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Demo Classes

Our Cooking School provides Demonstration Classes, presented classroom style, where you watch the chef prepare a menu, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful hints for each dish. The class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, a generous tasting of all the dishes prepared, a glass of wine and a recipe booklet to take home. ($75 per person plus tax and gratuity). All seats are assigned based on party size and in the order the reservation was received so we can accommodate everyone.

Reservations for cooking classes must be made by calling the restaurant directly at 843.785.6272

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Hands-On Classes

Our Cooking School offers Hands-On Classes, giving you the opportunity to prepare three recipes from start to finish, working side by side with the chef. After the cooking has been completed, you will sit down for a family-style lunch with wine to enjoy the dishes you helped prepare.  ($120 per person plus tax and gratuity)

Reservations for cooking classes must be made by calling the restaurant directly at 843.785.6272

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Private Classes

If you have a small group of friends, family or colleagues, our Cooking School can also accommodate a private hands-on class. You must have a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 10 to schedule a private hands-on class. Please call for availability and to select a menu. Classes will begin at 11:30am. ($120 per person plus tax and gratuity)

CANCELLATION POLICY

We require a credit card to hold your reservation and have a 24 hour cancellation policy. You must cancel at least 24 hours prior to the class or your credit card will be charged. We also reserve the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. If a class is cancelled, students will be notified by phone at least 24 hours in advance.

Thursday, May 1st | Mediterranean Cruise Cooking Demo
May
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Thursday, May 1st | Mediterranean Cruise Cooking Demo

If a cruise around the Mediterranean is not in the cards this summer, you can still enjoy the cuisine! Join Chef Trey for this culinary tour around the Mediterranean and explore the foods and flavors of Greece, Sicily and Spain. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Friday, May 2nd | “My Old Kentucky Home” Cooking Demo
May
2

Friday, May 2nd | “My Old Kentucky Home” Cooking Demo

Grab your fanciest hat, mix up a Mint Julep and get ready for America’s most famous horse race—the Kentucky Derby! Chef Trey will demonstrate how to prepare three classic Kentucky dishes so authentic you’ll be able to hear "Call to the Post." Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Tuesday, May 6th | A Taste of Tuscany Hands-On
May
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Tuesday, May 6th | A Taste of Tuscany Hands-On

Located in central Italy, Tuscany is renowned for its contributions to the Renaissance, superlative wines, and fantastic food. Join us as Michael Anthony’s culinary team takes you on a culinary tour of sun-drenched Tuscany. After the cooking is done, you will sit down for a family-style lunch with wine to enjoy the dishes you helped prepare.

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Wednesday, May 14th | We’re Having Ravioli Hands-On
May
14

Wednesday, May 14th | We’re Having Ravioli Hands-On

Who doesn’t love ravioli? In this fun hands-on class, you’ll learn to make homemade ravioli. Our chefs will guide you step by step through ravioli-making techniques—from making, rolling and cutting dough to filling and cooking ravioli. You’ll make two amazing fillings plus traditional Italian sauces everyone will love. After the cooking is done, sit down with a glass of wine and enjoy a feast of your freshly made ravioli!

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Friday, April 25th | April in Paris Cooking Demo
Apr
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Friday, April 25th | April in Paris Cooking Demo

As the famous song implies, April in Paris is “a feeling that no one can ever reprise.” It’s simply magical. Join Chef Trey and learn how to prepare three classic French recipes found in any sidewalk bistro. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Thursday, April 24th | Cajun, Creole, & All that Jazz Cooking Demo
Apr
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Thursday, April 24th | Cajun, Creole, & All that Jazz Cooking Demo

Take a trip to the Big Easy without leaving Hilton Head and enjoy three New Orleans-inspired dishes! In this class, Chef Trey will demonstrate how to prepare three Cajun-style recipes so good you’ll think you’re on Bourbon Street. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Wednesday, April 23rd | Simple Yet Classy Hands-On
Apr
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Wednesday, April 23rd | Simple Yet Classy Hands-On

These recipes are sure to impress even the most discriminating dinner guests. Yet, they’re deceptively simple to make. Chef Trey will show you how to prepare an elegant dinner beginning with salad and ending with dessert. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Thursday, April 17th | Easter Brunch Cooking Demo
Apr
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Thursday, April 17th | Easter Brunch Cooking Demo

Get your Easter holiday off on the right foot with an elegant and easy brunch! These recipes are perfect for a small family gathering or a large crowd. In this class, Chef Trey will demonstrate how to prepare three brunch recipes for Easter or at any time of the year. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Tuesday, April 15th | “Like a Big Pizza Pie” Hands-On
Apr
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Tuesday, April 15th | “Like a Big Pizza Pie” Hands-On

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to toss some dough at our pizza cooking class. You’ll learn how to make the perfect dough and then get creative with different toppings to create your own artisan pizza. Once you see how easy and delicious homemade pizza can be, you’ll never settle for delivery again! When the pizzas come hot out of the oven, you’ll enjoy a family-style lunch of your new creations.

