CAMAJE Cooking Classes

CAMAJE Cooking Class gift certificates are perfect for anyone who enjoys learning about cooking. Now that people are cooking at home more often, give them the gift of becoming a better cook! The gift certificates are beautifully presented and available in any denomination. There's no need to pre-register; let the lucky recipient call us to book a space in one of our intimate, six person classes or a private class that fits their schedule.

call 212-673-8184 or email info@camaje.com. We accept major credit cards and can mail them to the buyer or the recipient

Private Classes & Tastings

CAMAJE also offers private, custom cooking & wine tasting classes, tailored to your needs and interests. Private cooking classes or team-building events can be arranged for groups of one to 20. Wine tastings and demonstration-style classes can accommodate up to 30. Please call or email us for more information.

3-Class Series:

Cooking Confidence:

Whether you're learning to cook or learning to cook really well, this 3-class series will give you all the confidence you need to really enjoy cooking. We'll sauté, roast and grill, and arm you with a host of other basics. In these tough times, learning to cook or cook better can mean saving money.
Tuesdays: May 19, 26, & June 2, 6:30 to 10
Mondays: August 17, 24, 31
$325

Counter Intelligence:

The next level. Geared toward entertaining, this 3-class series will teach you to make stock, butcher ducks, filet mignon & lamb, make advanced sauces, and work with herbs, spices and seasonings. Advanced desserts include soufflé, crème brûlée and fresh fruit tart.
Tuesdays: June 9, 16 & 23, 6:30 to 10
$400

Summer Half-Day Friday Series:

Shop & Cook

We meet at our favorite spots for fresh ingredients, learn how to pick the best of the best, return to CAMAJE and cook it up!
Friday, Aug 14, 1 to 5: Meet in Union Square Farmer’s Market
Friday, August 21, 1 to 5: Meet in Chinatown (Fish & Shellfish)
$105 or 2 for $190

Call 212 673-8184 to register.
There is a firm 1 week cancellation policy for all classes; i.e. no-shows and last minute cancellations will be charged in full. Most of our hands-on classes are limited to 6 students and fill quickly. Tastings are limited to 12.

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Want to design your own menu? Click HERE for more info on Private Cooking Classes

June Classes:

Early Summer Menu $95 or 2 for $175
Greens with Garlicky-Lemon Dressing, Poached Egg and Lardons, Bass en Papillote with Fennel, Tomato and Olives, Asparagus with Dijon Sauce, Strawberry Mascarpone Tart
Monday, June 1, 6:30 to 10

Vietnamese Menu $95 or 2 for $175
Vegetable & Shrimp Summer Rolls, Crispy Fish with Vietnamese Tomato Marmalade, Pho (Beef Noodle Soup), Stir-Fried Vegetables, Coconut Tapioca Pudding
Wednesday, June 3, 6:30 to 10

Tasting: Wines of the Loire Valley $65
Taste across the region: Muscadet, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet France, Pinot Noir paired with sumptuous hors d’oeuvre and cheese.
Thursday, June 4, 6:30 to 8:30

Chinatown Shop & Cook $105 or 2 for $190
Meet in Chinatown, buy fish, learn to fillet and shell, steam and grill,
and more in this comprehensive class.
Saturday, June 6, 10 to 3

Knife Skills $65
The most important skill before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life!
Monday, June 8, 6:30 to 9

A Menu for Dad $95 or 2 for $175
Garlic Shrimp, Short Ribs in Red Wine Sauce, Wild Mushrooms, Pasta and Strawberry Shortcake.
Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 to 10

Summer Desserts $95 or 2 for $175
Saturday, June 13, 10 to 2

Art of Sautéing $95 or 2 for $175
Master the most useful and widely used technique in cooking. We create a fabulous meal based entirely on this technique from Seared Sea Scallops with White Wine and Shallots, Pan-Seared Hanger Steak with Sauteed Potatoes, Garlic-Sauteed Spinach and Caramelized Pears. (Dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted when registering.)
Monday, June 15, 6:30 to 10

