Seattle Tasting + Cooking Classes
Seattle is the newest addition to the HØSTE family, and we're in love. We paddled across Lake Union, to the ferry back and forth to Bainbridge Island, and even crossed over into Bellevue to bring you the most enthusiastic, personable, nerdy, approachable, passionate experts we could find. We not-so-secretly want to be their friends. You will want to be their friends too after taking one of their classes. See our offerings below.
Wine 101 Tasting Class
In this casual, introductory class, you’ll be guided through a tasting of four wines by a local sommelier as you learn about grape varieties, production methods, regional differences, + pairings suggestions. Most importantly, you’ll leave the class knowing what you actually like in wine, making it much easier to order + purchase in the future. At the end of the formal tasting, attendees can revisit wines they particularly enjoy.
See HERE for a detailed look at a recent class.
T A K E AWA Y S
How to order wine at restaurants
What tasting notes you like
What to look for when buying wine
LOCATION OPTIONS: At your office, at your off-site destination, at one of our partner locations
Cheese and Peer Pairing 101 Class
In this interactive Cheese and Beer Pairing 101 class, you'll taste their way through 5 cheeses and beers, gaining a basic knowledge of milk types, styles, and processes, as well as similarities between craft beer and artisan cheese. In addition to understanding how various cheeses pair best with beers on the flavor spectrum, you'll learn foolproof pairings to impress anyone and leave with the tools to create your own pairings for your next dinner party.
T A K E AWA Y S
Differences between negative, neutral, and positive pairings
Impressive pairings to that enhance both the beer and cheese experience
What to look for when buying cheese and beer
LOCATION OPTIONS: At your office, at your off-site destination, at one of our partner locations
Cheese 101 Tasting Class
In this interactive class, you'll be guided through a tasting of six cheeses paired by a local, professional cheesemonger. Hear how cheese comes to fruition from milk to mold, ask all your burning cheese questions you've always wanted to know, and learn the secrets behind assembling the perfect cheese plate.
T A K E AWA Y S
How to assemble a proper cheese plate
What to look for when buying cheese
How cheese is made
Basic cheese pairing
WINE OR BEER PAIRING SUPPLEMENT: Elevate your cheese tasting experience with specifically-paired wines or beers
LOCATION OPTIONS: At your office, at your off-site destination, at one of our partner locations
(Coming Soon!) Chocolate 101, Truffle-Making Class
In this hands-on truffle-making class, you'll learn how to melt, temper, blend, roll, dip, garnish (and yes, eat!) chocolate truffles, just like a pastry chef. It's the perfect balance of art and science blended together for the ultimate sensory experience. In addition to the technique, you'll learn what makes good-quality chocolate and what to look for when buying in the future. At the end of the class, you'll leave the class with your very own box of truffles in-hand and a recipe, so you can recreate them at home.
TAKEAWAYS
How to temper chocolate
How to make truffles
Your own set of truffles to take home
A recipe card
LOCATION OPTIONS: At your office, at your off-site destination, at one of our partner locations
NOTE: Need access to a power source
Custom Classes
Don't see a class that's exactly what you're looking for? Reach out to us and we can create a custom class just for your group!