Team Building & Private Parties

Name: ASIAN STREET FOODS
Start: 2026-09-10
End: 2026-09-10
Location: Sweet Basil Culinary Center

NEW OCTOBER CLASSES

NEW NOVEMBER CLASSES

NEW DECEMBER CLASSES

NEW Kids & Teens Classes

NEW FALL SCHEDULE (PDF)

NEW HOLIDAY COOKIES

NEW Essence Intermediate Starts October 13!

SUMMER SCHEDULE (PDF)

AUGUST CLASSES

SEPTEMBER CLASSES

September 2026

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10 ASIAN STREET FOODS ASIAN STREET FOODS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 This Asian class will take you on a culinary journey through the world of vibrant foods – sizzling grill food, bold beautiful herbs, spices and colorful dishes. Learn to bring together irresistible flavors with fast, fun cooking techniques and treat yourself to a delicious discovery of Asian flavors. We hope you can jo , ... ITALY IN SMALL BITES ITALY IN SMALL BITES 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Serving Italian Finger Foods during summer is a delightful way to share time with friends and offer casual, colorful, big flavor foods in bite-sized portions. In this class we will create a menu of simple, beautiful bites with a variety of cooking techniques. Come join the fun and learn Pan-caramelized Grape Tomatoes o , ...
11 LUNCH AND LEARN LUNCH AND LEARN 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Here is a lesson you can enjoy for its simplicity and use of beautiful fresh ingredients. Our DEMONSTRATION teaches step-by-step how to create Sauteed Chicken Breasts topped with Brie & Apricot Mustard Glaze. We will serve it with Roasted Butternut Squash, Brown Butter and Sage. Dessert will be Apple Crisp topped w , ... GOURMET COUPLES GOURMET COUPLES 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $220.00 This class is made for foodies who enjoy great food! Come with your partner to be part of a group creating an amazing three-course meal. Each team will begin from scratch to discover the process of creating their recipe. We will chop, stir, roast and bake and end by plating each course. Come have fun and join in the cr , ...
12 DAZZLING CUPCAKES DAZZLING CUPCAKES 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 If you are a home baker, this class will teach you to bake beautiful Cupcakes and turn them into professional quality creations. You will learn the steps to mix, portion and bake cupcakes so they look as good as they taste. This fun class teaches decorating techniques & includes tutorials. Our lessons are Banana &# , ... TAPAS AND PAELLA TAPAS AND PAELLA 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 This subject lends itself to a lively, social and flavor-paced food experience. We will begin with Tapas – bite-sized morsels that pair perfectly with wine. We will move on to prepare two Paella recipes. We hope you can come to our party & learn how fun it is to put this great food together! Our menu will be Spanis , ...

