Team Building & Private Parties

Name: BACON LOVERS PARADISE
Start: 2026-04-13T07:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-04-13T10:00:00-07:00
Location: Sweet Basil Culinary Center

NEW Fundamentals of Cooking Starts April 7!

NEW Kids & Teens Classes

Essence of Cooking

NEW SPRING SCHEDULE (PDF)

NEW APRIL CLASSES

NEW MAY CLASSES

NEW JUNE CLASSES

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13 BACON LOVERS PARADISE BACON LOVERS PARADISE 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 If you’re a bacon lover come see how using it can transform a wide range of dishes into foods you won’t be able to get enough of. The smoky, savory flavors pair beautifully with both sweet and salty foods, adding depth and a touch of gourmet to any dish. Come to enjoy a lesson of Caramelized Bacon Jam & Brie Cros , ...
14 GRILL IT ALL GRILL IT ALL 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Grilling is a quick, high-heat method of cooking. It ensures that foods are moist and flavorful while browning and caramelizing the natural sugars of meats and vegetables. Come learn the tricks to getting it right. You will learn to set correct temperatures, time your cooking & correctly place foods on the grill fo , ... FUNDAMENTALS OF COOKING APRIL 14 FUNDAMENTALS OF COOKING APRIL 14 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Week-Two: Appetizers In the second lesson of our series, the class will learn about appetizers – how to plan a menu, determine how much to prepare for any size group and cook a menu using a delicious assortment of foods. The lesson is Dirty Martini Deviled Eggs; Pissaladière Tartlets (flaky Puff pastry rounds topped w , ...
15 CROWD PLEASING PARTIES ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ CROWD PLEASING PARTIES 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Make your next party a crowd-pleasing event! This class will help you plan, execute and enjoy a party you create with great recipes and planning guidelines. Come enjoy an informative and enlightening lesson. At the end, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing party plan and menu with the skills to recreate it. Join us for Brie W , ...
16 LADIES NIGHT OUT ~ CLASS IS FULL~ LADIES NIGHT OUT 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Ladies, gather your girlfriends to enjoy an evening cooking together while you dive into a lesson with a fun finger food menu made for entertaining. This makes it a fun experience to share as you chop, mix, stir and cook. By the end you will have a new menu to use for your own entertainment. Join us for Pan Roasted C , ...
17 LUNCH AND LEARN – APRIL 17 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ LUNCH AND LEARN – APRIL 17 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Why not invite a friend to join you to share lunch and a lesson of this classic French favorite! Have fun while you learn the method so to create the depth of flavors of this great dish. Come enjoy our DEMONSTRATION of Classic Beef Bourguignon, served with Parmesan roasted Potatoes. Dessert will be Elegant Strawberry , ... GOURMET COUPLES – APRIL 17 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – APRIL 17 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $220.00 Plan a fun evening with your partner sharing a fun culinary experience! Come be part of a group creating this three-course gourmet meal where couples will prepare the recipe of their choice from start to finish. When we sit down to enjoy the meal, each course will be served with a sampling of wine. Join us for a les , ...
18 KIDS COOK ITALIAN KIDS COOK ITALIAN 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Italian foods are a favorite cuisine for many families – it’s comfort food at its best. If your child is aged 8 or above and is interested in cooking, this lesson will put them on the path to being comfortable in the kitchen with recipes made for family meals. Sign up for a lesson of Italian Tomato Basil Soup; Mo , ... MACARON MAGIC MACARON MAGIC 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 These delicate little French Cookies are a specialty and best learned in a cooking class to make them correctly. This lesson teaches techniques including folding, blending, and piping, together with baking times and temperatures to achieve perfection in the cookies. From this lesson you will have the tools you need to , ...

