Master essential cooking techniques in this hands-on class led by a professional chef. Learn knife skills, roasting, and pan sauce preparation as you create a well-rounded meal from scratch. Gain the confidence to execute a variety of dishes with ease and elevate your home cooking.
For a flash course on all the basics you need to make a varied and impressive meal, look no further. With a professional chef, you'll gain the skills vital for moving through any simple menu with ease. You'll practice knife skills, roasting vegetables, cooking proteins with a pan sauce and a vinaigrette.
Then you'll use what you learned as you make a menu of:
Important: If you have registered any guests without a first and last name when booking, please email [email protected] with all guest first and last names so that they can be cleared for security.
Please note that a valid ID is required for entry into ICE's building.
Upon arrival to 225 Liberty Street, proceed to the security desk on the 2nd floor located next to Hudson Eats to check in.
If this is your first time visiting ICE, you may want to leave yourself 30 minutes to find your way to our lobby at 225 Liberty Street.
We will begin checking guests in 15 minutes before the class start time. Please note that classes will enjoy the menu at the end of class. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Additionally, for those enrolled in a pastry or knife skills class, a meal is not planned so we recommend bringing a snack. Class menus subject to change.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
To register for any class, payment in full is required at the time of registration. Two weeks withdrawal notice is required for a refund (excluding gift certificates); but please note a transaction fee will be deducted from the refund for each and every class seat registration that is canceled by the registrant/student based on the following scale:
classes up to $125 will incur a $20 fee
classes in the $126-$350 range will have a $30 fee
classes valued over $351 will incur a $50 fee.
When a class is dropped 3-13 days prior to the start date, only school class credit will be issued, and the corresponding transaction fee will be deducted (see above).
Rescheduling a class still entails a cancellation and, therefore, a transaction fee will still be charged to customers.
There are no refunds or school credit issued when fewer than 48-hour notice from the class start date is given.
Students must attend the first class in a series. Students may make up missed classes in any Techniques series or Wine Essentials course without charge after attending the first lesson. Techniques make-up classes are available on a limited basis and must be arranged with ICE’s Guest Relations Manager. All make-up classes are subject to availability. Missed make-up classes cannot be rescheduled.
Gift certificates are not refundable, but may be transferred to another person.
Cancellation and Other Policies
The Institute of Culinary Education reserves the right to cancel any class that fails to attract sufficient enrollment. In case of cancellation, all students will be notified and a full refund will be given. Students traveling to ICE from outside the New York metropolitan area should confirm their class registration(s) before finalizing travel arrangements. In order to minimize class interruptions, ICE maintains the right to deny student registration and/or entrance if more than 10 minutes late.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
The students who took the Essential Skills class found it to be a lot of fun and praised the teacher, Chef Wai Hon Chu, for his clear explanations and enthusiasm for food and cooking. The class was accommodating to students of all levels, with the teacher providing encouragement and tips to everyone. Another student describes the course as basic and suitable for those with no kitchen experience or confidence. The menu choices were outstanding and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. The hands-on cooking format allowed students to ask questions and gain the skills to replicate the dishes at home. The instructor and his assistants were also praised for their helpfulness. Overall, the course seems to be recommended for beginners or more experienced cooks seeking a practical and enjoyable learning experience. Quotes: - "He explains everything so well, and is so enthusiastic about food and cooking." - "All the dishes were hands-on cooking so one could ask questions and be able to do the dishes oneself later." - "Very good instructor/chef who really made the course well worthwhile attending, his assistants also good and helpful."
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Financial District, Manhattan
Brookfield Place 225 Liberty St, 3rd Fl
At West St
New York, New York 10281 Financial District, Manhattan
Brookfield Place 225 Liberty St, 3rd Fl
At West St
New York, New York 10281
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