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Demo Classes

Our Cooking School provides Demonstration Classes, presented classroom style, where you watch the chef prepare a menu, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful hints for each dish. The class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, a generous tasting of all the dishes prepared, a glass of wine and a recipe booklet to take home. ($80 per person plus tax and gratuity). All seats are assigned based on party size and in the order the reservation was received so we can accommodate everyone.

Reservations for cooking classes must be made by calling the restaurant directly at 843.785.6272

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Hands-On Classes

Our Cooking School offers Hands-On Classes, giving you the opportunity to prepare three recipes from start to finish, working side by side with the chef. After the cooking has been completed, you will sit down for a family-style lunch with wine to enjoy the dishes you helped prepare.  ($120 per person plus tax and gratuity)

Reservations for cooking classes must be made by calling the restaurant directly at 843.785.6272

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Private Classes

If you have a small group of friends, family or colleagues, our Cooking School can also accommodate a private hands-on class. You must have a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 to schedule a private hands-on class. Please call for availability and to select a menu. Classes will begin at 11:30am. ($120 per person plus tax and gratuity)

CANCELLATION POLICY

We require a credit card to hold your reservation and have a 24 hour cancellation policy. You must cancel at least 24 hours prior to the class or your credit card will be charged. We also reserve the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. If a class is cancelled, students will be notified by phone at least 24 hours in advance.

Tuesday, June 10th | Hand Rolled Pasta Hands-On
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Tuesday, June 10th | Hand Rolled Pasta Hands-On

If you love fresh pasta, don’t miss this hands-on cooking class. This is your chance to learn to make two different and very delicious regional Italian pastas: Pici from Tuscany and Malfatti from Northern Italy, each rolled out by hand. You’ll not only learn to make, roll out and shape the dough for these two pastas, but you’ll also prepare a sauce for each. After the cooking is done, you’ll sit down for a pasta lover’s feast of your new creations.

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Friday, June 13th | Hooked on Shrimp Cooking Demo
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Friday, June 13th | Hooked on Shrimp Cooking Demo

Shrimp are great no matter how you eat them – steamed, grilled, baked, broiled, fried. If you have any questions about the many ways to eat shrimp, please refer to the movie Forrest Gump! Join Chef Trey for this fun demonstration class to learn about the beloved crustacean fresh from our local waters and how to prepare three delicious recipes. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Thursday, June 19th | Simply Summer Cooking Demo
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Thursday, June 19th | Simply Summer Cooking Demo

The Italian art of making something so simple taste so good is especially true during the summer! These recipes are light and delicious and perfect for a hot summer day. Chef Trey will demonstrate how to prepare these tasty recipes using fresh summer ingredients. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Friday, June 20th | Bon Appetit Y’all! Cooking Demo
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Friday, June 20th | Bon Appetit Y’all! Cooking Demo

Lowcountry cuisine is the cornerstone of our coastal South Carolina heritage and is a melting pot of native ingredients from the garden, land and sea. Chef Trey will be preparing dishes that are staples in Lowcountry cooking and are oh so tasty! Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tastings of all the dishes, wine and recipes to take home.

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Tuesday, June 24th | Italian Chicken Hands-On
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Tuesday, June 24th | Italian Chicken Hands-On

Chicken is one of the great blank canvases of the culinary world. If you are in a rut with chicken recipes, then this is the class you’ve been waiting for! Chef Trey will show you how to butcher a chicken properly and then prepare three delicious Italian chicken recipes utilizing all the parts of the chicken! Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Thursday, June 26th | Roman Holiday Cooking Demo
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Thursday, June 26th | Roman Holiday Cooking Demo

You don’t have to leave the USA for a culinary trip to Rome! Chef Trey will be demonstrating how to prepare some fabulous recipes from the eternal city. This delicious menu features a favorite street food of Rome, a classic pasta dish and an easy version of the famous porchetta. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Friday, June 27th | Summer Harvest Cooking Demo
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Friday, June 27th | Summer Harvest Cooking Demo

Join Chef Trey for this demonstration class to celebrate the bounty of the garden and savor the rich, vibrant flavors of summer.  He’ll show you how to use the pick of the garden to prepare these delicious dishes that will be a welcome addition to your summer dinner table.  Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Monday, June 30th | Summer Ravioli Hands-On
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Monday, June 30th | Summer Ravioli Hands-On

There’s nothing more delicious than fresh pasta and making it yourself is much easier than you might think. Chef Trey will help you make the perfect pasta dough and then prepare two delicious fillings to make beautiful ravioli that are light and flavorful and perfect for the summer. After the cooking is done, you’ll sit down for a family-style lunch to enjoy your summer ravioli!

