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.

No classes in December.

January 2025

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

Saturday, January 4 5pm (3-hour class) • Chef Carmelita Scholes • $65 per person
“Bella Toscana”
• Pici Pasta with Vegetable Ragu and Pork Ragu
• Bietola Saltata (Swiss Chard)
• Arance Caramellate (Oranges in Caramel)

Saturday, January 18 Noon • Chef Lisa Trentham • $65 per person
“One Pot Wonder”
• Chicken Rogan Josh
• Jasmine Rice
• Cucumber Raita
• Poppadoms
• Mango Sticky Rice

Sunday, January 26 Noon • Chef Lisa Trentham • $65 per person
“Do Your Wurst”
• Beer Roasted Brats
• Purple Sauerkraut
• Beet Salad
• Apple Strudel

February 2025

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

Friday, February 7 6pm • Chef Carmelita Scholes • $65 per person
“Valentines Bougie Mac & Cheese”
• Individual Truffled Timbales with Zucchini Pesto & Roasted Butterflied Jumbo Shrimp
• Lemon Scented Pasta Pudding with Whipped Lemon Curd and Cream

Saturday, February 8 Noon • Chef Lisa Trentham • $65 per person
“Oodles of Zoodles”
• Creamy Chicken and Zoodle Spaghetti topped with Crispy Mushrooms
• Homemade Rolls served with Honey Butter
• Apricot Pavlova topped with Chamomile Cream

Wednesday, February 19 6pm • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $65 per person
“Southern Comfort”
• Cornbread Hush Puppies
• Fried Fish
• Southern Baked Mac & Cheese
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Surprise

Sunday, February 23 Noon • Chef Lisa Trentham • $65 per person
“Plum Out of Luck”
• Carrot and Ginger Soup served with Crusty Bread
• Roasted Vegetable Salad with Pesto Dressing
• Plum Tarte Tatin served with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

March 2025

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

Friday, March 7 6pm • Chef Carmelita Scholes • $65 per person
“Carmelita’s Pollo & Polenta”
• Pollo ai Peperoni Rossi (Chicken Stew with Bell Peppers)
• Creamy Polenta with Cheese
• Frutta di Stagione (Seasonal Fruit Dessert)

Saturday, March 8 Noon • Chef Lisa Trentham • $65 per person
“Stir it Up”
• Soy and Ginger Marinated Pork Tenderloin
• Seasonal Vegetable Stir Fry
• Mango Sago

Sunday, March 16 Noon • Chef Lisa Trentham • $65 per person
“Off With a Bang”
• Bangers and Mash served with Caramelized Onions and a Red Wine Gravy
• Sauteed Broccoli
• Microwave-Steamed Treacle Pudding served with Custard

April 2025

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

Friday, April 4 6pm • Chef Carmelita Scholes • $65 per person
“Antiche Richette (Old Family Recipes)”
• Seafood Tiella Pugliese (Casserole with Rice and Potatoes)
• Sauteed Fresh Green Beans
• Chargrilled Lettuce with Lemon Pinzimonio
• Gelato alla Vaniglia & Marsala

Saturday, April 12 Noon • Chef Lisa Trentham • $65 per person
“Life in the Med”
• Mediterranean Fish Sandwich
• Grilled Veggies topped with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze
• Seasonal Fruit Salad with a Honey Poppyseed Dressing

Wednesday, April 16 6pm • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $65 per person
“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
“Mexi-Cali”
• Chicken Nachos drizzled with Homemade Ranch Dressing
• Ceviche served with Lime Tortilla Chips
• Pico de Gallo
• Carlota de Café (Mexican Tiramisu)

 

May/June/July 2025 schedule will be released ~April 1.
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!

No classes in December.

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

January 9 • “Tailgate Lunch” • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $40 per person
• Bacon Jam Deviled Eggs
• Lemon Pepper Wings
• Sloppy Sue Sliders
• Butter Cream Sheet Cake

January 16 • “Cozy up to Comfort Soup” • Chef Terry Anstrom • $40 per person
• Winter White Vegetable Soup (with optional bacon topping)
• Arugula, Fennel, and Orange Salad
• Wacky Cake (No Bowl!)

January 23 • “Lovin’ Leftovers” • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $40 per person
• Cornbread with Honey Butter
• Chicken in My Chili
• Kitchen Sink Bars

January 30 • “Chilly, Chilly Poke Days” • Chef Terry Anstrom • $40 per person
• Sheet Pan Cheesy Cornbread topped with Chili
• Tomato Salad with Pickled Onions
• Fudge Bars

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

February 6 • Small Bites, Big Touchdowns • Chef Terry Anstrom • $40 per person
• Reuben Dip
• Philly Steak Skewers
• Sweet and Salty Chex Mix
• No Bake Cookies

February 13 • “Sweet on Sweet Potatoes” • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $40 per person
• Sweet Potato Chorizo Bites
• Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
• Sweet Potato Cheesecake

February 20 • “Dinner, Unwrapped” • Chef Terry Anstrom • $40 per person
• Cod, Potatoes, Lemon, and Artichokes in Parchment
• Grapefruit Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
• Easy Lemon Mousse

February 27 • “Stick to your Ribs” • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $40 per person
• Hamburger Steaks with Gravy
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Apple Fritter Bread Pudding

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

March 6 • “The Secret’s in the Sauce” • Chef Terry Anstrom • $40 per person
• Make 3 sauces: Pesto, Alfredo, and Gorgonzola
• To add to Bruschetta, Pasta, Meats, or Seafood
• Wedge Salad

March 13 • “Waffling at Whittingham” • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $40 per person
• Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles
• Brownie Waffle Sundaes

March 20 • “Citrus Delights” • Chef Terry Anstrom • $40 per person
• Spaghetti with Lemon and Mussels
• Arugula with Two Peppers
• No Bake Chocolate Tart

March 27 • “Spring Forward” • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $40 per person
• Maryland Style Crabcakes
• Lettuce Wedge Salad
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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

April 3 • “Pasta Presto” • Chef Terry Anstrom • $40 per person
• BLT Pasta with Shrimp
• Walnut Pear Salad
• Chocolate Zabaglione

April 10 • “Thursday Brunch” • Chef Stephanie Wilkins • $40 per person
• Meat Lovers’ Breakfast Casserole
• Cinnamon Sugar French Toast
• Homemade Granola with Fruit and Yogurt

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
• Pecan Crusted Salmon
• Fruity Rice Pilaf
• Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

 

May/June/July 2025 schedule will be released ~April 1.
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.

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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1021 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 374-0443
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