Beat the cold with warm food, as Rat’s Restaurant at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton hosts a limited series of Winter Wednesday chef demos and cooking classes. Set within the art-filled grounds of Grounds For Sculpture, these evenings pair culinary education with multi-course dining.
Winter Wednesdays invite guests to engage more deeply with the craft behind the cuisine. They are a “sit back and learn experience,” whether through chef-led demonstrations or hands-on instruction.
Reservations are required and available by phone at (609) 584-7800.
The chef-led demonstrations with a curated three-course meal are $225 per person.
Chef-led Demos:
January 28 – Lemon Demo Dinner
A citrus-forward evening centered on limoncello, including a cocktail, a three-course dinner, and housemade limoncello available for pickup at a later date.
February 11 – Valentine’s Dinner Cooking Demo (for two)
A chocolate-focused menu paired with a three-course dinner and Rat’s signature chocolate treats to take home.
February 25 – Root Vegetable Demo
A seasonal exploration of purées, emulsions, and plating techniques, followed by a three-course dinner.
March 11 – Sous Vide Cooking Class
A chef-led look at sous vide cooking for meats and vegetables, paired with a three-course dinner.
March 25 – Fermentation Cooking Class
An in-depth look at fermentation techniques including kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles, sourdough bread, beer, yogurt, and miso, paired with an Asian-inspired three-course dinner.
The following interactive classes invite guests to cook alongside the chef, with demonstrations, education, and a full dinner experience to follow. Wine pairings are included, with zero-proof options available on request. Each guest receives a Rat’s apron and recipe cards. The hands-on instruction, and dinner and pairings, are $175 per person unless otherwise noted.
February 4 – Wine & Cheese / Charcuterie
Build an artisanal board with a pâté demonstration from the chef, followed by dinner.
February 18 – French New Orleans Cooking
Paella and gumbo with education on French versus Creole cooking styles, followed by dinner.
March 4 – Chicken Master Class
Featuring coq au vin, poulet chasseur, rotisserie chicken, and consommé, with education on roasting, stewing, sous vide, frying, brines, and marinades.
March 18 – Family Class: Pizza and Cupcakes
A hands-on family-focused class with pizza dough and cupcake demonstrations. Includes chef hats and aprons for kids. $125 per adult | $55 per child (ages 10+).
Rat’s Restaurant is located at 16 Fairgrounds Road in Hamilton Township, at Grounds For Sculpture.
