WHAT WE DO


PRIVATE LESSONS

 

IN PERSON

Your child's culinary education can be customized to fit his or her needs. We love to infuse classical techniques & technical skills into a fun, autonomy-promoting experience. Courses can be purchased as packages, gifts, or weekly sessions.

VIRTUAL

We’ve adjusted our curriculum to provide fulfilling and educational lessons from the safety of your home. We cook alongside you and the result is the same: a delicious family meal for everyone to enjoy.

 Date Nights

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Take date nights to another level with a fun, customized lesson for couples. You and your date can learn to recreate your favorite restaurant dish, learn a new classical kitchen skill, or taste something totally new in your own kitchen. We will provide the ingredients and instruction, and all you need to do is put on an apron, drink some paired wine, and enjoy the experience.


Instead of going out, stay in and invite us into your kitchen for a delicious date night for you and your mate. From handmade pasta, to dumplings, to pizza, to steak, we can teach you to make your favorite dishes from the comfort of your own home. Invite another couple or two to make it a group lesson, and we can pair wines or cocktails to make the night special.

More sample date night lessons include:

  • Recreating the best restaurant pastas

  • Steakhouse favorites

  • Paella and tapas

  • Rolling sushi and handmade dumplings

  • Perfect techniques for duck, fish, or meat with accompaniments

Private Hire

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Birthday parties, dinner parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, or just another Thursday night…you can hire our founder, Madeline, and her team to cater your next event. Whether you’re looking to host an intimate plated tasting menu or a buffet of your favorite foods, we can work with you to create a customized plan that will fit your needs for any occasion.

After a welcome call, we will provide menu choices based on you and your guests’ preferences. We will arrive the day of the party with all the ingredients to create your perfect custom meal experience.


Sample 01

Cocktail

Spicy strawberry Margarita

First course

Blanched peas with strawberry, radish, arugula and burrata

Second course

Montauk tuna crudo with ponzu, citrus, mango, sesame and avocado 

Third course

Seared duck breast with sweet potato purée, Swiss chard, and roasted grapes 

Dessert

Chocolate torte with candied hazelnuts and kumquat

Sample 02

Cocktail

Blueberry basil gimlet

First course

Coconut butternut squash bisque with Thai basil oil, brioche croutons, and pickled cauliflower 

Second course

Whipped ricotta tortellini with saffron honey and toasted almonds 

Third course

Grilled ribeye with chimichurri, charred broccolini and Romanesco, and crispy potato pavé

Dessert

Meyer lemon tart with strawberry lavender compote and whipped mascarpone cream


 SAMPLE buffet menu

  • Crudite with walnut romesco dip


  • Cheese and Charcuterie board


  • Grilled skirt steak with chimichurri


  • Fresh campanelle with chorizo, spring garlic, calabrian chili and pecorino


  • Bucatini with Meyer lemon, crab, roasted corn, and confit tomato


  • Roasted smoky sweet potatoes with pistachio, maple, and sunflower sprouts


  • Endive and radicchio salad with citrus, caramelized pecans, and marinated feta

ABOUT A PLATE OF MIND