Collection: Chef Heather's Upcoming Classes

Saturday, December 12, 1:00 - 3:00pm

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Mid Kids (Ages 9-11): Holiday Cookie Exchange

Make delicious winter-themed treats, inspiring festivity and creativity in the kitchen! Chef Heather sprinkles joy and warmth into the winter season with tasty and fun culinary creations. These delicious treats can be packaged to bring home to share with family and friends!

On the menu:

Peppermint Twists

Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups

Christmas Pinwheels

No Bake Salted Caramel Cups

This class is designed for kids and is a drop-off class.

10% discount for parents on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

Monday, December 28 and Tuesday 29, 1:00 - 3:00pm

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Mid Kids Camp (Ages 9-11): Cold Weather Classics

$110 for both days

Explore the joy of making delicious, feel-good recipes perfect for chilly winter days. From warm pot pies to cozy sweet treats, every dish is designed to comfort and delight. Let's make the kitchen the warmest place this winter!

On the menu:

Monday:

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Cozy and Classic Cinnamon Applesauce

Homemade Cheesy Crackers with Bacon Dip

Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

Tuesday:

Sausage Pizza Pasta

Individual Cheesy Monkey Bread

Popcorn Snowballs

Hot Cocoa Cupcakes

Monday, December 28 and Tuesday 29, 10:00 - 11:30am

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Little Kids Camp (Ages 6-8): Winter Wonderland

$100 for both days

Let the winter magic begin - right in the kitchen! Join us for a cozy, hands-on cooking adventure where kids will learn to whip up delicious winter treats and warm comfort foods. From cozy chowder to sweet snowy cookies and treats, each class is the recipe for winter break fun!

On the menu:

Monday:

Double Baked Potato Chowder

Cheddar Turnovers

Chocolate Blizzard Cookies

Tuesday:

Pigs in a Blanket

Oven Fried Potatoes

Crushed Oreo Cookie Snowballs

Sunday, December 13, 10:00 - 11:30am

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Little Kids (Ages 6-8): Holly Jolly Christmas Treats

Stir up some holiday magic making delicious treats that are perfect for celebrating the season. Learn to create a variety of sweet treats and tasty eats that capture the spirit of the holidays.

On the menu:

Snowman Truffles

Christmas Stained Glass Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Donuts

This class is designed for kids and is a drop-off class.

10% discount for parents on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

Saturday, December 12, 10:00 - 11:30am

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Little Kids (Ages 6-8): Holly Jolly Christmas Treats

Stir up some holiday magic making delicious treats that are perfect for celebrating the season. Learn to create a variety of sweet treats and tasty eats that capture the spirit of the holidays.

On the menu:

Snowman Truffles

Christmas Stained Glass Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Donuts

This class is designed for kids and is a drop-off class.

10% discount for parents on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

Tuesday November 24, 6:00-9:00

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Make & Take Thanksgiving Pies (Hands On)

Cross dessert off your Thanksgiving to-do list! In this hands-on make-and-take workshop, you'll prepare two crowd-pleasing pies from scratch to finish and enjoy at home for your holiday celebration. Learn the techniques for making a buttery flaky pie dough and a crisp graham cracker crust, then create a classic Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie complete with a rich Spiced Caramel Sauce and a creamy No-Bake Pumpkin Pie topped with Cinnamon Whipped Cream.

You'll leave class with your pies ready to assemble and bake (or chill) at home, along with detailed baking, storage, and freezing instructions, making it easy to enjoy homemade desserts without the holiday stress.

On the menu:

Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie with Spiced Caramel Sauce

No Bake Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Cheese & Charcuterie, Wine and Beer included in class.

10% discount on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

Saturday, November 14, 10:00 - 11:30am

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Little Kids (Ages 6-8): The Turkey Table

Let's talk turkey - and everything tasty that goes with it! Young chefs will get hands-on in the kitchen to prepare a festive spread inspired by the flavors of Thanksgiving. From sweet treats to savory sides, kids will create delicious dishes that celebrate the holiday.

