Beginner Cooking Class | Saturday Chef

Saturday Chef

Community Cooking Class

Join us for Saturday Chef Community Cooking Classes in 2025, now also available in Macon! These classes are a fantastic way to connect with friends and make new ones, all while enhancing your culinary skills. Held in the culinary labs at the Helms College Augusta and Macon Campuses, you’ll work alongside our talented chefs, learning tips, tricks, and recipes that range from essential techniques to impressive, restaurant-quality dishes. Perfect for treating yourself or as a unique gift for someone special.

Call 706.651.9707 or email saturdaychef@helms.edu for more information.

2025 Augusta Class Schedule

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ALL CLASS TIMES: 10:00AM - 1:00PM | Each class is $90 per person | Classes are limited to 17 participants | Augusta Campus - Helms College

January 18, 2025 - Brunch

Join us for a hands-on brunch cooking class where you'll learn to create delicious brunch favorites. Enjoy a fun, interactive atmosphere as you hone your culinary skills and savor your delicious creations!

February 15, 2025 - Mardi Gras Desserts

Celebrate Mardi Gras with the most iconic treat from the Crescent City, a King’s Cake! You will learn to make this sweet, tender, yeasted bread with cream cheese or cinnamon filling. We will also be making classic pralines and Bananas Foster.

March 15, 2025 - Healthy Meals Made Easy

Just because it’s good for you, doesn’t mean it can’t be delicious! Learn how to make good for you foods, without compromising on flavor.

April 26, 2025 - Bread Basics

There’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread and rolls! You will learn how to make easy straight bread doughs with the incorporation of aromatics and herbs, and a couple of different forming techniques. Not to forget the accomplishments of flavored oil and compound butter!

May 17, 2025 - Soup

Learn a variety of classic soup making techniques that can be tailored to your own tastes for years to come.

June 14, 2025 - Fresh Pasta

Making your own fresh pasta is so easy, you will never go back to store bought again! Learn how to make ribbon-style pastas, stuffed pastas and a few sauces you will love making on your next Italian night.

July 19, 2025 - Summer Grilling

Turn up the heat on your next summer cookout with these simple grilling recipes, tips, and tricks.

August 9, 2025 - Hors D’oeuvres

Make your next dinner party something to brag about with these upscale finger foods.

September 13, 2025 - Macaroons and Petit fours

Learn the secrets to creating elegant macaroons and Opera Cake. You will learn to make almond sponge, ganache, French buttercream, piping, and writing with a piping bag. So fancy!

October 18, 2025 - Game Day Snacks

These heavy hitting party foods are sure to keep hunger satisfied while watching the games this fall.

November 15, 2025 - Thanksgiving Leftovers

No more cold turkey sandwiches! Reinvent those leftovers into something new and exciting.

December 6, 2025 - Holiday Sweet Treats

Show off this holiday season with desserts that impress your family and friends. These easy French style desserts offer various tastes, colors, and preparations.

2025 Macon Class Schedule

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ALL CLASS TIMES: 10:00AM - 1:00PM | Each class is $90 per person | Classes are limited to 15 participants | MACON Campus - Helms College