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Our cooking classes and events are fun, social events perfect for a date or a girls' night out! Our chefs provide you with all the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to master delicious fare. We look forward to hosting you in our kitchen!

We offer private classes for groups of 8 - 12 people, too! Email Jill Means at jillmeans1@gmail.com for details.

Because we plan our class experience based on attendance, our classes are non-refundable. However, participants may send someone in their place if unable to attend.

Sunday Book Club!

This isn’t your ordinary book club but it is certainly Kitchen Collage’s take on one that is for sure. We pick out our favorite book each month and you get to learn how to make 2 to 3 recipes, plus a book to take home.

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January 4, 2026 – Chilaquiles with Nela: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

$55.00

Demonstration + Tasting

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Start the new year with comfort, flavor, and a touch of spice! Join Chef Nela on as she walks you step-by-step through making authentic Mexican Chilaquiles — the ultimate “hangover” breakfast and a beloved staple of Mexican home cooking.

You’ll learn how to make the perfect salsa, fry tortillas to just the right crispness, and bring it all together with fresh toppings like crema, queso fresco, and eggs. Whether you’re recovering from the holidays or simply craving something hearty and delicious, this class will warm you right up.

At Kitchen Collage, our classes focus on technique and community — helping you build confidence in the kitchen while sharing the joy of good food with others.

Come hungry, come curious, and leave ready to make Chilaquiles a weekend favorite!

January 10, 2026 - Cookbook Club: Good Things: 9:00 am-11:00 am

$65.00

Demo + Tasting + Book

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

This isn’t your ordinary book club but it is certainly Kitchen Collage’s take on one that is for sure.

January Cookbook Club: Good Things by Samin Nosrat

Start the new year with inspiration from one of today’s most beloved food voices! Join us for our monthly Kitchen Collage Cookbook Club, where food and community come together around great cookbooks and even better conversation.

This month, we’re diving into Good Things by Samin Nosrat, author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. With your class registration, you’ll receive a copy of the cookbook to take home and explore. During class, we’ll treat you to a demonstration and tasting of three favorite recipes from the book — highlighting Nosrat’s signature blend of simplicity, flavor, and joy in cooking.

Whether you’re a devoted cookbook collector or simply love discovering new ways to make everyday meals special, this class offers a delicious way to kick off 2026!

January 11, 2026 - Traditional Pintxos & Paella: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

$65.00

Demonstration + Tasting

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Transport yourself to Spain for an afternoon of flavor, fun, and community! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the techniques behind two of Spain’s most beloved culinary traditions — Pintxos, the bite-sized appetizers of the Basque region, and Paella, the iconic saffron-infused rice dish of Valencia.

Our instructor will guide you through the art of layering flavor, timing ingredients, and mastering the textures that make these dishes sing. As we cook together, you’ll also experience what makes Spanish cuisine so special — the joy of gathering around good food, sharing bites, and connecting through conversation.

Come hungry for learning, laughter, and a taste of Spain!

Class taught by: Jill Means

January 18, 2026 - Fresh & Fermentation: 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

$55.00

Demonstration + Tasting

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Start the new year with flavor and wellness in mind! Join Chef Cherry Madole for a demonstration-style class inspired by Julie O’Brien’s cookbook Fresh and Fermented. Chef Cherry will show you how simple and satisfying it can be to make your own fermented foods at home, featuring two delicious recipes — fermented cabbage kraut and carrots — from the celebrated Firefly Kitchens.

Naturally fermented, probiotic-rich foods like kimchi and kraut are among the healthiest (and tastiest) ways to support digestion, balance your gut health, and boost your immunity. You’ll learn the techniques and science behind fermentation while sampling flavorful, good-for-you foods that can become part of your everyday routine.

At Kitchen Collage, our classes focus on technique and community — building confidence in the kitchen while connecting through the joy of good food and shared experiences.

Kick off the year with a delicious step toward better health — because a new year deserves a new you!

January 25, 2026 – Next-Level Soups with Nichole Aksamit: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

$55.00

Demonstration Class

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Warm up your winter and level up your soup game with sensational homemade soups. Join Nichole Aksamit, the former editor in chief of Allrecipes magazine, for a demonstration-style class featuring her top soup secrets and two of her most delicious and show-stopping soup recipes, each showcasing fresh ingredients, simple techniques, and plenty of flavor.

From silky purees to hearty broths and innovative toppings, Nichole will guide you through key steps to build depth and balance in every bowl while sharing her favorite tips for layering flavor, adjusting seasoning, and adding toppings and textures that make soups memorably delicious.

At Kitchen Collage, our classes focus on technique and community, helping you gain confidence in the kitchen while enjoying the warmth that comes from gathering around good food.

January 31, 2026 –Valentines Cookies: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

$50.00

Hands On

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Love is in the air — and on your cookies! Join us for a sweet morning of creativity as we decorate a set of six Valentine’s-themed sugar cookies. Angie will guide you step-by-step through the decorating process, teaching you how to make and work with royal icing while you create adorable designs like hearts, love letters, and sweet treats perfect for sharing (or keeping for yourself!).

Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or a special someone, this class is the perfect way to spread a little love — and a lot of sugar! Each participant will also receive a Valentine’s cookie cutter to take home as a gift.

Class Taught by: Angie Hidalgo