Private Cooking Events At Home

It’s not just a cooking class, but an exclusive culinary experience to connect with your friends, co-workers, family, and community. Based on your request, Passion for Spices will create your own customized menu and recipes to fit your desires. Our classes are aimed to not only teach how to cook but how to find the ease and delight in preparing delicious food from scratch. Price is determined as per the program you want.
Class Ideas
After purchasing, email info@passionforspices.com to set a date for your private cooking class.
What to Expect:
Join Passion for Spices Chef Sam Kadko for an interactive, hands-on cooking experience where you will make a three-course meal for Mother’s Day. You will receive the recipes and ingredient list when you register. This will be a live cooking class where you and your Mom will be able to create these tasty recipes in the comfort of your home with the guidance of the chef. After registration, you will receive a Zoom link which will connect you to the class.
Cost:
$125 per family
Menu:
Chicken, Coconut, and Galangal Soup
Classic Pad Thai
Chicken or Vegetable Massaman Curry
Picture Courtesy of Dartagnan
All Classes Include Curbside Ingredient Pick-up/Delivery
What to Expect:
Join Passion for Spices Chef Sam Kadko for an interactive, hands-on cooking experience where you will learn classic techniques using local and sustainable ingredients. You will receive the recipes and ingredient list when you register. This will be a live cooking class where you and your friends and family will be able to create these tasty recipes in the comfort of your home with the guidance of the chef. After registration, you will receive a Zoom link which will connect you to the class.
Menu:
Grill Top Potatoes “Boulangere”
Spatchcock Chicken Glazed with Spiced Pomegranate Sauce
Indian Corn Butta with a Chili-Corn Rub
Spiced and Grilled Berkshire Pork Ribs
Spiced Grilled Pineapple with Garam Masala
Cost:
$100 per person with Ingredient Pick-up or Delivery (delivery charge extra)
When & Where:
Sunday, May 24th: 2:30 - 4:30 P.M.
At the Comfort of Your Home
Father’s Day Gift Card Available Here!
All Classes Include Curbside Ingredient Pick-up/Delivery
What to Expect:
Join Passion for Spices Chef Sam Kadko for an interactive, hands-on cooking experience where you will learn classic techniques using local and sustainable ingredients. You will receive the recipes and ingredient list when you register. This will be a live cooking class where you and your friends and family will be able to create these tasty recipes in the comfort of your home with the guidance of the chef. After registration, you will receive a Zoom link which will connect you to the class.
Menu (Serves 5):
Hot-Smoked Salmon with Spicy Mango Salsa
Grilled Rib-eye Steak
Spanish Grilled Vegetables (Escalivada)
Curried Carrot and Golden Raisin Salad
Spiced Jalapeno Infused Mojito (BYOB)
Cost:
$100 per person with Ingredient Pick-up or Delivery (delivery charge extra)
When & Where:
Sunday, June 21st: 2:30 - 4:30 P.M.
At the Comfort of Your Home
All Classes Include Curbside Ingredient Pick-up/Delivery
What to Expect:
Join Passion for Spices Chef Sam Kadko for an interactive, hands-on cooking experience where you will learn classic techniques using local and sustainable ingredients. You will receive the recipes and ingredient list when you register. This will be a live cooking class where you and your friends and family will be able to create these tasty recipes in the comfort of your home with the guidance of the chef. After registration, you will receive a Zoom link which will connect you to the class.
Menu:
Spiced Grilled Seasonal Summer Vegetables with a Tart Dressing
Spinach Tahiri
Tomato Raita
Grilled Seasonal Fruit with Garam Masala
Mango Bourbon Cocktail (BYOB)
Cost:
$100 per person with Ingredient Pick-up or Delivery (delivery charge extra)
When & Where:
Friday, June 5th: 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
At the Comfort of Your Home
All Classes Include Curbside Ingredient Pick-up
What to Expect:
Join Passion for Spices Chef Sam Kadko for an interactive, hands-on cooking experience where you will learn classic techniques using local and sustainable ingredients. You will receive the recipes and ingredient list when you register. This will be a live cooking class where you will be learning classic techniques of baking with the guidance of a professional chef. After registration, you will receive a Zoom link which will connect you to the class.
Menu:
Week 1:
Blueberry Muffins
Tiramisu
Week 2:
Cherry Cheesecakes
Strawberry Sherbert
Week 3:
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Blueberry Banana Bread
Cost:
$450 for 3 week series with Ingredient Pick-up
When & Where:
Wednesday, July 8th: 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Wednesday, July 15th: 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Wednesday, July 22nd: 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
At the Comfort of Your Home
All Classes Include Curbside Ingredient Pick-up
What to Expect:
Join Culinary Educator May Fridel for an interactive, hands-on cooking experience where you will learn classic techniques using local and sustainable ingredients. You will receive the recipes and ingredient list when you register. This will be a live cooking class where you and your friends and family will be able to create these tasty recipes in the comfort of your home with the guidance of the chef. After registration, you will receive a Zoom link which will connect you to the class.