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Friday, April 11th | Neapolitan Pasta Cooking Demo
Apr
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Friday, April 11th | Neapolitan Pasta Cooking Demo

In the nineteenth century, people living in the capital city of Naples were nicknamed Mangia Maccheroni (macaroni eaters). To this day, Neapolitans remain devout pasta eaters and their pasta is among the best and the most varied in all of Italy. Join us for this demonstration class where Chef Trey will show you how to make three perfect pasta dishes that everyone will enjoy.  Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tastings of all the dishes, wine and recipes to take home.

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Wednesday, April 9th | Southern & Savory Cooking Demo
Apr
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Wednesday, April 9th | Southern & Savory Cooking Demo

Nothing is more southern than fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese and anything with crab meat. So put on your best southern accent while you watch Chef Trey prepare three savory dishes revered throughout the South. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Friday, May 2nd | Along the Amalfi Coast Cooking Demo
Apr
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Friday, May 2nd | Along the Amalfi Coast Cooking Demo

South of Naples lies one of Europe’s most magnificent stretches of coastline. With majestic cliffs that sink into the sea hosting a bounty of seafood, and fertile lands producing the freshest vegetables and fruits, the Amalfi Coast has all the best ingredients for incredible cuisine. Join us for this cooking demonstration where Chef Trey will show you how to prepare classic dishes from the Amalfi Coast. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tastings of all the dishes, wine and recipes to take home.

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Thursday, April 3rd | Essence of Spring Cooking Demo
Apr
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Thursday, April 3rd | Essence of Spring Cooking Demo

The warm and sunny spring season is upon us and with it brings a chance to create colorful and flavorful dishes that highlight the essence of spring. Chef Trey will demonstrate how to prepare these delicious recipes that will add brightness to your dinner table. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Wednesday, April 2nd | Knife Skills Hands-On
Apr
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Wednesday, April 2nd | Knife Skills Hands-On

Every great meal begins with some chopping, dicing, slicing, or mincing - so there's no better way to enhance your culinary education than with essential knife skills! For this fun class, we will cover everything you need to know about knives and how to use them. You'll start by learning to sharpen, hone and properly hold this essential tool. Chef Trey will help you master the basics of how to chop an onion, mince garlic, chiffonade basil, and a full range of professional chopping cuts from julienne to brunoise. You'll even learn how to properly butcher a chicken! Then you'll use all the ingredients you have chopped to make a delicious lunch which you will enjoy after all the chopping and cooking is done!

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Tuesday, April 1st | For the Love of Lasagna Hands-On
Apr
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Tuesday, April 1st | For the Love of Lasagna Hands-On

Lasagna is always everyone's favorite dish, and when properly prepared, it is a taste delight. Join our chefs to learn how to make mouth-watering lasagna, starting with making your homemade pasta sheets, then creating two different versions that will have your family and friends oohing and aahing! After the cooking is done, you’ll enjoy a lunch of your tasty new creations.

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Tuesday, March 25th | Just Like Nonna’s Hands-On
Mar
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Tuesday, March 25th | Just Like Nonna’s Hands-On

An enduring part of Italian-American culture is a feast on Sunday afternoons at nonna’s house. This usually features a hearty pasta sauce sometimes referred to as “Sunday Gravy.” The staples of this dish include Italian sausage, homemade meatballs and braciole, a stuffed beef roulade. After you’ve have mastered the recipes, you’ll enjoy a lunch of your new creations.

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Friday, March 21st | Lobster, Crab, & Shrimp Cooking Demo
Mar
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Friday, March 21st | Lobster, Crab, & Shrimp Cooking Demo

Who doesn't love seafood?  This demonstration class is a seafood lover's dream featuring everyone’s favorites - lobster, crab and shrimp! Chef Trey will show you how to prepare these delicious recipes that will satisfy the seafood lover in you! Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Thursday, March 20th | Mediterranean Spring Cooking Demo
Mar
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Thursday, March 20th | Mediterranean Spring Cooking Demo

Spring in the Mediterranean is the perfect time to embrace healthy eating with the traditional flavors of Greece, Spain and Southern Italy. Chef Trey will show you how to prepare these delicious and light dishes with simple but flavorful ingredients. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Wednesday, March 19th | The Asian Gourmet Hands-On
Mar
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Wednesday, March 19th | The Asian Gourmet Hands-On

When you are craving Asian food, don’t reach for that takeout menu – just head to your kitchen to whip up these Asian specialties. With Chef Trey by your side, he will show you how making delicious Asian food at home is easier than you think. After the cooking is done, you’ll enjoy a family style lunch of your new creations.

