Host a Workshop

A minimum of ten guests and a kitchen that can accommodate them…that’s it…we do the rest! So simple! The fee is $65 per guest which includes lots of food sampling! And as the host, you will attend the workshop free of charge! An invitation will be provided for your guests.

Schedule Your Workshop Today!

Please call Karen De Luca 631 757-0014 or email deluca1991@optonline.net. Workshops can be tailored to your nutritional needs.

Easy Guidelines for Hosting a Healthy Cooking Workshop

Moms and dads are very busy people these days so we want to make this as easy as possible for you…

1. After we have agreed on a date for your healthy cooking workshop, kindly forward, via email or phone, a list of your potential guests’ email addresses to Karen De Luca… deluca1991@optonline.net or 631 757-0014. Karen will email an invitation to each potential guest which will also include a full description of the workshop.

2. You will need to invite a group of friends, family, colleagues…at least ten guests is required to cover our expenses, time and effort. Unless there is a minimum of ten paying guests attending your workshop, we will be unable to hold the workshop. If you find you are a person or two short, please contact Karen immediately…we often have a person or two looking to come to a workshop in the area.

3. Your kitchen space is important, but you don’t need a big kitchen to host the event. We will need to use three burners on the stove and an area for prepping. We will bring cutting boards, utensils and pots unless you have pots which are either ceramic, glass or stainless steel…Chef Kathryn prefers to cook in pots made of these materials…she will not cook in Aluminum. Your kitchen will be left tidy. If you don’t have extra chairs, we will bring them.

4. The fee for the workshop is $65.00 per person which includes a 45-minute informative lecture of the most current nutritional food facts and two hours of learning about and tasting delicious, new healthy recipes. You and your guests will also receive great tips on properly stocking a healthy pantry and refrigerator. You are required to collect a deposit of $25.00 from each guest no later than ten days prior to the workshop. Deposits may be taken by cash or check (cash preferred). The balance will be collected from each guest at the time of the workshop. Karen will be in touch with you to confirm all of the above mentioned.

5. Remember, your workshop may be tailored to your’s and your guests’ nutritional needs…please discuss this with us when scheduling your workshop…we will need ample time to prepare your menu.

6. Karen will send a reminder email to your guests approximately five days prior to your workshop.

To show our appreciation for all your efforts…for welcoming us into your kitchen and for introducing the world of healthy cooking to your guests, you, of course, attend the workshop free of charge…but in addition to that, you will also receive one free fitness counseling session with Karen, a Certified Fitness Specialist and Pilates Instructor. Best of all, you get to keep all of the yummy leftovers for you and your family to enjoy!

We are so looking forward to your workshop! Much good health to you and your family…

Chef Kathryn and Karen

Workshop Testimonials

…”What impresses me most about Chef Kathryn is not only her infinite knowledge of whole, organic foods and their preparation, but her genuine passion for encouraging others to learn about healthy shopping, cooking and eating. When you participate in one of Chef Kathryn’s cooking classes, you gain many wonderful bits of information to reinforce a healthy lifestyle, and best of all, you get to sample her delicious, gourmet food!” Gina Saros, Centerport

...."I always think of how Chef Kathryn said that it is an honor for mothers to cook for their children. I think of it often and it motivates me to make special meals!" Linda Dluginsky, Centerport

…“I’ve always considered myself a health conscious person and I attended one of Chef Kathryn’s cooking workshops primarily to get some new healthy recipes. What I walked away with was a gift—a gift of health for myself and my family. Chef Kathryn’s passion while teaching our group about healthy ingredients and nutritious foods was contagious! I have made several of her delicious recipes and am always excited to “share the health” with others. I have cooked for my family, friends, co-workers and even my neighbors at our block party!

When I shop, I find myself gravitating toward more grains, beans and healthier foods. I tend to read more labels now and am more aware of the ingredients to include and those to avoid. I feel good about these healthy choices. Just as Chef Kathryn does, I want to share this knowledge with everyone I care about so that they will experience all the benefits of nutritious eating.

My children tend to be picky eaters but are trying the healthier foods I have been making and buying. Although they aren’t asking for seconds on the grain and bean dishes…yet, they love the Oat Bran Apple Muffins. As a mom, it makes me feel good to know that my children are learning, at such a young age, about the importance of healthy eating. Life is full of decisions. I’m glad I decided to attend Chef Kathryn’s workshop, to educate myself and to incorporate healthy cooking into my lifestyle.” Teresa Logrieco, Huntington

…Initially I was a little nervous about attending Chef Kathryn’s cooking workshop being a healthy food novice…I thought I would be completely overwhelmed! Right at the start of the workshop, Chef Kathryn set me at ease by saying that if each of us walked away having learned one or two things from her workshop, then we were one or two steps closer to a healthier lifestyle. That made the difference for me! I was able to relax and enjoy the wonderful learning experience...Chef Kathryn is so knowledgeable and presents the information with such love…she is truly inspiring! I have to say, what really won me over was how delicious all of the dishes that she prepared were. What a great night!” Monica McMahon, Centerport

…”I love beans, but before I went to Chef Kathryn's Workshop I always used canned. Now I shop at Whole Foods, which I had never shopped at before and buy organic beans that I soak and cook myself. I cannot believe the difference in the texture and the taste, not to mention how much more nutritious they are for me and they don't give me gas! Thanks Chef Kathryn, now I love beans even more.” Susan May, Melville