Menu:
Golgappa Topped with Mint Chutney (Mini Puri filled with Spiced Purple Potatoes)
Gobi Paratha (Flatbread Stuffed with Spiced Cauliflower)
Smoked Carrot and Golden Raisin Salad
Turmeric and Lemon Rice with Pomegranate Raita
Mango Lassi
Cost:
$150 per person with Ingredient Pick-up
When & Where:
Sunday, July 19th: 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
At the Comfort of Your Home
All Classes Include Curbside Ingredient Pick-up/Delivery
What to Expect:
Join Passion for Spices Chef Sam Kadko for an interactive, hands-on cooking experience where you will learn classic techniques using local and sustainable ingredients. You will receive the recipes and ingredient list when you register. This will be a live cooking class where you and your friends and family will be able to create these tasty recipes in the comfort of your home with the guidance of the chef. After registration, you will receive a Zoom link which will connect you to the class.
Menu:
Tuscan Mixed Green Salad
Gnocchi
Pici Pasta
Cost:
$150 per person with Ingredient Pick-up or Delivery (delivery charge extra)
When & Where:
Sunday, August 23rd: 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
At the Comfort of Your Home
Coming Soon.
Contact us at info@passionforspices.com for more information.
Featured Chef: Joanna Pruess
Class Includes 10 Inch Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
Joanna Pruess’s Cookbook “Cast-Iron Cooking for Two” is available for an additional cost.
Get on the cast-iron bandwagon along with celebrated chefs to grandmothers and novice cooks to seasoned pros who choose cast-iron pans for frying, sautéing, braising, and grilling foods and even baking. In this Zoom class, Joanna Pruess will guide attendees through three tasty recipes while discussing the care of the pans including seasoning to cleaning cast-iron, foods to avoid, and tips for preparing tasty and stylish meals for two. Those who sign up will receive more information and instructions on how to attend the class. All virtual classes include ingredient curbside pickup, a prep packet for the ingredients, and the recipes.
Menu:
Fontina, Dried Fig, Prosciutto, and Caramelized Onion Crostata
Pork Chops with Wild Mushrooms Ragout and Polenta
Ooey-Gooey Coffee-Toffee Chocolate Brownies
Cost:
$125 per person
$145 per person including Joanna Pruess’s Cookbook
When and Where:
Your Residence
For In-Person inquiries, please contact us at info@passionforspices.com. We have limited seats available.
Father’s Day Gift Card Available Here!
Menu (Serves 5):
Hot-Smoked Salmon with Spicy Mango Salsa
Grilled Rib-eye Steak
Tandoori Style Chicken
Curried Carrot and Golden Raisin Salad
Spiced Jalapeno Infused Mojito (BYOB)
Cost:
$150 per person
When & Where:
Friday, June 23rd: 6:00 - 8:30 P.M.
31 Woodland Avenue, Summit NJ 07901
Father’s Day Gift Card Available Here!
Menu (Serves 5):
Hot-Smoked Salmon with Spicy Mango Salsa
Grilled Rib-eye Steak
Tandoori Style Chicken
Curried Carrot and Golden Raisin Salad
Classic Manhattan (BYOB)
Cost:
$150 per person
When & Where:
Saturday, June 15th: 5:00 - 7:30 P.M.
31 Woodland Avenue, Summit NJ 07901
Father’s Day Gift Card Available Here!
Menu:
Shrimp Remoulade
Chopped Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Pan Seared Roasted Fillet with Quick Pan Sauce
Creamy au Gratin Potatoes
Herb Roasted Grape Tomatoes and asparagus
Toffee Cake with Spiced Whipped Cream
Cost:
$150 per person
Where:
31 Woodland Avenue, Summit NJ 07901
*Image credits to seriouseats.com
Menu:
Mango Gazpacho with Plum Salsa
Hot Smoked Salmon with Carrot Salad Garnish
Grilled Zucchini with Herb Vinaigrette
Grilled Garam Masala Pineapple with Ice Cream
Cost:
$150 per person
Where:
31 Woodland Avenue, Summit NJ 07901
After purchasing, email info@passionforspices.com to set a date for your private cooking class.
What to Expect:
Join Passion for Spices Chef Sam Kadko for an interactive, hands-on cooking experience where you will make a three-course meal for Mother’s Day. You will receive the recipes and ingredient list when you register. This will be a live cooking class where you and your Mom will be able to create these tasty recipes in the comfort of your home with the guidance of the chef. After registration, you will receive a Zoom link which will connect you to the class.
Cost:
$125 per family
Menu:
Pasta Con Le Vongole
Roast Pork Case Vecchie Sicilian Style
Cannolis
Peachy Bourbon Cocktail