HENRICO EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Easy & Elegant Desserts — a hands-on pastry session in Henrico
A 2–2.5 hour class in Henrico where The Kitchen Classroom teaches simple, high-impact desserts—Basque cheesecake, chocolate budino and more—paired with on-site beverage options.
Easy & Elegant Desserts — a hands-on pastry session in Henrico.
Join a compact, technique-focused session that strips dessert down to its essentials: quick methods, dependable results and the kind of recipes you’ll actually make again. In two to two-and-a-half hours you’ll work through approachable recipes—Basque cheesecake, Apple Tarte with Crème Anglaise, Chocolate Budino with raspberry sauce and Bananas Foster—while enjoying the convivial setting of The Kitchen Classroom in Henrico.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Simple, show-stopping desserts
The class focuses on desserts that deliver big flavour without hours of fuss: Basque cheesecake, apple tarte with crème anglaise, chocolate budino with raspberry sauce and bananas foster.
Short, skill-focused session
Designed to teach reliable techniques in a compact timeframe so students complete multiple recipes in one class.
Casual, social kitchen environment
A relaxed class atmosphere where participants can sample and enjoy—wine and beer are available for purchase during the session.
What the day feels like
What the class feels like
The Kitchen Classroom leads a compact, hands-on session that balances instruction and doing: you follow recipes and learn techniques across multiple desserts in a single 2–2.5 hour block, finishing with plated sweets and the option to enjoy on-site beverages.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class is for — and who to note
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wine and beer are available for purchase in class.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
Classes run 2 to 2.5 hours.
What is the cost?
The class costs $89 per person, including all taxes and fees.
What desserts will we make?
Recipes in the class include Basque cheesecake, Apple Tarte with Crème Anglaise, Chocolate Budino with Raspberry Sauce, and Bananas Foster.
Is alcohol available?
Wine and beer are available for purchase during the class.
Are there age restrictions?
Participants must be at least 16 years old.
Who operates the class?
The class is run by The Kitchen Classroom in Henrico, Virginia.