Immersive Experiences
MASTER CLASSES
All of our Master Classes are held in person, offering a fun and engaging culinary experience in Violet’s lively setting. Led by our team of professional chefs, each class features chef-led demonstrations, guided tastings, and a deeper exploration of the featured ingredients, cuisine, and techniques. Guests will also take part in one focused hands-on activity before gathering around the table to enjoy a full meal with a thoughtfully paired wine or cocktail.
KIDS & TEENS CAMPS
Violet Cooking Academy for Teens specializes in culinary instruction for young chefs ages 13 to 17, offering a thoughtful blend of demonstration, hands on participation, and guided taste exploration. Our program supports both beginners and more advanced students, helping them build confidence and technique in a professional kitchen environment.
In addition to our teen program, we also offer classes for Jr Chefs ages 9 to 12, creating opportunities for younger students to learn foundational skills while growing into more advanced culinary experiences over time.
See You In September...
Summer at Violet is one of our busiest and favorite times of year. Between our children's cooking camps and a full schedule of private events, our evening classes will take a brief pause through August.
We'll be back in September with more hands-on classes, seasonal menus, and wonderful evenings around the table.
Merci for being part of our community. We can't wait to welcome you back this fall.
OCT. 15
6-9PM
Burgundy After Dark
Boeuf Bourguignon season is here!
Spend an autumn evening in Burgundy, where rustic farmhouse cooking meets the elegance of the French table.
Chef Kristen Shapiro will break down the techniques behind the perfect boeuf bourguignon—from properly browning the beef and building a deeply flavored red-wine braising liquid to achieving exceptionally tender meat and a rich, beautifully balanced sauce.
Chef Kristen will also demonstrate pommes duchesse - silky, seasoned potatoes piped and baked until beautifully golden, before everyone gathers around the table for a full dinner featuring beef bourguignon, red-wine-poached pears and wines from Burgundy.
The Menu:
Mushroom and Comté Savory Galettes
(Hands-on Activity)
Frisée Salad
Dijon-shallot vinaigrette
Boeuf Bourguignon
Pommes Duchesse
Chef demonstration
Haricots Verts Persillade
Red-Wine-Poached Pears
Vanilla crème fraîche and warm chocolate sauce
Burgundy Wine Pairing
$150 per guest or $275 per couple
A 20% service fee will be added at checkout
OCT. 17
2-4PM
Haute Tea à la Violet
Inspired by the charm of a French bistro and the elegance of English afternoon tea, this seasonal gathering celebrates the beauty of autumn with warm hospitality and refined bites.
Savor spiced scones with sweet cream and jam, delicate finger sandwiches, autumnal petit fours, and other exquisite treats. Your experience includes a glass of sparkling Rosé or our signature Violet Lemonade (non-alcoholic), crafted to complement the flavors of the season.
Seating is offered exclusively in our Courtyard and Terrace, where the golden light of fall creates the perfect backdrop for connection and celebration.
On The Menu:
A selection of tea sandwiches inspired by Violet Bistro (vegetarian options available)
Warm scones with sweet cream and house-made preserves
Petit fours (layered cakes and savory bites)
Madeleines
Fresh fruit
Our signature tea blend (decaffeinated Rooibos tea available upon request)
Sparkling Rosé or Violet Lemonade (non-alcoholic)
At this time, we are unable to accommodate menu substitutions.
This full-service afternoon tea is curated by Chefs Jesse Brune-Horan and Yesenia Cruz.
Price: $95 per guest
Endless Sparkling Rosé: $50 per guest
A 20% auto-gratuity will be added to the balance of each check.
Celebrate the season with elegance, flavor, and the perfect company. We can't wait to host you!
OCT. 22
6-9PM
The Thai Table: Restaurant Favorites
A Thai Cooking Masterclass with Chef Nishi Lal
Join Chef Nishi Lal for a vibrant evening inspired by some of the most beloved dishes found on Thai restaurant menus, and learn the techniques needed to recreate them at home.
For the hands-on portion of the evening, guests will get hands-on rolling vegetarian spring rolls and preparing a versatile Thai sauce from scratch for the Pad Kra Pao Gai.
Chef Nishi will guide everyone through the balance of spicy, sour, salty, sweet and aromatic flavors that gives Thai cooking its remarkable depth, leaving guests with a foundational sauce they can return to in their own kitchens for years to come.
The evening’s menu moves from creamy coconut and fragrant herbs to bright green papaya, spicy basil chicken and a tropical take on a classic French dessert. Once the cooking is complete, everyone will gather around the table to enjoy the full meal together. A refreshing Lychee Cooler is included with the class.
The Menu
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Hands-on: rolling spring rolls
Tom Kha Soup with Tofu
Som Tam
Green papaya salad
Pad Kra Pao Gai
Spicy Thai basil chicken with steamed jasmine rice
Hands-on: making a versatile Thai sauce from scratch
Mango Crème Brûlée
Lychee Cooler - featured cocktail
Pricing
$150 per guest or $275 per couple
A 20% service fee and applicable tax will be added at checkout.
NOV. 7
11AM-2:30PM
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Celebrate the flavors of fall with Violet’s Lead Pastry Chef, Yesenia Cruz, in this cozy, hands-on baking class dedicated to pumpkin spice brioche cinnamon rolls.
Chef Yesenia will share the techniques behind a beautifully soft, rich brioche dough, including proper mixing, kneading, proofing, rolling, filling, and shaping. Each guest will prepare and build their own batch of pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls to bake and bring home.
While the rolls are baking, we’ll gather around the table to enjoy:
Violet Quiche
Mixou’s Salad
Coffee, tea, or sparkling rosé
Pricing
$150 per guest
$250 per couple
A 20% service fee will be added at checkout