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Tuesday, March 18th | Hand Rolled Pasta Hands-On
Mar
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Tuesday, March 18th | Hand Rolled Pasta Hands-On

If you love fresh pasta, don’t miss this hands-on cooking class. This is your chance to learn to make two different and very delicious regional Italian pastas: Pici from Tuscany and Malfatti from Northern Italy, each rolled out by hand. You’ll not only learn to make, roll out and shape the dough for these two pastas, but you’ll also prepare a sauce for each. After the cooking is done, you’ll sit down for a pasta lover’s feast of your new creations.

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Friday, March 14th | Destination Crustaceans Cooking Demo
Mar
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Friday, March 14th | Destination Crustaceans Cooking Demo

Abundant populations of shellfish along the east coast makes crustaceans the cornerstone of the region's cooking. One could argue that no other area's seafood dishes have had an impact on the nation's cuisine quite like those of the Eastern seaboard, and most of these iconic shellfish require little more than a simple preparation to reveal their incredible flavors. Join us for this delicious cooking demonstration where Chef Trey will show you how to prepare these iconic dishes originating along the Atlantic. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Tuesday, March 11th | “Like a Big Pizza Pie” Hands-On
Mar
11

Tuesday, March 11th | “Like a Big Pizza Pie” Hands-On

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to toss some dough at our pizza cooking class. You’ll learn how to make the perfect dough and then get creative with different toppings to create your own artisan pizza. Once you see how easy and delicious homemade pizza can be, you’ll never settle for delivery again! When the pizzas come hot out of the oven, you’ll enjoy a family-style lunch of your new creations.

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Friday, March 7th | Lowcountry Shrimp Cooking Demo
Mar
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Friday, March 7th | Lowcountry Shrimp Cooking Demo

Shrimp is an integral part of Lowcountry cuisine.  It is amazingly versatile with endless possibilities for preparing this tasty crustacean.  Chef Trey will demonstrate how to prepare three different preparations that are popular in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.  Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Wednesday, March 5th | Lobster, Crab, & Shrimp Hands-On
Mar
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Wednesday, March 5th | Lobster, Crab, & Shrimp Hands-On

Who doesn't love seafood? This hands-on experience is a seafood lover's dream featuring everyone’s favorites - lobster, crab and shrimp! Chef Trey will help you prepare these delicious recipes that will satisfy the seafood lover in you!  After the cooking is done, you’ll sit down for a family-style lunch of your new creations.

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Seafood Italian Style Cooking Demo
Feb
28

Seafood Italian Style Cooking Demo

Who doesn’t love seafood! Our chefs will show you how to prepare delicious seafood dishes with an Italian twist that your friends and family will love! Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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A Day at Carnavale! Cooking Demo
Feb
27

A Day at Carnavale! Cooking Demo

Carnevale, Italy’s version of Mardi Gras, is a magical feast for sight and senses, including great food. Come ring in the Easter season Italian style!  Chef Trey will show you how to prepare three classic dishes typically enjoyed during Carnevale. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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Love at First Bite! Cooking Demo
Feb
14

Love at First Bite! Cooking Demo

If you are staying in for a romantic dinner this Valentine’s Day, then this is the class for you. Treat your love to a romantic evening with this elegant menu. Chef Trey will be demonstrating these delicious dishes that are not only perfect for your Valentine’s Day celebration, but any festive occasion throughout the year. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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A Gourmet Gathering Cooking Demo
Feb
13

A Gourmet Gathering Cooking Demo

This menu is perfect for your most discriminating guests! Break out the good china and impress your guests with this gourmet menu that is surprisingly easy to prepare. Chef Trey will demonstrate how to prepare these elegant dishes that are sure to become favorites. Class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, generous tasting portions, wine and recipes.

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The Art of Making Gnocchi Hands-On
Feb
12

The Art of Making Gnocchi Hands-On

Everyone loves gnocchi, but when it comes to making them from scratch, many things can go awry. Gnocchi making takes practice, patience, and persistence. Join our chefs for this popular class where you will learn the art of making the perfect gnocchi. You will also learn to make three delicious sauces. After the cooking is done, sit down with your fellow chefs with a glass of wine for a festive lunch of your freshly made gnocchi.

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“Chef Place is great and we learned a lot. He is a wealth of knowledge. Don’t eat breakfast that day you eat so much food. Cornea and Wesley were great and very nice.”

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