVORS OF THE ITALIAN RIVIERA ~ CLASS IS FULL~ FLAVORS OF THE ITALIAN RIVIERA 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Italian Riviera is known for fish delicacies, along with Focaccia, fresh Vegetables, Pasta, and Olive Oils. Typically, Ligurian-style fish are baked or grilled and served with locally produced olive oils and lemon. There is vibrancy to the foods cooked here. Come experience the culinary magic from this beautiful Me , ...

TEAM BUILDING & PRIVATE PARTIES, SCOTTSDALE

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TEAM BUILDING

Sweet Basil team building offers a group of co-workers the chance to get away from the daily challenges and share a fun, constructive learning experience – cooking together in our kitchen! The Team Building class offers each person attending a hands-on learning experience, copies of the recipes, and a wonderful meal of the foods prepared. The three-hour class begins with a short lecture about the recipes, then everyone is invited into the kitchen to cook. When the food is ready we set up a buffet and the group sits down to enjoy a great meal!

A trained chef works with the group guiding and directing the preparations; and an assistant is there to help participants & take care of the dishes so clean up is a non-issue! Groups are welcome to bring wine or beverages and we can supply wine glasses. We provide water and iced tea, aprons to use in class and copies of the recipes to take home.

If you need a way for your group to share a rewarding time where all can participate, this Team Building experience may be a great way to bring everyone together.

TEAM BUILDING GUESTS RECEIVE

Review of the recipes and demonstration of techniques

All ingredients used and use of equipment to prepare the lesson

Lesson from an experienced chef and instructor & assistant to do the cleanup

A meal of the foods prepared

Beverages of water and iced tea

Copies of the recipes for each person to take home

Pricing: $115 / Person (10 person minimum)

THEMED MENU CHOICES

Choose the theme which best suits your group:

ASIAN FINGER FOODS

ENTERTAIN WITH EASE

GRILL IT ALL

MEDITERRANEAN MYSTIQUE

PARISIAN DELIGHTS

PLANT BASED GOODNESS

SOUTHWEST THE BEAUTIFUL

TAPAS AND PAELLA

TUSCAN TREASURES

WINE COUNTRY ENTERTAINING

Chopped

Groups choosing the Chopped class option will have their group divided into teams of 3 or 4 people. Each team will receive a market basket of ingredients which they will use to create an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Teams will have a brief period to create a game plan and go to work creating three fabulous dishes with access to the Chef as an advisor throughout their cooking experience. Groups can choose to have their dishes judged and then dishes will be shared by the group at the conclusion of the competition!

Parties hosted at sweet basil

We’ve hosted many different kinds of fun parties over the years including: Anniversaries, Bridal & Baby Showers, Birthdays, Family & School Reunions, Client parties, Corporate Gatherings Business Incentives, Singles Gatherings, Senior Activities & Social Gatherings. A cooking class can be a wonderful opportunity to meet people, be an ice-breaker & provide an interactive fun experience for groups of all kinds.

In keeping with all of our cooking classes, team building classes will follow our Covid 19 guidelines to maintain safety standards at all times.

Please call Martie Sullivan at Sweet Basil – (480) 596-5628 to discuss dates & details.

Sweet Basil Culinary Center & Cooking School
8900 E. Pinnacle Peak Road
Suite C-4
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-596-5628
sweetbasil@sweetbasilgourmet.com

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PRIVATE PARTIES

When it’s time to gather your friends together for a special occasion – Birthday, Anniversary, Shower, Graduation, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or any special occasion, a private Cooking Class is a great way to celebrate with everyone sharing a fun experience, being together and cooking!

A private party is three hours and begins with a brief lecture about the food to be prepared. Next the group is invited into the kitchen to cook in teams of two. That’s when the fun begins! Each team makes a recipe of their choosing from the menu, and the chef is there to assist as needed. Here learning, discovery and great results happen! When the cooking is done we set up a buffet and everyone sits down to enjoy a great meal.

Private groups may bring wine and beverages. We provide water and iced tea, an apron to use in class and each person receives a copy of the recipes to take home.

When a special experience is what you’re looking for, here is the one that includes a great meal as a reward for having fun and doing a great job! Call us to inquire about your special occasion!

TUSCAN TREASURES

Fig & Caramelized Onion Pizza with Fontina & Thyme

Roasted Pear, Walnut, Arugula & Mixed Greens with Shallot Dressing

Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary Roast Chicken

Zucchini with Garlic & Lemon

Tuscan Shrimp with White Beans & Basil

Homemade Fettucini with Alfredo Sauce

Berry Tiramisu