Classes
All of our classes are taught by Chef Dave, and include hands-on instruction in our commercial kitchen.
Cooking classes are held at 2:00pm on Sundays at Ollie’s unless otherwise noted.
Classes last about three hours and also include a three-course meal with the items you have created (except for the knife skills class).
Knife Skills Classes begin at 1:00pm on Sundays at Ollie’s and last an hour (meal is not included with Knife Skills class).
Read our FAQs for more details.
FAQs
+ Do you ever offer private classes?
Absolutely! We can do a private class on any topic. From team building classes, to a group of people who LOVE cheese and want to know how to cook with it, to birthday celebrations and corporate events. We can teach any topic. Minimum group size is 4 people, and maximum is 12 for hands-on. We can do group demo cooking classes for up to 100 people on site, or any size off site. Contact Chef Dave if you are interested and he will get back to you promptly to discuss.
+ Why do you offer cooking classes?
Chef Dave loves working one-on-one with people who are passionate about food, so he teaches the classes right in the commercial kitchen to provide real hands-on experiences. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, throw on an apron, and have a wonderfully fun afternoon with Chef Dave.
+ What are the classes like?
Each class is taught by Chef Dave . We spend the first 30 minutes relaxing in the restaurant talking about the key concepts in the class, and then we go into our commercial kitchen where you will get to work hands-on at multiple stations.
+ When do the classes start?
All cooking classes at Ollie’s are held at 2:00pm. This is the only time that the kitchen does not have a large amount of food being prepped or cooked.
+ What day of the week are classes held?
All of our scheduled cooking and knife skills classes are held on Sundays. Special classes can be scheduled at other times – please Contact Chef Dave for details.
+ How many people in a class?
As few as 4 and as many as 10.
+ What happens if I have to cancel?
There are no refunds for cooking classes that you can’t attend. If you have to miss a class, find a friend that you can surprise with an unexpected gift. If you do not show up for a cooking class, you will forfeit your fees. If you cancel 2 weeks or more before the class, you can receive a gift card for the amount spent on the missed class.
+ Are classes ever cancelled?
Classes are cancelled for extreme weather or if fewer than 4 people are signed up for the class.
+ What happens if a class is cancelled?
If we have to cancel a cooking class, you can either sign up for a future cooking class, or you will receive a refund for the full amount.
Learn basic knife skills, and learn how to sharpen and take care of your knives.
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