Recreational Classes at CHI
Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or a complete beginner, we’ve got courses to help you discover the joys of cooking. Join us for a class in our beautiful Training Kitchen and leave inspired to make your own culinary masterpieces!
At CHI, our recreational classes are designed for home cooks of all skill levels and there’s no “application” like there would be for a degree program. Choose a course that sounds fun to you, and come cook with us!
For questions about our courses call (864) 250-8835. For help with registration call (864) 250-8800.
Choose the Format That’s Right for You
CHI offers recreational cooking courses in a variety of formats to suit your needs.
Hands-on Courses
At each of CHI’s hands-on cooking classes, you’ll enter Greenville Tech’s gleaming new commercial kitchen to be a culinary student for the day. CHI’s experienced culinary educators will help you become a stronger cook while enjoying your time in the kitchen. Hone your knives and your skills to become more proficient and efficient as you cook dinner for your family, impress your friends at the grill, or bake sweet treats with coworkers.
- Enjoy all of the food you prepare at the end of class, and take home what you don’t finish!
- 3- to 6-hour courses
- Step-by-step instruction from CHI’s chef-instructor as you produce several dishes in CHI’s state-of-the-art commercial kitchen
- Knives and aprons to use during your class
- Informational packet with recipes, tips and techniques covered during your hands-on class
- Maximum of 24 participants per class
Demonstration & Tasting Courses
At each demonstration and tasting class, you’ll sit in the audience of CHI’s state-of-the-art culinary studio, featuring stadium-style seating and the latest audiovisual technology. Watch as our experienced culinary educators teach the history, traditions and practical applications of your favorite culinary topics. Bring your questions for the chef, and participate in a lively, interactive class to feel like you’re part of your favorite food TV show.
- Taste tapas-sized portions of several dishes throughout the class!
- 1- to 2-hour courses
- Professional culinary instruction with interactive Q/A
- Two high-definition TV screens with live video to ensure a great view from every seat in CHI’s culinary studio
- Informational packet with all the recipes, tips and techniques covered during the demonstration
- Maximum of 48 participants per class
Be a Culinary Student for a Day!
Culinary Studies
From Texas BBQ beef brisket and scratch-made Thai curries to South Carolina shrimp and grits, fresh Italian pasta and crispy falafel, CHI has culinary courses designed to teach you the techniques for superb savory cooking across the world. Enhance the flavors of everything you prepare in the kitchen as you learn essential skills like how to make stocks and sauces or move on to advanced skills like sous vide cooking.
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Baking & Pastry Studies
Flaky croissants, perfectly baked pies, fluffy yeast rolls, and decadent cakes, cookies and chocolates—learn to make and decorate showstopping desserts with our experienced culinary educators guiding you every step of the way.
Wine & Beverage Studies
Develop your passion and deepen your knowledge as you learn about wine, beer and spirits at CHI. From courses on the history and science of wine-making to modern mixology, CHI’s beverage studies program is designed to help you enjoy your time at both the bar and the dinner table.
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Etiquette & Manners
More than a set of rules, etiquette and manners help us show respect for ourselves and each other. Sign up for one of these courses covering topics such as traditional tea etiquette and professional etiquette for business dinners, or sign up your child for a course on dining room etiquette and manners.
Classes for Kids
Help your kids develop a passion for cooking and eating well with a fun class at Greenville Tech’s CHI! Throughout the year, we offer a variety of courses that are open to children as young as 8 years old. Greenville Tech also offers a range of summer camp options. Find out more about cooking courses for kids, summer camps and one-day “pop-up” camps throughout the year.
Custom Recreational Courses
Treat your family or friends to an incredible night out with a fun cooking course on a topic of your choice. Ideal for between 10 and 16 participants, custom courses at CHI allow you to determine every menu item and customize the training to what interests you! Learn how to elevate your family’s favorite dishes with the help of CHI’s culinary educators, compete against your friends in a mystery basket challenge, or get one-on-one instruction as you create a culinary masterpiece together.
Contact chi@my.gvltec.edu or (864) 250-8835 for a quotation on your custom event.