Celebrate one of Vermont’s most beloved ingredients in this chef-led winter cooking class dedicated to the sweet and savory versatility of local maple. Guests will prepare a roasted beet salad with maple balsamic, maple-glazed salmon, wild rice pilaf, and finish with rich maple whiskey cakes.
Throughout this hands-on class, you’ll explore how maple can bring depth, balance, and warmth to a thoughtfully composed menu, enhancing everything from earthy vegetables and savory seafood to an indulgent dessert. Along the way, you’ll build confidence with techniques that make seasonal ingredients feel both approachable and elevated.
Perfect for a late-January evening in Vermont, this class offers a delicious celebration of local flavor and the comforting richness of maple at the heart of winter.
$129
Check-in details
Please plan to be in class 5 minutes before class begins
Duration
2 - 3 Hours
What to Expect
Hands on! Let us take you on a culinary adventure, and teach you some great skills along the way.
Expect to learn what the pros keep in their pantries, and how you can turn any weeknight dinner into a masterpiece!
Please include any food allergies or dietary restrictions in your booking comments!
Cancellations
The Essex reserves the right to limit class sizes, revise any or all menus, substitute food items, cancel a class, change class time or location, and/or substitute instructors. If a class is cancelled, The Essex will contact the guests registered and arrange a credit or a refund. In case of inclement weather it is the responsibility of the guest to call for information regarding outdoor classes. Full refunds will be granted if cancellation is received 3 days or more prior to the cooking class or event. Exceptions may be made in cases of illness or flight delays. All cancellations must be made by phone: 802-878-1100. We will not accept email cancellation.
