Masa Magic: The Art of Tamales - 04/08/2026

Masa Magic: The Art of Tamales - 04/08/2026
Hands-On | Full Meal
Wednesday 04/08/2026
6:00pm - 8:30pm
$95/person
Chef Sergio Lara
Adults 18+

Agenda:
Pico de Gallo
Mexican Rice
Sergio's Pork Tamales
Chicken Tamales with Salsa Verde
Dessert Tamales

Menu
Get ready for a festive, flavor-packed evening as Chef Sergio Lara guides you through the art of making one of Mexico’s most beloved culinary traditions—tamales! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn step-by-step how to prepare three different varieties that celebrate the balance of spice, texture, and sweetness.

Chef Sergio will begin with the foundations of great Mexican cooking, demonstrating how to make his fresh Pico de Gallo and perfectly seasoned Spanish Rice—two staples that pair beautifully with any tamale feast. Then, roll up your sleeves and dive into tamale making, from preparing masa dough to filling, folding, and steaming each one to perfection.

You’ll craft:

• Sergio’s Pork Tamales – tender, slow-cooked pork seasoned with a rich, mild California chile sauce.
• Chicken Tamales with Salsa Verde – roasted, shredded chicken folded into bright and tangy sauce.
• Sweet Dessert Tamales – a lightly spiced masa with brown sugar, pineapple, coconut, pecans, and raisins—proof that tamales can be deliciously sweet too!

By the end of class, you’ll have mastered the secrets of this traditional comfort food and gained confidence to host your own tamale-making party at home. Come hungry—this is a true celebration of Mexican heritage, flavor, and togetherness.

Notes:

• Please enjoy a 10% discount on all items in our retail store during the full calendar day/night of your class or event. Our retail store will be open for browsing prior to class, during any breaks, and after class. 
• We provide a full refund if you need to cancel more than three weeks prior to the start of a scheduled class. You will receive an Account Credit if you need to cancel at any time within three weeks but prior to the class start time. Please note that any refund issued for classes purchased using a Gift Certificate or Account Credit will result in reinstatement of the original Gift Card or Account Credit and will bear the same expiration date. Account Credits issued for cancelations within three weeks of a class will expire one year from the date of issuance. We reserve the right to cancel a class for any reason, at any time, in which case you will receive a full refund.
• This class is for adults 18+. Children 14-17 years old are allowed if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please let us know if you plan to bring a minor. 
• If (a) you’d like to sit with another registered guest, or (b) have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know in the Comments section of your registration after reading our full description of policies and information about classes. If you've registered with other people on the same order, you will automatically be seated together.
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