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20 COOKING WITH INA ~ CLASS IS FULL~ COOKING WITH INA 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00
21 TAPAS AND PAELLA ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ TAPAS AND PAELLA 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Come for a flavorful culinary journey into Spanish cuisine and culture. You will learn to prepare vibrant small plates of Tapas that pair perfectly with wine or sangria. From there Paella will be the focus with lessons on two classic varieties. Join us for a fun afternoon of cooking and Chorizo & Potato Spanish To , ... FUNDAMENTALS OF COOKING APRIL 21 FUNDAMENTALS OF COOKING APRIL 21 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Week Three: Meats In the third lesson of our series, the class will learn about cooking Meats – including the methods to roast, sauté and pan-fry. Students will learn about timing, temperatures and flavorings for each recipe. Join us to cook Roasted Pork Tenderloin with dried Cherry-Port Sauce (Seared Pork and oven-ro , ...
22 TACOS ENCHILADAS AND NACHOS TACOS ENCHILADAS AND NACHOS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Join us for a lesson with some of our favorite Southwestern foods! These are great for all ages, tastes and time of year; and these authentic recipes are guaranteed crowd pleasers. Come for a fun and entertaining class to learn Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas; Chorizo Jack Cheese Nachos with Mango Guacamole; baked marina , ...
23 AROUND THE WORLD IN A SKILLET AROUND THE WORLD IN A SKILLET 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 In this class we’re going to “travel the world” with a skillet to learn how the countries we visit use this pan in their culinary culture. This fascinating journey will teach us a delicious specialty from each country we touch on. Come explore with us and discover Skillet Spanakopita; Mexican-Style “Dry” No , ... SAUTE AND SAUCES SAUTE AND SAUCES 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Here is a class with two lessons in one and that pair nicely together! To begin, Sauté is the method of preparing food quickly on top of the stove in a sauté pan. Sauce making techniques are easily mastered in a Saucepan and add a flavor dimension to a dish. Come for a fun and valuable class to learn to be able to add , ...
24 LUNCH AND LEARN – APRIL 24 ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ LUNCH AND LEARN – APRIL 24 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Here is a quick delicious lesson and easy menu you can use to entertain and dazzle your friends! This DEMONSTRATION of satisfying comfort food combines Raspberry-Balsamic glazed Chicken served with Lemony Orzo Salad. Dessert will be Berries & Cream Cake (two-layer Cake) with fresh Berries and Cream. , ... GOURMET COUPLES – APRIL 24 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – APRIL 24 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $220.00 Invite your partner to enjoy a fun and enlightening class where you’ll be a team working with a group of couples to prepare a three-course gourmet meal! This great menu will be served with a sampling of wines. Come for three Cheese Grilled Panini Bite Amuse and farm stand Charred Tomato Soup, served with Chardonnay. Th , ...
25 MAD FOR MEDITERRANEAN MAD FOR MEDITERRANEAN 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $50.00 There is a lot to love about the bright vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. In this class our friends from LA and Phoenix will DEMONSTRATE a menu of finger foods. With this easy, delicious offering, the recipes have a rich variety of flavors. Come to enjoy this menu of Zucchini & Red Pepper Frittata; Shrim , ...

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27 ITALIAN PASTRIES ITALIAN PASTRIES 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Come to learn how the artistry of Italian Pastries can be learned with this selection of traditional favorites. The process invites creativity, experimenting with fillings, flavors and decorating skills while honing your baking skills. You’ll want to share and celebrate with your family and friends with these sweet sp , ... COOKING WITH ALEX STRATTA COOKING WITH ALEX STRATTA 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $125.00 Treat yourself to a special culinary evening at a DEMONSTRATION class with Alex Stratta. Alex is the Executive Chef at The Belmont Restaurant and a two-star Michelin award winner. Come learn first- hand how Alex creates the flavors of his foods with his knowledge, care and precision. His menu will be Gnocchi a la Vodka , ...
28 CINCO DE MAYO CINCO DE MAYO 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 In this country Cinco de Mayo has grown into a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture, food, music, and community. We will honor the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with this dynamic celebratory menu. Learn here so you can have your own party with Layered Nacho Salad with Roasted Pepper Salad Dressing; Chimichurri Steak Fajita , ... FUNDAMENTALS OF COOKING APRIL 28 FUNDAMENTALS OF COOKING APRIL 28 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Week Four – Fish: The fourth lesson in this series introduces Fish cookery. In this class you will learn about the qualities of each Fish, the best cooking methods, timing, temperature and an accompaniment best suited for each Fish. Come for a great lesson to prepare Baked Salmon with Lemon Thyme (Salmon fillets baked , ...
29 PHYLLO AND PUFF PASTRY PHYLLO AND PUFF PASTRY 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00
30 PARISIAN PRIMER PARISIAN PRIMER 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Understanding French Cuisine can make you a better cook by providing knowledge of cooking principals that guide your cooking choices. It emphasizes fundamental skills which are universal techniques and can be applied to any cultural specialty. Understanding how and why these methods work allows you to adapt them to any , ... GRILLING GREATNESS GRILLING GREATNESS 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Grilling is a fast, easy way to cook a meal in a short amount of time. It depends on your heat level, placement of food and timing of cooking. When you learn these principles, you have a great way to prepare up to a complete dinner on the grill as you’ll learn in this class! Join us for a fun and enlightening class. Ou , ...
1 LUNCH AND LEARN – MAY 1 ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ LUNCH AND LEARN – MAY 1 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Treat yourself to an amazing lunch and cooking lesson to enjoy this menu with a Southwest theme. Our instructor will lead you with a DEMONSTRATION step by step through the process of creating this Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas served with Black Beans, Corn and Rice bake. Dessert will be Mexican Chocolate Bread Pudding. , ... GOURMET COUPLES – MAY 1 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – MAY 1 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $220.00 Plan an amazing culinary experience with your partner at our class made for couples. You’ll be a team creating part of this gourmet menu. The enjoyment continues when you sit down to eat and are served a sampling of wine with each course. Join us for Grilled Shrimp Rémoulade on Endive Amuse and shaved Green & Yello , ...
2 FRENCH PASTRIES ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ FRENCH PASTRIES 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 If you’ve been curious to know how to create light, melt in-your-mouth, delicious French Pastries, now is your chance. Come immerse yourself in the artistry, precision and science of one of the most celebrated of culinary specialties – French Pastries. Guided by expert instruction, you will learn the how and why , ... KIDS COOK FOR MOM KIDS COOK FOR MOM 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 This cooking class for your child (8 years old or older) will be so much fun because it blends creativity with hands-on learning and makes something special for mom! The menu is made for repeating at home for an accomplished show of love for mom. Sign up your child to learn Fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins; Pesto Sh , ...

