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Host: Kate

Durham, NC, United States

USD
$78-$130 per person

Seasonal Cooking Class in Durham

Host offerings
  • House
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Kate

A warm and wonderful host, Kate comes from a large family that loves to gather around lots of food! She is not only an expert cook and gardener but also a trained cocktail bartender that often experiments with her own syrups, infusions, and tonics. Kate learned to cook Italian-American cuisine from her mother and Cuban food from her father. She loves to cook because it is a way for her to be creative and feed the people she loves. Your experience takes place in Kate's home which is a 5-min drive from downtown Durham. She is delighted to share her love for food, culinary traditions, and the fresh produce she grows in her garden with guests. Kate looks forward to making you feel at home in her home!

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-5 guests) Meet Kate at her home that has an abundant vegetable garden, chicken coop and a beehive where she gathers fresh honey. As you explore her garden (weather permitting), you may pick aromatic mint for your cocktail, fresh eggs for your pasta, and/or seasonal vegetables for the meal you will help prepare. Begin your culinary adventure by learning to make a refreshing cocktail or mocktail such as a Cuban mojito. Next join Kate in her open kitchen to learn to cook seasonal Italian-American dishes from recipes passed down through generations in her mother's family. During your Durham cooking class, you will prepare three dishes from scratch. You might learn to make a root vegetable salad in the winter or a tomato, lettuce and cucumber salad with a herb dressing in the summer. Knead dough and pass it through a pasta maker as you make fresh pasta such as eggplant and ricotta ravioli in a brown butter sage sauce or linguine in a marinara sauce accompanied by her grandmother's meatball recipe! Enjoy the meal you helped prepare with Kate over delightful conversation. Your meal concludes with a dessert such as blueberry tart or sorbet.

Notes: If you prefer a Cuban meal of frijoles negro (black beans), tostones or maduros (salty or sweet plantains), ropa vieja (braised beef) and rice pudding instead, please let Kate know when making your booking. If you choose the alcohol add-on, you will be offered up to 2 glasses of cocktails, wine or beer. Kate works during the day - she is available to host evening experiences every day but lunch experiences are only offered on weekends and public holidays.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Mojito cocktail
  • Seasonal salad
  • Fresh pasta such as linguine in marinara sauce and meatballs
  • Dessert such as blueberry tart or sorbet

Traveler reviews

5.0 (4)
The whole experience was absolutely amazing! The laughter, the food, the drinks, THE Ambience was just amazing! We talked about life, relationships, travels etc Definitely the type of people you would want to have in your life!
- Rashaada July 16, 2024
I booked this cooking class as a Christmas present for my wife. It was hands down the best date night my wife and I have ever had! Kate is a wealth of knowledge in the kitchen and is the most amazing host. My wife and I walked away having learned so many cooking tips and we have already started to implement them in our weekly meals! I highly recommend booking a class with Kate!
- Traveler007 July 16, 2024
Kate was SUUUCH an amazing Chef. The energy she brings you can tell she was meant to do this! She just brings so much joy! The laughter, food and drinks were amazing! I’ll definitely be coming back 💕
- TicTacToe July 16, 2024
AMAZING EVENING OF FAMILY COOKING AND CONVERSATIONS! From the cheery greeting at the garden gate to the heartfelt hugs goodbye Kate and Drew provided an amazing evening of culinary excellence and family charm. Every detail was prepared to perfection as we were guided through the preparation of craft cocktails, Focaccia bread, homemade pasta, salad, and an amazing steak dish. The hands in cooking adventure culminated in a wonderful family style dinner accompanied by wine and great conversation. Kate and Drew were consummate hosts welcoming us into their beautiful home like family. We will be back and highly recommend this incredible cooking and dining experience.
- Connector973 December 09, 2023
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Kate

$78-$130 USD

per person
100% VETTED
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  • 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Cooking Experience + Meal
$130 $88 $78
Alcohol
$14 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
$130 $88 $78
Alcohol
$14 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm

Meet Kate

A warm and wonderful host, Kate comes from a large family that loves to gather around lots of food! She is not only an expert cook and gardener but also a trained cocktail bartender that often experiments with her own syrups, infusions, and tonics. Kate learned to cook Italian-American cuisine from her mother and Cuban food from her father. She loves to cook because it is a way for her to be creative and feed the people she loves. Your experience takes place in Kate's home which is a 5-min drive from downtown Durham. She is delighted to share her love for food, culinary traditions, and the fresh produce she grows in her garden with guests. Kate looks forward to making you feel at home in her home!

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-5 guests) Meet Kate at her home that has an abundant vegetable garden, chicken coop and a beehive where she gathers fresh honey. As you explore her garden (weather permitting), you may pick aromatic mint for your cocktail, fresh eggs for your pasta, and/or seasonal vegetables for the meal you will help prepare. Begin your culinary adventure by learning to make a refreshing cocktail or mocktail such as a Cuban mojito. Next join Kate in her open kitchen to learn to cook seasonal Italian-American dishes from recipes passed down through generations in her mother's family. During your Durham cooking class, you will prepare three dishes from scratch. You might learn to make a root vegetable salad in the winter or a tomato, lettuce and cucumber salad with a herb dressing in the summer. Knead dough and pass it through a pasta maker as you make fresh pasta such as eggplant and ricotta ravioli in a brown butter sage sauce or linguine in a marinara sauce accompanied by her grandmother's meatball recipe! Enjoy the meal you helped prepare with Kate over delightful conversation. Your meal concludes with a dessert such as blueberry tart or sorbet.

Notes: If you prefer a Cuban meal of frijoles negro (black beans), tostones or maduros (salty or sweet plantains), ropa vieja (braised beef) and rice pudding instead, please let Kate know when making your booking. If you choose the alcohol add-on, you will be offered up to 2 glasses of cocktails, wine or beer. Kate works during the day - she is available to host evening experiences every day but lunch experiences are only offered on weekends and public holidays.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Mojito cocktail
  • Seasonal salad
  • Fresh pasta such as linguine in marinara sauce and meatballs
  • Dessert such as blueberry tart or sorbet

Traveler reviews

5.0 (4)
The whole experience was absolutely amazing! The laughter, the food, the drinks, THE Ambience was just amazing! We talked about life, relationships, travels etc Definitely the type of people you would want to have in your life!
- Rashaada July 16, 2024
I booked this cooking class as a Christmas present for my wife. It was hands down the best date night my wife and I have ever had! Kate is a wealth of knowledge in the kitchen and is the most amazing host. My wife and I walked away having learned so many cooking tips and we have already started to implement them in our weekly meals! I highly recommend booking a class with Kate!
- Traveler007 July 16, 2024
Kate was SUUUCH an amazing Chef. The energy she brings you can tell she was meant to do this! She just brings so much joy! The laughter, food and drinks were amazing! I’ll definitely be coming back 💕
- TicTacToe July 16, 2024
AMAZING EVENING OF FAMILY COOKING AND CONVERSATIONS! From the cheery greeting at the garden gate to the heartfelt hugs goodbye Kate and Drew provided an amazing evening of culinary excellence and family charm. Every detail was prepared to perfection as we were guided through the preparation of craft cocktails, Focaccia bread, homemade pasta, salad, and an amazing steak dish. The hands in cooking adventure culminated in a wonderful family style dinner accompanied by wine and great conversation. Kate and Drew were consummate hosts welcoming us into their beautiful home like family. We will be back and highly recommend this incredible cooking and dining experience.
- Connector973 December 09, 2023
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Cooking Experience + Meal
$130 $88 $78
Alcohol
$14 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
$130 $88 $78
Alcohol
$14 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm
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