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Santa Fe’s Southwestern Appetizer Demonstration: Bacon‑Wrapped Chipotle Shrimp and Churro Bites
A three-hour demonstration class led by the Santa Fe School of Cooking that teaches a menu of Southwestern starters, includes generous tastings, complimentary hot and cold beverages, and a recipe packet to take home.
Santa Fe’s Southwestern Appetizer Demonstration: Bacon‑Wrapped Chipotle Shrimp and Churro Bites.
Set in Santa Fe, this three-hour Southwestern Appetizer demonstration lays out a concise, chef‑led lesson in small bites and party-ready starters. Participants watch professional chefs prepare a suite of regional appetizers—ranging from Bacon Wrapped Chipotle Shrimp to Churro Bites—sample generous tastings, and leave with written recipes and the confidence to reproduce the dishes at home.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A compact Southwestern tasting menu
The class demonstrates a focused assortment of starters—Avocado Soup with Chimayo Chile Crisps, Bacon Wrapped Chipotle Shrimp, Duck Confit, Mango and Brie Quesadillas, Mini Chicken Tacos, Duck Confit Phyllo Cups with Red Chile Honey, and Churro Bites—so you leave with a range of party options.
Chef demonstration and techniques
A professional chef leads the demonstration, explaining preparation, presentation and entertaining tips while preparing the appetizers for the group to taste.
Tastings and recipes included
The experience includes generous tastings, complimentary beverages (water, coffee, hot tea, iced tea), and a recipe packet so you can recreate the dishes at home.
What the day feels like
What the class feels like
Over the course of three hours you observe chefs as they build a sequence of Southwestern appetizers, sample finished plates and learn presentation and flavor pairing ideas. The format is demonstrative—chefs prepare the dishes while explaining techniques—combined with generous tastings and a recipe packet to take home.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this class
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The class runs for three hours.
The session includes a chef demonstration, an authentic New Mexican meal prepared by the chef, generous tastings, a recipe packet, and complimentary beverages (water, coffee, hot tea, iced tea); beer, wine and soda are available for purchase.
No special equipment is required for participants attending the demonstration; bring appetite and any dietary questions or concerns to the operator ahead of time.
Operated by the Santa Fe School of Cooking in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The Southwest Appetizers demonstration class lasts three hours.
Is this a hands‑on cooking class?
No—this is a demonstration class in which professional chefs prepare the dishes while participants observe and taste.
Will I get recipes to take home?
Yes. The class includes a recipe packet so attendees can recreate the dishes at home.
Are beverages provided?
Complimentary beverages include water, coffee, hot tea and iced tea; beer, wine and soda are available for purchase.
What dishes will be covered in the demonstration?
The menu includes Avocado Soup with Chimayo Chile Crisps; Bacon Wrapped Chipotle Shrimp; Duck Confit; Mango and Brie Quesadillas with Lime Sour Cream Sauce; Mini Chicken Tacos; Duck Confit Phyllo Cups with Red Chile Honey Drizzle; and Churro Bites.
Who runs the class?
The class is operated by the Santa Fe School of Cooking.