Team Building & Private Parties

Name: SOURDOUGH SUCCESS
Start: 2026-02-16T07:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-02-16T10:00:00-07:00
Location: Sweet Basil Culinary Center

NEW Fundamentals of Cooking Starts April 7!

Kids & Teens Classes

Essence of Cooking

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16 SOURDOUGH SUCCESS ~ CLASS IS FULL~Ongoing SOURDOUGH SUCCESS 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Learn the steps to successful Sourdough creation in this informative class. We will begin by making Sourdough starters, creating it for our recipes; then develop and bake the dough with a variety of flavors. Come learn the steps to successful Sourdough so you can do it for yourself. Our lesson is Honey Oat Sourdough Lo , ...
17 THE ART OF PHYLLO ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ THE ART OF PHYLLO 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Flaky, buttery, crispy and delicious. Isn’t that what we love about Phyllo Dough? Learning to work with it is the focus of the class, and each recipe is a lesson in using it in a unique way to achieve impressive results. We’ll learn to make Pear Brie & Prosciutto Phyllo Bites; crispy Feta Cheese Filo Pastry Spirals , ... ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 7 FEBRUARY 17 Part of a Series ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 7 FEBRUARY 17 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm If you’ve ever wanted to be a good home cook, this 12-week series is meant for you! We teach everything A to Z about cooking; each week you are introduced to a new subject which will be cooked by the group. The series includes lectures, demonstrations, hands-on learning and a meal of the foods prepared each week. If yo , ...
18 STUFF IT STUFF IT 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 This lesson explores the way stuffings can be used to create interesting flavors in a variety of foods. This fun and instructive class teaches Bacon-wrapped Peanut Butter stuffed Jalapenos; Mozzarella and Pepperoni stuffed Chicken Breast over Spaghetti Noodles; Bacon wrapped Pork Tenderloin stuffed with Herb & Brea , ...
19 PLANT BASED PREFERENCES ~ CLASS IS FULL~ PLANT BASED PREFERENCES 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 CATER YOUR OWN PARTY ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ CATER YOUR OWN PARTY 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Have you ever wanted to create your own successful party, but are not sure how to do it? This class answers the questions of how to, from the planning stage to preparation with tips on planning, time management, do ahead, & easy recipes for a stress free & successful party. Our menu and lesson will be baked Bri , ...
20 LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 20 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 20 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Come treat yourself to a delicious lunch with a lesson you can use for entertaining. Our DEMONSTRATION will lead you through the steps of this great menu. Join us for Chicken Florentine (Chicken Breasts in a creamy White Wine Spinach Sauce) served with Olive Oil Roasted Potatoes. Dessert will be Lazy Daisy Cake (Tender , ... GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 20 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 20 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $220.00 Invite your partner to share a special evening and enjoy a cooking lesson together. In this class of couples, you will be a team preparing part of the menu. When the meal comes together, we will serve a sampling of wine with each course. Enjoy a fun evening of cooking Chilled Shrimp Amuse with fresh made spicy Cocktail , ...
21 KIDS AND PARENTS COOK SNACKS AND CHARCUTERIE KIDS AND PARENTS COOK SNACKS AND CHARCUTERIE 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $210.00 Hey Moms and Dads, here is a class to share with your child (aged eight or above) where you will learn an array of easy snack foods with presentations that use “boards” to create the theme. Plan a morning together and be part of this fun class. We will make The Circus Board: Pepperoni & Cheese Pin Wheels; Veggie &# , ... ASIAN COCKTAIL PARTY ~ CLASS IS FULL~ ASIAN COCKTAIL PARTY 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Asian foods with their delicious, satisfying flavors are the subject of this creative finger food lesson. This assortment of Asian finger foods will teach an array of foods with items your guests will not be able to get enough of. Come for a fun lesson on Japanese Fried Chicken Thighs (Karaage); Beef Satay with Peanut , ...

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23 COOKING WITH INA GARTEN ~ CLASS IS FULL~ COOKING WITH INA GARTEN 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 We are focusing on one of our favorite cookbook authors and her delicious, easy to make recipes. We’re using Ina’s book “Cooking for Jeffrey” and an array of recipes from it that we are going to love. Come for a fun and delicious Ina experience and Camembert & Prosciutto Tartines; Roasted Butternut Squash & Ric , ...
24 PERSONAL PIZZA PERSONAL PIZZA 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 A perfect Crust and perfect Sauce. Isn’t that where we find perfection in the Pizzas we love? That’s where this lesson begins. Learning to make thin, flaky Crusts, crafting delicious Sauces, and adding ingredients for great tasting Pizza. Come have fun and learn to make Pizza your way. Our lesson is Fig-Prosciutto Pizz , ... ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 8 FEBRUARY 24 Part of a Series ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 8 FEBRUARY 24 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm If you’ve ever wanted to be a good home cook, this 12-week series is meant for you! We teach everything A to Z about cooking; each week you are introduced to a new subject which will be cooked by the group. The series includes lectures, demonstrations, hands-on learning and a meal of the foods prepared each week. If yo , ...
25 BACON BEAUTIES ~ CLASS IS FULL~ BACON BEAUTIES 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00
26 FRENCH FUNDAMENTALS FRENCH FUNDAMENTALS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 French cooking methods are the backbone of the cuisines we enjoy today. This class teaches basic cooking principles that originated in French kitchens. Come for a fun and valuable lesson to add these classic techniques to your cooking knowledge. Our lesson is Soupe au Pistou (Brothy Soup with Vegetables, tender Beans, , ... TAME YOUR GRILL ~ CLASS IS FULL~ TAME YOUR GRILL 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 If you are not comfortable using your grill, we can help to change that. Sign up and come for a great grill class and learn how to control the heat, place your food so it cooks evenly, and time your cooking to achieve a correct internal temperature. Join us for a lesson on Grilled Shrimp appetizer with spicy Cocktail S , ...
27 LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 27 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 27 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Treat yourself to a lesson you can enjoy recreating at home for friends and family. This easy group of recipes makes an impressive meal on special occasions. Enjoy a DEMONSTRATION of Braided Pork Tenderloin with Brown Sugar Garlic Glaze served with oven roasted Root Vegetables of Fennel, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Red On , ... GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 27 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 27 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $220.00 Invite your friend or partner to join you for a great class and culinary adventure; and team up with a group of couples to create a three-course gourmet meal. We’ll cook the complete meal and enjoy it course by course with a sampling of wine. Come and join us for steamed Chicken & Cilantro Dumplings amuse with Chil , ...
28 SAUSAGE START TO FINISH SAUSAGE START TO FINISH 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Have you ever wanted to learn to make your own sausage? Here is an opportunity to gain experience from a pro on how to make it, going through each step of the process. Come for a fun class and great learning experience to make homemade Italian Sausage; homemade Mexican Chorizo; homemade Breakfast Sausage; Italian Sausa , ... WOK ON ~ CLASS IS FULL~ WOK ON 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Learning to use a stir fry pan and wok is a wonderful way to cook a one pot meal. This class will help you to understand Asian ingredients, Sauces, Spices and flavorings. Come for a fun and delicious culinary experience to learn Peking-Style Shredded Pork; Khmer-Style Stir-Fried Chicken with Ginger; Spicy Korean-Style , ...

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:

Menus for Private Parties

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
[email protected]

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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

Chicken Piccata

Zucchini with Garlic & Lemon

Homemade Fettucini with Mushroom Alfredo Sauce

Tiramisu Mousse