On the menu:

Baked Turkey Nuggets with Cranberry Dip

Thanksgiving Twists

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

This class is designed for kids and is a drop-off class.

10% discount for parents on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

Saturday, November 14, 1:00 - 3:00pm

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Mid Kids (Ages 9-11) Happy Harvest

From classic to creative, fall's best fruits and vegetables are perfect for lunch or dinner. Chef Heather has taken familiar favorites and given them a special twist or technique that will have you and your family asking for seconds.

On the menu:

Turkey Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

Savory Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Cheesy Cornbread

Apple Pie Bites

This class is designed for kids and is a drop-off class.

10% discount for parents on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

Monday November 23, 6:00-9:00

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Make & Take Thanksgiving Pies (Hands On)

Cross dessert off your Thanksgiving to-do list! In this hands-on make-and-take workshop, you'll prepare two crowd-pleasing pies from scratch to finish and enjoy at home for your holiday celebration. Learn the techniques for making a buttery flaky pie dough and a crisp graham cracker crust, then create a classic Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie complete with a rich Spiced Caramel Sauce and a creamy No-Bake Pumpkin Pie topped with Cinnamon Whipped Cream.

You'll leave class with your pies ready to assemble and bake (or chill) at home, along with detailed baking, storage, and freezing instructions, making it easy to enjoy homemade desserts without the holiday stress.

On the menu:

Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie with Spiced Caramel Sauce

No Bake Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Cheese & Charcuterie, Wine and Beer included in class.

10% discount on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

Monday, December 7, 6:00 - 8:30pm

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Family Class: Merry Holiday Bites (Hands On)

It's family night in the Marcel's kitchen for families with children aged 6 and over. The secret to a great holiday? Keep it simple and delicious, fun, and festive. Celebrate with updated classics that bring families together. Happy Holidays from our tables to yours!

On the menu:

Bruleed Brie Crostini with Homemade Cherry Jam

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Pancetta Toasts

Cranberry Glazed Meatballs

Apricot Chutney and White Cheddar Palmiers

Triple Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Price is per person.

Family class is for ages 6 and over with an accompanying adult.

Wine and Beer included in class for adults.

10% discount on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

Saturday, November 7, 10:00 am - 12:30pm

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Family Class: Brunch Kitchen (Hands On)

Gather the family and join us in the Marcel's kitchen for a delicious morning of cooking together! Designed for families with children ages 6 and up, this hands-on class celebrates the cozy flavors of the season with a menu full of comforting brunch favorites. Working side by side, you'll learn new kitchen skills, create recipes from scratch, and enjoy a memorable meal together. It's the perfect way to spend quality time while discovering new family favorites for fall and the holiday season.

On the menu:

Potato Fritters with Candied Bacon Crumbles and Garlic Aioli

Cinnamon Sugar Pangrattato French Toast with Autumn Fruit Compote

Mini Egg & Veggie Quiche

Spiced Apple and Pear Danish

Price is per person.

Family class is for ages 6 and over with an accompanying adult.

Wine and Beer included in class for adults.

10% discount on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

Wednesday, November 11, 6:00 - 8:30pm

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Family Class: Savor the Season (Hands On)

It's family day in the Marcel's kitchen for families with children aged 6 and over! Celebrate the Autumn season with a hands-on cooking class the whole family will love! Chef Heather shares how to make hearty, homemade dishes full of vibrant fall flavors. Come cook together, with cozy recipes the whole family can enjoy making and eating together.

On the menu:

Pumpkin Ricotta Crostini with Brown Sugar Bacon and Candied Nuts

Fall Harvest Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Candied Nuts and Apple Vinaigrette

Apple Cider Braised Chicken with Triple Cream Mashed Potatoes

Brown Butter Apple Blondies with Cinnamon Maple Glaze

Price is per person.

Family class is for ages 6 and over with an accompanying adult.

Wine and Beer included in class for adults.