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Tuesday, July 1st | Knife Skills Hands-On
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Tuesday, July 1st | Knife Skills Hands-On

Every great meal begins with some chopping, dicing, slicing, or mincing. For this fun class, we will cover everything you need to know about knives and how to use them. You'll start by learning to sharpen, hone and properly hold this essential tool. Chef Trey will help you master the basics of how to chop an onion, mince garlic, chiffonade basil, and demonstrate a full range of professional chopping cuts from julienne to brunoise. You'll even learn how to properly butcher a chicken! Then you'll use all the ingredients you have chopped to make a delicious lunch to enjoy after all the chopping and cooking is done!

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Wednesday, July 2nd | Italian Summer Hands-On
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Wednesday, July 2nd | Italian Summer Hands-On

The Italian art of making something so simple taste so good is especially true during the summer! These recipes are light and delicious and perfect for a hot summer day. Join Chef Trey for this fun hands-on class where he will help you to prepare these tasty recipes using fresh summer ingredients. After the cooking is done, you’ll enjoy a lunch of your new creations.

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Monday, June 9th | Sweet & Savory Crepes Hands-On
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Monday, June 9th | Sweet & Savory Crepes Hands-On

Crepes in France (and Crespelles in Italy) are light, thin pancakes that are wrapped around sweet or savory fillings. Crepes are extremely versatile and always a crowd-pleaser! Our chefs will demonstrate how to prepare the perfect crepe and make three preparations, two savory and one sweet, that will be a sure fire hit at your dinner table! Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Friday, June 6th | Cuisine of Campania Cooking Demo
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Friday, June 6th | Cuisine of Campania Cooking Demo

Campania is home to Naples, the gorgeous Sorrento Peninsula and the Isle of Capri where fresh seafood is abundant. If you head inland into the provinces of Avellino and Benevento, the focus changes from the sea to the earth and the cuisine relies on sun-kissed vegetables, herbs and fresh farmhouse cheeses. Chef Trey will show you how to prepare these classic dishes from Campania that will become favorites at your dinner table. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Thursday, June 5th | Cooking with Citrus Cooking Demo
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Thursday, June 5th | Cooking with Citrus Cooking Demo

Known for their fragrance and sharp flavor, citrus fruits are one of the treasures of summer and add a refreshing flavor and healthy dose of Vitamin C to recipes. Chef Trey will demonstrate how to prepare these citrus recipes that are sure to put a smile on your face. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tastings of all the dishes, wine and recipes to take home.

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Wednesday, June 4th | Fresh Pasta 101 Hands-On
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Wednesday, June 4th | Fresh Pasta 101 Hands-On

In this fun hands-on experience, you’ll learn how to make your own fresh pasta. Our chefs will help you prepare pasta dough and then you’ll make different shapes of pasta and three different sauces to complement them! After all the pasta is made, you’ll dust off the flour and sit down for a family style lunch of all your new pasta dishes.

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Friday, May 30th | Pastas of Emilia-Romagna Cooking Demo
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Friday, May 30th | Pastas of Emilia-Romagna Cooking Demo

Ask any Italian where to eat only one meal in Italy and they will most likely send you to the region of Emilia-Romagna. Emilia-Romagna cuisine is rich in dishes of deep, layered tastes, even at its simplest. This holds true especially for the pasta. Join Chef Trey for this demonstration where he will prepare three classic pastas from Emilia-Romagna that showcase the rich flavors this region has to offer. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tastings of all the dishes, wine and recipes to take home.

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Thursday, May 29th | Shrimp Three-Ways Cooking Demo
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Thursday, May 29th | Shrimp Three-Ways Cooking Demo

Shrimp is amazingly versatile. From grilled to sautéed, to broiled or fried, there are endless possibilities for preparing this tasty crustacean. Chef Trey will demonstrate how to prepare three different preparations that are sure to become favorites. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Tuesday, May 27th | Summer Ravioli Hands-On
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Tuesday, May 27th | Summer Ravioli Hands-On

There’s nothing more delicious than fresh pasta and making it yourself is much easier than you might think. Chef Trey will help you make the perfect pasta dough and then prepare two delicious fillings to make beautiful ravioli that are light and flavorful and perfect for the summer. After the cooking is done, you’ll sit down for a family-style lunch to enjoy your summer ravioli!

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Thursday, May 22nd | Along the Amalfi Coast Cooking Demo
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Thursday, May 22nd | Along the Amalfi Coast Cooking Demo

South of Naples lies one of Europe’s most magnificent stretches of coastline. With majestic cliffs that sink into the sea hosting a bounty of seafood, and fertile lands producing the freshest vegetables and fruits, the Amalfi Coast has all the best ingredients for incredible cuisine. Join us for this cooking demonstration where Chef Trey will show you how to prepare classic dishes from the Amalfi Coast. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tastings of all the dishes, wine and recipes to take home.

