Saturday Chef
Community Cooking ClassSaturday Chef Community Cooking Classes are great for connecting with friends and making new ones while upgrading your kitchen skills. Classes are in the culinary labs of the Helms College Augusta Campus, where you'll work with our chefs to learn tips, tricks and recipes that span from foundational to wow-inducing. Treat yourself or give the gift of a new experience.
Call 706.651.9707 or email saturdaychef@helms.edu for more information.
2023 CLASS SCHEDULE
ALL CLASS TIMES: 10:00AM - 1:00PM | Each class is $90 per person.
January 28
Healthy Meals Made Easy – Learn simple solutions to healthy eating and keep your New Year’s resolution going throughout the year.
February 11
Valentines Candies – If the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, we’ve got the roadmap to show you how to get there. Come create edible works of art and take them home to your loved ones.
March 11
Professional Knife Skills – Learn how to properly care for and use professional cutlery to achieve a precision look to your food and help you cook more efficiently.
April 22
Cake Decorating – Learn classic and contemporary cake decorating skills with fondant and buttercream. Hone your piping technique to create beautiful cakes for all occasions.
May 13
Brunch - For the love of brunch, come learn tasty and easy recipes like Quiche Lorraine, Potatoes Lyonnaise and Salad Niçoise.
June 17
Plant-Based Garden Celebration – Summers are perfect for making plant-based meals fresh from the garden or farmers market.
Come to Helms College Garden at Wright’s Farm to create healthy and delicious farm-to-fork meals.
July 29
Summer Grilling – Grilling isn’t just for burgers but a versatile cooking method for beautiful summer days. Learn proper techniques for grilling steak, fish, chicken and vegetables.
August 19
Plated Desserts – Learn how to create professionally plated desserts that will wow your family and friends.
September 9
The Art of Making Soup - Learn the fundamentals of making soups that warm the soul, taking elements of a fall harvest to the bowl.
October 14
Fermentation - Fermentation has been used for centuries to preserve food and enhance its flavor. Learn the science behind it and how to make kimchi, sauerkraut and fermented butter.
November 11
Holiday Sweet Treats - Create bakery-caliber holiday treats such as pies, cookies and quick breads that are perfect for parties and gift-giving.
December 9
Gingerbread House - Create and decorate your own gingerbread house for the holidays!