10% discount on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

Monday, January 18th 10:00 - 11:30am

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Little Kids (Ages 6-8): Snowflakes and Snacks

Warm up a frosty winter morning alongside Chef Heather in this cozy, hands-on cooking adventure designed just for little chefs! Young cooks will practice simple kitchen skills as they transform fresh tortillas and cheese into whimsical Snowflake Quesadillas, roll out and decorate Sparkling Snow Sugar Cookies with glittery sugar, and whip up velvety White Hot Chocolate topped with fluffy Vanilla Whipped Cream. It's a sweet, playful morning of mixing, tasting, and winter magic!

On the menu:

Snowflake Quesadillas

Sparkling Snow Sugar Cookies

White Hot Chocolate with Vanilla Whipped Cream

This class is designed for kids and is a drop-off class.

10% discount for parents on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

Monday, January 11th, 6:00- 8:30 pm

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

1/11 Family Class:  Winter Warmup (Hands On)

For families with kids ages 6 and up.

Bring the whole family together for a cozy winter cooking adventure with Chef Heather! Teaming up in the kitchen, kids and adults will build savory bagel chips paired with a rich maple bacon dip and craft individual chicken pot pies topped with fluffy cheddar drop biscuits. Complement the feast with a sweet corn casserole, then finish on a warm note by baking chocolate pudding together for a truly memorable meal.

On the menu: 

Crispy Bagel Chips with Maple Bacon Dip

Individual Chicken Pot Pie with Cheddar Drop Biscuits

Sweet Corn Casserole

Warm Chocolate Baked Pudding

Wine and Beer included in class.

10% discount on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

Saturday, March 13th 11:00-1:00 pm

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Kids Class: Lucky Leprechaun Kitchen (Hands On)

Ages 7-12

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a delightful, hands-on cooking adventure full of festive cheer! Young chefs will love making savory Shamrock Pesto Flatbread Pizzas, assembling bright and fresh Rainbow Fruit Cups, and baking sweet Pot of Gold Cupcakes. To cap off the fun, everyone will mix up a bubbly Leprechaun Lime Fizz for a magical culinary celebration!

On the menu: 

Shamrock Pesto Flatbread Pizzas

Rainbow Fruit Cups

Pot of Gold Cupcakes

Leprechaun Lime Fizz

10% discount on all regularly priced merchandise during class for parents.

Saturday, February 13th 10:00 - 11:30am

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Little Kids (Ages 6-8): Sweetheart Snacks

Join Chef Heather for a cozy, fun-filled Valentine's class. Little cooks will dive into hands-on kitchen fun as they stretch and top their own individual Heart Shaped Pizzas, toss together a colorful Sweetheart Snack Mix packed with sweet and crunchy treats, and craft adorable Marshmallow Love Bugs. It's a wonderful, interactive morning for kids to build basic baking skills, unleash their culinary creativity, and share festive winter treats!

On the menu: 

Heart Shaped Pizzas

Sweetheart Snack Mix

Marshmallow Love Bugs

This class is designed for kids and is a drop-off class.

10% discount for parents on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

Monday, January 18th 1:00 - 3:00pm

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Mid Kids (Ages 9-11): Cold Weather Warm Ups: Soup and Sammies

Warm up a chilly winter afternoon building ultimate comfort food pairings—from simmering a rich, creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup to assembling warm Mini Pretzel Roll Ham & Swiss Sliders. To cap off the fun, everyone will bake decadent Hot Cocoa Cookie Cups for the ultimate sweet treat. It's a delicious, interactive way for aspiring cooks to learn key kitchen skills while savoring their favorite cold-weather comforts.

On the menu: 

Loaded Baked Potato Soup 

Mini Pretzel Roll Ham & Swiss Sliders

Apple Fries with Cinnamon Yogurt Dip

Hot Cocoa Cookie Cups

This class is designed for kids and is a drop-off class.

