Are you a master chef? Do you want to be, but aren’t really sure where to start? Currently my two strategies to master chefdom involve creating some really awesome Pinterest recipe boards (most of which I would/could never actually attempt and yet continue to pin) and watching shows on The Food Network. You can guess how far this is getting my cooking skills.
If you’re looking for something a bit more real world, then I would suggest the upcoming Taste of Home Huntsville at the Von Braun Center.
A Taste of Huntsville
Whether you’re a beginner cook like me or a wiz in the kitchen, you’ll find something to like at the Taste of Home Cooking School and Expo.
First there’s the FREE expo where you can enjoy demonstrations, giveaways, Q & A from local cooking experts, and other related industries. This is a great way to try out a product that you’ve been curious about before you buy it, sample a dip or cookie before you buy it.
And remember: it’s totally FREE! So grab your friends, and enjoy a lunch break, afternoon or happy hour (the VBC has a terrific bar) while learning about some of the latest and greatest cooking innovations!
Details: Taste of Home Huntsville Expo
- When? Noon – 6pm
- Where? Von Braun Center
- How Much? Free!!!
For the Master Chefs
Looking to step up your game in the kitchen? Then you’ll want to attend the two special events at the Taste of Home Huntsville, the Cooking School and VIP Experience.
At the VIP Experience, you’ll be treated to appetizers prepared by local chef James Boyce, of Pane e Vino, Cotton Row and Commerce Kitchen. After a meet and greet with Chef Boyce, he’ll teach you how to make the dishes you just ate!
How cool is that? It’s not every day you get to chat up the chef, let alone learn how to cook from them! Plus it’s only $25! Purchase tickets through the VBC website.
Details: Taste of Home Cooking School – VIP Experience
- Who You’ll See? Chef James Boyce
- Where? Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
- When? 4:00pm – 5:00pm
- How Much? $25 reserved seating includes Cooking School at 5:30 pm
Chef School
Then there’s the Taste of Home Cooking School. This is the place for you if you really want to take your cooking up a notch. You’ll get two full hours of tips and tricks from the pros, hosted by Michelle Roberts. This two hours includes show step-by-step instructions on how to create satisfying and flavorful dishes. Plus it’s only $10! Purchase your tickets through the VBC website.
Details: Taste of Home Cooking School
- Who You’ll See? Taste of Home’s Michelle Roberts
- Where? Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
- When? 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- How Much? $10 reserved seating
Who You’ll Meet
Here’s just a few of the vendors you’ll be able to get up close and personal with at the Expo:
- COSTCO
- Cypress Creek Organic Farms
- Dinner by Design
- Dove Chocolates Discoveries
- Earth Fare
- Lynelle’s Cake Decorating
- Pampered Chef
- Purity Dairy
- Rush Wines
- Supreme Beverage
- Taste of Home Cookbooks
- Junior League of Huntsville
- Huntsville Airport
- Huntsville/Madison County Conention and Visitors Buereau
- Von Braun Center
- Pink Pelican
- Silhouette Boutique
About Taste of Home Cooking School
Just what is The Taste of Home Cooking School? It’s bigger than this one Huntsville event. In fact it’s America’s leading cooking school program! They inspire more than 300,000 passionate home chefs each year at 300 events across the country. Their professional culinary specialists demonstrate recipes, cooking methods, practical kitchen tips and plating techniques in an entertaining and educational environment.
Want to learn more?
Event Options
In case you need a recap of your event options for the Taste of Home Huntsville, here’s the breakdown:
Date: All events on Tuesday, September 10th
Time: 12 – 6pm
- Who should go: Anyone interested in eating, cooking or having fun
- When? Noon – 6pm
- How Much? Free
Taste of Home Cooking School – VIP Experience
- Who Should Go: Anyone who wants the star treatment with their cooking lessons
- Who You’ll See? Chef James Boyce – Cooking Demonstration
- Where? Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
- When: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
- How Much: $25 reserved seating includes Cooking School at 5:30 pm
- Purchase tickets
- Who Should Go: Anyone who wants in-depth cooking lessons
- Who You’ll See? Taste of Home’s Michelle Roberts
- Where? Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
- When? 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- How Much? $10 reserved seating
- Purchase tickets
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