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Wednesday, May 21st | “It’s All Greek to Me!” Hands-On
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Wednesday, May 21st | “It’s All Greek to Me!” Hands-On

Romantic and gorgeous, the Greek Isles are a land of tranquil beauty and amazing cooking. The cuisine is unique among the cuisines of the Mediterranean for its flavors -  from aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme with a nice dose of olive oil and garlic, to the tangy and creaminess of yogurts and feta cheese.  Chef Trey will help you prepare this tantalizing Greek menu that will delight your senses.  After the cooking is done, you’ll enjoy a lunch of your new creations.

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Tuesday, May 20th | The Art of Making Gnocchi Hands-On
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Tuesday, May 20th | The Art of Making Gnocchi Hands-On

Everyone loves gnocchi, but when it comes to making them from scratch, many things can go awry. Gnocchi making takes practice, patience, and persistence. Join our chefs for this popular class where you will learn the art of making the perfect gnocchi. You will also learn to make three delicious sauces. After the cooking is done, sit down with your fellow chefs with a glass of wine for a festive lunch of your freshly made gnocchi.

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Wednesday, May 14th | We’re Having Ravioli Hands-On
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Wednesday, May 14th | We’re Having Ravioli Hands-On

Who doesn’t love ravioli? In this fun hands-on class, you’ll learn to make homemade ravioli. Our chefs will guide you step by step through ravioli-making techniques—from making, rolling and cutting dough to filling and cooking ravioli. You’ll make two amazing fillings plus traditional Italian sauces everyone will love. After the cooking is done, sit down with a glass of wine and enjoy a feast of your freshly made ravioli!

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Tuesday, May 6th | A Taste of Tuscany Hands-On
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Tuesday, May 6th | A Taste of Tuscany Hands-On

Located in central Italy, Tuscany is renowned for its contributions to the Renaissance, superlative wines, and fantastic food. Join us as Michael Anthony’s culinary team takes you on a culinary tour of sun-drenched Tuscany. After the cooking is done, you will sit down for a family-style lunch with wine to enjoy the dishes you helped prepare.

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Friday, May 2nd | “My Old Kentucky Home” Cooking Demo
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Friday, May 2nd | “My Old Kentucky Home” Cooking Demo

Grab your fanciest hat, mix up a Mint Julep and get ready for America’s most famous horse race—the Kentucky Derby! Chef Trey will demonstrate how to prepare three classic Kentucky dishes so authentic you’ll be able to hear "Call to the Post." Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Thursday, May 1st | Mediterranean Cruise Cooking Demo
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Thursday, May 1st | Mediterranean Cruise Cooking Demo

If a cruise around the Mediterranean is not in the cards this summer, you can still enjoy the cuisine! Join Chef Trey for this culinary tour around the Mediterranean and explore the foods and flavors of Greece, Sicily and Spain. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Friday, April 25th | April in Paris Cooking Demo
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Friday, April 25th | April in Paris Cooking Demo

As the famous song implies, April in Paris is “a feeling that no one can ever reprise.” It’s simply magical. Join Chef Trey and learn how to prepare three classic French recipes found in any sidewalk bistro. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Thursday, April 24th | Cajun, Creole, & All that Jazz Cooking Demo
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Thursday, April 24th | Cajun, Creole, & All that Jazz Cooking Demo

Take a trip to the Big Easy without leaving Hilton Head and enjoy three New Orleans-inspired dishes! In this class, Chef Trey will demonstrate how to prepare three Cajun-style recipes so good you’ll think you’re on Bourbon Street. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Wednesday, April 23rd | Simple Yet Classy Hands-On
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Wednesday, April 23rd | Simple Yet Classy Hands-On

These recipes are sure to impress even the most discriminating dinner guests. Yet, they’re deceptively simple to make. Chef Trey will show you how to prepare an elegant dinner beginning with salad and ending with dessert. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Thursday, April 17th | Easter Brunch Cooking Demo
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Thursday, April 17th | Easter Brunch Cooking Demo

Get your Easter holiday off on the right foot with an elegant and easy brunch! These recipes are perfect for a small family gathering or a large crowd. In this class, Chef Trey will demonstrate how to prepare three brunch recipes for Easter or at any time of the year. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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“Chef Place is great and we learned a lot. He is a wealth of knowledge. Don’t eat breakfast that day you eat so much food. Michelle and Wesley were great and very nice.”

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