Brandywine Country Cooking School
Brandywine Cooking School makes the perfect gift for that person who has everything and has been everywhere. You don't need to be a great cook to enjoy the class which is geared for the recreational cook. Also great for private parties, girlfriends' getaways, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and intimate dinner parties with friends, as well as corporate getaways and team building. All of the pictures below were taken in the kitchen at Hamanassett Bed and Breakfast. All classes are taught on site in Hamanassett's professional kitchen.
Rates quoted are all inclusive -- you receive lodging for 2 people for 2 nights, the welcoming reception, breakfasts for 2 people for 2 mornings, and lunch and dinner the day of the class!
Our dinners feature wines from Penns Woods Winery. Check out their web site for lots of exciting events. Click here for Penns Woods Winery
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The Experience
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Savor the beauty of the Brandywine Valley, the elegant surroundings of Hamanassett and sumptuous cuisines prepared by you in a day long hands-on cooking class. (If you prefer to just watch, that's okay too.) Brandywine Country Cooking School features recipes and techniques for preparing extraordinary menus themed to a particular time of the year or special occasion.
The Instructor
Classes are led by Chef Ann-Michelle Albertson, a noted chef who received her professional training at LaVarenne in Paris as well as the Culinary Institute of America, Johnson & Wales, L'Academie de Cuisine, Peter Kump's New York, New England Culinary Institute, the French Culinary Institute and CIA Greystone. Some classes
will be led by special celebrity chefs.
The Package
Participants enjoy two nights' accommodations (Sunday and Monday) at Hamanassett with breakfast Monday and Tuesday mornings, a welcoming reception Sunday evening, and lunch and dinner on class day that has been prepared by you during the cooking class. Dinner will be paired with wines from Vala Vineyards, one of the premier wineries in Chester County. Participants also receive class materials with recipes, tips and techniques along with a Brandywine Country Cooking School apron as well as other appropriate favors. If you would like to extend your visit to tour the Brandywine Valley on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday following the cooking school, we will offer participants a discount off our normal rates. Space is limited to 10 people and rooms are first come first serve so ensure getting your choice of rooms by booking early. We must have at least two couples booked for the class to take place so ask a friend to join you.
The Cost
Cost of the school for two people is usually $750.00 - $950.00 per couple + Tax and gratuity. ($700.00 for a single). This includes your room for two nights, a welcome reception, breakfast, lunch and dinner day of class as well as the class and all hand outs and breakfast your final morning. It also includes a keepsake apron, tote bag, and other surprise goodies. Rooms are first come, first serve so book early to get the room of your choice. Class only (space permitting) is $250.00 - $375.00 + tax and gratuity.
2012 Schedule
January 20-21 - Make It A Celebration - Get ready to celebrate with culinary enthusiasm for parties for any occassion. Create delicious brunch fare because there's nothing like having a party before another party, plus a menu suitable for the upcoming "unofficial" National holiday - Super Bowl Sunday! Sumptuous cuisine and entertaining ideas will be featured that can be adapted by you for your own special occassions for the year ahead. $775.00/couple, $675.00/single, $325.00/person class only space permitting.
February 24-25 - Dining at the White House Invitation lost in the mail? If you can't get into the White House bring the White to you! Create and enjoy favorite foods of our country's presidents and indulge in the gourmet traditions and elegance of a White House State Dinner menu. $825.00/couple; $750.00/single; $375.00/person class only.
April 15-16 - Last Dinner on the Titanic - This is the 100th anniversary of the tragic voyage. The Grand Luxury Liner Titanic sunk 100 years ago. Return to the gastronomic extravagance of the Edwardian Era through the creation and consumption of the multi course final dinner served in the First Class Salon on the fateful maiden voyage of Titanic. Feel free to dress in period dress for dinner. $850.00/couple; $775.00/single; $375.00/single.
June 10-11- Grill of My Dreams Summer begins soon and the "living is easy". Explore grilling techniques, sophiticated seasonings, smoking hot bar-b-que, delectable accompaniments and soothing summer libations that will inspire you and your extertaining tendencies for the dog days of summer ahead. $775.00/couple; $675.00/single; $375.00 class only.
July 22-23 - That's Amore - Learn to cook Italian - Celebrate the textures, aromas, taste and techniques to truly create authentic Italian cuisine. The class will include a private tour of Philadelphia's famed Italian Market to personally meet producers of Italian staples and delicaciesw. The class will prepare their own Italian feast for dinner that evening with ingredients sourced from the Italian Market. $775.00/couple; $675.00/single; $325.00 class only.
August 12, 13, 14 - 3 Day Brandywine Bounty Course - The ultimate farm to table experience. Discover the food bounty the Brandywine Valley has to offer in this three day locatarian adventure. Everything local and fresh! You'll spend an entire day exploring Brandywine Valley farms, wineries and artisanal food producers discovering local fresh products and artisanal production techniques. Enjoy a full day of using your locally acquired ingredients and knowledge to create memorable dishes reflective of the season and enjoying the 'Brandywine Bounty' you acquired. $995.00/couple; $825.00/single; $475.00 class only.
November 6-7 - Holiday Fare - Start the holiday season with a hands on culinary experience creating English holiday fare for your own special seasonal festivities. Everything from a buttocks of beefe, fish and fowl most faire, Yorkshire Pudding, and all the appropriate accompaniments including the ubiquitous Christmas Pudding. $825.00/couple; $750.00/single/$375.00 person class only (space permitting) $825.00/couple; $750.00/single; $375.00 class only.
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