Chef LINDA KOLTON
plant-based cooking coach & instructor
Cooking Classes
Join live from the comfort of your own kitchen for fun, hands-on classes that will help you unleash your inner plant-powered chef so you can eat well and feel your best!
Choose from public classes or book a private class, in-person or online!
What to Expect
Learn from an award-winning chef instructor, licensed Food for Life instructor, and plant-based culinary health coach.
Classes are 100% plant-powered and use whole foods & natural ingredients and are free from dairy, eggs, and animal ingredients. Almost all recipes are low-fat or oil-free.
Learn how to relax in the kitchen and cook along with the chef and others in a fully interactive class then enjoy what you make!
Available for all ages and abilities, classes are designed to help you explore or expand your cooking and kitchen skills.
Choose from popular public classes or design your own class and menu for your family, friends, patients,
or employees.
Cooking Classes
Public
Online & open to people of all ages and abilities, topics cover a variety of themes and subjects. See below for upcoming classes.
Private
Upcoming Public Classes
Wed, May 08Virtual EventMay 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMVirtual EventMay 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMVirtual EventMaybe you've heard that a plant-based diet is good for you. Maybe you love animals and want to start eliminating them from your diet. Great! But where do you start? In this live, hands-on class you'll learn why it matters what you eat and how to get started! See the menu below!
Thu, May 16Virtual EventMay 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMVirtual Event
Sat, May 18Trumbull PT & WellnessMay 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMTrumbull PT & Wellness, 6527 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611, USAMay 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMTrumbull PT & Wellness, 6527 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611, USALonging to lighten up and feel energized for fun-filled, summer days ahead? Time to boost your energy and conquer cravings so you can feel fuller longer and well-nourished naturally. Learn how to put more plants on your plate to fill you up and fuel your body. Cooking demo, samples, and recipes!
Jun 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMVirtual EventIf your heart swoons for crab cakes in the summer but you want a lighter, compassionate approach, this class is for you! Cook along and make a fabulous spring dinner, perfect for celebrations or weeknight dining. (Photo credit: Alexandra Shytsman for Compassionate Cuisine Cookbook)
Jun 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDTVirtual EventJune is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Learn why plant-based foods may help prevent this disease and other forms of dementia. A decline in brain health is not an inevitable part of aging! How we eat and live can help us protect our memory and stay sharp into old age.
Private Classes
Gather a group of friends, family members, patients, or employees and host a private online event that you design. Choose from a variety of class themes or customize a menu to meet your cooking or health goals.
Perfect for employee wellness programs, distant family members, girls' night, book clubs, or patients/clients who want to learn how to follow dietary recommendations.
How it Works
1. Choose your class theme, and discuss preferences, skill levels, and expectations.
2. Pick a date and time. I'll send out an email with all the details and class materials.
3. Shop and prepare ingredients then join online and cook along then eat what you make!
Details
Gather a group of friends, family members, or employees. Choose from a variety of class themes or customize your menu to meet your goals. We'll talk about what kinds of foods you like, what your skill level in the kitchen is, what tools you have, and address any allergies. Then you'll pay and book your class and I'll provide you with the recipes, shopping list, and link to the class. We'll cook as a group with an opportunity to stop and ask questions. At the end of class, everyone will enjoy a delicious, nutritious meal you made together.
Pricing for Private Classes
Online private classes start at $60 per person with a minimum of 4 people. Special customizations may cost more depending on the request. Contact me for pricing for individual or larger/corporate groups. In-person classes start at $100 per person which includes: shopping, groceries, recipes, instruction, and travel within 30 minute radius of Stratford, CT.
What's on the Menu?
Feel like getting away? Grab your passport and experience the flavorful cuisines from places like Morocco, Ethiopia, Lebanon, or the Mediterranean right from your own kitchen. Looking to level-up your kitchen skills? Why not take a techniques class like knife skills, handmade pasta workshop, or sushi-making. And if you've got patients who are looking to incorporate healthy recommendations, group classes are a wonderful way for them to learn by doing. Check out themes others have already loved!
The Nitty-Gritty
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Classes are virtual (unless otherwise arranged).
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You and your group will cook in your own kitchens where you're comfortable.
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Classes run for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, depending on the menu.
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Menus can be designed around a complete meal, specific ingredients, or techniques.
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We'll cook together, step-by-step, and you can ask questions along the way.
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The printable grocery list, shopping guide, and recipes will be sent in advance.
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Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and other allergies, etc.).
Contact Me to Book a Class
Happy clients say...
"We hosted a private cooking class for our company. Everyone was raving about it the next day. Chef Linda was easy to work with in scheduling the event, picking out our menu, and letting us know how to prepare in advance. She was also patient with less experienced cooks in our group. We can't wait to take another class!"