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Birthday |
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Girls'-Night-Out |
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Client Appreciation Event |
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Corporate Teambuilding |
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Anniversary |
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Couples Class |
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Networking Event |
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"Just-Because" Get-Together |
At
each AndyFood Cooking Class ... (Private Parties and Teambuilding
Classes):
o Everyone gets a copy of the menu and the recipes.
o The class will start with a demonstration of techniques necessary
to make the lesson du jour.
o During the demonstration an appetizer will be served (Chef's choice/surprise).
o We always serve infused/flavored water. (Flavoring ingredients
vary with season and availability).
o Coffee is always brewed upon request.
o Substitutions due to dietary restrictions can usually be made
with advance notice.
o We will try to accommodate last-minute registrations - but we
cannot guarantee their inclusion.
o For very large groups we suggest repeating the same class - on
2 or more consecutive days or at 2 different times the same day.
o There is a MAP
to AndyFood (with directions including where to park) on our website
- Click here
o Classes last about 3 hours - some groups stay longer, nibbling
the food they've made and socializing.
o A deposit is required** to book a class. Why? Because, when you
book a class for your party/event, that precludes AndyFood from
offering that date/time slot to anyone else, and we can only do
one class at a time.
o Final/full payment is due no later that 1 week before class.
o AndyFood will handle finances with one person. If attendees plan
to pay individually, one of the guests/hosts must collect checks
and forward them to AndyFood. In the alternative, that individual
can pay AndyFood by check or credit card and then be reimbursed
by the attendees.
o Alcoholic Beverages: You may bring your own beer and wine - and
we have wine glasses and corkscrews. No additional fee is charged.
During hands-on classes no alcoholic beverages may be opened or
consumed until after the hands-on part of the class has been completed.
MINIMUM
CLASS SIZE FOR PURPOSES OF PRICING IS 12 PERSONS.
SMALLER CLASSES ARE ALWAYS AN OPTION, THE PRICE WOULD BE THE SAME
AS FOR 12 PERSONS.
Hands-On Classes:
o Up to 24 persons with most menus. (Note: for larger groups who
want a little "hands-on" kitchen action the mostly-demo Over-the-Top
Pizza Class can accommodate up to 40 persons).
o We have aprons for those who want to protect their clothing. (New
AndyFood aprons can be purchased for each student for an additional
charge. We need 2 - 3 weeks notice for aprons).
Demonstration Classes:
o Up to 36 persons
with most menus. (Some menus allow up to 40 persons for demonstrations)
o Service is usually buffet-style. The food is garnished and set
out in the kitchen area. This gives everyone an opportunity to explore
the kitchen.
o Depending on the menu, the first course may be delivered to the
tables. The entrée is demonstrated while the first course is eaten.
Dessert is usually demonstrated after everyone finishes eating the
main course.
Suggestions for your guests:
o For hands-on
classes wear comfortable shoes. Wear clothing that is kitchen-friendly
(no long baggy sleeves, etc…). Let them know they’ll be in a kitchen
cooking – even if you choose to keep some of the details a secret.
o Let the chef know if you have any food allergies.
Some of AndyFood’s most
popular private class menus
are detailed on our Teambuilding
page. Other popular menus include: Trends & Tapas, Pastas and Sauces,
Tamales (a cool weather favorite), Sweet & Savory Pies and Tarts,
and Simple Hors D’Oeuvre.
OPTIONAL
TASTINGS (PRICES ARE PER
PERSON, AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST):
o SALT TASTING. Andy has dozens of salts, and conducts a unique
tasting using dark chocolate as the medium. He has spoken about
salt to culinary professionals and on the radio.
o CHEESE COURSE. Andy will conduct a unique tasting. You will enjoy
a discussion of the theme of the tasting (why Andy chooses to include
each cheese in the selection du jour, why he chooses to taste them
in a particular order, and why he chooses to pair some of the cheeses
with particular tasting companions).
o CHOCOLATE TASTING. You will be treated to a blind tasting of 10
to 12 chocolates. After rating the chocolates (based on color, taste,
texture and flavor) you will learn the identity of each. The tasting
includes a discussion of the history of chocolate and chocolate
making. For those who choose a chocolate tasting Andy suggests substituting
fresh fruit for the dessert that normally accompanies their meal.
There is no charge for this substitution.
o A TASTING OF ANDY'S FAVORITE SOUTHWEST INGREDIENTS. Whether you
choose a southwest theme or not, you and your guests might want
to sample some of the local culinary treats Andy likes best (he
is a native Arizonan). The tastings may vary based upon seasonal
availability, but will always include Mexican chocolate, chipotle
chilies (which will be used in shortbread), tomatillos, and Tamarindo
(a Mexican drink). Andy will also make Pepita Mole (a pumpkinseed
based mole that includes chocolate among its ingredients).
Andy’s Bio
- AndyFood's proprietor/chef, Andy Broder, is an Arizona native
who attended the Scottsdale Culinary Institute after practicing
law in Phoenix for 12 years. He graduated with honors and did his
externship at the Los Angeles Times, working on the Food
Section - developing and testing recipes, writing about food
and food styling. He has been a cooking instructor in the Phoenix
metropolitan area since 1999. He is a member of the International
Association of Culinary Professionals.
AndyFood is more than a
teaching kitchen; it is a culinary studio where Andy blends all
of his interests in the culinary arts.
Deposit
Requirements: A deposit is required to reserve a date
- because once you reserve a date it becomes unavailable for another
booking. The deposit required is half the anticipated total cost
of class - based on the best estimate of the total number of
persons to attend. The A portion of the deposit is non-refundable,
reflecting the business cost to AndyFood of removing the date you've
chosen from the "available" list of calendar dates for private classes.
1. Cancellations made more
than 60 days before the class/event, a fee of $250 is retained by
AndyFood for services rendered (planning the event, business cost
to AndyFood of removing the time/date from our "available" list
of calendar dates).
2. Cancellations made less than 60 days but more than 30 days before
the class/event, a fee of $500 is retained by AndyFood for services
rendered (planning the event, business cost to AndyFood of removing
the time/date from our "available" list of calendar dates).
3. Cancellations made less than 30 days but more than 1 week before
the class/event, a fee equal to half the cost of the event (generally
the required deposit) is retained by AndyFood for services rendered
(planning the event, business cost to AndyFood of removing the time/date
from our "available" list of calendar dates).
Thank you for understanding
the necessity of our deposit and cancellation policy and the
associated fees. Short-notice cancellations or date changes cause
AndyFood significant financial loss. AndyFood can only do one class
at a time. Once you've booked your class we are not able to offer
the date/time you've reserved to others who are interested in planning
a class at AndyFood.
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