BLACK STAR FARMS

Cooking Classes

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Authentic Experiences

Come Cook With Us

We invite you to share the passion and philosophy behind our culinary department at Black Star Farms. In our cooking classes and NEW Winter School Series, you will learn new recipes and kitchen techniques with a chef’s demonstration and then get into the action with hands-on instruction. This is your chance to gain culinary confidence while enjoying food, wine, and great company

Classes are limited to 12 people.

Upcoming Classes

Pulling a pizza from a wood-fired oven.

Fresh Mozzarella & Pizza Cooking Class

Saturday, January 17 | 12 – 4 PM
Join us at Bistro Polaris and learn the art of making traditional Pizza Napoletana! Join our culinary team in the kitchen for a hands-on class creating your own wood-fired pizza from scratch, topped with hand-stretched fresh mozzarella. This class will provide you with the recipes, techniques, and confidence to recreate pizzas and mozzarella at home.

Chef demonstration in a cooking class

Winter School Series: Cooking with Wine 101

Saturday, January 24 | 11 AM

Take your cooking—and your wine appreciation—to new heights in this flavorful, fast-paced cooking class. You’ll explore the art of stocks and sauces through the lens of cool-climate winemaking, using Black Star Farms wines to build depth, brightness, and beautiful balance.

Colorful tomato and herb bruschetta on a wood plank.

Winter School Series: Crostini and Bruschetta Class

Saturday, February 7 | 11:00 AM

Celebrate the beauty of simple ingredients in this interactive class devoted to bruschetta and crostini—the ultimate bite-sized expressions of flavor. Guided by our culinary team, you’ll prepare a variety of seasonal toppings, learn proper knife techniques, and craft perfectly toasted crostini using artisan breads. From classic tomato-basil to whipped cheeses, marinated vegetables, herbs, and wine-friendly spreads, you’ll explore how texture and acidity come together on the plate.

Pulling a pizza from a wood-fired oven.

Valentine's Fresh Mozzarella & Pizza Napoletana Cooking Class

Saturday, February 14 | 3 – 7 PM
Gift your sweetheart an experience this year that you will both love! Join our culinary team in the kitchen for a hands-on class creating your own wood-fired pizza from scratch, topped with hand-stretched fresh mozzarella. This class will provide you with the recipes, techniques, and confidence to recreate pizzas and mozzarella at home.

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