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Kitchen Conservatory Kitchen Conservatory is the premier kitchen store and cooking school in St. Louis, MO. Est. 1984

🥐 Flaky layers, buttery dough and pastries that go from simple ingredients to spectacular creations — this is puff pastr...
10/28/2026

🥐 Flaky layers, buttery dough and pastries that go from simple ingredients to spectacular creations — this is puff pastry magic!

A Day in the Kitchen: Puff the Magic Pastry • October 20 with Barry Marcus

Chef Barry Marcus led this small-group, hands-on class through the art of making both quick puff and classic puff pastry from scratch. Students practiced the rolling, folding and turning techniques that create those signature delicate layers, then put their new skills to work in a tempting assortment of savory bites and sweet treats.

From tarragon chicken vol-au-vent and individual Margherita pizza appetizers to blueberry cream cheese Danish and a fresh fruit dartois filled with lightened pastry cream, the class explored just how versatile homemade puff pastry can be. Best of all, everyone went home with their own homemade pastry dough, ready for more kitchen adventures!

On the menu:
🥐 Tarragon chicken vol-au-vent
🍕 Individual Margherita pizza appetizers
🧀 Parmesan palmiers
🍎 Apple and caramel twists
🫐 Blueberry cream cheese Danish
🍓 Fresh fruit dartois with lightened pastry cream
🥐 Plus more puff pastry creations!

There’s something especially satisfying about mastering a technique you can use in countless ways — especially when the results are this flaky!

This class returns January 10!

Learn more:
https://kitchenconservatory.com/Cooking-Classes.aspx?chef=Barry%20Marcus

🎃 Royal icing, tipless pastry bags and Halloween creativity — these cookies were ready for a little trick-or-treat magic...
10/28/2026

🎃 Royal icing, tipless pastry bags and Halloween creativity — these cookies were ready for a little trick-or-treat magic!

Halloween Cookie Decorating • October 19 with Sheri Doe and Caitlin Farrell

Mother-daughter duo Sheri Doe and Caitlin Farrell shared their favorite techniques for turning cookies into festive works of art. Students followed along step by step, learning how to outline and flood with royal icing, then explored marbling, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques to bring their own designs to life.

With plenty of time to experiment and add personal touches, everyone left with a stunning collection of Halloween cookies. These are the kinds of treats that are almost too pretty to eat!

Cookie decorating classes are coming up for Christmas, too!
🎄 Christmas Cookie Decorating — November 8, November 15, November 22, November 23, November 30, December 6, December 7, December 13 or December 14

Whether you're hoping to master royal icing or simply enjoy a creative day in the kitchen, there's a cookie decorating class waiting for you.

Learn more:
https://kitchenconservatory.com/Cooking-Classes.aspx?title=cookie%20decorating

🥩 When a third-generation steakhouse owner brings his family’s flavor to the kitchen, you know dinner is going to be tak...
10/27/2026

🥩 When a third-generation steakhouse owner brings his family’s flavor to the kitchen, you know dinner is going to be taken to the max!

Andria's Steakhouse to the Max • October 19 with Max Kenison

This sold-out, hands-on class welcomed Max Kenison, third-generation owner of Andria’s Steakhouse in O’Fallon, Illinois, for an evening inspired by the steakhouse favorites that have made the restaurant a destination. Students got to work creating bold flavors and restaurant-worthy dishes, from cocoa-dusted sea scallops with smoky bacon and peach chutney to steak au poivre with a creamy peppercorn sauce.

The sides brought their own star power, with crispy fried Brussels sprouts and blue cheese scalloped potatoes, followed by a rich Heath bar gooey butter cake. With Max sharing the flavors behind his family’s steakhouse tradition, this was a feast worth savoring.

On the menu:
🥓 Cocoa-dusted sea scallops topped with applewood smoked bacon served with peach chutney
🥩 Steak au poivre with strip steaks and creamy peppercorn sauce
🥬 Fried Brussels sprouts with Asiago cheese
🥔 Blue cheese scalloped potatoes
🍫 Heath bar gooey butter cake

A great steakhouse meal is about more than the main course — it’s the whole experience, from first bite to last crumb.

Back by popular demand: this class returns January 11!
Learn more:
https://kitchenconservatory.com/Cooking-Classes.aspx?chef=Kenison

🔪 Confidence in the kitchen starts with mastering the basics — and this sold-out class was building skills one dish at a...
10/27/2026

🔪 Confidence in the kitchen starts with mastering the basics — and this sold-out class was building skills one dish at a time!

Back to Basics • October 19 with Matthew Sassman

Week three of Back to Basics brought everyday cooking techniques to life as Matthew Sassman guided students through a lineup of comforting favorites. From stir-frying beef and broccoli to making homemade béchamel and marinara, the class focused on practical skills that turn familiar ingredients into satisfying meals.

