08/22/2026
Most summer cooking misses the best part of Northern California: the timing.
Right now, the produce is doing its loudest, brightest, juiciest work.
That’s what Seasonal California with Chef Mat is all about: learning what to cook with, why it matters, and how to make peak-season ingredients shine.
Join us for a hands-on 3-hour class at Kitchen on Fire in Berkeley, where Chef Mat will guide you through a summer menu full of texture, color, smoke, crunch, creaminess, and fresh California flavor.
On the menu:
Cucumber gazpacho with fresh mint and Greek yogurt
Brûléed figs with prosciutto ham, toasted pistachio, sherry mascarpone, and wild arugula
Fried green tomatoes with bacon vinaigrette and peppery cress
Grilled Mexican street corn, elote-style, with lime crema and queso fresco
Carne asada tacos with charred tomatillo salsa verde, avocados, and cilantro
If you love farmers market season, cooking with purpose, or gathering around food that tastes like summer, this class belongs on your calendar.
Location: Kitchen on Fire, 1509 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709
Duration: 3 hours
Reserve your spot and come cook the season with us.
