Looking for a fun and unique way to expand your culinary skills?
Look no further than DelecTable's cooking classes!
DelecTable Cooking Classes
Whether you're a beginner who's looking to learn the basics or a seasoned pro looking to perfect your skills, our professional chef-taught classes are sure to teach you something new.
Each class is packed with information, hands-on learning, and of course, delicious food! You'll learn about different cooking techniques, flavor pairings, and more, all while enjoying a meal that you helped create. DelecTable cooking classes are the perfect way to add some excitement to your culinary routine and impress your friends and family with your new skills.
Our classes are small – usually 16 people or fewer – so you get personal attention from our chef instructors. You will work as a group as you join in the fun to prepare the menu.
Wine, beer, and craft cocktails from our own bar are available for purchase before and during class.
So what are you waiting for? Sign up today and start your culinary journey!
Modern Mexican 🌮🇲🇽
3248 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705
Break it Down – Mastering Chicken 🍗
3248 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705
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3248 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705
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DelecTable Chef Instructors
Chef Joel Olson, Hemmachef
Chef Joel Olson of Hemmachef is a nationally-recognized culinary instructor with over 25 years of experience teaching cooking. He is an honors graduate of L’Academie de Cuisine in Bethesda, MD, where he taught for 23 years (until its closure in 2017) and was consistently the most highly-rated instructor on Yelp and other media apps.
Chef Joel approaches teaching as entertainment and uses his sense of humor and passion for cooking to inspire and actively involve his students of all levels of ability, interest, and knowledge level. He is adept at working with adults and children and making sure that everyone has a fun culinary experience while also learning useful skills.
Chef Joel’s classes are hands-on and participants do the cooking with fun and exciting menus. Classes cover a wide spectrum of culinary topics, including many international and vegetarian menus. He is a proud Wisconsin native and loves to incorporate local products in his recipes, especially local meats, cheeses, beverages, and more.
Sherry Belcher, MS, CN
Sherry Belcher has been providing her nutritional expertise and guidance for over 25 years to help people learn about their body and what it takes to make and maintain health. With a life long passion for cooking she focuses on easy prep meals that provide high nutrient value. With a Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition and training in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, she uses a comprehensive whole body and whole life approach to wellness.
She is the author of two cookbooks Simply Good and co-author of 10 Days to a New You.
Chef Rob Doyle
Chef Rob Doyle is a classically trained chef and licensed master mixologist with a rich background in kitchens and bars across the country. Known for blending traditional and modern techniques across a wide range of cuisines, Rob built a loyal following as a private chef and caterer on the East Coast.
In addition to his culinary and hospitality career, Rob is also an accomplished actor, producer, and writer. He moved to Wisconsin in 2014 and spent six seasons performing at American Players Theatre, as well as on stages throughout the Midwest.
Rob brings the same passion and artistry to his cooking classes that he brings to the stage, believing that “cooking and performance are one and the same.” We’re thrilled to welcome him to our kitchen—cheers and bon appétit!
Punky Egan, Punky Bakes
Punky Egan earned the title of Certified Master Baker, one of less than 200 in the country, from the professional organization RBA (Retail Bakers of America).
Throughout her 45-year professional baking career, she owned Sucré Patisserie and Dessert Lounge and was a consultant to the baking industry and recipe developer. At Madison College, she was the director of the baking program as well as the lead instructor.
Punky co-authored 3 cookbooks, wrote baking articles for professional publications, and created instructional baking videos for her baking students. She had a regular baking segment on a local TV station and was even on the Food Network.
She now devotes her time to teaching the joys of baking to people of all experience levels - from novices up to experienced home bakers.
