This hands-on cooking camp celebrates classic American comfort foods and backyard BBQ flavor favorites. Students will learn how to prepare hearty, crowd-pleasing meals from scratch, focusing on homemade breads, savory mains, flavorful sides, and nostalgic desserts.
Note: No outdoor grill being used during this class.
Throughout the week, students practice grilling, roasting, baking, and flavor-building techniques while cooking full savory dishes to enjoy for lunch, followed by sweet treats or classic desserts to take home. Emphasis is placed on confidence in the kitchen, teamwork, and mastering comfort-food fundamentals.
Menu highlights include BBQ chicken, burgers on homemade buns, Hawaiian-style grilled chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, sausage and pepper sandwiches, and classic desserts like cobbler, pudding, and cupcakes.
Session 1 – August 24: Classic Backyard BBQ
Kick off the week with traditional backyard favorites! Students will prepare BBQ-style chicken and classic sides while learning seasoning, roasting, and sauce techniques. The day finishes with a comforting, all-American dessert.
Session 2 – August 25: Burgers & Homemade Buns
Today is all about burgers done right. Students will make homemade burger buns from scratch, shape and cook juicy burgers, and build the perfect sandwich. A nostalgic dessert rounds out the day.
Session 3 – August 26: Hawaiian Grilled Chicken
Students explore sweet-and-savory island flavors with Hawaiian-style grilled chicken. The focus is on marinades, grilling techniques, and balanced flavors, paired with a tropical-inspired dessert or specialty treat.
Session 4 – August 27: Pulled Pork & Comfort Classics
Low-and-slow comfort food takes center stage. Students will prepare pulled pork for sandwiches while learning about seasoning, cooking methods, and classic comfort sides. Dessert highlights a traditional American favorite.
Session 5 – August 28: Sausage, Peppers & Sweet Finale
End the week with bold, hearty flavors! Students will cook sausage and pepper sandwiches while practicing pan-cooking and flavor layering. The camp concludes with a classic comfort dessert, celebrating everything they’ve learned throughout the week.
