Team Building & Private Parties

Name: CAKE DECORATING
Start: 2025-11-22
End: 2025-11-22
Location: Sweet Basil Culinary Center

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22 CAKE DECORATING ~ CLASS IS FULL~Ongoing CAKE DECORATING 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Have you ever wanted to create a professional looking cake for your special occasions? At this class, each student will receive a cake to use for practice. You will learn to fill and ice a Cake, add texture, borders, flowers, and writing. Students will practice under the direction of the chef, then decorate their own C , ... FONDUE AND RACLETTE FONDUE AND RACLETTE 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 We are going to dive into the Swiss tradition using a fondue pot and raclette grill to cook food a bite at a time. This table-top grilling and one-pot cooking lesson is Raclette with Potatoes; Buffalo Chicken with Blue Cheese Fondue; Shrimp Bouillabaisse Fondue; Spinach and Artichoke Fondue; Pretzel Bites and Beer Chee , ...

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24 SWEET BASIL HOLIDAY PARTY SWEET BASIL HOLIDAY PARTY 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Free We are having a party and everyone is invited! Join us for a Holiday Celebration and discover outstanding values on Christmas merchandise and items throughout the store! We’ll serve hors d’oeuvres and wine so you could invite a friend to share the experience with you! This is the opportunity to do your holiday shopping , ...
25 GRILL SMOKE AND BRINE GRILL SMOKE AND BRINE 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Learn techniques for successful grilling. It is about timing, temperature, and placement of your food. We will learn by using a grill, stove-top smoker & brining techniques. Come for Smoked Shrimp & Spinach Salad with Smoked Tomato Sherry Vinaigrette & Roasted Garlic Cloves; Sesame marinated New York Steak , ... ITALIAN BOARDS ITALIAN BOARDS 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 What a fun way to throw a party. This finger food menu is made up of Italian culinary themes. This easy, flexible way of entertaining offers an array of foods people love! Learn to create these Italian boards including a MEAT & CHEESE BOARD of Mortadella, Salami & Prosciutto Roses; Mozzarella & Pepperoni Pi , ...
26 THANKSGIVING PIES THANKSGIVING PIES 9:30 am - 1:30 pm $105.00 Are you bringing Pie to your Thanksgiving celebration? From start to finish you can make & bake it in our kitchen and take it home for your celebration. You will learn how to make a Crust then fill it with your favorite flavor. Choose your favorite flavor from these choices: Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie, or Dutch Caramel , ...
27 Happy Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving All Day Happy Thanksgiving from Martie & the Sweet Basil Team We’re grateful for you! Our store will be closed Thursday, November 27 so our staff can celebrate with loved ones. See you for Black Friday—come back for festive finds, gifts, and holiday cheer! , ...
28 LUNCH AND LEARN – NOVEMBER 28 ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ LUNCH AND LEARN – NOVEMBER 28 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 After giving thanks and enjoying all the traditions we have just celebrated, it will feel good to lighten up. Our lunch menu has Asian flair with lighter foods and flavors to enjoy. This DEMONSTRATION offers tender and flaky baked Honey Miso Salmon, served with crispy Rice Salad with Avocado & Edamame. Dessert will , ... GOURMET COUPLES – NOVEMBER 28 GOURMET COUPLES – NOVEMBER 28 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $195.00 Set aside an evening to enjoy a fun and lively culinary experience. Bring your partner to join you as part of a group of couples who will create a three-course gourmet meal. Each couple will make the recipe of their choice, and the meal will be served with a sampling of wine. Come to learn Smoked Salmon on Mini Corn Ca , ...
29 ITALIAN HOLIDAY DINNER ~ CLASS IS FULL~ ITALIAN HOLIDAY DINNER 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 An Italian holiday dinner is a celebration like no other. Traditions, favorite recipes, and a bountiful array of foods are enjoyed. Come for an authentic culinary experience to take part in traditional Tomato Basil Bruschetta on Buttery Crostini and EVOO; Classic Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Polpettes (Mini Meatballs , ...

