Cooking Class

Festival Feast Culinary Event

Winter Seasonal-based dishes and treats cooking session; Celebrate global flavors with an upbeat, beginner-friendly cooking class inspired by street fairs and food festivals around the world. Students will chop, sizzle, and sample easy, vibrant dishes while learning simple techniques they can bring back to their dorm kitchens. Come hungry and ready to cook, taste, and vibe!

Friday 1/23
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Chef: Andrew
Prices:   $20 UCI Student   |   $35 ARC Members   |   $50 Community

Wok the Talk: Cooking Basics 101

A fun, no-pressure intro to cooking where beginners learn simple skills, quick recipes, and kitchen confidence, and no experience required. Come chop, stir, taste, and discover how easy great food can be.

Friday 2/13
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Chef: Andrew
Prices:   $20 UCI Student   |   $35 ARC Members   |   $50 Community

Cake Baking 101: Bake It Til You Make It: Baking 101

In this beginner-friendly, hands-on baking session, inspired by iconic movie treats, you’ll whisk, mix, and create while building kitchen confidence, and no experience required, all skill levels welcome. Step into your own foodie blockbuster and make every bite a showstopper!

Friday 3/13
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Chef: Andrew
Prices:   $20 UCI Student   |   $35 ARC Members   |   $50 Community

Plan Your Experience Today!

Culinary Group Experiences:

The Culinary Group Experience program offers custom-designed events that prioritize learning and culinary exploration over traditional team-building exercises. Tailored to the unique needs of student organizations, campus departments, and community or corporate groups, each event is centered around the joy of cooking and learning new techniques through hands-on practice.

Join our Culinary Team!

We're seeking UCI students to assist with our new culinary classes and events. Tasks include setting up cooking stations, supporting participants, maintaining food safety, and helping with dishwashing and cleanup. Ideal candidates have a passion for cooking, strong organizational skills, and some kitchen experience.

Email your resume to Stephie Daquioag if interested!