Students also tackled pork chops with pan sauce and finished on a sweet note with vanilla cupcakes topped with chocolate icing. With knife skills, stovetop techniques and homemade sauces in their growing repertoire, they’re gaining tools to make cooking at home easier and more rewarding.

On the menu:
🥩 Beef and broccoli stir-fry with rice
🧀 Baked mac-and-cheese with homemade béchamel
🍝 Skillet baked ziti with sausage and peppers and homemade marinara
🍖 Pork chops with pan sauce
🧁 Vanilla cupcakes with chocolate icing

Every new technique adds another reason to enjoy time in your own kitchen!
Back to Basics returns January 5! This four-week series is a great opportunity to build a strong foundation in everyday cooking.

Learn more:
https://kitchenconservatory.com/Cooking-Classes.aspx?title=Back%20to%20Basics

🍂 A little bourbon, a touch of Madeira and a soufflé to finish — this professional gathering brought a sophisticated men...
10/27/2026

🍂 A little bourbon, a touch of Madeira and a soufflé to finish — this professional gathering brought a sophisticated menu to life in the Kitchen Conservatory kitchen!

Professional Gathering • October 19

This group traded the usual professional setting for an afternoon of hands-on cooking, tackling a menu that blended rich autumn flavors with classic culinary techniques. From building a velvety butternut bourbon bisque to preparing brined Cornish hens with herb-olive Madeira sauce, participants had plenty of opportunities to sharpen their skills and enjoy the process.

The menu continued with a wh***ey greens salad and mushroom barley risotto before the grand finale: a Grand Marnier soufflé served with crème anglaise. It's a wonderful way to connect with colleagues while learning something new together.

Planning your next gathering? Kitchen Conservatory hosts private events for corporate groups, team-building, birthdays, anniversaries, dinner clubs, family gatherings, office parties, showers, children's organizations and more. Bring your group into the kitchen for an experience worth sharing!

On the menu:
🥣 Butternut bourbon bisque
🥗 Wh***ey greens salad
🍗 Brined and roasted Cornish hens with herb-olive Madeira sauce
🍄 Mushroom barley risotto
🍊 Grand Marnier soufflé with crème anglaise

Great conversation and a meal made from scratch are a lovely combination!

Learn more:
https://www.kitchenconservatory.com/KC_CustomClasses.aspx

10/26/2026

🔥 Two teams, no recipes and a kitchen full of friendly competition — that’s how you turn team building into a culinary showdown!

Iron Chef Party • October 19 with Jeff Friesen and Lydia Gwin

This corporate group took on the Iron Chef challenge at Kitchen Conservatory, with Team Beef facing off against Team Chicken. Guided by Jeff Friesen and Lydia Gwin, teams put their creativity to the test, developing dishes without recipes and relying on their instincts, teamwork and cooking skills.

With taste, creativity and presentation determining the winners, every decision mattered. It was a lively way to collaborate, think on your feet and discover what happens when coworkers trade their desks for the kitchen!

Ready to bring your group together for some friendly competition? We host private events for corporate gatherings, team-building, birthdays, anniversaries, dinner clubs, family celebrations, office parties, showers and more. Let’s cook up an event your group will be talking about long after the last bite!

Learn more:
https://www.kitchenconservatory.com/KC_CustomClasses.aspx

🍺 Pretzels, schnitzel and a little oom-pah spirit made this Date Night a true Oktoberfest celebration!Date Night for Cou...
10/26/2026

🍺 Pretzels, schnitzel and a little oom-pah spirit made this Date Night a true Oktoberfest celebration!

Date Night for Couples: Take Me to Your Lederhosen • October 18 with Rachelle Killian

Sold out and full of German-inspired fun, this hands-on evening brought couples together to create a hearty feast with Rachelle Killian. From making homemade pretzels to preparing classic German sides, everyone got to roll up their sleeves and bring a little Oktoberfest to the kitchen. Lederhosen and dirndls were optional, but a love of good food was definitely on the menu!

On the menu:
🥨 B**r cheese dip served with homemade pretzels
🍗 Chicken schnitzel with cooked red cabbage
🥗 Green beans
🥔 German hot potato salad
🍄 Jägerspätzle — German spätzle with mushroom sauce
🍎 Traditional apple cake with honey glaze

A little German cooking, a shared table and a stein-worthy evening made for a memorable Date Night!

Upcoming Date Night Classes:
🇳🇴 Norwegian Crews Line — October 30
🍷 Tuscany for Two — October 31
🎸 The Highs and Hits of Lowe Country — November 1

Learn more:
https://kitchenconservatory.com/Cooking-Classes.aspx?title=date%20night%20for%20couples

🍫 Little hands, big snack ideas! Homemade treats make the perfect excuse to spend time together in the kitchen.Heir and ...
10/26/2026

🍫 Little hands, big snack ideas! Homemade treats make the perfect excuse to spend time together in the kitchen.

