Culinary Courses
Learn to cook like a pro!
Register for one of our cooking courses taught by expert instructors. Have some tasty, creative fun in the kitchen in one of our courses. Learn basic skills, elevate your baking skills or learn to make that perfect date night meal.
Classes are taught by CNM’s Culinary Faculty in our state of the art kitchens. These courses could be a stepping stone for entering CNM’s Culinary program, but are not a replacement for it. If a career in culinary/hospitality is your immediate goal, please see the CNM Culinary Website.
Upcoming Classes
Register for one of our fun food or beverage classes. New courses announced regularly.
Please be sure to review our Dress Code and Refund Policy prior to coming to class
Chocolate Class
Date: March 10, 2018
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Price: $59.00 per person
Chocoholics, rejoice! Develop the skill to dip everything you love into chocolate including caramels, Oreos, strawberries, Pringles and pretzels.
If a trip to the gourmet chocolate shop makes your heart beat faster, the opportunity is here to create yummy confections as good—dare we say even better in your own kitchen. This class is quite simply a paradise for chocolate lovers. You’ll learn the tricks behind dipping chocolate, producing chocolate treats of your own design and discover how to dip into chocolate and make irresistible delights
Taught By: Chef Kerry Logan – Certified Executive Pastry Chef with the American Culinary Federation, as well as a Certified Chef Evaluator. She has been a Chef Instructor at CNM for 18 years in the culinary arts department specializing in teaching all levels of Baking and Pastry Arts. Her specialty is everything sweet! She has owned and operated her own boutique bakery that created all scratch 3-dimensional wedding and specialty cakes.
Cupcakes & Beer Pairing Class
Date: March 17, 2018
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Price: $59.00 per person
This will be one sweet class! Oh My Cupcakes!
Get ready to have Chef Kerry Logan and Tractor Brewing’s own Skye Morris-Devore guide you through pairing your favorite Tractor Brewing Company craft beers and a variety of amazing Cupcakes to match.
The Flavors we have in store for you are:
- Banana Maple Bacon Cupcakes – Paulaner Hefeweizen (Chimay Red)
- Green Chile Caramel – Elevated IPA (Einbecker Dunkel Bock)
- Popcorn and Peanuts – Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale (Pilsner Urquell)
- Chocolate Stout and Pretzels – Tractor Milk Stout (Kreik or Framboise)
Brewing & Beverage Classes
At this time we do not have any Non-Credit, Beer-related classes scheduled.
Interested in starting a career in brewing? The Brewing & Beverage Management program prepares students for direct employment in the fast-growing beverage industry providing an in-depth approach to craft beer brewing and technology. Degrees and certificates include:
- Beverage Management — Certificate of Completion
- Brewing and Beverage Management (AAS)
- Brewing Technology — Certificate of Achievement
Dress Code
As a safety precaution, participants in all culinary classes are encouraged to wear covered, non-slip shoes (e.g. tennis shoes) and comfortable long pants. Aprons or any other personal items may also be brought to class. The college, however, will not be held responsible, if such items are lost or stolen.
Refund Policy
Refunds are given to all cancellations seven calendar days prior to the class. After that time, no refunds are available as class supplies are purchased. If CNM cancels a class, participants will receive a full refund in the manner of initial payment received or the ability to transfer payment to another course.
Should CNM cancel a class
In most cases we require at least five students for a class to run. If we have to cancel a class due to low enrollment, we will notify you at least two days before the class is scheduled to begin. If you need more notice, we suggest you call or email the office to check enrollment. If we have to cancel your class, you can request a full refund of your tuition or transfer to another course of your choice, space permitting. Per CNM policy, if you pay with a check or money order you must provide your Social Security Number to obtain a check refund
More Information
If you would like to receive more information about Brewing and Beverage Management programs, fill out our contact form.
Beer Sales
We appreciate the interest, but there are no plans for selling or distributing product in the foreseeable future.