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. ($90 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
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. ($125 per person plus tax and gratuity)
Reservations for cooking classes must be made by calling the restaurant directly at 843.785.6272
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. For parties larger than 12, please call for more details.
You may call 843.785.6272 for availability, pricing and to select a menu. All classes will begin at 11:30am.
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.
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Eat, drink, laugh and learn at Michael Anthony’s renowned cooking school. Classes are always fun and informative and offer a fascinating food experience. Learn the secrets of great cooking and enjoy fantastic food at the same time. We guarantee that you won’t find a more unique lunch experience anywhere on Hilton Head!
Our cooking classes are a perfect way to bond with friends, colleagues or clients and provide an ideal rainy-day activity. And if the sun’s too hot, our cool Tuscan-inspired demonstration kitchen simply can’t be beat. Cooking classes also offer the perfect couples activity. And they’re a great way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or friends’ reunion!
We also offer prvate cooking classes if you want a more private, intimate food experience. Think family vacations and reunions, group birthday gatherings, corporate team-building activities, and client-appreciation functions.
Wednesday, November 4th | Fall Gnocchi Hands-On
Gnocchi is great all year long…but when the weather cools and the leaves start to change, it’s time to incorporate the flavors of fall into everyone’s favorite dish. Gnocchi making takes practice, patience, and persistence and in this class, you’ll learn how to perfect the art of making gnocchi from scratch. After the cooking is done, you’ll enjoy a family style lunch of your freshly made autumn inspired gnocchi.
Friday, November 6th | Mama Mia! Cooking Demo
When you have a good stock, you have a good sauce. When you have a good sauce, you have good food. Chef Kenny will demonstrate how to make three of the “Mother” sauces that can be used as they are or as the starting point for plenty of exciting dishes. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.
Wednesday, November 11th | Lobster, Crab, & Shrimp Hands-On
Who doesn't love seafood? This hands-on experience is a seafood lover's dream, featuring everyone’s favorites - lobster, crab and shrimp! Chef Kenny will help you prepare these delicious recipes that will satisfy the seafood lover in you! After the cooking is done, you’ll sit down for a family-style lunch of your new creations.
Tuesday, November 17th | Simply Scaloppine! Hands-On
There are so many choices available when it comes to preparing scaloppine, but for this class, you will be using veal, chicken and pork to make your easy and versatile scaloppine dishes. Our chefs will be by your side as you prepare the recipes, and when the cooking is done, you’ll sit down with your fellow chefs for a family-style lunch of your new creations.
Wednesday, November 18th | Essence of Truffles Hands-On
This class pays homage to truffles, culinary delicacies that are typically very expensive. Chef Kenny will help you prepare three terrific dishes using truffle peelings, truffle infused oil and honey that impart truffle flavor with minimal expense. After the cooking is done, you’ll enjoy a family style lunch of your new creations.
Tuesday, November 24th | Fall Pastabilities Hands-On
While we love pasta pretty much any time of year, there's something extra delicious about comforting dinners that combine our favorite fall flavors with fresh homemade pasta. At this fun hands-on experience, you’ll make pasta dough, prepare two delicious fillings, fill and shape your pasta and create the perfect sauce to complement each one.
Wednesday, October 28th | Fall Dinner Party Hands-On
Autumn is finally here. The days are cooler and the leaves are starting to change. If you’re feeling inspired to throw a magical fall dinner party, this is the perfect menu. Our chefs will help you prepare this elegant menu suitable for a crisp fall night. After the cooking is done, you’ll enjoy a lunch of your new creations.
Tuesday, October 27th | Oktoberfest Hands-On
Come celebrate October German style! Break out your lederhosen, crank up the oom pah music and learn how to make three classic German dishes featuring potato pancakes, delectable veal cutlets and the ultimate German dessert--apple strudel. After the cooking is done, sit down with your fellow chefs with some nice wine for a festive lunch of your freshly made Oktoberfest delicacies!
Wednesday, October 21st | Italian Veal Classics Hands-On
Tender veal, pounded thin, is an essential component of Italian cuisine, especially in the north. Chef Kenny will guide you through 3 classic veal dishes that will be a hit on any dinner table or at any party. After the cooking is done, you’ll enjoy a family-style lunch of your new creations, along with wine.
Tuesday, October 20th | Just Like Nonna’s Hands-On
An enduring part of Italian-American culture is a feast on Sunday afternoons at Nonna’s house. This usually features a hearty pasta sauce sometimes referred to as “Sunday Gravy.” The staples of this dish include Italian sausage, homemade meatballs and braciole, a stuffed beef roulade. After you’ve have mastered the recipes, you’ll enjoy a lunch of your new creations.
Wednesday, October 14th | Baked Pasta Hands-On
Join Chef Kenny in his kitchen and learn firsthand how to make these hearty baked pasta recipes that are the perfect crowd-pleasing meal. He’ll help you prepare these make-ahead dishes that make dinner time a breeze. After the cooking is done, you’ll enjoy your pasta creations hot out of the oven.
Wednesday, October 7th | Fall Pastabilities Hands-On
While we love pasta pretty much any time of year, there's something extra delicious about comforting dinners that combine our favorite fall flavors with fresh homemade pasta. At this fun hands-on experience, you’ll make pasta dough, prepare two delicious fillings, fill and shape your pasta and create the perfect sauce to complement each one.
Wednesday, September 30th | Global Bites & Big Flavors Hands-On
Live local, eat global at this fun cooking class, where our chefs will show you how to prepare 3 classic dishes, two from Europe and one from Asia. After the cooking is done, sit down with your fellow chefs with a glass of wine for a festive lunch of your freshly made international dishes.
