The intimate Lavender Inn is the setting for the innovative Ojai Culinary School. The cooking school offers a wide variety of hands-on and demonstration cooking classes ranging from visiting chefs to local artisanal cooks. The emphasis on the cooking classes is to develop technique and expertise along with a sense of ease in the kitchen.
PRIVATE COOKING CLASSES: Let us cook up a celebration for you – whether it’s a birthday, a bridal shower, or just a group getting together. We can tailor your class to your group’s cooking skill level and type of desired menu. Chefs will work side by side with your group to create a memorable meal. See below for more on private classes.
UPCOMING CLASSES:
Mediterranean Spring with Private Chef Robin
Sunday May 19th @ 1 pm
Join us as Private Chef Robin teaches you how to make dishes inspired by her travels in the Southern and Eastern Regions of the Mediterranean. Chef Robin’s approach to food is drawn from far away cultures and produced with a locally sourced heart, with over 30 years of experience as a private chef & caterer.
The Menu Includes: Barbecued Leg of Lamb with Almonds & Orange Blossom Sauce, Herb infused Cous Cous with Grilled Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Vegetable Tart, and Almond & Cinnamon filled Sweet Pastry ‘Cigars’
This class is limited to 10 participants. $65 per person
Argentine Picnic with Vanessa
Sunday June 16th @ 1 pm
Raised in Argentina, Vanessa will be teaching you a classic Argentine dish with a twist for a hot summer day! This traditional comfort food will be made to suit the summer heat, with locally sourced organic and ethically raised ingredients. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and participate in this very hands on class. Although Milanesa is a traditional beef dish, she will also be making a vegetarian version of this dish.
The Menu Includes: Oregano Grilled Provolone, Milanesa ( Traditional grass fed and organic Vegetarian), Organic, Fresh from the Farmers’ Market, Herbed Lemon Potato & Pea salad, and Sambayon whipped cream over Seasonal Fruit.
This class is limited to 10 participants. $65 per person
Summer Asian Grill with Cindy Liu
Sunday July 7th @ 1 pm
Join us for another exciting class from the Far East with Chef Cindy Liu, of Loohoo’s Asian Comfort food! Cindy’s approach to Traditional Asian Cuisine is fresh, literally… from Farmer’s Markets and very modern. She’ll make you feel right at home with making complicated dishes, with ease. Her food is not only super tasty, but good for you.
The Menu Includes: Spiced Southeast Asian Grilled Seafood & Cucumber Salad, Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Korean BBQ Short Ribs, Farmers’ Market Cold Noodle Salad and Coconut Rice Pudding with Mango Puree.
This class is limited to 10 participants. $65 per person
Coming Soon:
Cooking with Lavender, Chef TBA, Sunday, June 30th ( Lavender Festival)
Farm to Table with Suzanne Landry, Fresh Food Chef, Sunday July 28th
Grilling with Chef Dave
Menus will be posted soon!
*** For more information and reservations call the Lavender Inn at 805-646-6635. A 72 hour cancellation required for a full refund. The Lavender Inn is conveniently located behind the arcade in downtown Ojai at 210 E. Matilija. The Foodie Package is available for those who stay at the Lavender Inn while taking a class with a 10% off your room for one night per class.
MORE ON PRIVATE CLASSES
Create your own private class for 8 – 12 of your friends!
Whether it’s a Birthday, Baby shower, Family-get-together, kid’s party, company retreat, or time with friends, we can help you design an intimate class and menu around your theme. These classes are unique way to spend time with friends and enjoy delicious food.
Sweet? Savory? We cater to any palate with a long list of chefs including Ellen Sherwood, Aparna Khanolkar, Karen Evenden, Chef Dave Cagnacci, Chef Robin, Patricia Cuenot and many more …
Let us help you create the ultimate food experience and leave the work to us!
The Ojai Culinary School @ The Lavender Inn 805.646.6635
210 East Matilija street , Ojai (across from the Rainbow Bridge)