Add pizzazz to mealtime. Explore new cuisine with non-degree cooking classes or learn basic cooking skills. New specialty cooking classes are being added all the time.
Catering is a business that has become very popular, especially for those who love to cook and plan parties. From weddings, to showers, to business parties, catering is a home-based business that gives the caterer an exciting and creative career. In this introductory course, you will learn how to put your cooking and party planning skills to work. Learn the fundamentals of the catering business, how to cook for large crowds, organize your kitchen, manage your time, and work with clients. The course focuses on cooking skills every caterer needs, with an introduction to the business side of catering. You'll also receive many unique and tested recipes that you can use to jump-start your business. Build your catering skills and begin a new and exciting career today.
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Are you interested in starting a food truck business? This course will show you how to be a part of the hottest dining trend around! You’ll find out what’s required to operate a mobile food unit safely and legally – licenses and permits; zoning laws; federal, state, and local regulations; health and safety concerns; taxes; and more. The course also includes business essentials such as creating a business plan, securing a business loan, budgeting, and costing. At the end of the course you’ll take the ServSafe Manager Certification Exam, which is mandatory for food truck operators.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312155 | 08/12/25 - 09/16/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 320.00 | 10 | Register |
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Get ready to channel your inner bread baker. Bake, taste, and have fun exploring the world of baking! Learn how to bake and create fresh, mouthwatering specialty breads that will brighten any occasion. Our professional artisan bread baker will introduce you to a variety of recipes and techniques that will give you the confidence in bread baking and challenge you to learn more about professional bread baking than you ever thought possible.
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Learn how to prepare and present foods from a variety of world cuisines. This course emphasizes indigenous ingredients and customs, nutritional concerns, and cooking techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a variety of international and domestic menus. Click on the detail section for the featured Chef of the Week and cuisine offered.
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Would you like to have a career in the food service industry – making bread? This hands-on course will help you get there! You'll learn how to turn flour, water, salt, and yeast into dough that bakes properly and results in a perfect crust and crumb. You'll learn processes and methods, from pre-fermentation to mixing and shaping dough into the perfect loaf, and build the fundamental skills to hand craft bread for an artisan bakery, café, or high-volume restaurant. The course also covers baking terminology, safe food handling (ServSafe), proper equipment use, and attitude development for work in a kitchen environment. You'll be ready to work on day one!
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Welcome to the wonderful world of homebrewing!
In this course, you'll learn everything you need to know about making beer right in the comfort of your own home. During the class session, we'll cover the fundamentals of homebrewing, starting with the basics of beer ingredients and the brewing process. We'll talk about the different types of malt, hops, yeast, and water that can be used to make beer, and how they're selected to achieve different styles and flavors. We'll also discuss equipment options and walk through the process of brewing a batch of beer on your own. In addition, we'll provide an abbreviated demonstration of some key brew day procedures. So grab a glass and join us for a fun and informative journey into the world of homebrewing!
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Wake Tech's WCE Culinary program and Craft Brewing program team up for unique class full of flavor. In "Craft Fusion" students will discover how beer can be used to compliment, cut, and contrast with various dishes. This single-session class examines how a variety of beers can be used to enhance a meal whether for entertaining guests or elevating a personal dining experience. Beer selections include traditional imported styles and local modern craft flavors paired with foods from around the world.
Designed and led by a Professional Chef and a Certified Cicerone, this course is perfect for craft beer fans. Join us for an evening of savory small plate, traditional and modern brews, and tips on combining the two!
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When you’re first starting, wine education can feel overwhelming, even intimidating. Wake Tech’s Wine 101 course is the perfect starting point for what we hope will become a life-long and fulfilling journey. Over 8 weeks you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of wine fundamentals in a format that’s easy to follow and fun. Led by a WSET Level 3 wine professional, attendees will learn to analyze and identify major wine varietals.
This class meets one evening a week for 8 weeks. Students will gain knowledge about grape varieties, growing regions, evaluation, service, and storage of wine. The course also features companion materials for outside study including articles, videos, and a tasting matrix.
Ideal for beginners wanting to learn more about wine, as well as those interested in earning certification with the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) or the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) and obtaining a wine position.
Must be 21 years of age to enroll.
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Te gustaría desarrollar habilidades para trabajar en la industria culinaria y horneado de pan? Si es así, ¡este curso es para ti! Aprende cómo opera la industria alimentaria en un entorno empresarial, las técnicas de servicio de alimentos, la seguridad alimentaria y otros conceptos básicos de producción de alimentos. Esta clase te ayudará a desarrollar la confianza en ti mismo para trabajar en un entorno comercial. La capacitación práctica es parte del curso y, al finalizar, estarás preparado para trabajar en restaurantes, panaderías, cafeterías, hoteles, empresas de catering y centros de salud. Al finalizar con éxito, los estudiantes obtendrán 3 certificados reconocidos por la industria para agregar a su currículum.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312154 | 08/09/25 - 12/06/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 492.00 | 12 | Register |
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