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14 KNIFE SKILLS KNIFE SKILLS 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Knowing how to use your knives is one of the most important skills for any cook. This hands-on class provides each student with a wide array of Vegetables and Fruits for practice to cut, chop, slice, and dice. The instructor will demonstrate each cutting skill then lead the class to professionally chop, dice, slice, di , ...
15 PIES FOR FALL PIES FOR FALL 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Pies in fall come with a little bit of magic with the warm fragrant aromas of spices & vast ingredients from the fall harvest. First and most important thing in this class is mastering making a Pie Crust. Each team will make their own, learning how to make it light and flaky; then rolling, shaping and creating beau , ... TUSCAN IN FALL TUSCAN IN FALL 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 The fall season provides a true sense of the region’s cooking – it is rustic, soulful and satisfying. Elements are created by the harvest of the autumn ingredients. In this immersive class you will learn how the simplicity of using a few high-quality ingredients with earthy bold flavors can create the magic of layered, , ...
16 BBQ IN THE USA BBQ IN THE USA 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Our regional tour of BBQ in the US will be like a trip across the country, sampling the best of each area with signature dishes, sauces, wood types and cooking methods. We will have a great time learning about rubs, marinades, sauces, grilling styles and cuts of meat. We will learn to gauge temperatures and doneness of , ... MARTIES MAD MARTINI HOUR MARTIES MAD MARTINI HOUR 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm $30.00 It’s a party and you are invited to Martie’s Mad Martini Happy Hour! Come sip a Blackberry Martini – fresh, refreshing and delicious, crafted by our Mixologist Brian Vogel, owner of the Raven Gastropub. Brian will share tips on how to make this memorable cocktail. Our chef will DEMONSTRATE appetizers you won’t be able , ...
17 FRENCH BASICS FRENCH BASICS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 This French basic class is a builder of skills that you use in every-day cooking and are fundamental building blocks to becoming a good cook. With each French inspired recipe, we will learn and use the techniques of knife skills, sauté, searing, roasting, making sauces and learning about creating layers of flavors. Thi , ... TEMPTING THAI TEMPTING THAI 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 As one of the most favorite types of cooking, this Asian cuisine envelops all the flavors we love so much (spicy, sweet, bitter and acidic) into each recipe we will produce. spicy, sweet, bitter, acidic and blend to create dynamics not often found in a cuisine. Come learn to use the ingredients special to the Thai culi , ...
18 LUNCH AND LEARN LUNCH AND LEARN 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Make lunch plans and learn a classic Italian dish in a DEMONSTRATION that shows how to make Gnocchi. The lesson will turn it into Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (fresh Gnocchi Potato Dumplings baked with rich Red Sauce, gooey Mozzarella & Parmesan), served with Garlic Bread. Dessert is Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake. , ... GOURMET COUPLES GOURMET COUPLES 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $220.00 We are taking a gourmet menu with a wide range of ingredients and turning it into a three-course meal. Come for a fun lesson where teamwork will have everyone working together to create a culinary achievement. Our lesson is Fig & Goat Cheese Pizza Bite Amuse and Bitter & Blue Salad with Grilled Radicchio, Blue , ...
19 CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Many of us love Chocolate and are good at baking Chocolate Cookies, Cakes and Brownies. But to be able to use it in different applications, we need to understand how to handle one of the most technical and temperamental ingredients in the kitchen. This class will teach how and why Chocolate is used in each application , ... MEDITERRANEAN SMALL PLATES MEDITERRANEAN SMALL PLATES 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Experience this lesson on Mediterranean cuisine and gain cooking knowledge of how to create the bright bold flavors we love about this cuisine. The lesson teaches how to use the timeless techniques of one of the world’s most beloved cuisines. This lesson teaches how to create a classic menu of Salmon, Cream Cheese & , ...

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21 TAMALE TIME ~ CLASS IS FULL~ TAMALE TIME 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Learning to make Tamales from scratch is one of the richest, most culturally satisfying culinary experiences you could have. As a specialty of the Southwest, it is part of our cultural heritage. The knowledge will immerse you in this hands-on craft with delicious results and feeling of accomplishment when you are finis , ...
22 AIR FRY EVERYTHING AIR FRY EVERYTHING 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Your air fryer is the perfect cooking vessel for summertime cooking! It cooks anything and everything, and keeps the heat contained in one small unit! This class teaches how versatile an air fryer can be. Come for a delicious summertime lesson is Buttermilk French Fried Onions; Air-Fried healthy Chicken Bites with Hone , ... FISHING AROUND FISHING AROUND 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Cooking Fish is easy to do with knowledge of the differences between types of Fish and the ways to bring out the best of their natural flavors. Our lesson varies with cooking methods that complement each Fish. Come for a great lesson to learn Spicy Citrus Marinated Fish (Salpicon de Pescado – roasted Fish tossed , ...
23 CANAPES AND COCKTAILS CANAPES AND COCKTAILS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 What a wonderful way to have a party – a menu with a light, delicious assortment of Canapes, paired with a lovely cocktail! With this class we will master the kinds of foods that make people’s eyes light up knowing they will be treated to elegant bite-sized creations with big flavors! Our class will teach you how to la , ...
24 DESSERTS THAT WOW DESSERTS THAT WOW 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 This dessert class will teach creations where each item is designed to surprise, delight and make people say, “how did you make that?” The drama we create will have unexpected flavor pairings, beautiful presentations and tastes that are incredible. Learn to make desserts that will always impress. Our lesson is Berry Fo , ... SAUTE AND SAUCES SAUTE AND SAUCES 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 This class is ideal for people who want to move their cooking skills to a new level. It is a transformative pairing because these two skills form the backbone of great everyday cooking. Learning to prepare restaurant quality dishes with the skill of sauté is mastery of temperature control which results in crisp vegetab , ...
25 LUNCH AND LEARN LUNCH AND LEARN 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Refreshing, cool, delicious and perfect for lunch. This will be the lovely lunch we will serve to when you come to enjoy this menu of Mediterranean Shrimp and Pasta Salad. It will be served with toasted French Baguette. Dessert will be luscious and cool Tiramisu Mousse. , ... GOURMET COUPLES GOURMET COUPLES 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $220.00 Plan a fun evening with a group of foodies to be part of creating an amazing three course gourmet meal in a fun energetic environment where each team enjoys the process of cooking a new recipe. When the cooking is done, we will enjoy each course with a sampling of wine. Come for a great evening to prepare Chili-dusted , ...
26 MACARONS MACARONS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 This specialty class offers far more than just learning how to make pretty little cookies – it teaches precision, patience and the pastry techniques to know how to determine what is needed to make them turn into perfect creations that have the sweetest, most amazing flavors. We will turn mystery into mastery with our l , ... GREEK GOURMET GREEK GOURMET 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 From the sunny Mediterranean coastline comes a lesson that includes the philosophy, the ingredients and the way Greeks think about food, family and flavor. It goes beyond learning recipes, opening the door to understanding the culture through its food and way of cooking. Enjoy an inspiring and enlightening class. Our l , ...

