Roots cooking classes offers a unique experience in Charlotte where individuals can come and learn new cooking skills, expand upon existing expertise and discover new foods right in their local area. Roots focuses on sourcing most all food from farmers in and around NC. Our classes will show you how to be creative with fresh, local food in a variety of different dishes from appetizers to full course meals.
We also offer team building cooking classes and classes geared towards corporate workshops where employees can learn new skills while working with each other in a new environment. Please see our drop down tab under Classes for more information along with a form to fill out to request a specialized corporate team building class.
The classes are 2 hours long and are held in a commercial kitchen in Charlotte. We have talented, professional chefs that will guide you through each class to offer a hands on experience that you won’t forget. Check out our list of classes below and come join us for some good local food. To register please send us an email at rootsfarmfood@gmail.com or call us at 704-975-1691.
Directions to Roots:
From North Charlotte: Take I-77 S/ US 21 S to exit 7 for Clanton Rd. Turn left at the light onto Clanton Rd. Turn left onto St. Vardell Ln. At the end of St Vardell Ln take the 2nd entrance on the left. Turn right and follow the building to the left. Roots will be building 3410, Ste D on the left hand side.
From South Charlotte: Take I-77 N/ US 21 N to exit 7 for Clanton Rd. Turn right at the light onto Clanton Rd. Turn left onto St. Vardell Lane. At the end of ST Vardell Ln take the 2nd entrance on the left. Turn right and follow the building to the left. Roots will be building 3410, Ste D on the left hand side.
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Brand New Cooking Classes! Introducing Our Young Chef’s Class Series
Learning the Basics (Ages 12-18)
Offered January 7,8,21,22
Time: 6:00m-8:00pm
Price: $75
Knife Skills, Product Identification and Uses, Sanitation, How to Sear, Sauté, and Grill
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Intermediate Technique (Ages 12-18)
Offered January 14,15, 28, 29
Time: 6:00m-8:00pm
Price: $75
Learning to Braise, Stew, and Roast and Matching International and Regional Flavor Profiles
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*Both of these classes are eligible for the Buy One, Get One 50% off
2014- 2015 Cooking Class Schedule
Pasta Making
When: January 6th 2015 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Roots Kitchen (3410 ST Vardell Lane, Ste D, Charlotte, NC 28127)
Price: $75/person
Learn to make your very own pasta from scratch. You will flavor your own pasta, make ravioli and learn how to store your fresh pasta for future use.
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Fresh Sausage Making Class
When: January 13th 2015 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Roots Kitchen (3410 ST Vardell Lane, Ste D, Charlotte, NC 28127)
Price: $75/person
Learn to make your very own breakfast sausage, and various other fresh sausages, make some of your own in class and take them home!
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Seafood Cookery
When: January 20th 2015 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Roots Kitchen (3410 ST Vardell Lane, Ste D, Charlotte, NC 28127)
Price: $75/person
Learn some great winter time seafood dishes using local seafood and local ingredients. Learn to properly sear and grill fish, how to select fish, and how to properly cook shellfish.
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Soups, Sauces, and Stocks
When: January 27th 2015 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Roots Kitchen (3410 ST Vardell Lane, Ste D, Charlotte, NC 28127)
Price: $75/person
Learn the principles behind the base sauces that chefs use, how to make your own chicken stock, and the principles behind making any other stocks, as well as how to take all of these principles and make great soups.
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* Please note if for some reason the attendance in a specific class is too low the class may be rescheduled to a new date
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