Surf and Turf with Emulsion Sauces

Ready to take your cooking skills to a gourmet level? Join Chef Kevin’s Surf and Turf with Emulsion Sauces class and unlock the secrets to mastering steak, seafood, and the luscious, buttery magic of emulsion sauces.

Imagine yourself sizzling up a perfectly seared steak while simultaneously bringing a taste of the ocean to your plate with expertly prepared seafood. Not only will you learn the artful techniques to perfect these dishes, but Chef Kevin will also guide you through crafting velvety emulsion sauces that will elevate your creations to new culinary heights. This hands-on class is packed with flavor, fun, and fantastic tips straight from the professional kitchen, all set in an engaging, upbeat environment that promises to ignite your passion for cooking. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to cook, taste, and share like a true chef!

🌟 What’s on the Menu?

• Petit Steak with Bearnaise Sauce – Learn the art of the perfect sear and cook your steak just the way you like it.
• Nut Crusted Catch of the Day – Paired with a cocktail-inspired Beurre Blanc (choose Margarita, Mai Tai, or Pina Colada-inspired flavors!).
• Garlic Balsamic or Truffle Aioli – Elevate your dishes with this versatile, silky condiment.
• Chef Demo: Oven-Frites and Caesar Dressing – Because no Surf and Turf meal is complete without these mouthwatering sides.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• Perfect your steak game with tips on searing and achieving the perfect doneness.
• Master pan-frying or deep-frying techniques for restaurant-worthy seafood.
• Conquer emulsion sauces:
  • Bearnaise (velvety, warm egg-and-butter bliss).
  • Beurre Blanc (a citrusy, buttery reduction with a decadent twist).
  • Aioli (garlic-infused mayo perfection).

👩‍🍳 Who Should Attend?

Are you a food enthusiast, a home cook ready for the next challenge, or a gourmet beginner with dreams of serving chef-quality meals? This hands-on, fast-paced class is perfect for those with a little kitchen experience who want to level up their skills while having fun.

💡 Why This Class?

Chef Kevin’s classes are intimate and skills-focused, with a maximum of 12 participants. You’ll get personalized attention, work in small groups to prep, measure, cook, and plate each featured dish, and enjoy the fruits of your labor together. (Pro tip: the sauces alone are worth showing up for!)

📅 3 Hours of Gourmet Bliss

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. What are you waiting for? Tie on your apron, bring your appetite, and get ready to impress your friends and family with your newfound culinary prowess.

🔗 Sign up now to secure your spot – your dinner party guests will thank you!

Wine, beer, and cocktails are available for purchase from our bar. Come early for cocktails (5:15) — class begins at 5:45!

Our classes are small, so you get personal attention from our professional instructors. You will work as a group as you join in the fun of preparing the menu.

Chef Kevin Appleton has a passion for food, drink, and fun. He is a former Culinary Instructor at Madison College. He worked at some of the best fine dining restaurants in Chicago and was Executive Chef at Robert Morris College’s Institute of Culinary Arts.