Welcome
What We Do
Savory Kitchen provides lovers of fine living a singular cooking and wine-pairing experience. While preparing a four-course meal with friends old or new, learn the art and science of pairing wines with skillfully prepared cuisine. Later, share the delicacies we’ve created and discover how different varietals complement and enhance each course. For custom classes, private parties or group classes that celebrate fine wine and food in an intimate, festive setting, contact Savory Kitchen and make your reservation today.
About
Standard Classes
Savory Kitchen offers group classes for 10-15 people, designed to offer the most novice to seasoned of cooks hands on experience, tips and tricks and an excellent time with friends. The chef will introduce you to all of the ingredients being used for your meal preparation while guiding and offering advice as necessary. Once the ingredients are prepared, the chef will walk you through cooking the dishes. When all of the dishes are completed, the group will be able to enjoy each course with a glass of expertly paired wine.
Private Parties
Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, graduation, birthday or more, Savory Kitchen would love to help you out. We can accommodate up to 40 people in our open kitchen. You and your guests can prepare a meal and enjoy it, relax and enjoy a skillfully prepared meal or even participate in a friendly round of “Iron Chef.”
Your special event is fully customizable to fit your expectations. Feel free to decorate the space with extra touches to celebrate a birthday or anniversary.
Please contact colleen@savory-kitchen.com to inquire.
Corporate Events
Look to Savory Kitchen for your next offsite corporate event. We can accommodate up to 40 people in our open kitchen. We offer a variety of choices to create the team-building environment you seek. Whether you are looking for an experience with meal preparation, time to relax and bond with your colleagues as we serve skillfully prepared dishes, or even a competitive atmosphere by hosting your own “Iron Chef” type competition; we have you covered.
Your event is fully customizable to fit your expectations. We will work with you before your event to tailor the menu for you and your business needs and discuss specific event details.
Holiday Parties
Looking for a unique place to host your corporate holiday event? DO something different this year. Savory Kitchen offers corporate teambuilding events and private events for the holidays. We offer hands on cooking classes, sit-down private dinner and cocktail parties. We can host groups as little as 8 or up to 40. Several dates are still available so book your event today.
Wine Pairing Sessions
During each 1.5 hour class, you will sample and evaluate how different wines enhance the food experience. Each session will feature a different type of food, such as chocolate, cheese, spicy food and much more. Sessions will be $50 each and take place during the Monday evenings, see registration for specific dates.
Wine Club
Coming soon! Savory Kitchen will be hosting a Wine Club. As a wine club member, you will be able to attend a pick up party where you will sample the wines with a dish paired by our Sommelier. At the end of the party you will take home recipes so you can recreate the meal and wine pairing at home. Members that do not attend the pick up party will have their wine shipped to them via one day shipping in order to ensure the freshness of the wine. Members can sign up for quarterly memberships. (shipping in March, June,September and December) Each batch of wine will come with 4 wines and a recipe paired with each. We will focus on difficult to find, unique varietals and small production handcrafted wines. Stay tuned for more information. Questions? Email colleen@savory-kitchen.com
About Instructors
Colleen (owner)
Colleen spent 5 years in the Wine Industry after moving to Northern California from the Boston area. Opening Savory Kitchen has been a dream since taking culinary classes in Italy, where she also fell in love with wine. She decided to open Savory Kitchen Oct 2010, after a year of planning and building the doors opened in Jan 2012. Colleen passed the Sommelier Exam in November 2008 and is currently studying for the next level. When not at Savory Kitchen (which is rare) she loves training for marathons and traveling with her husband, and of course cooking.
Nina
After spending the last several years living in Boston, New York, Los Angeles and London, Nina has returned to the Bay Area where she was born and raised. Coming from a large, diverse family with Vietnamese roots, food has always been a very significant part of life. Growing up in California has particularly helped build her love and appreciation for fresh ingredients and a wide range of cuisine. With a love for travel, she’s explored food around the world from Venezuela and Morocco to Thailand and Paris. Following a corporate finance education and background, she pursued this passion for food at Le Cordon Bleu London. She is now settled back in the Bay Area with her British husband. They can often be found enjoying the weather on the Los Gatos Trail or hiking Rancho San Antonio.
Classes
Cooking Classes
Savory Kitchen offers a cooking and wine pairing experience, enjoy cooking a four course meal with friends new or old and learn about how wines are paired and what aspects pair with the meal we are preparing. Later enjoy the meal we’ve prepared and each wine that specifically highlights the course.
Savory Kitchen offers custom classes and private parties as well as group classes centered around a theme. Enjoy cooking, and learning about wine.
