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Holiday Hosting: Appetizers for Entertaining & a Seasonal Spritz

Holiday Hosting: Appetizers for Entertaining & a Seasonal Spritz

The best holiday gatherings begin with something delicious to pass around.

In this hands-on class, you’ll make three bold, crowd-pleasing appetizers designed to bring a little more confidence—and a lot more flavor—to your holiday hosting. We’ll work through recipes that balance savory, sweet, rich, bright, warm, and chilled elements, then talk through the small details that help an appetizer spread feel special when you bring it to the table.

Whether you are hosting friends and family, contributing to a gathering, or simply looking to add a few new favorites to your entertaining repertoire, you’ll leave with recipes worth making again.

After cooking in small groups, we’ll gather at our beautifully set communal table to enjoy the dishes together, along with a chef-prepared Cranberry-Lime Spritz with rosemary.

On the Menu

Chorizo-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Halloumi on Toast with Bourbon-Honey Glaze
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail with a Duo of Classic Cocktail Sauce & Cajun Remoulade
Chef-Prepared Cranberry-Lime Rosemary Spritz

This menu is not suitable for vegetarian guests. Gluten-free toast is available for the halloumi course with at least 48 hours’ advance notice in writing via email to chefjoe@mysouthernish.com.

Class Location:
Southernish · 209 Stephen Street, Lemont, IL

Timing:

Most of our classes are scheduled for about three hours, though every class is a little different. Guests work at different speeds, and some recipes or techniques may take a bit longer, so class may occasionally wrap up a little sooner or run slightly past the three-hour mark. We’ll always do our best to stay on schedule while making sure everyone has a meaningful hands-on experience.

A Few Quick Notes:

Menus are subject to seasonal availability.
In hands-on classes, guests may not personally prepare every dish listed.
Classes are designed so groups cook select recipes while learning techniques that apply across the full menu, and everyone will get to taste all dishes prepared.
We are happy to make accommodations for gluten-free restrictions and allergies with at least 48 hours’ advance notice in writing via email to chefjoe@mysouthernish.com.
Some dietary restrictions and food allergies can be accommodated, but not all. Please contact us before registering if you have questions about a specific menu.
The equipment in our kitchen is shared, and we are not a certified allergen-safe or gluten-free environment.
All classes are suitable for guests age 18 and older unless otherwise noted.

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

Please carefully review the following terms and conditions regarding cancellations: Cancellations must be made no later than seven days prior to class start time in order to receive a refund. To cancel you must email chefjoe@mysouthernish.com and include your name, ticket confirmation number, and the event date in your request. You are welcome to send another participant in your place- please email us with your name, and the name of the individual who will be taking your spot (s) in class to transfer your registration. We ask you also provide the date and ticket confirmation number. If you fail to attend the event without providing notice, your tickets will be forfeited, and no refund or credit will be issued Southernish reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment, inclement weather and other unforeseen circumstances. You will be notified no later than 48 hrs before class if it is canceled. We will issue a refund in full in this case.

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We are happy to make accommodations for dietary restrictions and allergies with a 48 hour advanced notice in writing via email to chefjoe@mysouthernish.com. Please include your full name, ticket confirmation number, and date of your class in in the advanced notice, however it may not be possible to adjust every menu we offer. Please reach out prior to booking if you are unsure whether a class will work for your needs! Cross Contamination: Please note that as a public recreational kitchen, we cannot guarantee there will be no cross-contact of ingredients. Please be advised that Southernish will not assume any liability for adverse reactions to food consumed. Allergen & Nutrition Disclaimer: Please be advised that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as wheat, dairy, eggs, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, or shellfish. While we take steps to minimize risk and safely handle the foods that contain potential allergens, please be advised that cross contamination may occur, as factors beyond our reasonable control may alter the formulations of the food we serve, or manufacturers may change their formulations without our knowledge. We do not possess the authority to provide nutritional advice or give advice concerning proper nutrition–which is the giving of advice as to the role of food and food ingredients.

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Outside food, beverages, and alcohol may not be brought to Southernish. Alcohol is strictly prohibited; while a class may feature the use of alcohol in the cooking process, no alcohol may be consumed on the premises unless otherwise indicated. Southernish reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any participant at any time for reasons including, but not limited to, possession of outside food or alcohol, or visible impairment due to alcohol or other substances

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Holiday Hosting: Appetizers for Entertaining & a Seasonal Spritz

Event $98.00