Summer Hors d’Oeuvre $95 or 2 for $175
Arugula and Fava Bean Crostini, Mini Grilled Hanger Steak Sandwiches, Chipotle Shrimp, Chicken Satay, Mini Fish Tacos and Baby Crabcakes
Thursday, June 18, 6:30 to 10

Morroccan Menu $95 or 2 for $175
Lamb Tagine with Apricots, Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemons, Pistachio Couscous, Grilled Pepper Salad, Carrot Salad and more…
Saturday, June 20, 10 to 2

Wimbledon Menu $95 or 2 for $175
Kick off Wimbledon with this British-inspired menu: Salmon Fishcakes with Horseradish Cream, Bangers and Mash, Minted Peas, Berry Trifle and of course a refreshing Pimm’s Cup!
Monday, June 22, 6:30 to 10

Summer Weeknight Dinners $95 or 2 for $175
Quick healthful dinners to beat the clock.
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 to 10

Knife Skills $65
The most important skill before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life!
Thursday, June 25, 6:30 to 9

Summer Weeknight Dinners $95 or 2 for $175
Quick healthful dinners to beat the clock.
Monday, June 29, 6:30 to 10

Grilling Technique $95 or 2 for $175
Market Fish with Pineapple Salsa, Spice Grilled Lamb Kebobs, Spicy Soy-Sesame Tuna, Spice-Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Grilled Vegetables and Grilled Fruit for Dessert
Tuesday, June 30, 6:30 to 10

Want to design your own menu? Click HERE for more info on Private Cooking Classes

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July Classes:

Summer Main Course Salads $95 or 2 for $175
Great recipes to beat the heat and fill you up: Asian Chicken Salad, Middle Eastern Chopped Salad, Roasted Onion Salad and Grilled Salmon and Vegetables.
Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 to 10

A Taste of Thai $95 or 2 for $175
Tom Ka Gai, Chicken Satay, Chicken Green Curry, Coconut Rice, Cucumber Salad
and Coconut Tapioca Pudding
Wednesday, July 8, 6:30 to 10

This Little Piggy – Summer Menu
Chipotle BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Divine Cole Slaw,
Potato Salad, and Summer Berry-Earl Grey Jello with Whipped Cream
Thursday, July 9, 6:30 to 10

Chinatown Shop & Cook $95 or 2 for $175
Meet in Chinatown, learn how to buy fish, then head back to the restaurant to fillet
and cook fish every which way in this comprehensive class.
Saturday, July 11, 10 to 3

Bastille Day Menu $95 or 2 for $175
French Lentil Salad with Chèvre, Pissaladière, Black Sea Bass Cooked in a Salt Crust,
Pommes Anna, Vegetable Timables, and Crêpes Suzette.
Tuesday, July 14, 6:30 to 10

Do-Ahead Summer Menu $95 or 2 for $175
Chilled Market Vegetable Soup, Grilled Chicken with Scallions & Ginger, Cole Slaw,
Local Corn Salad, Lavender and Honey Ice Cream, and Black and White Brownies.
Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 to 10

Spanish Wine, Tapas & Cheese $65
Sip 8 of our favorites paired with traditional tapas and Spanish cheese.
Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 to 10

Indian Vegetarian $95 or 2 for $175
Cauliflower Pakora, Lentil Daal, Basmati Pilaf, Curried Peas,
Spinach & Potato Samosas, Mango Chutney & Raita
Saturday, July 18, 10 to 2

Knife Skills $65
The most important skill before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life!
Monday, July, 20 6:30 to 9

Midsummer Harvest Menu $95 or 2 for $175
Tomato-Basil Bruschetta, Grilled Pork Chops and Red Onions, Broccoli Mash, and Vanilla Panna Cotta with Raspberry Coulis.
Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 to 10

