CULINARY ADVENTURESSip & Savor Cooking School offers exciting hands-on and demo style classes for cooks of all ages and skill levels. Themes for our adult classes often incorporate wine, spirits, or mixology. Our kids and family classes are engaging and fun covering a variety of topics and food regions. |
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER events
We've partnered with Wildwood Vineyard & Events to host wine themed cooking classes and wine pairing dinners for the holiday season. We look forward to seeing everyone for fun-filled classes in the vineyard!
Wildwood Vineyard & Events
1945 County Road 462, Wildwood, Florida 34785
1945 County Road 462, Wildwood, Florida 34785
Food & Wine Pairing 101
$60.00
Wednesday, November 30th | 5-8 PM
Join us for an evening in the vineyard for this interactive food and wine pairing class where you will see, smell, sip, and taste your way through a culinary sensory experience. Attendees will learn about the basics of food and pairing while tasting through delicious wines paired with a variety of gourmet cheeses, chocolates, appetizers, and desserts. Class participants will receive educational handouts and food pairing guides to take home. Sip, mingle, and learn about wine at the new Wildwood Vineyard & Events location.
Join us for an evening in the vineyard for this interactive food and wine pairing class where you will see, smell, sip, and taste your way through a culinary sensory experience. Attendees will learn about the basics of food and pairing while tasting through delicious wines paired with a variety of gourmet cheeses, chocolates, appetizers, and desserts. Class participants will receive educational handouts and food pairing guides to take home. Sip, mingle, and learn about wine at the new Wildwood Vineyard & Events location.
Holiday Board Class
$65.00
Tuesday, December 6th | 5-8 PM
Become the perfect host and learn how to build your own festive charcuterie pairing board just in time for the holidays. You will learn how to create a gorgeous winter and holiday themed charcuterie board using a gourmet selection of meats, cheeses, and accompaniments. The class will include a lesson on wine and cheese pairings along with hands-on instruction on how to build your own beautiful board. Participants will also receive class handouts and a charcuterie board to take home with them! Sip, mingle, and learn in a relaxed and fun atmosphere at the new Wildwood Vineyard & Events location.
Bubbles & Brunch 12-3
$70.00
Saturday, December 3rd | 10:30AM
Join us at Wildwood Vineyard for a sparkling wine pairing brunch where you can learn about different types of sparkling wine and enjoy a delish 4 course brunch. Guests will enjoy a mimosa bar reception followed by a sparkling wine flight paired with delicious mouthwatering plates crafted by our expert culinary team, as well as gorgeous countryside views and blues music. This delightful Saturday brunch is sure to sell out, so secure your spot today.
Event Organizers: To showcase what wine country hospitality is all about, Sip Happens Wine School has partnered with Wildwood Vineyard and Events to host seasonal food and wine pairing dinners.
Winter Wine Dinner
$70.00
Thursday, December 15th | 6PM
Join us for a delectable four-course Winter themed food and wine pairing dinner showcasing seasonal winter ingredients while watching the sunset over the vineyard. Guests can enjoy a cocktail reception and plated dinner at the charming Wildwood Vineyard. Enjoy wine paired with mouthwatering plates crafted by our expert culinary team, as well as gorgeous countryside views, crisp winter air, and soft acoustic tunes. This delightful evening is sure to sell out, so secure your spot today.
Event Organizers: To showcase what wine country hospitality is all about, Sip Happens Wine School has partnered with Wildwood Vineyard and Events to host seasonal food and wine pairing dinners.
Bubbles & Brunch 12-17
$70.00
Saturday, December 17th | 10:30AM
Join us at Wildwood Vineyard for a sparkling wine pairing brunch where you can learn about different types of sparkling wine and enjoy a delish 4 course brunch. Guests will enjoy a mimosa bar reception followed by a sparkling wine flight paired with delicious mouthwatering plates crafted by our expert culinary team, as well as gorgeous countryside views and blues music. This delightful Saturday brunch is sure to sell out, so secure your spot today.
Event Organizers: To showcase what wine country hospitality is all about, Sip Happens Wine School has partnered with Wildwood Vineyard and Events to host seasonal food and wine pairing dinners.
Champagne Wine Dinner
$75.00
Thursday, December 29th | 6PM
Celebrate the past year and look forward to 2023 with a delectable four-course champagne themed food and wine pairing dinner on Thursday, December 29th. Guests can enjoy a cocktail reception and plated dinner at the charming Wildwood Vineyard. Enjoy sparkling wines paired with mouthwatering plates crafted by our expert culinary team, as well as gorgeous countryside views, crisp winter air, and soft acoustic tunes. This delightful evening is sure to sell out, so secure your spot today.
Event Organizers: To showcase what wine country hospitality is all about, Sip Happens Wine School has partnered with Wildwood Vineyard and Events to host seasonal food and wine pairing dinners.
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class instructors:
Bentley HaleOwner, Sip & Savor
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BENTLEY HALE: Restaurant consultant, Bentley Hale, brings over twenty years of restaurant industry experience to the table. In her classes, Bentley shows home cooks how easy it is to make restaurant-inspired meals and cocktails at home. In addition to her industry insider tips, Bentley's fun and easy-to-follow recipes will help class participants gain confidence in the kitchen and with setting up their home bars.
Bentley began working in the restaurant industry at age 15 starting as a host and worked her way up to bar manager and general manager roles, gaining valuable insights into both front-of-house and back-of-house kitchen operations. Recently, Bentley has specialized in developing concepts for new restaurant openings, assisting owners with design, food and beverage menu development, staff training, and operational assistance. Hosting staff wine training seminars, creating bar menus, and planning wine pairing dinners throughout her career helped Bentley discover her passion for wine education. This passion led her to start Sip Happens Wine School and, more recently, Sip & Savor Cooking School. Bentley just published her first cocktail book, Tequila Cocktails, which was released in March. Check it out on Amazon here! |
KEISHA SANTANA DOAKOwner, Wildwood Vineyard
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KEISHA SANTANA DOAK: Wildwood Vineyard and Events was the dream child of Founder and CEO Keisha Santana Doak. Bringing over thirty years of business, events, and restaurant experience. She is passionate about and committed to helping people, training teams and creating wine inspired fun. This is how she discovered her passion for wine and events.
She is a connector who loves to bring people together. In and out of her professional life, she is always finding herself in the middle of planning fun and memorable events for the people around her. That's why professional event planning is right up her alley. She has leveraged her experience in different industries into creating a coordination style that is unique. She specializes in personalizing diverse events for each client and handling stressful event situations with grace. Her signature is creative and tasteful designs with incredible attention to detail and structured + logistical event flow. Clients who choose to work with Keisha appreciate her candor, caring personality, and sincerity. She is proud to be friends with previous clients. Keisha takes the greatest satisfaction in seeing everyone happy and is always grateful for the opportunity to make this happen. Keisha loves traveling, trying new restaurants, music, her family and wine tasting. In her free time, you can find her on her next travel adventure, perusing vineyards, or scheduling her next family outing. |