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1 HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 1 afternoon ~ CLASS IS FULL~ HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 1 afternoon 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Come for a fun cookie making class to be part of making 14 varieties of specialty Holiday Cookies! They make great gifts to share as a special treat! We will gather the ingredients for each cookie ahead of time; you come make and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We wo , ...
2 HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 2 morning ~ CLASS IS FULL~ HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 2 morning 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Come for a fun cookie making class to be part of making 14 varieties of specialty Holiday Cookies! They make great gifts to share as a special treat! We will gather the ingredients for each cookie ahead of time; you come make and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We wo , ... HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 2 evening ~ CLASS IS FULL~ HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 2 evening 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Come for a fun cookie making class to be part of making 14 varieties of specialty Holiday Cookies! They make great gifts to share as a special treat! We will gather the ingredients for each cookie ahead of time; you come make and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We wo , ...
3 PLANT BASED PASSION PLANT BASED PASSION 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Plant-based diets give you the power to live a longer, stronger, and healthier life. Years of research proves a healthy diet means less meat and processed foods. In this class we will learn new healthy dishes made with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, fish, and healthy oils. This introduction to foods that will , ... HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 3 evening ~ CLASS IS FULL~ HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 3 evening 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Come for a fun cookie making class to be part of making 14 varieties of specialty Holiday Cookies! They make great gifts to share as a special treat! We will gather the ingredients for each cookie ahead of time; you come make and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We wo , ...
4 SAUTE ROAST AND SAUCES SAUTE ROAST AND SAUCES 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 These cooking principles are steppingstones to becoming a better cook. Mastery of these techniques creates freedom to prepare many types of dishes. In this class you will learn Italian Spinach and Radicchio Salad (Warm Salad with Skillet Roasted Red Onions and Fennel drizzled with a Balsamic Reduction); Glazed Salmon w , ... HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 4 evening ~ CLASS IS FULL~ HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 4 evening 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Come for a fun cookie making class to be part of making 14 varieties of specialty Holiday Cookies! They make great gifts to share as a special treat! We will gather the ingredients for each cookie ahead of time; you come make and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We wo , ...
5 LUNCH AND LEARN – DECEMBER 5 LUNCH AND LEARN – DECEMBER 5 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Take a break and treat yourself to a great lunch and lesson you could use for entertaining. This DEMONSTRATION teaches a beautiful Cheesesteak Beef Wellington – New York Steak, grilled Peppers & Onions with Cheddar wrapped in Puff Pastry, served with roasted Red Potatoes with Thyme & Onions. Dessert will , ... GOURMET COUPLES – DECEMBER 5 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – DECEMBER 5 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm This evening could be a fun date night with your partner. Join us for a hands-on gourmet cooking experience where you will be a team preparing part of a three-course gourmet meal. Our menu is Croque Monsieur Panini Bite Amuse and crispy chopped Romaine Salad with Sourdough Croutons & Balsamic Vinaigrette, served wi , ...
6 HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 6 morning ~ CLASS IS FULL~ HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 6 morning 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Come for a fun cookie making class to be part of making 14 varieties of specialty Holiday Cookies! They make great gifts to share as a special treat! We will gather the ingredients for each cookie ahead of time; you come make and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We wo , ... HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 6 afternoon ~ CLASS IS FULL~ HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 6 afternoon 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Come for a fun cookie making class to be part of making 14 varieties of specialty Holiday Cookies! They make great gifts to share as a special treat! We will gather the ingredients for each cookie ahead of time; you come make and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We wo , ...

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:

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
sweetbasil@sweetbasilgourmet.com

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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

Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary Roast Chicken

Zucchini with Garlic & Lemon

Tuscan Shrimp with White Beans & Basil

Homemade Fettucini with Alfredo Sauce

Berry Tiramisu