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2009/2010 Culinary School Calendar

Hands-on Specialty Cooking & Mushroom Hunting Classes

By certified Master Chef & Culinary Instructor Erhard Wendt

Learn sensational menus, professional techniques and enjoy every moment of it. Early registration is highly recommended. Gift Certificate for Cooking Classes are also available. You can also reserve a private cooking class for minimum of 8 participants.

Classes start at 10.30 a.m. and end about 3:00 p.m. Included in the seminar fee of $125.00 per person is our Sunday Breakfast Buffet prior to the cooking class & tasting lunch with glass of wine. Each class is limited to 6-8 participants.

Make this a special private or company event. Combine your cooking class with a stay at the Williamsville Inn and enjoy a delightful weekend with lasting memories.

A special gift for someone special: Gift Certificates are also available for cooking classes !!

For registration please call 413- 274-6118

NEW 2009/ 2010 HANDS-ON SPECIALTY CLASSES NEW

Sunday, November 15, 2009 “Soups for the Soul” FULL !!

Sunday, January 24, 2010 “Cucina Italiana Unlimited” FULL!!

Sunday, February 7, 2010 “Authentic German Cooking & Baking” FULL!!

Sunday, March 7, 2010 “Wonders of the Ocean” FULL

Sunday, March 21, 2010 “The Taste of Provence” FULL

Sunday, April 18, 2010 “Delicious Ragouts and Stews” FULL

Sunday, May 2, 2010 “Berkshire Nature Wild Foods” FULL

We are only reserving private cooking classes with choice of theme

for 8 + participants per class after May 2, 2010

If you are interested in reserving a private cooking class,

please call us at 413-274-6118

For availability and registration please call 413-274-6118

Registration

All cooking and specialty seminar reservations must be made in advance, and prepaid in full. They are subject to availability at the time of booking. We accept Visa, MC &checks. Early registration is highly recommended. Please call 413-274-6118.

Introduction

Discover the world of Culinary Arts by joining certified Master Chef and Instructor Erhard Wendt in his hands-on cooking and specialty seminars. Enjoy learning in our new State of the Art professional kitchen and home of our own Culinary School how to prepare delightful seasonal gourmet menus and specialties for your own family and guests.

Each class is designed to inspire everyone with a passion for cooking, baking and ambience to learn more about step-by-step preparations, healthy and seasonal cuisine in addition to the basics of good kitchen techniques, tools and equipment.
 

A variety of cooking and specialty classes are offered throughout the year.    In autumn join Master Chef Erhard Wendt when he shares his passion and knowledge for mushroom hunting with other mycology lovers and prepares delightful specialties.

A personal approach

Certified Master Chef and Culinary Instructor Erhard Wendt received the highest degree and achievement in the field of Culinary Arts in 1982 & 1983.
He has 39 years of experience in his profession, and has worked as Executive Chef at numerous star-rated restaurants in Europe & the US with various publications in International cookbooks, gourmet magazines, newspaper articles (incl. The New York Times & Boston Globe). In 1998 he delighted guests at the James Beard Award with a dinner presentation that he did together with Pascal Olhats, owner of "Pascal" one of California finest French restaurants in Newport Beach.

He has also been featured on several TV cooking shows in Europe.
He very much enjoys being a Culinary Instructor to inspire the creativity and passion for gourmet cooking and baking, fresh herbs & ingredients, organic produce from local farmers, and the importance of culinary art  and presentation.  

The Williamsville Inn, Route 41, West Stockbridge, MA 01266