Events!

Kitchen Local events and classes open to the public are listed below. However, did you know that private culinary classes and small gatherings at Kitchen Local are also available for individuals and groups?  What a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion, practice team building, gather with friends or hone your culinary skills. Our modern, commercial chef's kitchen and adjacent restored mill event/dining area is the perfect setting! Contact... lisa@kitchenlocal.com for more information.

AUGUST

"Ethiopian Spice Market"
Hands-on Vegan Cooking Class/Dinner
Saturday, August 25th, 2018
6:00pm - 9:00pm
​14 Cedar Street, Amesbury, MA

     Healthful, exotic, spicy, and full of vibrant vegetables and legumes, Ethiopian cuisine is bringing excitement to American foodies! So for this class, the Vegan Farm Stand will bring a taste of Africa to Amesbury! This hands-on cooking class/dinner will introduce you to an Ethiopian culinary delight by creating a traditional Ethiopian dinner using a staple of the country's menu: INJERA!
     Injera is a type of pancake that is utilized as a plate, fork, knife and spoon in Ethiopia.  Similar to a sourdough bread, it instead lays flat. Injera is traditionally used to dip into an array of delicious Ethiopian sauces and side dishes and is accompanied by a large, communal salad. 
     The class, led by Vegan Culinary Coach and Instructor, LeAnn Lewis, will learn how to make injera starter, use pre-made starter to make injera; as well as ye'shimbra duket kita (chick-pea crepes), ye'misser wot (spicy red lentils), a soft creamy vegan cheese, and several easy and yet unique vegetable dishes.
     Please arrive by 5:45pm since the class starts promptly at 6pm in Kitchen Local's modern, commercial chef's kitchen. By 8pm the group will sit down in the rustic dining area, adjacent to the kitchen, for the scrumptious Ethiopinan (vegan) dinner created in Kitchen Local's commercial chef's kitchen, to enjoy the deleactables prepared. 
     You are welcome to BYOB and an apron. You will leave with a recipe book and details on where you can buy your ingredients to make the recipes at home. 
     Reservations required in advance since space is limited. $70.00/person includes the hands-on class, buffet dinner, and recipe booklet. Please pay under "group classes" on the Vegan Farm Stand website https://veganfarmstand.com/ or email leann@veganfarmstand.com to reserve your spot and be sent a paylink.

SEPTEMBER

​"Vegan Dinner & Wine Tasting/Pairing"
Hands-on Cooking Class/Wine Dinner
Saturday, September 8th, 2018
5:30pm - 9:30pm
14 Cedar Street, Amesbury MA

     Let's take advantage of the last warm days of summer to enjoy delicious food paired with white and rose wines!
     In this hands-on cooking class/dinner/wine pairing, the Vegan Farm Stand has a lovely tasting dinner planned that features a summer bounty: Rosemary Roasted Grapes and Baked Almond Cheese; Cold Peach, Basil, and Corn Chowder; Tomato, Summer Squash and Onion Tart; and Citron Olive Oil Cake with Whipped Coconut Cream and Pineapple - as well as other delectable offerings.
     Each platter will be paired with a delicious light wine. Jack Petras of Leary's Fine Wines will join us again to lead the wine class. Last time we had such fun and learned so much: let's do it again!
     You will experience prepping and cooking in Kitchen Local's modern, commercial chef's kitchen and then enjoy the wine class/tasting/dinner in the adjacent dining area of the 14 Cedar St restored mill building.
     Only 14 spots available and reservations must be made in advance. $100/person includes hands-on cooking class, wine class, 5-course tasting dinner, wine sampling and all recipes.
     Email leann@veganfarmstand.com to reserve your place and to be sent a pay link.

NOVEMBER

"Make & Take" Thanksgiving Side Dishes!
Hands-on Cooking Class
Wednesday, November 21st, 2018
​6:00pm - 9:00pm
14 Cedar Street, Amesbury MA

      Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner, but not looking forward to spending two days cooking for it? Are you attending a Thanksgiving dinner and have been asked to bring a couple of side dishes? Or, would you like to have some Thanksgiving fixings of your own at home to enjoy? This hands-on cooking class may be your answer!
     Each cooking class participant will make a large batch of one side dish, but will go home with four-six servings of six different side dishes packed in easy-to-reheat containers.
     The menu includes: Oven Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Potatoes; Savory Sage & Caramelized Onion Bread Stuffing; Butternut Squash with Ginger Cinnamon Butter; Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts; Buttered Green Beans with Toasted Almonds; and Bourbon Pecan Pie.
     The menu will be created in Kitchen Local's modern commercial chef's kitchen and afterward the group will sample the night's creations in the rustic dining area adjacent to the kitchen which is located at 14 Cedar Street Studios; one of Amesbury's restored mill buildings. BYOB and Apron!
     $75/person includes five side dishes and one dessert, with recipe booklet. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot early by emailing; krisztina@thewoodenspooncateringcompany.com.
     Don't miss this annual pre-Thanksgiving favorite event!