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 COOKING CLASSES AND WINE EVENTS

PLEASE NOTE: Cooking Class and Wine Event registration will be unavailable on June 29th at 4 p.m. until July 1st at 8 a.m. for mainframe maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.


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Wine Classes -- Discover the wines and sample the proper foods from these regions. Enjoy a night of wine tasting and great food, tapas style. Wine events are $50 per person (*unless other wise noted), except for series classes which are $179 per person. Beer and wine classes begin at 6:30 pm. For questions about Carolina Cuisine, call (803) 777-8225 or click here to register online.

Fall 2009

September

  • Wine 101
    Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 15, 22

    So you want to learn more about wine? Our Wine 101 class will arm you with the knowledge you need to become wine savvy. Our class is an informal setting designed to promote a continual wine conversation. Let us teach you the big six wines, and what is meant by woody, oaky and leather. We will teach you how to select wine, the differences in wine types, how to store it and pair it with food. Click here to register online.
    $179.00 per person.

October

  • Bordeaux Wines
    Tuesday, October 6

    Bordeaux wines aren’t for connoisseurs any more. Learn the richness and complexity of one of the most famous regions of France. Let yourself be inspired by exploring this region with us. Learn how grapes can transform and influence a country’s cuisine and culture. Click here to register online.
    $50.00 per person.

  • Chili & Argentina
    Tuesday, October 20

    TBD. Click here to register online.
    $50.00 per person

November

  • Dessert Wines & Champagnes
    Tuesday, November 3

    With bite size desserts from around the world. Click here to register online.
    $50.00 per person

  • Martinis
    Tuesday, November 17

    “Martinis - shaken, not stirred”, but would you like it with an olive, onion, a twist, gin or vodka? There is so much to know about the Martini. Our Martini class will demystify the complexity of the Martini. Learn the history and join the growing popularity of the Martini Party. We will teach you how to make the Classic Martinis, Chocolate Martini, Herb Infused Martini, Coffee Martini and countless more. Click here to register online.
    $50.00 per person

December

  • Wines of Tuscany
    Tuesday, December 1

    Paired with the rich foods of the original Piedmont region of Italy. Click here to register online.
    $50.00 per person

  • Spain & Portugal
    Tuesday, December 8

    Tapas-style like they do in Portugal & Spain. Click here to register online.
    $50.00 per person

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Carolina Cuisine Shows -- Carolina Cuisine at McCutchen House offers live cooking demonstrations taught by our famous and talented culinary chefs. Each cooking show features a five-course dinner paired with appropriate wines. Participants will receive handouts with recipes and cooking techniques. All Carolina Cuisine Shows are $60 per person and begin at 6:30 pm. Entertaining, educational, delicious and fun—a food connoisseurs' dream!For questions about Carolina Cuisine, call (803) 777-8225 or click here to register online.

FALL 2009

September

  • Mediterranean Evening
    Friday, September 4

    More information coming! Click here to register online.
    $60.00 per person

  • A Night In Italy
    Friday, September 25

    Come and discover the rich flavor and diversity of Italian cuisine with us. Dive into its’ rich history of wine from the bold to the delicate. This Carolina Cuisine will take your palate on a journey from the north to the south of Italy and everything in between. Click here to register online.
    $60.00 per person

  • A Night In Italy
    Saturday, September 26

    Come and discover the rich flavor and diversity of Italian cuisine with us. Dive into its’ rich history of wine from the bold to the delicate. This Carolina Cuisine will take your palate on a journey from the north to the south of Italy and everything in between. Click here to register online.
    $60.00 per person

October

  • Oktoberfest
    Friday, October 2

    Break out the beer steins and get ready to eat. We will take you a voyage of German cuisine. Germany has a rich history of cuisine varying from the southern regions like Bavaria and Baden to the distinct northern regions like Schleswig-Holstein. The cuisine of Germany is rich, heavy and full of flavor perfect for the fall.
    $60.00 per person

  • Guest Chef Series
    Friday, October 16

    More information coming! Click here to register online.
    $60.00 per person

November

  • Restaurant Partner Dinner
    Friday, November 6

    More information coming! Click here to register online.
    $60.00 per person

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Chef d'jour Classes at McCutchen House --  Enjoy a morning of culinary instruction at the Chef d’jourclasses! These half-day cooking classes are designed to help the layperson get a leg up in the kitchen. $50 per person, 9 am –1 pm *unless otherwise noted. For questions about Carolina Cuisine, call (803) 777-8225 or click here to register online.

FALL 2009

August

  • The Basics
    Saturday, August 22

    Develop your kitchen skills with our basics class! The Basics is designed to give the participants some basic knowledge on how to use, store and sharpen knives, the five basic sauces and how to break down a chicken. The class is designed for the novice in the kitchen or someone who wants to get a leg up and refine their skills. Click here to register online.
    $50.00 per person

September

  • Cake Decorating 101
    Saturday, September 5

    Let them eat cake is easier said than done if the cake doesn’t look its best. Our cake decorating class will give you the basic steps you need to make a cake look its best. Learn how to work with real butter cream, basic piping techniques, and even how to work with fondant. Click here to register online.
    $50.00 per person

  • Italian Cuisine
    Saturday, September 26

    More information coming! Click here to register online.
    $50.00 per person

October

  • Guest Chef Series
    Saturday, October 17
    More information coming! Click here to register online.
    $50.00 per person

November

  • Holiday Entertaining
    Saturday, November 7

    Tis the season. Gather the friends and family, decorate the house, send out the invitations, make the food, and set the bar. Now let us teach you how to do it easy and quickly without the holiday stress. You will learn to make chorizo tortilla bites, pomegranate glaze lamb kebabs, coconut shrimp with chili-lime sauce, and bar favorites like the new pomegranate mojito, pepper martinis and much more. So break out the platters and trays. It’s time to make hors d’oeuvres and fun new holiday drinks. Click here to register online.
    $50.00 per person

  • Chocolate
    Saturday, November 21

    More information coming! Click here to register online.
    $50.00 per person

December

  • Holiday Baking
    Saturday, December 5

    It’s time to send goodies to friends and family. But what should you send to all of them? Let us show you how to prepare the goodies that are sure to be a surprise and delight for anyone. Let us teach you how to make unique and fun holiday treats from around the world. Learn how to make individual Panettone, Mexican Wedding Cookies, Almond Toffee Bark, Decadent double chocolate fudge, and more tempting sweets like these. Click here to register online.
    $50.00 per person

Lunch at McCutchen House on the Historic Horseshoe -- Join us Tuesday through Friday for our Gourmet Lunch Buffet
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
$10 per person
Reservations requested 777-4450

Frequent Lunch Card

Visit and have lunch with us 8 times, get your card stamped, and then receive a free lunch. Cards are available from our cashier.

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