Events Calendar

Baker and Chef Amy Brown of Marla

The Key Room 1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA, United States

Baker and chef Amy Brown of Marla in Santa Rosa presents recipes for late summer, embracing the season with locally sourced bounty. Her menu: Marla Breads with Seasoned Farmers Cheese […]

$100 – $800

Hands-On Class: Pâte à Choux with Chef Dave Leyva

Community Teaching Kitchen Gilardi Training & Events Center, 1367 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA, United States

Learn the versatile French dough that puffs, rises and dazzles. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll master pâte à choux - the foundation for airy cream puffs, elegant éclairs, savory gougères and more. We’ll walk step by step through mixing, piping, and baking techniques so you understand not just the “how,” but the “why” behind this […]

$125

Hands-On Class: Porcini Season with Chef Matt Shapiro

Community Teaching Kitchen Gilardi Training & Events Center, 1367 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA, United States

Discover the deep, earthy flavor of porcini mushrooms in a class dedicated to this prized, locally abundant ingredient. Together, we’ll explore how to handle both fresh and dried porcini. You will learn techniques for cleaning, rehydrating, and bringing out their signature nutty, woodsy aroma. You’ll cook a series of dishes that showcase porcini’s versatility, from […]

$150

Hands-On Class: Mezze with Chef Cristina Topham

Community Teaching Kitchen Gilardi Training & Events Center, 1367 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA, United States

Learn to craft a delectable mezze platter that turns any event into a celebration! Get tips from a star of Lebanese cuisine as you make authentic Beiruti Hummus, Baba Ghanoush and more. The class will make their own pita chips for dipping and discuss mezze platter additions such as dolmas, falafels, and traditional pickles. What […]

$175

Chef and Author Kate Leahy with “Wine Style”

The Key Room 1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA, United States

Learn about food to pair with wine from Kate Leahy, an award-winning author and chef who has written more than a dozen books with culinary celebrities like Michael Mina and […]

$100 – $800

Hands-On Class: Cook with Chef Roland Passot

Community Teaching Kitchen Gilardi Training & Events Center, 1367 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA, United States

Learn about French cuisine and cook alongside Chef Roland Passot, a French master chef and local restaurateur. More details coming soon! About the Instuctor:Chef Roland Passot is the founder of the erstwhile La Folie in San Francisco as well as Larkspur's Left Bank Brasserie. He now serves as a guiding presence at Vine Hospitality, which […]

$195

Chef Dustin Valette and Vintner Dan Kosta

The Key Room 1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA, United States

Greet the cooler season with a special evening pairing Chef Dustin Valette, chef/owner of Valette restaurant and The Matheson in Healdsburg, with Dan Kosta, renowned producer of world-class pinot noir […]

$175 – $1400

Hands-On Class: Holiday Party Baking with Chef Dave Leyva

Community Teaching Kitchen Gilardi Training & Events Center, 1367 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA, United States

Holiday baking from breakfast to dessert! Move from Chai-Spiced Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls to Walnut, Leek & Feta Flatbread, Parker House Rolls and Cranberry Roulade. Learn the techniques for mixing yeast doughs, proofing and baking. You'll also make a basic Chiffon Cake and delve into sautéeing and finishing a variety of baked items. What You Make: Chai-Spiced […]

$125

Hands-On Class: Holiday Cookies with Chef Marco Soto

Community Teaching Kitchen Gilardi Training & Events Center, 1367 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA, United States

This class will focus on a variety of techniques and flavors to create a delicious and decorative assortment of holiday cookies. We will cover make-ahead strategies, decorating and packing tips for 4-5 recipes including roll-and-cut decorated sugar cookies, bars and rugelach. What You Make: Decorated Sugar Cookies, Bars and Rugelach. What You Take: Recipes and a Sampler […]

$150

Author and Chef Joanne Weir of “Plates and Places”

The Key Room 1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA, United States

Chef Joanne Weir, host of “Plates & Places” on PBS-TV, offers a festive evening to greet the holidays with a menu from her travels as a guide for global culinary […]

$100 – $800