Team Building & Private Parties

Name: GRILL FRIENDS
Start: 2026-10-20T02:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-10-20T02:35:00-07:00
Location: Sweet Basil Culinary Center

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20 GRILL FRIENDS Cancelled GRILL FRIENDS 9:30 am - 9:35 am $105.00 Taking a grill class will give you the information you need to be confident with the grilling process. In this lesson you will gain an understanding of different cuts of meat, how to tenderize them, and add flavor using rubs and marinades. You will learn about cooking temperatures, placement and heat levels of the gril , ... ESSENCE INTERMEDIATE – WK 2 Part of a Series ESSENCE INTERMEDIATE – WK 2 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $630.00 Week 2: DINNER PARTY SALAD & SIDE DISHES – Kale Salad with Crispy Parmesan-Cauliflower Croutons; Escarole and Fennel Salad with Capers and Golden Raisins; Roasted Tomato Risotto with Basil and Parmesan; Bagna Cauda Brussels Sprouts; Buttery Hazelnut and Winter Squash Tian; Sautéed Green Beans with Spice-Glaze , ...
21 CABBAGE CRUSH AND OTHER VEGGIES CABBAGE CRUSH AND OTHER VEGGIES 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 One of the most popular veggies right now is the humble Cabbage. In this assortment of veggie recipes centered around cabbage, we will discover how delicious they are. Join in to learn this amazing collection. We will make Air fryer Eggplant Parmesan bites with Sun-dried Tomato Dip; Sheet pan fall Vegetables with Gnocc , ...
22 MAGICAL MEDITERRANEAN MAGICAL MEDITERRANEAN 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 The foods and flavors of Mediterranean cuisine have a lot of magic with all the freshly harvested ingredients and delicious combinations of classic dishes. It’s hard to find foods as satisfying as these. Under the brilliant skies and lands around the Mediterranean Sea, we gather these great recipes and embrace them for , ... RIBS AND WINGS RIBS AND WINGS 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 This class teaches a great assortment of ribs and wings with so many great flavors and special cooking methods to create flavors from classic, traditional combos to sticky, hot, and sweet. Our great lesson shows them all! Come join us for a fun lesson of Oven Roasted & Grilled Baby Back Ribs with Jack Daniels BBQ S , ...
23 LUNCH AND LEARN LUNCH AND LEARN 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 We hope you can join us and invite a friend to enjoy a delicious lunch and a cooking class! This would be a fun menu to use for entertaining; it makes an impressive meal with wonderful flavors. Come to enjoy a DEMONSTRATION of Shrimp & Baby Spinach with Pesto Cream Sauce over Bowtie Pasta, served with Garlic Bread , ... GOURMET COUPLES Call 480-596-5628 to Register GOURMET COUPLES 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $220.00 Make this a night spent with your partner having fun in a kitchen that is not your own! This group of couples will share a lively evening of chopping, stirring, sauteing a three-course gourmet meal. Each couple will prepare a part of the meal of their choosing. When the cooking is done, each course will be enjoyed with , ...
24 SPEAK EASY SPOOKS SPEAK EASY SPOOKS 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $50.00 Step through the door and into our Sweet Basil Halloween speakeasy, where the fun begins with a secret code word and a little mystery. Once inside, you’ll enjoy a spirited afternoon of food, shopping, Halloween surprises, and festive fun with the Sweet Basil team. Come in Halloween costume disguise so that you won’t be , ...

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26 HOLIDAY BREAD BEAUTIES – Oct 26 HOLIDAY BREAD BEAUTIES – Oct 26 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 We are getting a jump start in the holiday season! In this great bake & take class we will make fall specialty breads to enjoy at home or use for gift giving! Be part of baking seven varieties of breads including: Apple Cinnamon; Cranberry Walnut; Brazilian Cheese Bread; Luscious Lemon Loaf; Pumpkin Gingerbread; So , ...
27 HARVEST PIES HARVEST PIES 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Nothing says fall like the aroma of pies baking in the oven. Come for a cozy, hands-on class celebrating the flavors of the harvest season as we learn the secrets to tender, flaky crusts, rich seasonal fillings, and beautiful pie finishes. This class will give you choices for impressive Thanksgiving Pies you can make f , ... ESSENCE INTERMEDIATE WK 3 Part of a Series ESSENCE INTERMEDIATE WK 3 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $630.00 Week 3: INTERMEDIATE BREADS & PASTRIES – Spinach Gozleme (Spinach & Cheese wrapped in Turkish Flatbread); French Baguettes; Eclairs or Profiteroles with Ganache and Vanilla Cream (Pate Choux Pastry); Cheese Soufflé; Cinnamon-Nut Palmieres with Homemade Quick Puff Pastry; Mini Monte Cristo Strudels, and Fl , ...
28 ART OF PHYLLO AND PUFF PASTRY ART OF PHYLLO AND PUFF PASTRY 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Discover the magic and versatility of Phyllo Dough and Puff Pastry as key components which can be used to transform simple ingredients into elegant appetizers, beautiful entrées, and unforgettable desserts. In this class, you’ll learn how to handle, fill, fold, shape, bake, and serve these flaky favorites with re , ...
29 TAPAS AND PAELLA PARTY TAPAS AND PAELLA PARTY 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 The vibrant flavors of Spain can become your next way to create a festive party in your kitchen! Invite your guests to dive in & create a spread of authentic tapas finger foods enjoyed with a glass of wine! Then create stunning Paellas that will impress everyone! You’ll discover the techniques behind Spain&#8 , ... COOKING WITH CHAMPAGNE COOKING WITH CHAMPAGNE 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Learning to Cook with Champagne teaches the cook to take an ingredient associated with celebrations and elevate everyday cooking. It makes a menu special and sounds impressive while adding its unique flavor. Learning to use it feels elegant, festive, and a little luxurious, while the class will teach techniques that ar , ...
30 LUNCH AND LEARN ~ CLASS IS FULL~ LUNCH AND LEARN 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Make this a great way to have lunch with a friend at our lunch and DEMONSTRATION class. This special menu teaches Italian specialties you will enjoy using for your families and entertaining. WE will host our neighbor from “ That’s Darling” clothing and gift store for a fashion show woven into our cooking class. We will , ... GOURMET COUPLES GOURMET COUPLES 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $220.00 If you’re ready for a fun evening out with your partner, why not come for an amazing culinary experience and be a team helping prepare a three-course gourmet meal! Our lesson for couples teaches great techniques in a relaxed cooking environment. After you have created the recipes of your choice, the group will sit down , ...
31 FISH OF THE SEA FISH OF THE SEA 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 If you’ve ever worried about overcooking fish, this class erases that fear in one morning. This class will teach simple, foolproof techniques that make seafood come out tender, flaky, and perfect every time. Come learn to cook a variety of fish and gain an understanding of how each fish is cooked using the method which , ... CHEESY GOODNESS CHEESY GOODNESS 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 This hands-on cheese making class opens the doors to learning something impressive and transformational. As you see how milk turns into fresh cheese, you will learn how this remarkable process is one you’ll use for your own impressive, rewarding experiences. From the cheeses we make in class, you will learn how it’s po , ...

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
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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