TEAM BUILDING & PRIVATE PARTIES, SCOTTSDALE

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TEAM BUILDING

Sweet Basil team building offers a group of co-workers the chance to get away from the daily challenges and share a fun, constructive learning experience – cooking together in our kitchen! The Team Building class offers each person attending a hands-on learning experience, copies of the recipes, and a wonderful meal of the foods prepared. The three-hour class begins with a short lecture about the recipes, then everyone is invited into the kitchen to cook. When the food is ready we set up a buffet and the group sits down to enjoy a great meal!

A trained chef works with the group guiding and directing the preparations; and an assistant is there to help participants & take care of the dishes so clean up is a non-issue! Groups are welcome to bring wine or beverages and we can supply wine glasses. We provide water and iced tea, aprons to use in class and copies of the recipes to take home.

If you need a way for your group to share a rewarding time where all can participate, this Team Building experience may be a great way to bring everyone together.

Team Building Guests Receive

Review of the recipes and demonstration of techniques

All ingredients used and use of equipment to prepare the lesson

Lesson from an experienced chef and instructor & assistant to do the cleanup

A meal of the foods prepared

Beverages of water and iced tea

Copies of the recipes for each person to take home

Pricing: $115 / Person (10 person minimum)

THEMED MENU CHOICES

Choose the theme which best suits your group:

Menus for Private Parties

ASIAN FINGER FOODS

ENTERTAIN WITH EASE

GRILL IT ALL

MEDITERRANEAN MYSTIQUE

PARISIAN DELIGHTS

PLANT BASED GOODNESS

SOUTHWEST THE BEAUTIFUL

TAPAS AND PAELLA

TUSCAN TREASURES

WINE COUNTRY ENTERTAINING

Chopped

Groups choosing the Chopped class option will have their group divided into teams of 3 or 4 people. Each team will receive a market basket of ingredients which they will use to create an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Teams will have a brief period to create a game plan and go to work creating three fabulous dishes with access to the Chef as an advisor throughout their cooking experience. Groups can choose to have their dishes judged and then dishes will be shared by the group at the conclusion of the competition!

Parties hosted at sweet basil

We’ve hosted many different kinds of fun parties over the years including: Anniversaries, Bridal & Baby Showers, Birthdays, Family & School Reunions, Client parties, Corporate Gatherings Business Incentives, Singles Gatherings, Senior Activities & Social Gatherings. A cooking class can be a wonderful opportunity to meet people, be an ice-breaker & provide an interactive fun experience for groups of all kinds.

In keeping with all of our cooking classes, team building classes will follow our Covid 19 guidelines to maintain safety standards at all times.

Please call Martie Sullivan at Sweet Basil – (480) 596-5628 to discuss dates & details.

Sweet Basil Culinary Center & Cooking School
8900 E. Pinnacle Peak Road
Suite C-4
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-596-5628
[email protected]

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PRIVATE PARTIES

When it’s time to gather your friends together for a special occasion – Birthday, Anniversary, Shower, Graduation, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or any special occasion, a private Cooking Class is a great way to celebrate with everyone sharing a fun experience, being together and cooking!

A private party is three hours and begins with a brief lecture about the food to be prepared. Next the group is invited into the kitchen to cook in teams of two. That’s when the fun begins! Each team makes a recipe of their choosing from the menu, and the chef is there to assist as needed. Here learning, discovery and great results happen! When the cooking is done we set up a buffet and everyone sits down to enjoy a great meal.

Private groups may bring wine and beverages. We provide water and iced tea, an apron to use in class and each person receives a copy of the recipes to take home.

When a special experience is what you’re looking for, here is the one that includes a great meal as a reward for having fun and doing a great job! Call us to inquire about your special occasion!

TUSCAN TREASURES

Fig & Caramelized Onion Pizza with Fontina & Thyme

Roasted Pear, Walnut, Arugula & Mixed Greens with Shallot Dressing

Chicken Piccata

Zucchini with Garlic & Lemon

Homemade Fettucini with Mushroom Alfredo Sauce

Tiramisu Mousse