Eat Your Fish and Veggies $95 or 2 for $175
Not sure what to do with all that wonderful stuff at the market?
We’ll create a fabulous menu from the local bounty.
Monday, July, 27 6:30 to 9

Midsummer Mezze $95 or 2 for $175
Preparing food that is fresh from the market is the most satisfying because it needs so little done to it. We’ll prepare a variety of hot weather food that entails little actual cooking, inspired by our Mediterranean friends.
Tuesday, July 29, 6:30 to 10

Want to design your own menu? Click HERE for more info on Private Cooking Classes

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August Classes:

Knife Skills $65
The most important skill before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life!
Monday, August 3, 6:30 to 9

Summer Weeknight Dinners $95 or 2 for $175
Quick healthful dinners to beat the clock.
Tuesday, August 4, 6:30 to 10

Eat Your Fish and Veggies $95 or 2 for $175
Not sure what to do with all that wonderful stuff at the market?
We’ll create a fabulous menu from the local bounty.
Tuesday, August 11, 6:30 to 10

Taste of Thai $95 or 2 for $175Tom Ka Gai, Chicken Satay, Chicken Green Curry,
Coconut Rice, Cucumber Salad and Coconut Tapioca Pudding
Wednesday, August 12, 6:30 to 10

Knife Skills $65
The most important skill before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life!
Thursday, August 13, 6:30 to 9

Summer Half-Day Friday Series, Shop & Cook: Union Square Farmer’s Market
We meet at our favorite spots for fresh ingredients, learn how to pick the best of the best,
return to CAMAJE and cook it up! (Cooking a Seasonal Meal)
Friday, Aug 14, 1 to 6:

Sushi Basics $95 or 2 for $175
You love to eat it, now make it!
Tuesday, August 18, 6:30 to 10

Grilling Menu $95 or 2 for $175
When it’s Hazy, Hot and Humid, grilling is the way to go.
We’ll grill up a fabulous menu of market foods.
Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 to 10

Summer Half-Day Friday Series: Shop & Cook: Chinatown $105 or 2 for $190
We meet at our favorite spots for fresh ingredients, learn how to pick the best of the best, return to CAMAJE and cook it up! (Our popular Fish Techniques class)
Meet in Chinatown, learn how to buy fish, then head back to the restaurant to fillet
and cook fish every which way in this comprehensive class.
Friday, August 21, 1 to 6

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Want to design your own menu? Click HERE for more info on Private Cooking Classes

Good Food Since 1997

Great Classes Since 2000

Check out NY1's piece on our Knife Skills Class - Televised and Online

April, 2007: New York Observer: "Chef for a Night" [review on one of our private classes, "One Night Stand."]

"Not Eating Out in New York".com - CAMAJE Cooking Class review

One Night Stand

Ever dream of owning a restaurant? Can't cook for more than four in your tiny kitchen? This private cooking class in CAMAJE's working professional kitchen lets you (or a group of you perhaps) prepare a fabulous meal for friends and family and serve it in our cozy dining room. We'll help you choose and prepare an appetizer, main course and dessert. The guests arrive et voilà!-a glorious repast made by you. One-Night Stand prices start at $275 for the first student and 1 to 24 guests may be invited; guests' meals are priced a la carte, as if from the menu.
See New York Observer's article for more:
"By making available her fully equipped restaurant kitchen, top-notch culinary skills and delightful dining room, groups both large and small gladly cheat on their apartment stoves for this memorable affair. Plus, she helps plan the menu—which needn’t be restricted to Camaje’s delicious French-American bistro cuisine—and provides all the ingredients, so all one needs to do is show up two hours before the guests arrive."

Class Instructor

Abby Hitchcock (CAMAJE Chef/Owner)

Gallery

Photos by Stephen Cherin

CAMAJE • 85 MacDougal Street • New York, NY • 212-673-8184

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