Cooking Class Information | Tony Caputo's Market & Deli

ALL CLASSES HELD AT
TONY CAPUTO’S MARKET & DELI
308 WEST 300 SOUTH
519-5754
7:15 pm

Call (801) 519-5754 with a credit card to sign up.

Classes are non-refundable without 48 hours notice.

Classes with the word "Tasting" in the title are not designed to be a full meal. All other classes do provide a full and hearty meal.

Prices may change without notice.

OCTOBER 5th - 11th

Cooking in Provence

Join Matt Caputo on a culinary adventure actually in Provence. We will tour many of the best wineries of the Southern Rhone, visit what has been awarded the best cheese shop in France, meet with Joel Durande, one of France’s most famous chocolatiers and much more.

You will dine at three specially selected French restaurants in the Vaucluse region of the Provence. Each Chef who hosted you for dinner will come to our spacious and professional kitchen to demonstrate his/her skills and you will be invited to assist with the preparation. For more information, please visit: http://www.lelavandinprovence.com

AUGUST 7th

Focused Tasting: Intro to Fine Chocolate

AUGUST 14th

Focused Tasting: Intro to Fine Cheeses & Wine Pairing

Become a cheese snob in one hour; no cooking involved. We will be sampling and discussing some of the world's most respected cheeses. You will learn the basics of exceptional cheeses and the secrets to pairing them with wines. Includes a $5 cheese gift certificate. Class: $25, Wine: $15

AUGUST 21th

Quick & Healthy Mediterranean Meals

The Spanish region of Andalusia, the island of Crete in Greece and the island of Sardinia in Italy, have perfected healthy and simple culinary traditions. Sardinia, in particular, has the world’s highest concentration of centagenarians (persons of 100 years, or older). We will explore each area through fresh, flavorful and easy to prepare recipes. Includes a full meal and $5 gift certificate. Class: $40, Wine: $15

SEPTEMBER 4th

Focused Tasting: Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar

Forget everything you think you know about EVOO & Balsamic Vinegar. Did you know Extra Virgin standards are not enforced in the U.S.? After this class you will not need to rely on anything but your own taste to select the right product for each specific use (cooking, salads, condiments, etc.). Do not miss this class, we only do it twice a year. Includes $5 gift certificate. Class: $25

SEPTEMBER 11th

Advanced Chocolate Tasting w/ Matt Caputo & Chris Blue

Discuss and sample the latest discoveries in the world of chocolate. Attendees will help decide which of these many prospects Caputo’s should stock! Caputo’s chocolate class veterans only, please. ABSOLUTELY NO BEGINNERS!!! Chris Blue is flying in from Berkley to join the discussion, talk about his new chocolates of the season and answer questions. Includes $5 chocolate gift certificate. Class: $20

SEPTEMBER 18th

Focused Tasting: Cheese & Beer Pairing

Contrary to popular belief, oftentimes cheeses pair better with beer than with wine. The way raw milk Farmhouse English Cheddar along with Squatter’s Pale Ale is just the beginning of this fantastic voyage. Matt has done a load of research for this one, so don’t miss out. No PBR at this class, we will be trying some of the world’s finest beers. Includes $5 cheese gift certificate. Class: $25, Beer Pairing: $15

SEPTEMBER 25th

Fresh Pasta & Wild Mushrooms

Fresh Pasta & Wild Mushrooms…need we say more! Experienced chef, Robert Angelili, our very own mushroom man, will teach us the ways of fresh pasta. Book early, because this class will fill quickly. Includes a full meal and $5 gift certificate. Class: $45, Wine Pairing: $15

OCTOBER 5th - 11th

Cooking in Provence

OCTOBER 16th

Focused Tasting: Intro to Fine Chocolate

OCTOBER 23rd

Focused Tasting: Intro to Fine Cheeses & Wine Pairing

OCTOBER 30th

Focused Tasting: The Divine Swine & Wine Pairing

The first part of the class will be dedicated to cured hams like the renowned Iberian Ham from Spain and the many famous prosciutti from Italy. The second part of the class will be taught by master salami maker, Cristiano Creminelli, whose family has been awarded best salami maker in all of Piedmont, Italy. As Cristiano teaches you all things salami, Francis Fecteau of Libation will guide your tastings of fine swine and wine. You can trust Francis’ experience in this matter is second to none. Includes $5 chocolate gift certificate. Class: $25, Wine: $15

November is Cheese Month: All three classes in November are dedicated to cheese. Each week will cover a different country. Take all three and consider yourself well versed in the full flavored cheeses of Southern Europe.

NOVEMBER 13th

Focused Tasting: Spanish Cheese & Wine

With almost 30 Spanish cheeses, our selection is certainly the largest in Utah. Imagine breeds of sheep and goats so specialized to their mountainous environment that their viscous milk is practically milk when it comes out of the animal! The wines are just as unforgettable. Includes a $5 cheese gift certificate. Class: $25, Wine: $15

NOVEMBER 20th

Focused Tasting: French Cheese & Wine

Explore France's vast array of small format farmstead cheeses. You will be sure to find many surprises with our recently expanded selection of airship cheeses from France's most respected cheese artisans. Owner of Libation, Francis Fecteau will educate us on properly pairing wines with the cheeses. Includes a $5 cheese gift certificate. Class: $25, Wine Pairing: $15

NOVEMBER 27th

Focused Tasting: Italian Cheese & Wine

The grand finale. No other country can offer the variety of Italy. We carry over 70 Italian cheeses at Caputo's. Dozens of them are small format, fresh airship cheeses good enough to make a French cheese snob defect to Italy. Includes a $5 cheese gift certificate. Class: $25, Wine Pairing: $15

DECEMBER 4th

Focused Tasting: "The Shelves"

Taste Matt’s favorite artisan confections, condiments, honeys, antipasti and more from our store shelves. Learn how to incorporate them into your family gatherings. Although these items don’t get as much attention as cheeses, meats, chocolates, etc., they often have romantic stories and unique flavors. If you are a fan of our other tasting classes you will not want to miss this experience, held only once a year. Includes $5 gift certificate. Class: $25, Wine: $15

DECEMBER 11th

Focused Tasting: Intro to Fine Chocolate Featuring Chocolatier Blue

Become a chocolate snob in two hours; no cooking involved. We will be sampling and discussing some of the world's most innovative and respected chocolates. You will learn the basics and become able to navigate your way among the sea of chocolates out there. Chris Blue, America’s absolute best chocolatier is flying in from Berkley to join the discussion, talk about his new chocolates of the season and answer questions. Includes $5 chocolate gift certificate. Class: $25

DECEMBER 13th

Focused Tasting: Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar

PRIVATE CLASSES

Our private classes are a unique way to enjoy time with your friends and family or do something creative for your employees. We can recreate any of our previous classes or design something special for your group. We also offer corporate team building exercises. Call for details. 801-519-5754.