Unleash Your Inner Chef and Learn Healthy Habits with UVA's Teaching Kitchen!
Looking to boost your culinary skills, explore nutritious meals, and connect with fellow students in a fun and interactive environment? Look no further than the Teaching Kitchen at Student Health and Wellness!
Our hands-on cooking classes provide a unique opportunity to:
- Learn from experienced chefs, dietitians, and/or trained Teaching Kitchen student staff: Gain valuable cooking techniques, discover healthy recipe options, and ask questions from the experts.
- Develop essential kitchen skills: Master knife work, explore cooking methods, and build confidence in the kitchen.
- Explore diverse cuisines: Expand your culinary horizons with a variety of themed classes, from international flavors to plant-based options.
- Fuel your well-being: Discover delicious and nutritious meals that support your overall health and energy levels.
- Connect with the UVA community: Make new friends, share a meal together, and enjoy a fun and social learning experience.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, the Teaching Kitchen has something for everyone.
Harvest Highlights Classes
Harvest Highlights classes offer a unique culinary experience: learn to create delicious plant-forward recipes featuring the freshest seasonal fruits and vegetables from Morven Kitchen Garden! Each menu showcases the vibrant flavors of locally sourced produce, emphasizing selection and storage strategies to maximize quality and freshness, along with creative ideas for using leftover produce. Join us for an evening of fresh flavors, sustainable cooking tips, and connection with the UVA community. Specific menu will be announced as they are confirmed.
Dates:
- Thursday, February 13th (5PM-6:30PM)
- Thursday, March 20th (5PM-6:30PM)
- Thursday, April 3rd (5PM-6:30PM)
Registration is $10.00 for students, $15.00 for faculty/staff, all have the option to have the Food Security Fund cover the cost of their class. Click the link below and scroll to calendar to view menus, and scroll to individual sign-up classes to register.
