SANTA FE COOKING CLASS FIELD GUIDE
Mole and Mousse: A Three-Hour Demonstration of Mexican Classics in Santa Fe
A 3-hour chef-led demonstration at the Santa Fe School of Cooking that walks you through corn tortillas, roast pork loin with red chile–peanut mole and a strawberry tequila mousse, ending in a shared meal and recipe packet.
Mole and Mousse: A Three-Hour Demonstration of Mexican Classics in Santa Fe.
In Santa Fe, a compact, classroom-style session distills the breadth of Mexican culinary tradition into a focused three-hour demonstration. Professional chefs cook before you, explaining techniques, ingredients and cultural context as you sample corn tortillas, soups, salads, roast pork loin with red chile–peanut mole and a strawberry tequila mousse, and finish with a recipe packet to take home.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Signature dishes you’ll taste
The demonstration covers foundational Mexican preparations: corn tortillas, black bean soup, a jicama and watercress salad with jalapeños, roast pork loin with red chile–peanut mole, and a strawberry tequila mousse for dessert.
Chef-led demonstration with generous tastings
A professional chef prepares the menu in front of participants, sharing essential techniques and cultural background as attendees sample each course; the experience concludes with an authentic, chef-prepared meal and a printed recipe packet.
Complimentary and purchase options
Complimentary beverages include water, coffee, hot tea and iced tea; beer, wine and soda are available for purchase during the session.
What the day feels like
What the class feels like
The session is a paced, instructive demonstration: chefs cook the menu in view of the group, narrating techniques and ingredients while participants taste preparatory elements and then sit for the completed meal. The class balances hands-on observation with tasting and ends with a recipe packet so you can reproduce the dishes at home.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this demonstration—and who should check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The class runs for three hours; plan transit and any onward reservations around that window.
This is a demonstration class with generous tastings and a finished meal; participants receive a printed recipe packet at the end.
Complimentary beverages include water, coffee, hot tea and iced tea; beer, wine and soda are available for purchase.
The Santa Fe School of Cooking conducts the demonstration class in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The demonstration runs for three hours.
What dishes are covered?
The menu includes corn tortillas, black bean soup, jicama and watercress salad with jalapeños, roast pork loin with red chile–peanut mole, and strawberry tequila mousse.
Is food provided?
Yes — the class includes an authentic Mexican meal prepared by the chef and generous tastings during the demonstration.
Are beverages included?
Complimentary beverages include water, coffee, hot tea and iced tea; beer, wine and soda are available for purchase.
Will I receive recipes?
A printed recipe packet is provided to participants at the end of the class.
Who leads the class?
A professional chef leads the chef-led demonstration at the Santa Fe School of Cooking.