COOKING CLASS CURRICULUM INTRODUCTION
**Virtual Cooking Classes Curriculum** for Rent-A- Personal Chef Online Cooking Classes. The curriculum is divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels to cater to various skill sets. Each class could be taught live, recorded, or offered in a step-by-step format, depending on the client’s preference.
### **Beginner Level: Introduction to Cooking Basics**
1. **Kitchen Essentials & Knife Skills**
- Introduction to kitchen tools and appliances.
- Knife safety and essential cutting techniques (chopping, slicing, dicing). (Course fee) $800
2. **Understanding Ingredients**
- Common pantry staples and how to use them.
- Learning about herbs, spices, and seasonings.(Course fee)$500
3. **Basic Cooking Techniques**
- Boiling, steaming, sautéing, and roasting.
- Understanding temperatures and when to use each technique.(Course fee) $800
4. **Making Simple Breakfasts**
- How to prepare scrambled eggs, omelets, pancakes, and smoothies.(Course fee)$500
5. **Perfecting Pasta & Simple Sauces**
- Cooking pasta to perfection.
- Making basic tomato, Alfredo, and pesto sauces from scratch.(Course fee)$800
6. Healthy Lunches**
- Learn to prepare salads, wraps, and sandwiches with balanced nutrients.(Course fee)$500
7. **Easy Weeknight Dinners**
- One-pot dishes, stir-fries, and sheet-pan meals.
- Cooking with minimal ingredients and time.(Course fee)$500
### **Intermediate Level: Expanding Your Culinary Skills**
1. **Mastering Meat & Poultry Cooking**
- How to cook chicken, beef, and pork.
- Understanding marination, grilling, pan-searing, and roasting.(Course Fee)$1,000
2. **Seafood Basics**
- Selecting fresh seafood.
- Cooking techniques for fish, shrimp, and shellfish (grilling, pan-searing, baking).(Course fee)$1,000
3. **Bread & Dough Making**
- Learn the basics of baking bread, pizza dough, and simple rolls.(Course fee)$1,000
4. **Comfort Food Classics**
- Preparing mac & cheese, pot roast, lasagna, and other home-cooked favorites.(Course fee)$800
5. **Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes**
- Create flavorful plant-based meals, including hearty salads, soups, and grain bowls.(Course fee)$1,000
6. **Homemade Soups & Stews**
- Techniques for making broth, soups, and stews from scratch.(Course fee)$500
7. **Meal Prep & Batch Cooking**
- Learn how to plan and prepare meals in advance.
- Tips for freezing and reheating.(Course fee)$500
### **Advanced Level: Gourmet Cooking & Specialized Skills**
1. **Advanced Knife Skills & Presentation**
- Precision cutting techniques (julienne, chiffonade, etc.).
- Food plating and presentation skills.(Course fee)$1,200
2. **Gourmet Sauces & Reductions**
- Mastering sauces like béarnaise, hollandaise, demi-glace, and pan reductions.(Course fee)$1,000
3. **International Cuisine**
- **Italian**: Making fresh pasta, risotto, and regional Italian dishes.(Course fee)$450
- **French**: Mastering French cooking techniques, like poaching and braising.(Course fee)$450
- **Asian**: Cooking dishes like sushi, stir-fry, curry, and dumplings.(Course fee)$450
- **Mexican**: Making traditional tacos, enchiladas, salsas, and mole.(Course fee)$450
4. **Baking & Pastry Arts**
- Mastering the art of baking desserts such as cakes, pastries, tarts, and soufflés.(Course fee)$1,200
5. **Healthy Gourmet Cooking**
- Creating gourmet dishes that are nutritious and health-conscious (gluten-free, low-carb, paleo).(Course fee)$1,000
6. **Cooking for Special Diets**
- Learn to cook for allergies and special diets (diabetes, heart-healthy, keto, etc.).(Course fee)$1,000
7. **Hosting Dinner Parties**
- How to plan, prep, and execute multi-course meals for guests.
- Tips for timing and managing multiple dishes.
(Course fee)$1,000
### **Specialty Classes & Add-Ons**
1. **Kids’ Cooking Classes**
- Simple, fun, and interactive cooking sessions for kids.
- Teach basics like cookies, pizzas, and smoothies.
(Course fee)$850
2. **Cooking for Two**
- Perfect meals for date nights or small households.
(Course fee)$850
3. **Holiday Cooking & Baking**
- How to prepare festive meals and desserts for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.(Course fee)$1,000
4. **Farm-to-Table Cooking**
- Learn how to cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients and local produce.(Course fee)$850
5. **Wine & Food Pairing**
- Understanding how to pair wine with different dishes.
- A guide to selecting wines based on your menu.
(Course fee)$1,000
### **Private Coaching and Q&A Sessions**
- **Private Coaching**: Personalized 1-on-1 virtual classes tailored to individual preferences or skill level. (Coaching fee)$1,200
- **Live Q&A Sessions**: Regular live sessions for participants to ask questions, get tips, and discuss techniques.
(Session fee)$1,100