Wednesday, September 23rd | 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.
Wednesday, September 16th | Say Cheese! Hands-On
Calling all cheese lovers! Don’t miss this fun-filled class featuring a different Italian cheese in each delicious dish. Chef Kenny will show you how to prepare this decadent menu that will satisfy the cheese-lover in you! Class includes a welcome class of Prosecco, generous tasting portions of each dish, wine and recipes.
Wednesday, September 9th | I’m Stuffed Hands-On
You just can't beat food that is stuffed! Join Chef Kenny in his kitchen where he will help you prepare these recipes that are stuffed with deliciousness! After the cooking is done, you’ll enjoy a family style lunch of our new stuffed creations.
Wednesday, September 2nd | Scaloppine! Scaloppine! Hands-On
There are so many choices available when it comes to preparing scaloppine, but for this class, you will be using veal, chicken and pork to make your easy and versatile scaloppine dishes. Our chefs will be by your side as you prepare the recipes, and when the cooking is done, you’ll sit down with your fellow chefs for a family-style lunch of your new creations.
Tuesday, September 1st | Seafood Sensations Hands-On
Calling all seafood lovers! Entice your friends and family with these irresistible seafood entrees. Our chefs will help you master these amazing dishes; then you’ll be reeling in the compliments at your next dinner party. After the cooking is done, you’ll enjoy a family-style lunch of your seafood sensations!
Monday, August 31st | 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.
Monday, August 24th | “Like a Big Pizza Pie” Hands-On
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to toss some dough at our pizza cooking class. You’ll learn how to make the perfect dough and then get creative with different toppings to create your own artisan pizza. Once you see how easy and delicious homemade pizza can be, you’ll never settle for delivery again! When the pizzas come hot out of the oven, you’ll enjoy a family-style lunch of your new creations.
Wednesday, August 19th | Perfectly Imperfect: Hand-Rolled Malfatti Hands-On
In this fun and informative class, you'll help Chef Kenny make two different sizes of Malfatti (rustic ricotta and spinach dumplings)—one for an appetizer and one for a pasta entree. You'll also make two different sauces to accompany the malfatti. After the cooking is done, you’ll sit down for a delicious pasta feast of your new creations, along with wine.
Tuesday, August 18th | Cuisine of Campania Hands-On
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 sea to earth ,and the cuisine relies on sun-kissed vegetables, herbs and fresh farmhouse cheeses. Join our chefs in the kitchen and learn firsthand how to prepare these classic dishes from Campania, which will become favorites at your dinner table! After the cooking is done, you’ll sit down for a family style lunch, with wine, to enjoy your new creations.
Wednesday, August 12th | Handmade Cavatelli & More! Hands-On
Cavatelli are a type of pasta that literally translates to “little hollows” and resemble miniature hot dog buns. There is nothing tastier than homemade cavatelli and you will be surprised how simple they are to make. With our chefs by your side, you will learn to make cavatelli and two sauces to perfectly complement the pasta. You’ll also learn to make limoncello zabaglione for a sweet ending to this fun class.
Monday, July 27th | Lobster, Crab, & Shrimp Hands-On
Who doesn't love seafood? This hands-on experience is a seafood lover's dream, featuring everyone’s favorites - lobster, crab and shrimp! Chef Kenny will help you prepare these delicious recipes that will satisfy the seafood lover in you!
Wednesday, July 15th | Just Like Nonna’s Hands-On
An enduring part of Italian-American culture is a feast on Sunday afternoons at Nonna’s house. This usually features a hearty pasta sauce sometimes referred to as “Sunday Gravy.” The staples of this dish include Italian sausage, homemade meatballs and braciole, a stuffed beef roulade. After you’ve have mastered the recipes, you’ll enjoy a lunch of your new creations.
Monday, July 13th | 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.
Wednesday, July 8th | Destination Crustaceans Hands-On
Join us for this delicious hands-on class where Chef Kenny will help you prepare these iconic dishes originating along the Atlantic. After the cooking is done, you will enjoy your "destination crustaceans creations" at a family-style lunch with your fellow chefs!
Tuesday, July 7th | 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 Kenny 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.
Monday, July 6th | Knife Skills Hands-On
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 Kenny 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!
Wednesday, July 1st | Seafood Sensations Hands-On
Calling all seafood lovers! Entice your friends and family with these irresistible seafood entrees. Our chefs will help you master these amazing dishes; then you’ll be reeling in the compliments at your next dinner party. After the cooking is done, you’ll enjoy a family-style lunch of your seafood sensations!
Monday, June 29th | 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.
Wednesday, June 24th | 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.
Tuesday, June 23rd | Summer Ravioli Hands-On
There’s nothing more delicious than fresh pasta and making it yourself is much easier than you might think. Chef Kenny 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!
Monday, June 22nd | Scaloppine! Scaloppine! Hands-On
There are so many choices available when it comes to preparing scaloppine, but for this class, you will be using veal, chicken and pork to make your easy and versatile scaloppine dishes. Our chefs will be by your side as you prepare the recipes, and when the cooking is done, you’ll sit down with your fellow chefs for a family-style lunch of your new creations.
Wednesday, June 17th | Global Cuisine Hands-On
Take a savory trip across the globe with these delicious and accessible recipes. Chef Kenny will help you prepare three delightful dishes that will add some international flavor to your dinner menu. After the cooking is done, you’ll enjoy a lunch of your new global creations.
Tuesday, June 16th | 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.
Angela W - 5.0 ★★★★★
“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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