Team Building & Private Parties

Name: PUFF PASTRY AND PHYLLO
Start: 2025-03-26
End: 2025-03-26
Location: Sweet Basil Culinary Center

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26 PUFF PASTRY AND PHYLLO ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ PUFF PASTRY AND PHYLLO 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Using these two specialty Pastries adds dimension and flair to any meal. Each requires an understanding of the techniques of using them to achieve the best results. Come for a fun and enchanting lesson to add these recipes to your repertoire. Our lesson is Phyllo Wrapped Honey Mustard Salmon; Brie and Shiitake Mushroom , ...
27 MEDITERRANEAN APPETIZERS MEDITERRANEAN APPETIZERS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 This is a perfect theme for a gathering especially in spring because of the light, healthy foods used. Come treat yourself to a lesson that will give you recipes you will use and treasure. Our menu is Kale Tabbouleh; Yogurt & Olive Oil Flatbreads; Ultimate Hummus; Pomegranate & Orange Chicken Kebabs; Grilled Sh , ... BEST OF WORLD FOOD TOUR BEST OF WORLD FOOD TOUR 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 We are spanning the globe on a culinary search for the best and most favorite dishes enjoyed around the world! From Paris to Japan and China to India, in this class you will gain an understanding of locally produced foods, flavorings and methods of preparation. Have fun and expand your culinary knowledge with this menu , ...
28 LUNCH AND LEARN – MARCH 28 LUNCH AND LEARN – MARCH 28 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Take yourself out for lunch! This could be a perfect experience to share with a friend! Our DEMONSTRATION of Mediterranean Shrimp & Pasta Salad (Cold Pasta Salad with poached Shrimp, short-twisted Pasta, Arugula, sliced Zucchini, Yellow Bell Pepper strips, sliced Red Onion, Feta Cheese, Parsley, Basil, and Oregano , ... GOURMET COUPLES – MARCH 28 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – MARCH 28 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Here is a class you and your partner can enjoy together! Come as a team and be part of creating this delicious three course meal. Each couple will choose their dish to make. We will enjoy it all with a sampling of wine! Come for a very fun evening to prepare Oven Roasted Crab Cake Amuse with Lemon-Caper Aioli, and Gril , ...
29 STREET FOODS OF THE WORLD ~ CLASS IS FULL~ STREET FOODS OF THE WORLD 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm From each country featured we will learn what foods the locals love the most and find from the street vendors. Come to enjoy Msemen (Moroccan Flatbreads) with Honey-Thyme Butter; Cuban Pressed Sandwich; Jamaican Beef Tacos with Mango Pineapple Slaw; Lamb, Harissa, & Almond Sausage Rolls; Chicken Karahi (Pakistani b , ...

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31 PASTA PARTY INTERNATIONAL ~ CLASS IS FULL~ PASTA PARTY INTERNATIONAL 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm We are going to make the most amazing variety of Pastas and have a party while doing it! If you have ever wanted to make Pasta from scratch, here is the opportunity! Come for an International menu of Greek Shrimp & Orzo; Homemade Fettuccine with Bolognese Sauce; German Spaetzle in a Buttery Cheese Sauce; Argentinea , ...
1 AROUND THE WORLD IN A SKILLET AROUND THE WORLD IN A SKILLET 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Borrowing an idea from a well-known cookbook author, we are taking a tour around the world with dishes that can all be created by using one pan everyone has – the skillet. In these recipes you’ll find excellent choices for dinners, side dishes and desserts. Soon to be family favorites! Our lesson is Skillet Korean Chic , ... COOKING FUNDAMENTALS COOKING FUNDAMENTALS 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $630.00 This 6-week fundamentals course is for those who want to gain an in depth understanding of cooking principals to become better home cooks. Lessons provide an understanding of the subject with discussion of culinary terms, techniques and tools, ingredient selection, menu planning and presentation. The instructor begins , ... KNIFE SKILLS FUNDAMENTALS ~ Part of Series ~ KNIFE SKILLS FUNDAMENTALS 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Week 1 of Cooking Fundamentals: This class offers a unique hands-on experience teaching how to easily use a chef’s knife and paring knife. Each participant will receive an array of Vegetables and Fruits to use for practice cutting. The instructor will lead the group through a DEMONSTRATION on how to slice, dice, and ju , ...
2 CAST IRON GOODNESS CAST IRON GOODNESS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Cast Iron pans make great vessels for cooking for many reasons. They heat and cook evenly, allow a crust to form on your food, can be used on any cooking surface, become non-stick when a patina develops and are inexpensive, quality cookware pieces. Come learn a great variety of dishes that cook best when using cast iro , ...
3 PLANT BASED PLEASURES PLANT BASED PLEASURES 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Many people have discovered the joy of adding plant-based dishes to their meals. As a healthy way of cooking, it unleashes a multitude of creative ways to create exciting dishes using Vegetables. Come for a fun morning of cooking and be inspired to prepare Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Vegan Ranch Dressing; Italian Fl , ... CHEERS TO SPRING CHEERS TO SPRING 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 With spring nearly here, we move to foods that are fresh and light. Come for a great lesson to discover how to make these flavorful recipes for yourself. Our menu is Prosciutto wrapped Shrimp with Chive Butter Appetizer; Shaved Zucchini & Yellow Squash Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts & Lemon-Olive Oil Vinaigrette; , ...
4 LUNCH AND LEARN – APRIL 4 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ LUNCH AND LEARN – APRIL 4 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Treat yourself to lunch served to you as you watch a DEMONSTRATION lesson. You could invite a friend to share the experience! Come indulge and enjoy this loaded Surf-and-Turf-inspired Cobb Salad with smoky grilled Shrimp, Corn, and Steak atop Romaine, Eggs, Avocado, and Cheddar Cheese. It will be served with Homemade C , ... GOURMET COUPLES – APRIL 4 ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ GOURMET COUPLES – APRIL 4 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $195.00 This class for couples introduces a three-course meal prepared by a team of partners. Each course is served with a wine to complement the menu. Invite your partner to come with you to learn these amazing dishes. Our lesson is Chili Dusted Shrimp with fresh Corn, Avocado, & Ginger Salsa Amuse, and Shaved Zucchini &a , ...
5 A BEAUTIFUL BREAD BASKET A BEAUTIFUL BREAD BASKET 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Baking bread is part technique, part science, and largely a labor of love when you have great recipes and an understanding of using yeast. Come discover all of these things as our lesson weaves us through these lovely breads. Come to learn Multigrain Bread; Whole Wheat Biscuits; Cheese Bread with Bacon, Onion, and Gru , ... SECRETS OF THE ITALIAN MAMAS ~ CLASS IS FULL~ SECRETS OF THE ITALIAN MAMAS 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Great Italian dishes often are made with special knowledge of Italian Mamas. Their secrets are not written down but are shared. Their knowledge provides the basis of creating many Italian flavors we love so much! Come learn from the secrets (with the help of the instructor’s real Italian Mama) of Italian Mamas. Our les , ...

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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: $105 / 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