SANTA FE COOKING CLASS FIELD GUIDE
Smoke & Spirits: Hands‑On Santa Fe BBQ Where Smoke Meets Local Whiskey
A three‑hour, hands‑on BBQ cooking class in Santa Fe that pairs smoked meats and New Mexico‑style sides with craft cocktails from Santa Fe Spirits.
Smoke & Spirits: Hands‑On Santa Fe BBQ Where Smoke Meets Local Whiskey.
In the high‑desert light of Santa Fe, Smoke & Spirits stitches together char, chile and local distillation: a hands‑on BBQ workshop that teaches participants to grill smoky ribs and flank steak, compose New Mexico–inflected sides and sip cocktails made with award‑winning local spirits.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
New Mexico–Inflected BBQ
The class focuses on backyard favorites reworked for Santa Fe: grilled flank steak finished with a Cascabel Whiskey BBQ sauce, smoked pork ribs, green chile mac ’n’ cheese, pineapple‑carrot cole slaw and blue corn muffins.
Cocktails from Santa Fe Spirits
Presented in collaboration with Santa Fe Spirits, the workshop pairs the cooking with craft cocktails made from local spirits so participants taste the region as they learn to grill.
Three‑Hour, Hands‑On Workshop
Run as a hands‑on class, the three‑hour session moves participants through active cooking and tasting so they leave with recipes and practical grilling techniques.
What the day feels like
What the class feels like
Expect a focused, kitchen‑to‑grill rhythm: instructors demonstrate key techniques, participants work the grills and smokers on the menu items, and the session closes with plated sides and cocktails—an immersive, sensory lesson in Santa Fe barbecue and spirit pairing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this class — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience is presented as a three‑hour, hands‑on class—promoted as a spring kickoff—so check dates and availability with the operator.
This is a hands‑on cooking workshop; participants should come prepared to work at a station. Specific gear or attire requirements are not listed here—confirm with the Santa Fe School of Cooking.
The class is run by the Santa Fe School of Cooking in collaboration with Santa Fe Spirits in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Smoke & Spirits class?
The class runs approximately three hours.
Is this a hands‑on session or a demonstration?
It is a hands‑on BBQ cooking class where participants actively prepare menu items.
Who operates the class?
The Santa Fe School of Cooking operates the class in collaboration with Santa Fe Spirits.
Are cocktails included?
Yes—participants sip craft cocktails made with local Santa Fe Spirits as part of the experience.
What dishes will we prepare?
The menu includes grilled flank steak with Cascabel Whiskey BBQ sauce, BBQ smoked pork ribs, green chile mac n cheese, pineapple‑carrot cole slaw and blue corn muffins.
When is the class offered?
The offering is presented as a spring kickoff—check the operator’s schedule for exact dates and availability.