Our Services

Cooking Classes
 

Our Cooking Classes provide instruction in a group setting, where all participants are gathered around our kitchen island. The chef does most of the cooking, but may ask for volunteers to stir a soup, chop a vegetable, etc.

We draw on the unique chefs and caterers in the Fredericksburg, Virginia region to teach our classes. We provide the entertainment, food, and wine, while you have all the fun!

Classes are limited to 12 participants.

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Classes

Scroll down for “Thursdays at Noon” classes

To register for a class, please call us at (540) 374-0443 or visit us in store during opening hours. We do not offer online registration.

April 2025

April 2025 classes have been available for registration since October 10, 2024

Wednesday, April 16 6pm • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $65 per person — Waitlist only
“TV Dinner”
• Broccoli and Carrot Bisque
• Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
• Scalloped Potatoes
• Glazed Lemon Ricotta Cake

Sunday, April 27 Noon • Chef Lisa Trentham • $65 per person — Waitlist only
“Mexi-Cali”
• Chicken Nachos drizzled with Homemade Ranch Dressing
• Ceviche served with Lime Tortilla Chips
• Pico de Gallo
• Carlota de Café (Mexican Tiramisu)

May 2025

May 2025 classes have been available for registration since March 26, 2025

Friday, May 2 • 6pm • Chef Carmelita Scholes • $65 per person
“Not Your Mother’s Pasta”
• Bucatini alla Puttanesca
• Pesce Fresco
• Fresh Strawberries in Bob’s Balsamic over Vanilla Ice Cream

Tuesday, May 6 • 6pm • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $65 per person — Waitlist only
“A Brisket Experience”
• Smothered Garlic Brisket
• Veggie Medley
• Scalloped Potatoes
• Chocolate Coffee Mousse

Saturday, May 10 • Noon • Chef Lisa Trentham • $65 per person — Waitlist only
“The Root of the Problem”
• Baked “Fried” Chicken
• Roasted Hot Honey Sweet Potato Salad
• Smashed Cucumber Salad
• Carrot Cake Cupcakes topped with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting

Sunday, May 18 • Noon • Chef Lisa Trentham • $65 per person
“Don’t Be a Hassel”
• Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa
• Hasselback Potatoes
• Strawberry Napoleon

Wednesday, May 21 • 6pm • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $65 per person
“Rolling Along”
• Rotolo with Brown Butter Sauce
• Cheesy Garlic Bread
• Summer Salad
• Pineapple Whip Dessert

June 2025

June 2025 classes have been available for registration since March 26, 2025

Friday, June 6 • 6pm • Chef Carmelita Scholes • $65 per person
“Romagnola Bella”
• Shrimp Skewers all Romagnola with Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
• Insalata Verde
• Piadina Bread
• Affogato Coffee alla Vaniglia

Sunday, June 8 • Noon • Chef Joy Crump • $65 per person — Waitlist only
“Juneteenth Celebrations”
• Chicken Thigh Skewers with Blackberry BBQ Sauce
• Watermelon Salad with Marinated Feta & Charred Scallion Vinaigrette
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Ginger Whipped Cream
• Strawberry Lemonade

Friday, June 20 • 6pm • Chef Carmelita Scholes • $70 per person
“Gimme a Brick!”
• Calamari al Mattone (Brick)
• Chickpea Salad
• Olives Pesto
• Pane Cunzato
• Lemon Granita

Saturday, June 21 • Noon • Chef Lisa Trentham • $65 per person
“Celebrate Summer”
• Stuffed Peppers with Seasoned Beef, Rice, and Veggies
• Summer Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
• Cherries Jubilee

Sunday, June 22 • Noon • Chef Lisa Trentham • $65 per person
“Butter Up!”
• Harissa Butter Steak
• Roasted Baby Carrots
• Seasonal Fruit Salad served with Vanilla Bean Shortbread Biscuits

Sunday, June 29 • Noon • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $65 per person
“Chimichurri Charm”
• Roasted Cherries and Cheese Crackers
• Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
• Summer Succotash Salad
• Cherry Clafoutis

July 2025

July 2025 classes have been available for registration since March 26, 2025

Saturday, July 19 • Noon • Chef Lisa Trentham • $65 per person
“Bonjour Mon Amie”
• Salad Niçoise
• Herbed Flatbread
• French Lemon and Apricot Tart

Friday, July 25 • 6pm • Chef Carmelita Scholes • $70 per person — Waitlist only
“It’s Ab-scallop-utely Delicious!”
• Sea Scallops alla Caprese over Bruschetta
• Waxy Potatoes in Bob’s Balsamic Vinegar
• Citrus Salad with Fresh Mint and Honey

Sunday, July 27 • Noon • Chef Lisa Trentham • $65 per person
“Summer Apps”
• Salmon Mousse served with Crunchy Vegetables
• Gazpacho Shooters
• Cheesecake-filled Strawberries

Wednesday, July 30 • 6pm • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $65 per person — Waitlist only
“Southern Sizzle”
• Fried Green Tomatoes
• Tequila Lime Chicken
• Loaded Baked Potato Salad
• Atlantic Beach Pie

August-November 2025 schedule will be released mid summer.
Follow us on Instagram or Facebook for the schedule release announcement! 

Thursdays At Noon

Join Chefs Terry Anstrom and Stephanie Wilkins in The Kitchen on Thursdays for an approximately 75-minute course in fast and easy dishes. Eat while you learn!

