"As near perfect a meal as I hope to experience... spectacular!"
"Smashing Debut!" Central Coast Adventures Magazine
"There are fleeting moments in dining when diners are transported to a parallel reality where life is only exquisite. We crossed over to that exquisite reality as the first bites of our entrees were metamorphosing our sensory systems." The Coast Weekly
"The new place to see and be seen." "Signs of greatness!" Monterey County Herald
"Imagine a famous chef inviting you to her stunning Carmel home to observe, and try your hand in her kitchen. Imagine making a gourmet feast and then sharing it with her and her other guests cum students. Imagine watching her and having her share her kitchen secrets with you. Well, dream no more! Chef Wendy invites you to participate in her cooking experiences. Much more than a cooking class, this is an intimate encounter that will reverberate in your psyche and on your palate." Michael Reiss, Food & Wine Access
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Intimate Cooking Classes Chef Wendy Brodie's Culinary Secrets Revealed In Intimate Carmel Highlands Setting. Choose from one of several intimately designed cooking demonstrations in Chef Wendy's own private exhibition kitchen. Unique lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on participation make this a truly memorable and inviting opportunity. Of these exciting classes, certain ones finish with an intimate lunch with the Chef. Participants indulge in culinary creations, socialize in a warm museum-like setting, and take in breath-taking vistas. Classes can be custom designed to best fit your program and schedules. Gather old friends for a private class or make new ones in an on-going instructional series from novice to pro where you'll learn: Professional Cooking Techniques, Fabulous Food Presentation, Tricks to Successful Menu Planning, and Spectacular Table and Centerpiece Design.
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As talented as any World-Renowned Chef, Wendy Offers Private and Group Themed Cooking Classes
You will need to put together your own group.
There is a minimum charge of 6
people for a class and up to 20 if
desired. We meet at Zenwood, our
home with a demonstration kitchen,
in the Carmel Highlands, usually
around 10:30 AM (however this can be
adjusted). There is about 1⁄2 hour
of meet-and-greet with mimosa,
champagne, wine or coffee then into
the kitchen. The hands-on and
demonstration lasts about 1 1⁄2 to 2
hours and can be structured around
your interests. Then it’s on to the
luncheon table for the three courses
you just created. The cost is $125
(or $150.00 for evening event)** per
person plus wine on consumption and
there is a 20% gratuity added for
the labor required.
It is best for you to speak personally with Wendy to determine your interests and level of instruction;
she teaches skills from novice to
professional. Please call soon
831-626-9000 to discuss further
details with Wendy so we can save
the spot for you. A deposit of one
half the expected numbers is
required at the time of booking the
class. The balance of the charges is
due at the time of the class. If the
booking is less than 21 days prior
to the scheduled class, the deposit
is due in full upon booking. If you
visit our web site you can access
her bio and other information about
her including some press pages,
www.ArtofFoodTV.com . Also visit
the TV Cooking Show and Store pages
for the opportunity to obtain DVDs
of the full season of 13 or 26
episodes of Wendy’s PBS television
shows. Each episode includes Wendy’s
description of the recipes and lists
the ingredients.
**if using a credit card there will be an additional charge of 4% of the total.
Treat yourself to a memorable moment in time by booking a private or group class. Choose from one of several intimately designed cooking demonstrations, unique lectures, or private classes. There is plenty of hands on participation, from novice to professional, to make this a truly memorable and inviting opportunity. Exciting classes include food samplings while enjoying a glass of wine with the Chef, where participants indulge in culinary creations, socialize in a warm museum-like setting, and take in the breath-taking vistas.
Classes can be custom designed to best fit your program and schedules including Saturday and Sunday. Gather old friends for a private class or make new ones in an on-going instructional series where you'll learn: Professional Cooking Techniques, Fabulous Food Presentation, Tricks to Successful Menu Planning, and Spectacular Table and Centerpiece Design. Perfect for:
• Spousal Programs
• Team-Building Association
• Board Meetings
• Alumni
• Wedding and Bridal Shower
• Organizations
• Reunion Groups
and more!
World-Renowned Chef Offers Private and Group Themed Cooking Classes
Share Chef Brodie's unique cuisine and energy with your friends and colleagues through her catering and custom event offerings. To book a class or plan an event, call Chef Wendy personally at 831-626-9000.
Chef/Artist Wendy Brodie has long been hailed as one of California's most gifted Chefs. Graduate of the first class of the California Culinary Academy of San Francisco, recipient of the 1982 "Chef of the Year" award by the Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Culinary Federation, and installation as Honorary Fellow of The American Academy of Chefs pay homage to Chef Brodie's distinguished career as an extraordinary culinary talent. Most recently as Executive Chef and proprietor of Monterey Peninsula's serious dining destination, Lincoln Court Restaurant, Chef Brodie continues her long-standing tradition of culinary and artistic mastery. Paired with husband/partner, Bob Bussinger - long-time General Manager of the world-famous Ventana Inn and Resort in Big Sur, and Executive Chef/Stepson D. Michael Bussinger - it is no surprise that Lincoln Court opened to such extraordinary critical acclaim!