Wine Classes
Savory Kitchen will be offering Wine Tasting Classes focusing on a different region every week. Join us Monday evenings for a tasting of 8-10 wines from the region, history of the wine making in that region and food pairing information. Classes will be held from 7-8:30pm and include light appetizers in addition to the wine tasting. Sign up for any stand alone class or a package of all.
Winemaker Dinners
Every month during our Winemaker Dinner, a local winery is featured. Our Savory Kitchen chefs expertly prepare dinner so you can enjoy a relaxing evening of socializing, wine and delicious food. The winemaker and/or owner will join us for the four course meal paired with their wines. You will be able to learn about the winery and wines in a small intimate setting. Our upcoming Winemaker Dinner dates are
- Friday, June 28th 6-9pm featuring James Peterson with Miner Family Wines. James will join us for a four course dinner featuring their wines. Learn to make the Mango Crostini and the cherry compote, then enjoy a sit down four course meal. Learn about the wines and take all the recipes home.
See registration section for pricing and menus.
Registration
Cooking Classes
| Course Description | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 10th 6-9pm Menu: Apricot Brie Lollipops Arugula Greens with a Strawberry Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese Crisps Spring Pea Pasta with Lemony Cream Sauce Red Velvet Molten Lava Cakes Wine paired with each course |
$75 + tax | |
| Saturday, May 18th 6-9pm Menu: Tequila Lime Shrimp English Pea Soup with Pureed Mint Chicken Baked in Phillo Dough Margarita Ice Cream Sandwiches Wine paired with each course |
$75 + tax | |
| Friday, May 24th 6-9pm Menu: Mini Brie Cups Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup Pomegranate Marinated Pork Mint Glazed Fruit Salad in a Sugar Cookie Cup Wine paired with each course |
$75 + tax | |
| Sunday, May 26th 10-12pm Menu: Quinoa Cereal Purple Potato Paprika Hash over Eggs Strawberry Stuffed French Toast Bottomless Mimosas included |
$65 + tax | |
| Saturday, June 8th 6-9pm Menu: Seared Scallops with Orange Sesame Glaze Caprese Salad with Heirloom tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella Stewed Blueberry BBQ Sauce over NY Strip Steak Mint Glazed Fruit Salad in a Sugar Cookie Cup Wine paired with each course included |
$75 + tax | |
| Sunday, June 16th 10-12pm Menu: Quinoa Breakfast Cereal Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata Strawberry Stuffed French Toast Bottomless Mimosas included |
$65 + tax | |
| Wednesday, June 19th 6-8pm Menu: Arugula Greens with a Strawberry Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese Crisps Chicken Breasts wrapped in Phillo Dough with Spinach and Tomatoes Margarita Ice Cream Sandwiches Wine paired with each course included |
$65 + tax | |
| Friday, June 21st 6-9pm Menu: Strawberry Manchego Crostini Roasted Gazpacho Soup Homemade Linguini with Roasted Tomato Garlic Sauce Bananas Foster Wine paired with each course included |
$75 + tax | |
| Friday, June 28th 6-9pm Menu: James Peterson with Miner Family Wines will join us for a four course dinner featuring their wines. Learn to make the Mango Crostini and the cherry compote, then enjoy a sit down four course meal. Learn about the wines and take all the recipes home.
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$90 + tax | |
| Sunday, June 30th 10-12pm Menu: Mint Glazed Fruit Salad Strawberry Stuffed French Toast Bacon, Egg and Hashbrown cups with Cumin Bottomless Mimosas included |
$65 + tax |
Location
Visit Us
Savory Kitchen is located at 754 Alameda in San Jose, near HP Pavilion. Parking is available in the lot directly behind Savory Kitchen. Additional street parking is available nearby.
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FAQ
How much do classes cost?
Friday-Sunday Classes
Enjoy preparing a 4-course meal, learning about ingredients and pairings.
3-hour class at $75 plus tax per person.
Tuesday-Thursday Classes
Enjoy a weeknight version of our longer class, preparing a 3-course dinner.
2-hour class at $65 plus tax per person.
Do you offer Gift Certificates?
Yes, Gift Certificates in any amount are available. If you are interested in a Gift Certificate please email info@savory-kitchen.com
How do I setup a private party?
Private parties are customizable; we will work together to design an event to remember.
- Birthday Parties
- Bachelorette Parties
- Showers
- Corporate Events and Teambuilding
- And More
How can I contact you?
You can contact us by one of the following methods:
Email:
colleen@savory-kitchen.com
Phone:
408-295-1800