A Cooking School In Yarmouth Maine

2008 Classes

          Black Tie Cooks offers hands-on and demonstration cooking classes in their professional kitchen, taught by an assortment of our world class catering chefs and guest professionals. These classes are intimate and have a maximum of 12 and a minimum of 6 students.  Classes should be paid for in advance and include demonstration or hands on teaching, eating our creations, beverages and recipes.

To register, please call 207.761.6665. Credit provided with 48-hour notice of cancellation.

Gift Certificates

Black Tie Cooks gift certificates are perfect for anyone who enjoys learning about cooking.  They are available in any denomination, and never expire.  You do not have to specify which classes you want. 

Please call 207.761.6665 to purchase one over the phone.  We accept major credit cards and can mail them to the buyer or the recipient.

Black Tie Cooks is available for

• Private Classes and Corporate Retreats
• Team Building Projects
• Business Dinner Etiquette Classes
• Bridal Showers
• Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
• Singles Events
• Social Club Gatherings
• Wine Tastings
• Wellness Cooking and Education

Black Tie Cooks can provide you and your small group with meeting space and cooking projects to help your company grow and diversify. 

Please call 207.761.6665 for information and availability 

Baby It's Cold Outside

A Dinner to Warm the Body and Soul on a Cold Winter's Night

Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Butter

Seared Scallop with Naj Cream on Zucchini Roesti

Split Cornish Hen with Root Stuffing and Herbed Mustard Sauce

Coffee Creme Brule

$65.00 per person

MANGIA!

Classic Italian Cuisine

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Basil Oil and Tomato Concasse

Sauteed Calamari with Bacon, Grape Tomatoes,
over Wilted Spinach, Dressed with Sherry Glace

Skate Wing Provencal, Sauteed Skate Wing Dressed with a Caper Lemon Butter, with Fresh Parsley Accompanied by a white bean and leek ragout.

Classic tiramisu for dessert.
$65.00 per person

TAPAS!

The Little Dishes of Spain

Mussels Escabeche

Chicken, Pork and Pimento Turnovers

Artichoke Heart, Manchego, Cherry Tomatoes

Fried Cod on Bread with Asparagus & Aioli

Sizzling Shrimp

Tuna with Pickled Cucumber

Scallop Ceviche on Black Pasta Cake with Cilantro Salsa

Braised Beef Shank with Roasted Vegetables and Polenta

Banana Cakes

Served with a Tasting of Spanish Wines

$75.00 per person

Sur Le Table

Classic French Cuisine

Curried Chicken Croquettes with Garlic Sauce

Tuna/Chicken Salad Nicoise- Seared Tuna or Chicken Tossed with Red Potatoes,
Green Beans, Feta, and Olives, Dressed with Sherry Vinaigrette

Halibut Baked in Parchment with Citrus and Parsley, Accompanied By a
Potato Cake, Peppers and Asparagus

Calfouti (Peach or Pear Cake) with Fresh Whipped Cream

$65.00 per person

BLACK THAI

Cooking Authentic Thai Dishes

Shrimp & Lemon Grass Soup- Light-Flavorful Soup, with Garlic, Shrimp and Vegetables

Fried Corn Cakes with Lime Dipping Sauce- Delicate Corn Cakes with a Tangy Dipping Sauce

Chicken with Snow Peas- Flavorful Sauteed Item; Easy to Prepare & Healthy

Coconut Custard- Sweet, Yummy Flan...Great End to Any Meal!

$65.00 per person

KINDLING THE IRISH SPIRIT

The New Irish Table

Pulled Chicken with Radish Slaw- Light, Easy Salad with A Great Red Wine Vinaigrette

Carrot Bisque with Duck Liver Mousse Crouton- Hearty Carrot
Soup with Rrice, Creme Fraiche and Duck Liver Mousse

Brined Pork Loin with Cider-Braised Cabbage, and Bleu Cheese Mashed
Potatoes; Dressed with a Sherry Cream

Bread Pudding- Hearty Dish with Eggs, Cream, Sugar and Vanilla

Served with an Irish Beer Sampling

$75.00 per person

BLUE BAYOU

Classic Cajun Cuisine

Oysters Provencal- Oysters Baked on the Half-Shell with Pancetta,
Garlic, Green Onion, Breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Artichoke Hearts, Lemon Juice and Olive Oil

Endive Cherry Tomato and Red Onion Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette, and Fresh Herbs

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Banana's Foster

$65.00 per person

TASTE OF THE ISLANDS

Caribbean Cuisine

Chicken Creole with Mango Sauce

Broiled Fish with Fungi (Starchy Rice Dish)

Polenta with Okra

Almond Fruit Cone with Pernod Sauce

$65.00 per person