Join Surfas in welcoming Chef Ricky Webster, Executive Pastry Chef of the Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Chef Ricky comes with experience working for Sweet & Savory, Buttercelli Bakeshop and Duff's Cakemix in New York City. Chef Ricky loves inventing new flavor combinations, building on classic techniques and taking advantage of Southern California’s bounty […]
For many families, tamales are a tradition where loved ones gather together in the kitchen to create this delicious treat. Join our own Chef Alexa Mata as she takes your through the steps of creating some of her favorite tamale recipes. You will learn the basics of working with fresh masa, creating several fillings and […]
Let Surfas help make your Thanksgiving meal amazing! Join us as we make, bake, and then you take home 2 pies for your holiday meal. Our Chef Instructor will guide you through making perfect pie crust, delicious fillings, and presenting tips. You will also add two classic pies to your repertoire. Then we will help […]
Enjoy an evening of bold flavors inspired by cozy French bistro cooking. Our Chef Instructor will teach you tips and techniques for cooking with lentils, creating a vinaigrette from scratch, frying delicate shallots, and the secrets behind creamy rice pudding. This cold weather menu will be a comforting family favorite when it’s chilly outside. Create […]
The best part of the holiday season is the desserts. Join us to learn basic baking techniques and scrumptious flavors, including chocolate, peppermint, and pumpkin. Our Chef Instructor will take you through the steps of creating delicious cookies and cupcakes, creating home-made ganache and frosting, and the secrets behind perfect pie dough. We’ll have a […]
Gastropub grub has turned typical bar food into gourmet delights. Join us as our Chef Instructor shares tips for creating this delicious trend at home. You will learn how to make a twist on aioli and tzatziki sauce, bake flavorful wings, and broil dates. You will also learn entertaining tips for serving these favorites at […]
Nothing smells like fall like baking favorites fresh from the oven. Our Chef Instructor will share techniques and recipes for soft rolls, pecan treats, and perfect palmiers and popover to warm any home deliciously. You will learn how to work with yeast and buttermilk, the secrets behind popovers, and how to fold a beautiful palmiers. […]
Join Surfas Culinary District - Orange County as we celebrate American Cheese Month! We'll be featuring a selection of artisanal American-made cheeses paired with some of our favorite craft beers. Five course seasonal small-plate menu with pairings. Click Here to Purchase Tickets FAQs Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?This […]
Roll, shape, and cook gnocchi to perfection! Our Chef Instructor will share tips and techniques for perfecting potato and ricotta style gnocchi. You will also learn how to make a rich, San Marzano tomato sauce, a savory butter sauce, and a light pest. After perfectly pairing your gnocchi with the sauces, you’ll taste and enjoy […]
Gather together for a delicious supper featuring the flavors of summer. Our Chef Instructor will share tips for crispy fried chicken, creating a versatile and cream dressing, and grilling summer vegetables. You will also learn how to marinate chicken and make homemade lemon curd. Enjoy a generous tasting of: Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Fingerling Potato Salad with Creamy […]
Scared of shellfish? Our Chef Instructor will show you how simple cooking with shellfish can be. We will share techniques for shucking oysters, grilling shrimp, searing scallops perfectly, and creating a rich seafood soup perfect for fall. You will also learn tips for select fresh and sustainable shellfish and making corn tortillas from scratch. Join […]
Spend your Father’s Day learning to grill with Dad! Create family-friendly favorites while sharing your love of grilling. Cook side-by-side together and sit down together to enjoy your fun day's work. Tickets are $75 *price includes 1 Adult and 1 Child. Please contact 714-453-2665 x 740 to add additional attendees at a reduced price. Create […]
Whether they are baked or fired, yeast or cake… doughnuts have become a nationwide obsession! In this class our Chef Instructor will share techniques on creating yeast doughs, flavorful cake doughnuts, and frying fritters. You will also learn tips on creating a perfect pate a choux and versatile glazes. Join us for 3 1/2 hours […]
Guaranteed to make you sing, combine summer lovin’ flavors with your Parisian macaron cookies! Our Chef Instructor will share professional techniques for coloring your cookies, piping with precision, and even achieving the perfect pied (foot). You will also learn how to make a fluffy Swiss buttercream and the secrets behind creating a creamy ganache. Join […]
Join us for a satisfying lunch filled with classic techniques and fast enough to enjoy on your lunch hour! Our Chef Instruct will share tips on cooking pasta, making a caramel sauce from scratch, and creating a fresh tapenade. We will also share ideas on making this dish your own at home. Spend a delizioso […]
Master everyone’s favorite breakfast pastries in this extensive cooking class. Our Chef Instructor will walk you through every step of making buttery and chocolate croissants. You will also learn how to make flaky sweet and savory scones, moist coffee cake and muffins, and donuts from scratch. Impress your friends and family with your perfect breakfast […]
Skip delivery, make great pizzas at home! Join our Chef Instructor as we learn techniques for creating and shaping pizza dough from scratch, developing both a tomato and a creamy parmesan sauce, and exploring several baking methods for the perfect “pie." You will also learn tips for using 00 pizza flour, the do’s and don’ts […]
Master the most important tool in the kitchen by practicing and perfecting your knife skills. Our chef instructor will show you how to mince, dice, brunoise, bâtonnet, and julienne a variety of vegetables. You will also learn how to break down (or fabricate) a chicken, blanch and peel pearl onions and tomatoes, chiffonade herbs, and […]
See how easy it is to make fresh cheeses right in your own kitchen! You’ll be surprised how easy it is to prepare homemade cheese that tastes superior to store-bought varieties. Our Chef Instructor will teach you the basics for making ricotta, butter, queso blanco and cheese. You will also learn how to stretch and […]
Enjoy the freshest flavors of the season while making gourmet and satisfying vegetarian meals. Your Chef Instructor will share tips for cooking bulgur, whipping egg whites, and making gnocchi with ricotta cheese. You will also learn how to grill vegetables, make a versatile tomato sauce, and fry chilies. Create and taste: Cheesy Chile Rellenos - […]
Create individual sweet treats with a gourmet twist in our cupcake cooking class. Our Chef Instructor will share tips for baking fluffy and moist cakes every time. You will also learn how to make Italian Meringue Buttercream, Swiss Meringue Buttercream, and twist on American Buttercream. Make and taste: Limoncello Meringue Cupcakes - Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cupcakes […]
Join Surfas for a fun and informative class focusing on everyone’s favorite ingredients, sugar and chocolate! Our Chef Instructor will share techniques for tempering chocolate, creating a salted caramel, making marshmallows and creating rich ganache. You will also learn secrets for working with chocolate and tips on making creamy ice cream. Create and Taste: Blueberry […]
Discover the exotic flavors of Ecuadorian cuisine. Surfas’ own Chef Alexa Mata will walk you through her favorite flavors, temperatures and textures of her native cuisine. You will also learn how to fry plantains, braise chicken in passion fruit, and cook shrimp with citrus juice. Create and taste: Bolones (Green Plantain Dumplings) - Seco de […]
Learn about raw milk cheeses from Surfas’ own Fromager, David Rozansky. Taste and enjoy imaginative pairings of wines from the Rhone Valley and featuring selected cheeses from the Surfas Cheese and Charuterie Counter. Join us for a truly unique event you won’t want to miss! David comes to us with extensive experience as both Fromager and […]
