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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- West African and Afro-Fusion Cooking ClassDen of Splendor Lounge, Brooklyn, NY
*Paid Event* ($100 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
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Join Segun Odofa of Delicious African Orchards, as he guides you through the world of African cuisine.
On arrival, guests will be greeted by a curated list of African music to set the mood before Chef Segun provides guided instruction on making four distinct dishes. In this hands-on class, guests will learn to make dishes that represent the diversity and depth of flavor that African cuisine has to offer.
Focused on a variety of African regions, and international influences from places like Jamaica and East Asia, Segun will share the story behind each dish and what makes them special to him. Afterwards, guests will gather for a family-style meal and mingle along with Segun for one magical afternoon.
For drinks, guests will have the option of 2 delicious cocktails or mocktails.
What You'll Learn...
- How to make popular African and Afro-fusion dishes
- History behind each dish
On the Menu...
- Jollof Rice
- Jerk Chicken Dumplings
- Egusi Soup
- Fufu
- Rosemary Tequila Punch (mocktail option available)
- Rosemary Rum Punch (mocktail option available)
What's Included...
- 2 hour cooking class
- 2 signature cocktails
- Family-style meal
- Digital copy of recipe
- Learn to Make Classic NYC PizzaAndrew Bellucci's Pizzeria, Queens, NY
*Paid Event* ($125 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
*To book + learn more, click herein-person ⬝ hands-on
Off the recent passing of Andrew Bellucci, Restaurateur Matthew Katakis invites you for an afternoon of recreating never-before seen pizza styles as perfected by the Don of Dough himself, Andrew Bellucci.
As his namesake restaurant lives on, this experience will ensure that his legacy does too.
Throughout the class, you’ll hear Chef Bellucci’s story and extensive pizza background as you learn to hand-stretch a 12” pizza.
Guests will also enjoy some wine, soft drinks, pasta and two styles of pizza.
Starting off with a demo on how the “Don of Dough” himself would make his top-rated pizza, guests will then get hands-on as they learn to open up a pie, toss it and design their own pizza using ingredients that never made it to the menu.
Afterwards, it’s time to enjoy the uniquely-designed and piping-hot pizza along with some sweet zeppoles and a take-home pizza dough.
What You'll Learn
- What constitutes a great NYC slice
- What ingredients and ratios are needed to create a standout Pizza Dough
- How to stretch and shape the Pizza Dough for the perfect crust
- How to create top-tier Pizza Sauce
- Selecting the right cheese for your Pizza
- What to look out for when adding toppings to your Pizza
- Baking techniques and temperatures to bring your Pizza to life
On the Menu
- 12” Personal Pizza | choice of up to 3 fresh toppings
- Vodka Rigatoni | choice of spicy or regular
- Vodka-Roni Pizza | cocktail cut
- Grandma Pizza | cocktail cut
- 2 Zeppoles
- Choice of 2 Soft Drinks or Wine
What's Included
- 2 hour class
- Printout and digital recipes to recreate the pizza at home
- Your own personal 12" pizza to devour whole or take home with you
- Passed small bites
- 2 glasses of complimentary wine or soft drinks
- Raw dough all to take home and bake off
- Andrew Bellucci sticker to commemorate the experience
- A Don of Dough baseball cap
- West African and Afro-Fusion Cooking ClassDen of Splendor Lounge, Brooklyn, NY
*Paid Event* ($100 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
To book + learn more, click herein-person ⬝ hands-on
Join Segun Odofa of Delicious African Orchards, as he guides you through the world of African cuisine.
On arrival, guests will be greeted by a curated list of African music to set the mood before Chef Segun provides guided instruction on making four distinct dishes. In this hands-on class, guests will learn to make dishes that represent the diversity and depth of flavor that African cuisine has to offer.
Focused on a variety of African regions, and international influences from places like Jamaica and East Asia, Segun will share the story behind each dish and what makes them special to him. Afterwards, guests will gather for a family-style meal and mingle along with Segun for one magical afternoon.
For drinks, guests will have the option of 2 delicious cocktails or mocktails.
What You'll Learn...
- How to make popular African and Afro-fusion dishes
- History behind each dish
On the Menu...
- Jollof Rice
- Jerk Chicken Dumplings
- Egusi Soup
- Fufu
- Rosemary Tequila Punch (mocktail option available)
- Rosemary Rum Punch (mocktail option available)
What's Included...
- 2 hour cooking class
- 2 signature cocktails
- Family-style meal
- Digital copy of recipe
- Learn to Make Uyghur CuisineCaravan Uyghur Cuisine, New York, NY
*Paid Event* ($70 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
To book + learn more, click herein-person ⬝ hands-on
Join Abdul Ahat of Caravan Uyghur as you learn to make staple dishes from the Uyghur region of Northwest China!
For those unfamiliar, the Uyghur people have faced unspeakable persecution from the Chinese government.
While Chef Abdul plans to speak more on this, he also wants to share the loving and hospitable nature reflective of his people.
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to make Samsa along with Laghman noodles, a very popular dish utilizing a laborious hand-pulled technique.
Following the class, you’ll sit down to a family style meal that will include more Samsa, Laghman noodles and their must-try traditional Saffron tea.
What You'll Learn
- History of the Uyghur people
- How to roll and stretch dough to create Laghman noodles
- How to knead, roll and fill the dough for Samsas
On the Menu
- Samsa | tandoor-cooked meat pocked filled with lamb and spices
- Laghman noodles | hand-pulled noodles
- Saffron Tea
- Pomegranate Juice
- Laziza | malt soda
Your Booking Includes
- 2 hour class
