FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What types of recreational cooking classes are available?
At Culinary School of the Rockies, all cooking classes are hands on
and experiential. We offer one, two and three day recreational cooking
Workshops
and five-day cooking and pastry techniques cooking classes. The recreational
cooking workshops cover a wide variety of topics, ranging from Cupcakes
to Sushi!
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How many students are generally in a cooking class?
Recreational cooking classes are small. Typically, there is a maximum
of 14 students.
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Do I need a lot of experience cooking?
The short answer is no. Culinary School of the Rockies' cooking classes are designed for everyone — from novice cooks to advanced home cooks. Our goal is to provide the inspiration, skills, confidence and tools to
- Take your cooking to the next level
- Have more fun with food and cooking
- Eat smarter, healthier and less expensively at home
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Who are your instructors?
Our chef instructors are culinary professionals with many years of teaching experience. We are proud of our friendly, knowledgeable instructional staff. They get rave reviews.
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How much do your classes cost?
Our classes range from $65 for a one-day class to $2,485 for a 20-week
Culinary Skills Course. Our most common price for a one-day workshop
is $95, a two-day workshop is $225, and $285 for a three-day workshop.
Techniques cooking and pastry courses are $645 for 25 hours of instruction
over five days.
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What classes should I start with?
- Basic Cooking Techniques
- Basic Pastry Techniques
- Knife Skills
- Pasta From Scratch
- Soups & Stocks (2-day class)
- Ace Your Cakes (2-day class)
- Cupcake Bash
- Bread Basics (2-day class)
- Sushi Madness
Learn more about Workshops.
Learn more about Techniques.
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What is your most advanced home cook class?
Culinary Skills, an advanced 20-week cooking course for anyone who is passionate about food and cooking and committed to becoming a truly skilled cook. It is an in-depth, hands-on, 20-week course with a topic-based curriculum designed to take you to a whole new level of confidence and competence with your cooking.
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What
should I wear to class?
Please wear comfortable and practical clothing
to class. We require all students wear long pants and closed-toe
shoes in the kitchen for safety purposes.
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Where are you located?
Table Mesa Shopping Center (behind and slightly to the east of King Soopers)
637 South Broadway, Suite H
Boulder, Colorado 80305
Directions & Map
Google Maps
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What is your cancellation policy?
If you cannot make a class, please contact us at least 10 days before
the start date of your class and a credit will be given. You will not
receive class credit if you cancel less than ten days before the class.
However, if you are unable to attend a class, you may send someone in
your place. There are absolutely no cash refunds unless the
class is cancelled by the school. It is extremely rare for
a class to be cancelled due to weather. The school reserves the right
to cancel any class not meeting enrollment standards, change menus &
recipes, or substitute instructors.
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Can I take a Cooking Techniques class if I am a vegetarian?
Yes, although there will be many meat proteins used during class. It is up to you whether or not you feel comfortable taking a class that uses meat if you a vegetarian.
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What should I do if I have a food allergy?
If you are allergic to any foods that may be used in a class you are registered for, please contact the administrative offices to let us know. If you need to bring an medication with you to class in case of an allergic reaction, please do so.
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Should I eat before my class?
When you arrive for class, there will be snacks provided. You will eat
the meal that your class has created when the class is finished cooking.
We scale ingredients for classes so each student is able to taste one
portion of everything prepared before going home. In baking classes
we suggest students being a container to take baked goods home, since
we do not expect you sit down to eat five-courses of cupcakes?!?!
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Should I arrive early for class?
If you are taking a techniques class, please arrive 5-10 minutes early. If you are taking a workshop, there is no need to arrive early for class, but please be on time.
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What should I do if I am going to miss the class I registered for?
Culinary School of the Rockies has a 10-day cancellation policy. If you cancel within the ten-days prior to the start of the class, you can treat you class like a concert ticket or a move ticket, pass it along to a friend to send someone else in your place. CSR does not give refunds on any occasion.
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How do I redeem my gift certificate?
To use your gift certificate, please call our administrative offices at 303.494.7988.
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How do I purchase a gift certificate?
You can purchase a gift certificate online or by calling our administrative offices at 303.494.7988. Gift certificates are good for one year from the date of purchase.
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