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29 SOUTHWEST BRUNCH SOUTHWEST BRUNCH 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 If you enjoy entertaining, this class offers a dream of a themed party with colorful, bold, generous dishes inspired by foods that are familiar and exciting. This subject is more than learning recipes, it offers a backdrop to entertaining that is warm, vibrant, full of abundance and a reflection of your own style. Lear , ... BACON BEAUTIES BACON BEAUTIES 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 There are SO many things to enjoy about the flavors of bacon. It is one of the world’s most loved ingredients and as a technique, flavor builder and creative tool in the kitchen, it elevates anything you put in. Come for an immersive bacon experience and learn how to move it from a breakfast dish to giving every part o , ...
30 MARTIES MAD MARTINI HOUR MARTIES MAD MARTINI HOUR 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm $30.00 It’s a party and you are invited to Martie’s Mad Martini Happy Hour! Come sip a Cucumber Martini – fresh, refreshing and delicious, crafted by our Mixologist Brian Vogel, owner of the Raven Gastropub. Brian will share tips on how to make this memorable cocktail. Our chef will DEMONSTRATE mini Salmon Cake, served with C , ...
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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

ASIAN FINGER FOODS

Shrimp Toasts

Potstickers

Crispy Vegetable Pancakes with Japanese Bbq Sauce

Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Wontons with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce

Five Spice Pork Ribs

Lemongreass-Ginger Pork Sliders

Matcha Shortbread Cookies

PARISIAN DELIGHTS

Parisian Bacon & Onion Tart

French Onion Soup Gratinee

Spinach & Butter Lettuce & Fresh Mushroom Salad

Pan-Seared New York Steak with Madeira Mustard Sauce

Spinach Souffle

Warm French Lentils

Classic Crepes Suzette Flambe

MEDITERRANEAN MYSTIQUE

Falafel with Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Mediterranean Couscous Bowl with Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Dill Yogurt Sauce

Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

Grilled Eggplant & Tomatoes with Feta Cheese & Balsamic Vinegar

Turkish Vegetarian Fritters with Cucumber Lime Yogurt Sauce

Baklava Cheesecake Cups

SOUTHWEST THE BEAUTIFUL

Border Guacamole with Tortilla Chips

Oaxacan Quesadillas

Baja Shrimp Tacos

Roasted Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Chile Sauce

Mexican Street Corn

Mexican Brownies

PLANT BASED GOODNESS

Artichoke & White Bean Dip With Seeded Crackers

Butternut Squash & White Bean Soup with Sage Pesto

Chickpea Salad with Homemade Vegan Mayonnaise

Pinto Bean Burgers with Vegan Pub-Style Burger Sauce

Mushroom Bolognese Sauce

Baja-Style Cauliflower Tacos with Cilantro Sauce

Raspberry Streusel Bars

GRILL IT ALL

Grilled Shrimp Cocktail

Fork & Knife Grilled Romaine Salad with Buttermilk Peppercorn Dressing

Flame Grilled Vegetables

Grilled Asparagus with Candied Bacon

Coffee-Rubbed Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Cream Sauce

Grilled Pound Cake with Rum Pineapple Sauce

ENTERTAIN WITH EASE

Dirty Martini Deviled Eggs

Wild Mushroom Tartlets

Steak & Boursin Cheese Bites with Chives

Panko Crusted Shrimp Balls

Soy & Mirin Glazed Salmon Bites

Sun-Dried Tomato, Parmesan & Basil Puff Pastry Swirls

Lemon Curd & Fresh Raspberry Tartlets

TAPAS AND PAELLA

Stuffed Mushrooms with Chorizo & Manchego

Tapas Meatballs (Albondigas En Salas)

Roasted Peppers with Sherry Vinegar, Green Olives & Capers

Shrimp Paella

Grilled Chicken & Sausage Paella

Flourless Spanish Almond Cake

Team Building & Private Parties

*NEW* OCTOBER CLASSES

*NEW* NOVEMBER CLASSES

*NEW* DECEMBER CLASSES

*NEW* Kids & Teens Classes

*NEW* FALL SCHEDULE (PDF)

*NEW* HOLIDAY COOKIES

*NEW* Essence Intermediate Starts October 13!

SUMMER SCHEDULE (PDF)

AUGUST CLASSES

SEPTEMBER CLASSES

September 2026

ASIAN STREET FOODS

ITALY IN SMALL BITES

LUNCH AND LEARN

GOURMET COUPLES

DAZZLING CUPCAKES

TAPAS AND PAELLA

KNIFE SKILLS

PIES FOR FALL

TUSCAN IN FALL

BBQ IN THE USA

MARTIES MAD MARTINI HOUR

FRENCH BASICS

TEMPTING THAI

LUNCH AND LEARN

GOURMET COUPLES

CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP

MEDITERRANEAN SMALL PLATES

TAMALE TIME

AIR FRY EVERYTHING

FISHING AROUND

CANAPES AND COCKTAILS

DESSERTS THAT WOW

SAUTE AND SAUCES

LUNCH AND LEARN

GOURMET COUPLES

MACARONS

GREEK GOURMET

SOUTHWEST BRUNCH

BACON BEAUTIES

MARTIES MAD MARTINI HOUR

TEAM BUILDING

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)

Chopped

Parties hosted at sweet basil

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

Sweet Basil Culinary Center & Cooking School8900 E. Pinnacle Peak RoadSuite C-4Scottsdale, AZ 85255480-596-5628[email protected]

PRIVATE PARTIES

Menus for Private Parties

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

ASIAN FINGER FOODS

Shrimp Toasts

Potstickers

Crispy Vegetable Pancakes with Japanese Bbq Sauce

Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Wontons with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce

Five Spice Pork Ribs

Lemongreass-Ginger Pork Sliders

Matcha Shortbread Cookies

PARISIAN DELIGHTS

Parisian Bacon & Onion Tart

French Onion Soup Gratinee

Spinach & Butter Lettuce & Fresh Mushroom Salad

Pan-Seared New York Steak with Madeira Mustard Sauce

Spinach Souffle

Warm French Lentils

NEW OCTOBER CLASSES

NEW NOVEMBER CLASSES

NEW DECEMBER CLASSES

NEW Kids & Teens Classes

NEW FALL SCHEDULE (PDF)

NEW HOLIDAY COOKIES

NEW Essence Intermediate Starts October 13!

Sweet Basil Culinary Center & Cooking School
8900 E. Pinnacle Peak Road
Suite C-4
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-596-5628
[email protected]