Heir and a Parent: Snack It to Me! • October 18 with Alex Caspero

Alex Caspero helped kids ages 7–11 and their parents turn everyday snack time into a hands-on adventure. The class explored fun ways to make treats at home, starting with no-bake monster cookie bites packed with peanut butter, oats, honey, mini M&Ms, and chia seeds.

From assembling chocolate pudding “dirt” cups with crushed Oreos and gummy worms to dipping pretzel rods in chocolate, every recipe brought a little creativity to the counter. Banana-chocolate snack cake and date-sweetened Snicker shakes rounded out a lineup of treats families can enjoy making together long after class ends.

On the menu:
🍪 No-bake monster cookie bites with peanut butter, oats, honey, mini M&Ms and chia seeds
🍫 Homemade chocolate pudding DIY “dirt” cups with crushed Oreos and gummy worms
🥨 Chocolate-dipped pretzel rods
🍌 Banana-chocolate snack cake
🥤 Date-sweetened Snicker shakes

The best part of cooking together is taking home new ideas—and making more memories with every bite.

Upcoming Heir and a Parent classes:
🥨 Play Dough [Pretzels] — November 7
🍕 Thrilled to Pizzas — November 8
🍳 Wake Up Call — November 14
🪄 Wizards in the Kitchen — November 21

Learn more:
https://kitchenconservatory.com/Cooking-Classes.aspx?title=heir%20and%20a%20parent&soldOut=0

🐟 Salmon takes the spotlight in a class full of fresh ideas, clever techniques, and plenty of reasons to love this versa...
10/25/2026

🐟 Salmon takes the spotlight in a class full of fresh ideas, clever techniques, and plenty of reasons to love this versatile fish!

Play It Again, Salmon • October 18 with Jon Lowe

Fish expert Jon Lowe guided students through a hands-on exploration of salmon, showing how different preparations can transform one ingredient into an exciting variety of dishes. From smoky salmon and Gorgonzola bites to grilled skewers over peppery greens, students discovered how to balance rich flavors with bright, fresh accompaniments.

A whole roasted salmon fillet with caper rémoulade brought an elegant touch to the menu, paired with asparagus and citrus rice. And because a great meal deserves a sweet finish, chocolate cake with homemade ice cream and caramel sauce rounded out the experience.

On the menu:
🐟 Smoked salmon and Gorgonzola cheese bites with chives and toasted bread
🥣 Salmon-corn chowder with potatoes and herbs
🥗 Grilled salmon skewers over peppery greens with candied pecans and Parmesan vinaigrette
🍋 Whole roasted salmon fillet with caper rémoulade served with asparagus and citrus rice
🍫 Chocolate cake with homemade ice cream and caramel sauce

From casual bites to an impressive centerpiece, salmon offers endless possibilities for the home kitchen.

Chef Jon Lowe’s upcoming classes:
🎄 And to All a Good Bite! — December 13
🐟 A Day in the Kitchen: Fish and Seafood — January 9

Learn more:
https://kitchenconservatory.com/Cooking-Classes.aspx?chef=jon%20lowe

🍗 Nothing says comfort food quite like tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a pot of homemade stock simmering away!Dump...
10/25/2026

🍗 Nothing says comfort food quite like tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a pot of homemade stock simmering away!

Dumplings Are Clucking Delicious • October 18

This hands-on class brought classic comfort food to life, starting with the ultimate cozy favorite: chicken and dumplings made completely from scratch. Students worked with tender-poached chicken, prepared a rich homemade stock with mushrooms and carrots, and created fluffy herb dumplings to soak up every bit of flavor.

The rest of the dinner delivered plenty of Southern-inspired charm, from crispy fried green tomatoes topped with shrimp rémoulade to coleslaw with hard-boiled eggs and peas in a tangy c***r vinegar dressing. Apple pie à la mode brought the meal to a sweet, familiar finish.

On the menu:
🍲 Chicken and dumplings with tender-poached chicken, fluffy herb dumplings, homemade stock, mushrooms and carrots
🍅 Fried green tomatoes with shrimp rémoulade
🥗 Coleslaw with hard-boiled eggs and peas in c***r vinegar dressing
🥧 Apple pie à la mode

A meal made from scratch has a way of turning familiar favorites into something worth gathering around the table for.

Upcoming comfort food classes:
🥣 The Comfort of Classic French — November 30
🥧 Let's Be Blunt about Pot Pie — December 1
🍽️ Comfort Food — Reid All About It! — December 2

Learn more:
https://kitchenconservatory.com/Cooking-Classes.aspx?

Address

9011 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO
63144

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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(314) 862-2665

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