Salmon Au Poivre: An Award-Winning Evening with Chef Jesse Vega - 06/18/2026

Salmon Au Poivre: An Award-Winning Evening with Chef Jesse Vega
Demonstration | Full Meal
Thursday 06/18/2026
6:00pm - 8:30pm
$105/person
Executive Chef Jesse Vega
Adults 18+

Menu
Dinner Rolls with Whipped Ricotta & Honey
Impromptu Vinaigrette & Salad Greens
Salmon au Poivre with Rusty Nail Cream Sauce
Curry Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions & Shallots
Seasonal Vegetable du Jour
Fresh Berries with Balsamic Sabayon

Class Description
Pull up a chair, relax with a glass of wine, and enjoy the culinary prowess of Executive Chef Jesse Vega as he shares an award-winning menu with you. He will guide you course-by-course through a refined seasonal showcase of dishes that won Chef Jesse second place overall in the 2025 World Food Championship. This tasting menu will be a sampling of some of Chef Jesse's competition dishes. This fully demonstration-style class is designed for food lovers who enjoy the art of cooking as much as the flavors themselves. Chef Jesse will explain how the dishes pair with their various flavor palate, how to distinguish the herbs and spices that match with a protein or vegetable, and how to plate courses with finesse.

We’ll begin with tender spring greens tossed in an Impromptu Vinaigrette, created on the spot to show you how balance, acidity, and aromatics work together. Next, savor the technique behind perfectly seared Salmon Au Poivre, finished with a luxurious Rusty Nail Cream Sauce infused with Scotch and Drambuie. Creamy Curry Mashed Potatoes accented by caramelized onions and shallots and Chef Vega's Seasonal Vegetable du Jour to round out the meal. The evening concludes on a bright note as the chef whisks a silky Balsamic Sabayon to crown a bowl of fresh berries. Along the way you’ll pick up professional tips on seasoning, sauce building, and balancing flavors—without ever lifting a pan (or doing a dish).

Join us for a relaxed, yet sophisticated evening of culinary inspiration—perfect for anyone eager to expand their kitchen confidence while enjoying an unforgettable meal with a master of the kitchen, Chef Jesse Vega.

About Our Shared Cooking Experience
One of the things that makes our classes special is the community we build around every workstation. For most classes, each cooking workstation accommodates four people, and we thoughtfully pair individuals and couples together to create a collaborative, social experience. Over the years, we've watched countless friendships form over chopped vegetables and simmering sauces.

Most guests find that cooking alongside new people adds to the fun and creates unexpected connections. Whether you're signing up solo, with friends, or as a couple, you'll likely share your workstation with others who are just as excited to learn, laugh, and enjoy a great meal together. Please note that if you registered with other people on the same order, you will automatically be seated together. If you signed up as a party of four, you will automatically have your own workstation for most classes. If you'd like to sit with another registered guest and you haven't booked your seats together, please let us know in the "Comments" section when you sign up, and you will be seated together and placed at the same workstation.

We understand if you'd prefer a more intimate experience with just your own group. If you'd like to reserve an entire workstation for your party, simply purchase four spots and you will be given your own private workstation in most of our classes. This guarantees your group will have the space to yourselves. Please note that a few of our classes have six people per workstation. These include our Sourdough, Sushi, and Tamale-making classes. Questions about our class format? Feel free to reach out—we're happy to help you find the perfect cooking experience!

Dietary Restrictions & Allergies
If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, you must call 913-341-4455 before registering so we can discuss if a class is appropriate for your allergen issues. We’re happy to find a class for your needs if we cannot reasonably accommodate an allergen restriction.

• We are not a nut-free facility and cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.
• Some dietary restrictions may be challenging to accommodate depending on the class menu. Many chefs must prep and portion ingredients and demonstrated dishes and substitutions are not an option.

Our team is committed to making your experience as inclusive as possible, but we want to be upfront about our limitations. The more notice you give us, the better we can prepare. When in doubt, please reach out—we're here to help you determine if a particular class is the right fit.

Refund Policy
We provide a full refund if you need to cancel more than three (3) 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.

Other 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. 
• This class is for adults 18+. Children 14-17 years old are allowed if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please let us know in the "Comments" section of the sign up form if you plan to bring a minor. 
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