10% discount for parents on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

Monday, March 29th - Tuesday March 30th, 1:30pm - 3:30 pm

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Teen Camp (Ages 12-16): Travel, Taste and Create: International  (Hands On)

Designed as foundational building blocks for mastering culinary essentials, our teen camp invites aspiring chefs to pack their appetites for an unforgettable journey across the globe. Under Chef Heather's warm, encouraging guidance, teens will explore time-honored techniques, regional ingredients, and rich traditions. On Monday, head to Italy to toss a crisp Caesar salad with garlic croutons, sear classic chicken parmesan with fresh marinara over tender pasta aglio e olio, and layer sweet mini tiramisu cups. On Tuesday, travel to France to roll savory prosciutto and Gruyère crepes, simmer comforting chicken fricassee over silky French mashed potatoes, and torch rich, velvety crème brûlée. 

On the menu:

Monday: Italy

Traditional Caesar Salad with Homemade Garlic Croutons

Classic Chicken Parmesan with Fresh Marinara

Pasta Aglio e Olio

Mini Tiramisu Cups

Tuesday: France

Prosciutto and Gruyere Crepes

Chicken Fricassee

French Mashed Potatoes

Classic Creme Brulee

Monday, March 29th - Thursday April 1st 10:00am - 12:00 pm

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Mid Kids Camp (Ages 8-11):  Spring Break Chef Academy:Cooking Skills and Techniques

Calling all young chefs! Join Chef Heather for a warm, delicious 4-day culinary adventure where aspiring cooks build real kitchen confidence and skills. Throughout the week, kids will dive into hands-on techniques—from mastering knife skills, assembling fruit pizzas, to baking sweet cinnamon sugar pretzel bites, confetti cupcakes. Explore real flavor building as they grill marinated skirt steak for tacos, toss street corn salad, simmer rich meat sauce for spaghetti, bake pesto pizzas, and craft mini cheesecake cups with chocolate sauce and salted caramel. Come explore, create, and master culinary techniques at Marcel's!

On the menu:

Monday: Knife Skills

Rainbow Veggie and Chicken Wraps with Fresh Herby Ranch

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Seasonal Fruit Pizzas

Tuesday: Baking

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites with Sweet Frosting Drizzle

Confetti Cupcakes with Traditional Vanilla Buttercream

Strawberry Shortcake Cups with Fresh Whipped Cream

Wednesday: Grilling 

Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos with Guacamole

Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad

Cast Iron Skillet

Thursday: Sauces

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Pesto Pizzas

Mini Cheesecake Cups with Chocolate Sauce and Salted Caramel

Monday, February 15th, 11:00-1:30 pm

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Teen Class (Ages 12-16) Handcrafted: The Art of Pizza Making

Roll up your sleeves and join Chef Heather for a warm, delicious exploration of artisan pizza-making! In this hands-on class, teens will learn the secrets to shaping fresh dough, balancing bold sauces, and baking up savory favorites like garlic butter pepperoni twists, spicy buffalo chicken calzones, and smoky BBQ chicken pizza. We'll round out the menu on a sweet note by whipping up creamy cannoli dip with crispy waffle cone chips for dipping. It's an inviting, fun environment for aspiring chefs of all skill levels to gain confidence, master key kitchen techniques, and enjoy great food together.

On the menu:

Garlic Butter Pepperoni Twists

Buffalo Chicken Calzones

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Cannoli Dip with Waffle Cone Chips

10% discount on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

Saturday, February 13th 1:00 - 3:00pm

Chef Heather Ude Presents:

Mid Kids (Ages 9-11): Fun February Flavors

Join Chef Heather for a sweet and cozy Valentine’s baking session designed especially for young chefs! In this hands-on workshop, kids will dive into the fun of cold-weather baking as they bake soft Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, roll up sweet Strawberry Sweet Rolls, and decorate Valentine’s Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. We’ll finish up by whipping up festive Hot Pink Cocoa Mugs to sip on. It’s a wonderful, interactive way for aspiring bakers to learn essential kitchen techniques, build baking confidence, and enjoy creating delicious holiday treats together!

On the menu: 

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Strawberry Sweet Rolls

Valentines Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Hot Pink Cocoa Mugs

This class is designed for kids and is a drop-off class.

10% discount for parents on all regularly priced merchandise during class.