April 2025 cooking classes have been available for registration since October 10, 2024

April 17 • “Lovin’ Lemons” • Chef Terry Anstrom • $40 per person
• Ham Glazed Sliced with Syrup
• Greens with Maple Lemon Vinaigrette
• Lemon Streusel Ice Cream Cake

April 24 • “The Perks of Pecans” • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $40 per person — Waitlist only
• Pecan Crusted Salmon
• Fruity Rice Pilaf
• Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

May, June, and July 2025 classes have been available for registration since March 26, 2025

Thursday, May 1 • Noon • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $46 per person — Waitlist only
“Dinner, Unwrapped”
• Cod, Potatoes, Lemon, and Artichokes in Parchment
• Grapefruit Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
• Easy Lemon Mousse

Thursday, May 8 • Noon • Chef Terry Anstrom • $42 per person
“Springtime Grilling”
• Grilled Pork Chops with Roasted Vegetables
• Carrot and Feta Salad
• Strawberry Pretzel Tart

Thursday, May 15 • Noon • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $42 per person
“Shrimply the Best”
• Shrimp Artichoke Casserole
• Crunchy Cabbage Salad
• Chess Pie

Thursday, May 22 • Noon • Chef Terry Anstrom • $42 per person
“It’s Picnic Time”
• Cold Thai Crab Salad with Coconut Milk served on Cucumbers and Greens
• Chicken, Fennel, and Tarragon Salad on Croissants
• Chocolate Ricotta Pudding

Thursday, May 29 • Noon • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $46 per person
“Seaside Lunch”
• Seared Scallops
• Arugula with Lemon Vinaigrette
• Gooey Butter Cake

Thursday, June 12 • Noon • Chef Terry Anstrom • $42 per person — Waitlist only
“Summer Stunners”
• Heirloom Tomatoes, Peaches, and Watermelon Salad
• Grilled Chicken Glazed with Peached and Jalapenos
• Strawberry Puff Pastry Tart

Thursday, June 26 • Noon • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $42 per person
“Shrimp and Fries Surprise”
• Shrimp Burgers with Cajun Mayo
• Cajun Fries
• Pink Lemonade Cake

Thursday, July 3 • Noon • Chef Terry Anstrom • $42 per person
“Grilling Sauces”
• Four Sauces: Bourbon, Pomegranate, Smoky Tomato, and Orange Chipotle
• To accompany Chicken, Pork, or Beef
• BLT Summer Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
• Marinated Goat Cheese with Sundried Tomatoes on French Bread

Thursday, July 10 • Noon • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $42 per person
“Fresh and Zesty”
• Garden Veggie Frittata
• Summer Salad
• No Bake Key Lime Pie

Thursday, July 24 • Noon • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $42 per person
“Smash It”
• Croissant Smash Burgers
• Homemade Onion Rings
• Strawberry Cream Pie

Thursday, July 31 • Noon • Chef Terry Anstrom • $42 per person
“Power of Parchment”
• Grouper with Dill and Capers
• Summer Peach and Tomato Salad
• Peaches ‘n Cream Fizz

August-November 2025 schedule will be released mid summer.
Follow us on Instagram or Facebook for the schedule release announcement! 

About the Classes

Our Chefs lead our participants in a group style setting through preparation of at least two to four dishes in a two-hour class in our residential-style kitchen. The chef does most of the preparation but may ask for a volunteer to assist by chopping a vegetable, stirring a soup, etc. Accompanying beverages are provided.

Class is limited to 12 participants.

Ages 11+ are welcome to join in any of our classes.

Participants will be standing for the duration of class, but limited seating is available upon request.

REGISTRATION

Payment for class is due at time of booking. Registration is open for classes up until 48 hours prior to the class.

To register for a class, call the store at (540) 374-0443 or stop in during opening hours. Registration is not available online or through our “Contact Us” form.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations are accepted until 48 hours prior to the class.

Refunds are given in the form of store credit only (expires 13 months from issue date and can be used for another class or merchandise).

No refunds of any kind will be granted within 48 hours of class start time.

10% discount

All participants will receive 10% off any merchandise in The Kitchen at Whittingham on the day of the class (excluding alcholic beverages).

Discount does not apply towards merchandise in Whittingham.

Meet the Chefs

TERRY ANSTROM

Terry Anstrom has channeled her passion for creative culinary adventures as President of the Gourmet Club at West Point, New York, and as a cooking class instructor at Williams Sonoma for a decade in Northern Virginia.

Joy Crump

Joy Crump is a graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta in the Culinary Arts field. In 2006, she worked closely under the tutelage of Chef Michael Tuohy at the Woodfire Grill in Atlanta. She is the founder and co-owner of FOODE at 900 Princess Anne Street, which specializes in local, market-fresh organic meals in a refined, yet comfortable style.

CARMELITA SCHOLES

Carmelita Scholes was born and raised in Italy, where she inherited her love of cooking from her father.  Her extensive travels with her Marine Corps husband introduced her to other gastronomic cultures.  Owner of Bella Vista Events, she hosts cooking classes and culinary events at her historic family farm in King George. Instagram: @bleakhillfarm

LISA TRENTHAM

Lisa Trentham spent her childhood in the United Kingdom, where she developed a love for baking and pastry. She is a Culinary Graduate of the Art Institute of California, Sacramento and the Owner of Stirling Chef, which offers personal chef / catering services.

Stephanie Wilkins

Stephanie Wilkins is a training director for the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) where food safety and public health is at the forefront of her career.  She is the author of Kitchen Vibe cookbook and creator of the Fulltime Foodie blog.  Stephanie also offers cooking instruction and food events to small groups and private clients. fulltimefoodie.org

Private Parties

Find out about a private class at The Kitchen for your next club meeting or special occasion. Price upon request.

 

Gift certificates are available for birthdays, bridal showers, and office parties.

 

GET IN TOUCH

To register for a cooking class, call us at (540) 374-0443 or stop by the store during opening hours.
Online registration is not available.

 

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Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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